Investing in the Future: CFOS Scholarships Top $735K
Investing in the Future: CFOS Scholarships Top $735K
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Scholarships Empower Futures
MONTGOMERY, NY (August 21, 2025) – The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) recently awarded a record-breaking $735,235 in scholarships to local students pursuing higher education at colleges, universities, and trade schools. Through more 123 component funds, CFOS continues to provide critical financial support to graduating seniors and adult learners across the region.
2025 CFOS Scholarship Recipients
1,117 applications were submitted, a notable increase from 959 in 2024. This year marked new highs in application volume, award dollars and geographic reach. The Foundation also expanded access by welcoming homeschooled applicants for the first time, awarding $4,000 to two recipients.
A scholarship reception was held at Winding Hills Golf Club in Montgomery, providing an opportunity for generous donors to connect personally with recipients. In many cases, these scholarships honor the memory of someone who has passed while helping to fulfill the dreams and potential of the next generation.
“The awarding of CFOS scholarships reflects our mission in action: fostering educational opportunity and building stronger futures, one student at a time,” said Elizabeth Rowley, CFOS President & CEO. “These scholarships are more than financial support—they’re a message to our students that their community believes in them.”
2025 Scholarship Snapshot: By the Numbers
- Total awarded: $735,235
- Applications received: 1,117, up from 959 in 2024
- Number of funds awarding scholarships: 123
Scholarship Distribution by County
- Sullivan County: $412,900
- Orange County: $302,335
- Rockland County: $5,500
- Other Areas: $14,500
Top Awarded School Districts
- #1 – Livingston Manor Central School District: $260,000
- #2 – Port Jervis Central School District: $90,000
- #3 – Valley Central School District: $51,110
These impressive figures reflect the strength of community support and the academic promise of local students.
To learn more, support a current scholarship fund, or start your own, visit cfosny.org.
About the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS): Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan connects people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1999, the Foundation helps philanthropic individuals, businesses and organizations establish charitable funds that will award grants and scholarships, for good, forever. The Foundation has significantly increased the region’s charitable capital and has empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region. Since its inception, CFOS, with its donors and fund representatives, has awarded more than $33 million in grants and scholarships. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan currently administers 450 active charitable funds that represent $60 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit [cfosny.org]cfosny.org.
