Margaret Fondren Koniz Memorial Scholarship

Margaret Fondren Koniz headshot  Margaret Fondren Koniz

Margaret Fondren KonizMargaret Fondren Koniz had a long career as a dietitian and medical nutrition specialist in the Hudson Valley region. Her family, friends, colleagues, and clients celebrate her life's work with this scholarship, which was established in honor of her 85th birthday. Margaret was able to present the scholarship to the first two recipients. The scholarship supports students in the Exercise Science and Wellness program at Dutchess Community College. Through classes and hands-on lab experiences, this program emphasizes the role of nutrution in fitness and health promotion throughout the lifespan, principles Margaret championed her entire career. The award is made to a second year DCC student with a GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship essay must reference nutrition in the promotion of health and wellness.

Margaret Fondren Koniz first scholarship recipient

 

 

photo (LtoR): Leigh Toth, the first scholarship recipient in 2008; Margaret Fondren Koniz,  Mary Koniz Arnold;, Margaret's daughter; and Deborah Van Buren, Associate Professor, Wellness and Fitness.

 

If you would like to make a donation by check, please make check payable to Dutchess Community College Foundation and include Margaret Fondren Koniz Memorial Scholarship in the memo of your check and mail to Dutchess Community College Foundation, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

For more information, including other ways to give contact Diana Pollard at (845) 431-8403.

 
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