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Scholarship Funds |
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and grants have an application date of April 15th, except for
the American Legion Scholarship which has an application date of
December 15th. The Orange Foundation’s Olga Fund was established in 2002. The fund provides assistance to a wide array of recipients, including senior Orange residents, community service organizations in Orange, and scholarship assistance. The American Legion’s Vincent Timmins Scholarship Fund was established in 1966. In honor of one of Post#127’s dedicated Legionnaires. Eligible/applicants are children and grandchildren of Orange Post #127 members. The Orange Foundation’s Thomas Birmingham, Jr Scholarship Fund was established in 1981. This fund recognizes students who are both an athlete and a scholar. Recipients must maintain a B+ or higher average and must earn one or more letters in a varsity sport. The Orange Foundation’s Charles L. Flynn Scholarship Fund which was established in 1976. This scholarship provides assistance for either undergraduate or graduate tuition, room, and board. The Orange Foundation General Fund which was established in 1976. The Orange Foundation’s Antonette Giangarra Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 to provide assistance at the undergraduate or graduate level to a student who has maintained a B+ or higher average and who will major in education. The Orange Foundation’s Benedict Giangarra Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 to provide assistance at the undergraduate or graduate level to a student who excels in math, and has maintained a B+ or higher average, and who will major in engineering. The Orange Foundation’s Harry Haynes Scholarship Fund which was established in 1976. This fund is designed for assistance to a student of Veterinary Medicine. If there are no suitable applicants in Veterinary Medicine, then it can be awarded to those pursuing other majors. The Orange Foundation’s William Knight Scholarship Fund was established in 1986.This scholarship is awarded in even numbered years with selection based upon a combination of the student’s financial need, scholarship record, and, most importantly, service to the community. The Elizabeth C. and John W. Povilaitis Community Fund was established in 1989. This provides scholarship assistance; medical research for heart disease, hypertension, or cancer; medical equipment for the Orange nursing service; books for the library; or services for the sick, lame, and elderly of Orange. The Orange Foundation’s Mary L. Tracy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1993. This fund provides assistance for students who plan to attend college as an elementary education or related major. Recipients must maintain a B average and participate in extra curricular and community service activities. The Frank P. and Louise Horbal Tripp Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 for students of Lithuanian or Ukrainian decent who live in Ansonia or Derby, Connecticut. The Vaughn Family Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 for students attending college. The scholarship gives special consideration for financial need. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class. |
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