Community Foundation Announces the Jennifer Coudrey Memorial Scholarship

Poughkeepsie, NY - The Community Foundation of Dutchess County announces the availability of the Jennifer Coudrey Memorial Scholarship.  One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded this fall. 

Jennifer Coudrey was the morning show co-host on 92.7 / 96.9 WRRV from 2000-2004.  Jen’s quick wit, sarcastic sense of humor and bright smile made her very popular with the listeners and everyone she came in contact with at the radio station. During her time at WRRV, Jen was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.  Sadly, Jen’s battle ended in 2009.

WRRV founded the Jennifer Coudrey Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2009 to remember Jen and inspire young women to pursue their goals, no matter how unattainable they may seem.  Before Jen started in radio, she studied and become a successful Physical Therapist.  At Peak Physical Therapy in Newburgh, Jen’s sense of humor and sunny attitude brought joy and relief to many of her patients.  The same fun-loving personality that entertained radio listeners in the Hudson Valley became a source of comfort for patients who were in pain.

The Jennifer Coudrey Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to young women in the Hudson Valley who share Jen’s positive attitude, desire to help others and determination to work hard pursuing a career in physical therapy.  Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who will be full time students at any accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is not renewable.

Visit the Foundation’s searchable Scholarship Directory at www.cfdcny.org.  The application is available online or by contacting the Foundation directly.  Students are also encouraged to visit their Guidance Office for more information.  The Application Deadline is April 30, 2010. 

Established in 1969, the Community Foundation of Dutchess County has been a driving force of affordable philanthropy in our region.  Currently, the Foundation administers more than 425 charitable funds established by donors who primarily live in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties.  Since the Foundation’s inception, more than $14 million in grants and scholarships has been awarded to our community.  For more information about the Community Foundation, call 845-452-3077 or visit www.cfdcny.org.