Doherty-Package Pavement Company Scholarship
Package Pavement Company Inc. Red Wing Properties Inc. and Stormville Trucking Inc. began with the formation of Package Pavement Company by Walter G. and Marion J. Doherty in 1951. The company moved to Dutchess County in 1953 and has prospered here.
Walter Doherty’s love was teaching. His first job after college was teaching children with tuberculosis. Although he gave up the school setting he never gave up teaching. He imparted knowledge to his children grandchildren friends and employees. Doherty family members were encouraged to believe in and love learning.
Education has always been a high priority with the Doherty Family. Second generation Dohertys assisted with the education of local school children through plant tours speaking and gifts to area organizations. Third generation Dohertys now lead this group of companies and in keeping with the family’s educational priorities they and the Boards of Directors are pleased to offer this scholarship to the children of company employees. Students continuing their education beyond high school whose parents or guardians have been employed by one of the companies for at least three years are eligible to apply. Scholarship is not renewable, but winners may apply for up to three subsequent years.
Amount of Award(s):
$500 – $3,000
Number of Awards:
Varies
Type of Award:
Payable to school
Conditions For Continuation:
Not renewable but recipients may reapply in subsequent years
Current High School:
Any High School in the Hudson Valley provided a parent is an employee of the company.
Current Level of Education:
High School Senior, Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Eligibility Requirements:
– Applicants parent/guardian must be an employee of the Package Pavement Company Inc. Red Wing Properties Inc., Scarsdale Acres, Inc, or Stormville Trucking Inc. companies for at least three years
– Demonstrates ability to succeed in college
– Demonstrates financial need
– Involvement in volunteer activities or employment
Alternative Materials:
None
Application Details:
With your completed Online Application you will also need to attach the following:
– Essay discussing your career goals, personal values, and community service (typed, limit to one page or 500 words).
– Most recent school transcript.
– Resume and/or list of extracurricular activities
– Copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary and Student Aid Index (SAI), which you will receive when your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been completed and submitted.
– Two current letters of recommendation from teachers/guidance counselor, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted online with all attachments by 11:59pm on April 5, 2024.
