The Ruff Farms Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the Ruff family and their long-lasting love and commitment to the Margaretville community. Â The Ruff family; specifically, Howard and Florence, Francis and Marion, Floyd and Don Ruff operated a dairy and vegetable farm in the New Kingston Valley. Â Â While farming was their passion, they also provided support of the community with involvement in school, church and local organizations. Â This Scholarship is intended to continue this support by recognizing and rewarding outstanding youth of the Margaretville community.
This endowed scholarship fund, will provide an annual college scholarship to a graduating senior from Margaretville Central School who plans to continue their education and pursue a career in engineering, the natural sciences, agriculture, forestry or environmental sciences.
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Graduating senior from Margaretville Central School
- Cumulative GPA above 3.0 at the time of application
- In the upper fifth (top 20%) of their graduating class at the time of application.
- Planning to pursue a college degree at a four-year college or university in the field of engineering, natural sciences, agriculture, forestry or environmental sciences.
- Demonstrated participation and leadership in school and community activities.
To support this fund mail your check to:
Community Foundation for South Central New York
520 Columbia Drive, Suite 100
Johnson City, New York 13790
Note: Ruff Farms Memorial Scholarship Fund in the memo
For gifts of stock or gifts other than cash, please contact foundation staff at (607) 772-6773