The
Rhinebeck Farmers' Market is pleased to announce the 2014 John Honey
Scholarship
Purpose: Named after Rhinebeck Farmers Market founder
John Honey, the scholarship is intended to support the education and future
success of a student who is dedicated to promoting local agriculture and
enhancing the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the Hudson
Valley.
Eligible
applicants: A college or
university student whose permanent residence is Rhinebeck or Red Hook, is the
child of a vendor at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market, or who will remain in
Dutchess, Ulster or Columbia County after graduating to advance the purpose of
the scholarship. Applicants must: (i) have a minimum of a “B” grade point
average; (ii) be continuing their studies in the fall of 2014; (iii) be majoring
in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, food science, environmental
studies or a related field; and (iii) have a demonstrated commitment to Hudson
Valley sustainable agriculture.
Award. A single $2,000 scholarship will
be awarded to a qualified candidate selected by the Rhinebeck Farmers Market
scholarship committee and will be paid directly to their college or university
for tuition.
CONTACT: info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
for an application
DEADLINE: May 10, 2014
