Council 82 Scholarships
2026 Council 82 Memorial Scholarship Program
Applications No Longer Accepted
Please note: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2026
2026 Memorial Scholarship Poster (pdf)
2026 Memorial Scholarship Application Letter (pdf)
2026 Memorial Scholarship Application (pdf)
2026 Winners Council 82 Memorial Scholarship Program
Hollis V Chase Memorial Scholarship Award:
Jack Spengler
Son of Correction Lieutenant Gary Spengler
DOCCS Collins Correctional Facility, Local 2951
Nathaniel Grinnage Memorial Scholarship Award:
Kaidence Spooner
Daughter of Correction Lieutenant Lawrence Moore
DOCCS Upstate Correctional Facility, Local 2951
Nick Pinto Memorial Scholarship Award:
Angelina Valentin
Daughter of Peter Valentin
Rockland County Transport & Relief Deputies, Local 614
Thomas F Holland Memorial Scholarship Award:
Haven Ramos
Daughter of Correction Officer Joshua Ramos
Columbia County Sheriffs, Local 3828
Edward C Stevens Memorial Scholarship Award:
Baron V Keller
Son of Officer Daniel Keller
City of Binghamton Police Department, Local 2737
2025 Winners Council 82 Memorial Scholarship Program
For children of Actively Working Dues Paying Members - Retirees are not eligible for this program.
Hollis V Chase Memorial Scholarship Award:
Grady Cole
Son of Officer Brad Cole
Village of Penn Yan Police Department, Local 3515P
Nathaniel Grinnage Memorial Scholarship Award:
Nathaniel Harter
Son of Chief Safety & Security Officer Adam Harter
DOCCS Rochester Psychiatric Center, Local 2337
Nick Pinto Memorial Scholarship Award:
Grace Eveleigh
Daughter of Officer Todd O’Brien
Jefferson County Road Patrol, Local 3928
Thomas F Holland Memorial Scholarship Award:
Emily Fisher
Daughter of Paulette Fisher
Columbia County Sheriffs, Local 3828
Edward C Stevens Memorial Scholarship Award:
Lauren Kelly
Daughter of Bryan Kelly
City of Albany Non Sworn, Local 3185