Robert O. Davenport Memorial Scholarship

Robert O. Davenport earned a degree in agriculture from the Cornell School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a boy, Mr. Davenport learned first-hand about farming at the family farm in Stone Ridge. An avid fisherman, hunter, skier, and golfer, Mr. Davenport gave his time to the community as a volunteer in a number of organizations including as a founding director of the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., serving for 29 years. Family and friends have established this scholarship to honor his commitment to SUNY Ulster and the community. Recipients are transferring students who wish to pursue a career in such areas as agriculture, wildlife conservation or other aspects of environmental studies. Preference is given to students attending Cornell or SUNY ESF. Est. 2005