Thursday, 18 November 2021 14:31

David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group Announces Scholarship Program for Saratoga Students

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group has announced a scholarship program that largely focuses on area students. 

The DCMLG was formed in Saratoga Springs in 2018. David Cassidy, a popular singer, entertainer and avid horseman owned a home near Saratoga Race Course. He died in November 2017 at the age of 67.   

There are four Scholarships in The David Bruce Cassidy Scholarship Program. The winner of each program will be awarded $250. Funding provided by an anonymous donor. The scholarships are:

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 in New York. 

The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Saratoga County Scholarship: Open to a high school senior student in Saratoga County. 

The David Bruce Memorial Theatre and The Arts Scholarship: Open to a high school senior student who is pursuing further education in the theatre, music and the arts in Saratoga County. 

The Dr. Jerry Bilinski Animal Sciences Scholarship: Open to a high school senior furthering education in animal sciences in New York. The scholarship is named for Dr. Jerry Bilinski - a veterinarian, friend of David Cassidy, and medical director of Columbia Greene Humane Society. 

All scholarships are in essay format. 

Each scholarship will require applicants to research Cassidy’s career accomplishments, his philosophy of life, his humanitarianism and dreams for a better world. Research will also include Cassidy’s love for thoroughbred horse racing and the aftercare of thoroughbreds after their racing days are done. The Dr. Jerry Bilinski Scholarship will also require that students research Dr. Jerry Bilinski and his work in veterinary, animal welfare and animal advocacy. 

Deadline for essay entries is April, 2022.  For specific information about the scholarship program, essay requirements and/or the DCMLG, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 574-340-0415. The group also has a page on Facebook. 

Another project, the David Bruce Cassidy Teaching Compassion to a New Generation campaign, will launch next April. The group will purchase books that focus on compassion and donate them to school and city public libraries. A sticker placed on the inside cover of each and will read: “This book is donated In Memory of David Bruce Cassidy, actor, singer, and humanitarian. He was a man of peace, kindness and compassion.”

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