Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Announces Michael P. O’Brien Scholarship Fund for Aeronautics, Aviation and Engineering

April 14, 2010

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA—Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the establishment of the Michael P. O’Brien Scholarship Fund, which will support graduating seniors from Mount Greylock Regional High School in their studies of aeronautics, aviation or engineering, particularly if the student’s goal is to become a pilot. Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study only. The minimum award amount is $1,000. The deadline to apply for 2010 scholarships is May 1.

The fund was established in honor of the late Michael P. O’Brien, a young pilot and graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School. The Michael P. O’Brien Scholarship recipient will be chosen by representatives of the Mount Greylock Regional High School based on the criteria of: expressed desire to enter the aeronautical or aviation field, especially as a pilot and reasonable academic achievement.

To apply, please contact the guidance office of Mount Greylock Regional High School.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT. Thanks to its generous donors, in 2009 Berkshire Taconic distributed nearly $7 million in scholarships and grants for programs in the arts and education, health and human services, and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.

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