Katherine M. Beale 

Memorial Scholarships

Annual Parade Committee Scholarships

Chairpersons John Beale and Trish Costello will be accepting new applications for our 2024 - 2025 Scholarships starting on April 1. 

Katherine M. Beale was a long time coordinator and organizer with the Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee. Her hard work and dedication will be forever missed. Anyone who knew Kathy will agree that she deserves this recognition. The committee received a generous outpouring of donations from friends and family of Kathy. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of everyone who was able to contribute. Kathy's memory will live on with the help of supportive members like you. Members who take pride in our community are cherished by all. Her memory will live on each and every year.               

 Application deadline is May 1
 
Notification will be on June 5

See www.dcsppc.org/scholarshp info for the forms to be submitted.
Applications may be downloaded but will not be accepted before:

April 1st
Click on Application link below for form

For additional information call:
John Beale (914) 475-8917

**Applicants MUST BE Dutchess County residents. They MAY NOT be related to past or present members of the DUTCHESS COUNTY ST. PATRICK’S PARADE COMMITTEE. They MAY NOT be related to past or present Grand Marshals. 
Scholarships will be awarded for Community Involvement and Academic Achievement.

The Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee wishes to say Thank You for your continued support. We are always looking for community minded people to join the committee or volunteer to help on parade day.

If you are interested, please contact Parade Chairman
Gene Noone at (914) 469-6661 or by email

The Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee

is excited to announce the

2025 - 2026 Scholarship Winners

 Julia Campbell and Benjamin Dorner

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Julia Cambell is a 2025 Graduate of John Jay High School. 

She is attending Sacred Heart University in the Fall

Excellent - Academics,

Involved in many Extracurricular Activities

 Secretary & President of the Italian Club,

History HS, Math HS,

John Jay Swimming. Wappingers Crew Club,

Scholar Athlete 3 years in a row, 

Tutors Elementary School Kids

Link Leader - Helping Younger Students

Creates a Positive School Climate.

Competed  Irish Dance World Championship

in Dublin, Ireland

Has Danced the DC St. Patrick’s Parade For Many Years.

Pursuing a Career in Business, Management, and Public Relations

Dedicated to sharing Irish culture through dance.


Benjamin Dorner is a 2025 Graduate of Red Hook High School

He is attending SUNY Oswego in the Fall

Excellent Academics

Involved in many Extracurricular Activities

Swims for Northern Dutchess Aquatics Club

Red Hook Varsity Swim Team

Raises Money for Cancer Research through

Swim Across America

Works as a Life Guard

Teaches Children Swimming Techniques

Pursuing Education in 

Adolescent Education  and Biology

Hoping to one day pursue a 

teaching or medical career.

Dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families.