Jean DeGrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was set up as a memorial to Jean DeGrace Crandall, educator and friend to the migrant community. She worked as a Tutor Advocate for the Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Outreach Program (MEOP), a folklorist for the Dutchess County Arts Council and was the owner/operator of La Mula Chula in Rhinebeck, a store featuring fair-trade Mexican folk art, which she imported herself. An annual scholarship will be awarded for post-secondary assistance to a migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker (with a preference for those from Mexico) with a history of migration to Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, or Westchester Counties in New York State. Though not required, but because of Jean's personal interests, students with a demonstrated interest in traditional Mexican art and culture are especially encouraged to apply.

Jean was a true community activist and philanthropist. She was warm hearted and altruistic in nature and had a special commitment to the immigrant community of the greater Poughkeepsie area. This scholarship honors her generous spirit.

Number of Awards:

• 1

Type of Award:

• One-time scholarship payable to school

Conditions For Continuation:

• Not Renewable

Current High School:

• Any High School in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster or Westchester Counties

Current Level of Education:

• High School Senior or Undergraduate

Eligibility Requirements:

• Migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker with a history of migration to Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, or Westchester Counties
• Intent to pursue post-secondary education.

Alternative Materials:

• Copy of a Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Write an essay of 250-300 words describing a situation or obstacle you faced, how you dealt with it, and what you learned from the experience. How might that experience help others facing similar circumstances?

Application Details:

With your completed Online Application you will also need to attach the following:

• Most recent high school or college transcript.
• Two current letters of recommendation from teachers/guidance counselor, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months. -PROOF OF MIGRANT EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY – Attach a copy of a ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ (COE) showing qualifications as a migrant student during the past three calendar years or any time during high school.