Katherine M. Beale 

Memorial Scholarships

Annual Parade Committee Scholarships

Chairperson Trish Costello will be accepting new applications for our 2026-2027 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:
Trish Costello (845) 297-0800

**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

2026 Scholarship Winners

 Amaya Paulin and Matthew McManus

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Amaya Paulin is a 2026 graduate of Beacon High School.

She will be attending SUNY Ulster and will continue her education at SUNY Oswego.

She is pursuing a career in Veterinary medicine. Amaya has achieved excellent grades throughout her high school years.

Her extracurricular activities included cheerleading and softball. Amaya will be playing softball at SUNY Ulster.

Her Irish roots trace back to her mother’s family. 

Family, Irish heritage, and community service play an important part in Amaya’s life.


Matthew McManus is a 2026 graduate of John Jay High School.

Matthew will be attending SUNY Canton to pursue a career in automotive technology. He has an excellent academic history. Matthew’s extracurricular activities include pet rescue, literature and art  programs for children.

He is a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Winner Circle Project where he and his team built a Factory 5 race car. Matthew’s Irish roots come from both of his parents.  Family, faith, Irish heritage, and community are especially important to Matthew.