Amsterdam, Ballston Spa college students awarded $1,000 scholarship

Two local college students are getting a boost to help with their education.

The Saratoga Builders Association has awarded two student cash scholarships worth $1,000.

One recipient, Amy Grumbling of Amsterdam, is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior and spatial design at Russell Sage College.

She also works for Teakwood Builders.

The other recipient, Jude Leight, is a senior at Ballston Spa High School and will be attending Hudson Valley Community College to pursue a degree in construction tech and management.

The group makes these student scholarship awards available each year to students who are planning to pursue a career in the construction industry.