The Sean Patrick French
Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Sean Patrick French Memorial Scholarship Fund was established
in 2002 in memory of Sean and to recognize the positive achievements
and character of deserving high school seniors. The scholarships
must be used towards the costs of post secondary education including
2 or 4 year colleges, and trade or technical schools. The fund was
created using a portion of the proceeds from the inaugural Sean’s
Run and from ongoing contributions from individuals, businesses
and community organizations. The Fund is administered by the Berkshire
Taconic Community Foundation, Pittsfield, MA. All contributions
to the fund are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
The Sean Patrick French Scholarship
Fund awards
scholarships in three categories:
The Sean Patrick
French Memorial Scholarship
Who is eligible?
Chatham High School Seniors
How to Apply:
Applications, available at this website and at the Chatham High
School Guidance Office, should be submitted to the CHS Guidance
Office by April 1st.
Two $1,000 scholarships, one to a boy and one to a girl, will be
awarded each year to college-bound seniors at Chatham High School.
Award winners, selected by a 5-person Advisory Committee convened
by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, will be announced
in June. Winners will be those applicants who best exemplify the
same personal characteristics for which Sean is remembered:
- Expresses and demonstrates compassion and
sensitivity to all types of people
- Includes all in his/her circle of friends
- Has an ever-present smile and positive attitude
- Provides volunteer service to his/her community
- Demonstrates good sportsmanship
The Love of Running Scholarship
Who is eligible?
High School Seniors who reside in Columbia County and have participate
in at least two seasons of varsity level Track & Field or Cross
Country.
How to Apply:
The Application is available at this site and must be submitted
by February 15th.
At least two $500 scholarships, one to a boy
and once to a girl, will be awarded each year to the applicant that
has best described how their love of running has prepared them for
the challenges of college and to become a successful adult. Winners
will be announced in March and awards will presented at Sean’s
Run on the last Sunday in April at Chatham High School.
The Good Sport
Scholarship
Who is eligible?
Cross Country runners from NYSPHSAA Section II who have qualified
to compete at the NYSPHSAA State Cross Country Championship.
How to Apply:
There is no application process. Winners are selected by the Section
II Cross Country Coaches.
Two $500 scholarships, one to a boy and once
to a girl, will be presented to selected Section II runners who
participated in the State meet. Winners will be announced in February
and awards will presented at Sean’s Run on the last Sunday
in April at Chatham High School.
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