Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

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Grant Guidelines: Quality Printing Scholarship Fund

The Quality Printing Scholarship Fund was created in 2000 by John DiSantis to provide annual scholarships for the children of Quality Printing employees who are pursuing a post-secondary education.

“A company’s strength and foundation depends upon its employees. This scholarship fund was established to thank our employees for their years of loyal service and with the hopes that their children will continue their education to someday also become the strength and foundation of the future.” – John DiSantis

Nicholas and Theresa DiSantis established Quality Printing Company in 1963. They knew their success would be governed by the employees of the company. Their efforts have always focused on giving back to the employees in any way they could. Employees were treated like family. A part of this tradition can now continue through the endowment of this scholarship fund.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a parent or stepparent who has been a full-time employee of Quality Printing for not less than five years prior to the application.

High School Seniors:

  • Will graduate from a high school in the Berkshire Taconic region in good academic standing as evidenced by SAT scores, class rank and overall grades.
  • Can show significant evidence of a contribution to society during high school such as volunteering with local non-profit agencies or other community involvement, leadership and involvement with school activities, receiving education/community awards.
  • Will be accepted to a two year or four year college or university. This may include vocational schools, trade schools, apprenticeships, or colleges.

    • College Students:

  • Are currently enrolled in an accredited academic post secondary program
  • Are students in good standing, generally evidenced by a 2.5 or higher GPA.

    • Awards

    Awards depend on the amount available from the fund but there will be at least one award of $1,000 given each year. Awards will be paid for the student’s second semester (provided evidence is submitted of being enrolled and in good academic standing.

    Applicants will be informed of Berkshire Taconic’s decision within two months of the deadline date.

    Review Criteria

    The committee will review requests for scholarships according to the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement.
  • Efforts and ambitions to achieve academic and life goals.
  • Community service.

    • Applications will be reviewed by a Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. This is a committee of area residents who are active in community affairs. Their recommendations will be reviewed by Berkshire Taconic’s Board of Directors.

    If you have any questions, please contact grants@berkshiretaconic.org.