Scholarship Scoop Volume 5 2020
Volume 5
January 13, 2020
THE SCHOLARSHIP SCOOP
TOWN OF WEYMOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Any Town of Weymouth resident seeking education beyond high school at a college or institution deemed accredited by the Scholarship Committee is eligible to apply. For example, high school seniors, citizens currently enrolled in a college program or citizens planning to return to school for additional training. In the interest of fairness, the one exception is that those applicants who have already received two awards will not be considered. Scholarship amounts range from $3000 to $500. Scholarship applicants are judged on community involvement, academic achievement, character and financial need.
APPLICATIONS AND DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAROON & GOLD GUIDANCE OFFICES OR ONLINE AT WWW.WEYMOUTH.MA.US
PAPER APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP IN THE MAYOR’S OFFICE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2020
**Completed applications can be returned to Mrs. Hayes in the Maroon Guidance Office**
BOB’S MUFFIN SHOP- JONATHAN “JJ” JANKORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is made possible by community members coming forward to create a mug, glass and wall with all proceeds benefiting Weymouth High School students. There will be multiple $500 scholarships awarded. An essay on a life changing event that you (or someone you know)have experienced is required.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
*PLEASE RETURN YOUR APPLICATION AND ESSAY TO MRS. HAYES IN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE*
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
SERGEANT MICHAEL CHESNA MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Sergeant Michael Chesna memorial Scholarship Fund will award a $1000. Scholarship towards two- 2020 Weymouth High School graduates.
Eligible recipients must pursue a post-high school program of education or training in Criminal Justice or a related field and submit the required essay “Describe why you intend to study Criminal Justice”
APPLICATIONS ARE LOCATED IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
*COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ESSAY CAN BE RETURNED TO MRS HAYES IN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE*
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
COLUMBIAN SQUARE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Columbian Square Business Association will award two $500. Scholarships. To be eligible you must submit a required essay
“Describe the Role of Social Responsibility within a Local Business Community”
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH THE ESSAY TO BETSY HARRIS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS LIAISON #1-781-337-7500 EXT 25201, ELIZABETH.HARRIS@WEYMOUTHSCHOOLS.ORG
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
Massachusetts Credit Union requires a 250 words or less along with the application and will offer 1 $1,500 scholarship
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP://WWW.DOCUSIGN.NET/MEMBER/POWERFORMSIGNING.ASPX?POWERFORMID=789AC22B-FFBD-4C1E-A19B-A1650DC53A32&ENV=NA1&ACCT=D987B73E-0B68-4431-8AE3-15FCC0A9470C
APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2020
QUINCY CREDIT UNION
Quincy Credit Union Scholarship is a lottery program and will award 4 $1000 college scholarships.
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP://WWW.DOCUSIGN.NET/MEMBER/POWERFORMSIGNING.ASPX?POWERFORMID=8AD0C62E-440E-4779-A328-5F791383F91F&ENV=NA1&ACCT=D987B73E-0B68-4431-8AE3-15FCC0A9470C
APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2020
MICHAEL O’HARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Michael O’Hara Memorial Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible you must fill out the application and submit your essay
“Describe the obstacles you have overcome to receive your High School Diploma”
APPLICATIONS ARE LOCATED IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
*PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ESSAY TO MRS HAYES IN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE*
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
HENRY DAVID THOREAU FOUNDATION
The Henry David Thoreau scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school seniors who are ready to meet the challenges of the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Win up to a $20,00 tuition scholarship for environmental studies.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.THOREAUSCHOLAR.ORG
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2020
YAWKEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Yawkey Scholars Program offers scholarship opportunities for students entering college in the fall of 2020 who meets the program criteria. The program is to help talented and motivated disadvantaged young people meet the rising costs of undergraduate education. Since, 205, The Yawkey Scholars Program has provided more than $13 million in scholarship support to 343 Scholars as they pursue a college education.
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS CAN BE FOUND AT
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 14, 2020
RED PINE SCHOLARSHIP
The Red Pine Scholarship is seeking its next class of students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive undergraduate college as freshmen in the fall of 2020.
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS CAN BE FOUND AT
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 14, 2020
ANNE MURRAY VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Anne Murray Visual Arts Scholarship for $1000. is available to a WHS senior who is pursuing a career in Visual Arts and has been accepted to a college. Visual Arts is inclusive of Photography, Paint, Graphic Design, Illustration, Sculpting & Drawing
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, ESSAY AND ART PORTFOLIO TO ELIZABETH.HARRIS@WEYMOUTHSCHOOLS.ORG or BETSY HARRIS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS LIAISON, 89 MIDDLE STREET, WEYMOUTH MA 02189
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
MARK BAVIS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
The family and friends of Mark Bavis has established a foundation in Mark’s name to preserve his memory and to perpetuate the principle by which he lived everyday and through which he touched the lives of many. Selected recipients will receive annual grants ranging form $1,000 to $5,000 to be used as specifically requested for school tuition, summer programs and other appropriate extracurricular activities.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAROON AND GOLD GUIDANCE OFFICES.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2020
KECHES LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Keches Law Group’s injury lawyers are proud to announce the second annual scholarship award program with two $1,500 scholarships.
Eligibility
You must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Be accepted to, or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.
Demonstrate good character and high initiative.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes on the scholarship will be the sole responsibility of the recipient.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
https:/kecheslaw.com/about/scholarship
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2020
THE STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Fund offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students from New England with financial need who display academic excellence, a commitment to serving others in school, the community or at home and a strong work ethic. Awards are limited to residents of New England states and range from $3,000 to $18,000.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.PHILLIPS-SCHOLARSHIP.ORG
EARLY APPLICATION RESPONSE DEADLINE APRIL 3, 2020
REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2020
SOUTH SHORE BAY BAND
Music Achievement Scholarship Application
This award is offered to any high school music student planning to attend a college or university in the next academic year. Applicants will be judged on information provided on the completed application form. The award amount may vary from year to year, depending on the availability of funds, bus has historically averaged around$300 per recipenient
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAROON AND GOLD GUIDANCE OFFICES.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 5, 2020
Students can also look at the following websites for more scholarship information:
www. scholarshippoints.com