Having to keep a boat floating and moving with a bunch of people you don't know that well is a fun challenge! ​ Everyone was so happy on board the boats... It felt like the times when I'm playing soccer at school. You're among friends, you can make a joke."-Youth Sailor

HRMM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Hudson River Maritime Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the maritime history, traditions, industries, and communities of the Hudson River and its tributaries. Through both hands-on and traditional education programs, HRMM connects diverse audiences to the river and its watershed, and engages the public in our shared history and ecosystem.

Creating a more inclusive waterfront by, providing access and removing financial barriers when needed is a critical part of this mission. We are pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving young people for our summer programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available based upon need and available funding.
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“I enjoyed sailing a lot. I really enjoyed the telephone games on board the boats. By the end of the week I started to feel a sense of community. Everyone was so happy on board the boats.”-Eric, age 11
​​Scholarships are offered on a sliding scale, with tuition covered at 100%, 50%, and 25%, and are given out based on the individual's (and/or family's) need. Priority is given to full-time Ulster County residents.

2025 scholarship deadlines: 

Spring Break Girl's Boat Building: March 15
Summer Voyager Program: April 1
Parent/Child Sailing: April 1
Introduction to Youth Sailing: April 1
Build a Soap Box Derby Car: April 1

Scholarship application process:
  1. Please complete and submit the scholarship form BEFORE you register for the program you are seeking financial aid for. (Spaces are held to ensure availability for students receiving scholarships.)
  2. All applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of HRMM's Education team, board members and volunteers teaching consultants. All information provided is confidential.
  3. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email and mail within 2-3 weeks of the submission deadline.

You may also print off an application and return to:
Scholarships
Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401

If you have any questions, please click here to email our Education Team