The Honigsbaum-Caplan-Bensley Scholarship is available to a current full-time college student:  1) with a cumulative average of 3.6, 2) who is a U.S. citizen or foreign born non-U.S. citizen intent on becoming a U.S. citizen, 3) in need of emergency financial assistance who has exhausted all other avenues of financial assistance.  Applications and accompanying documentation must be postmarked or received electronically to admin@cfoc-ny.org by August 1, 2013. This scholarship is offered through the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan.

Student must exhibit the values and life skills necessary for productive citizenship, and will have shown an ability to develop their potential for success in business, academia, government and/or any other category. The scholarship may be used for tuition and college fees, books, transportation, housing, food, and living expenses.

Applications may be obtained at www.cfoc-ny.org by clicking on the Our Funds page, scrolling down to the Honigsbaum-Caplan-Bensley Scholarship Fund listing and downloading the application.  E-mail, fax, or mail all completed applications and required attachments to the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 202, Montgomery, NY 12549  (Fax) 845-769-9391.  Any questions may be directed to the Community Foundation at 845-769-9393.