David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Scholarship Program
The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Scholarship Program is sponsored by the David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group DCMLG. This group was formed in Saratoga Springs in 2018 and is offering scholarships to High School students in Saratoga Springs.
There are 4 scholarships in the program. 3 are in Memory of David and 1 in honor of Dr. Bilinski.
1. The David Bruce Cassidy Thoroughbred Horse Racing Family Scholarship:
Open to high school senior student of a parent or grandparent involved in thoroughbred horse racing. Open to children and grandchildren of trainers, jockeys or any in positions involved in the sport of horse racing.
2. The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Saratoga County Scholarship:
Open to a high school senior student in the County of Saratoga Springs New York.
3. The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Theatre and The Arts Scholarship:
Open to a high school senior student who is pursuing further education in music or theatre or the arts.
4. Dr. Jerry Bilinski Animal Sciences Scholarship:
Open to high school senior furthering education in animal science.
Prerequisites:
• Open to senior high school students in the bottom third of their class.
• Each applicant must research David Cassidy’s career accomplishments, his philosophy of life, his humanitarianism and dreams of a better world. Each applicant must also research his love for thoroughbred horse racing and his love for animals. Applicants who apply for The Dr. Jerry Bilinski Scholarship must also research Dr. Bilinski’s work in animal welfare and advocacy. The research will help the student answer the application questions.
The scholarship application is essay based. The scholarship funds will be given directly to the student who is awarded the scholarship. Each scholarship in the program will be awarded annually in the spring on April 12th of the upcoming fall semester.
To receive application details please send an email to David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group DCMLG at: DavidCassidyIts4ever@gmail.com
Chatham veterinarian Jerry Bilinski, left, and David Cassidy. The two met 20 years ago when Cassidy asked Bilinski to board his horses at the Bilinskis’ farm in Chatham.
