Named after Rhinebeck Farmers Market founder John Honey, this scholarship is intended to support the education and future success of a student who is dedicated to promoting local agriculture and enhancing the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the Hudson Valley 

Mid-Hudson Valley high school or college students enrolled for the academic year 2020-2021 are eligible. High school seniors are especially encouraged to apply.   

Preference will be given to applicants who: 

• Are permanent residents of the Mid-Hudson Valley and plan to return to the Mid-Hudson Valley after graduating to advance purpose of the scholarship 
• Have shown a commitment to  agriculture, food systems, sustainability, food science, environmental studies, food justice, or a related field 

• Have a demonstrated commitment to Hudson Valley sustainable agriculture in particular 

Award:  A single $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified candidate selected by the Rhinebeck Farmers Market scholarship committee.  

See application below:

RHINEBECK FARMERS MARKET JOHN HONEY SCHOLARSHIP 

DEADLINE: June 30, 2020  

APPLICANT’S NAME:__________________________________________________ 

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________ 

EMAIL:_____________________________________________________________ 

PHONE:____________________________________________________________ 

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY you will attend Fall 2020:____________________________ 

MAJOR (if known):___________________________________________________ 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP: 

1. This complete form 

1. College/high school transcript or grade reports 

1. An essay (minimum 300 words, maximum 1,200 words) describing your future goals and how those goals relate to promoting local agriculture and enhancing the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the Hudson Valley. If you have a major, tell us about it. 
2. Your resume (clubs, activities, employment, volunteering, etc.) 

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE June 30 TO 

[email protected] 

or  Rhinebeck Farmers Market, PO Box 431, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 

The Rhinebeck Farmers Market reserves the right to re-advertise or extend the deadline of the scholarship, or not to award the scholarship in the event there are no qualified as determined by the Rhinebeck Farmers Market in its sole discretion. Further terms and conditions apply. 

Your signature:______________________________________Date:____________ 

Questions?  Email [email protected]