Scholarship Scoop Volume 6, January 27, 2020
Volume 6 January 27, 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**
WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2020 SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are available for all members of the class of 2020. This one application includes many individual scholarships that will be awarded only to Weymouth High School 2020 graduates who complete the application.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE NUMBERED AND MUST BE SIGNED OUT BY THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT WITH MRS HAYESIN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2020
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
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
THE SHATARA L GRIMSLEY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Shatara L Grimsley Academic Scholarship $1000 is awarded to worthy graduating high school seniors from a High School in Braintree, Quincy, Brockton, Weymouth and other surrounding schools. To be considered all applicants must be a graduating high school senior, have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate examples of community and school service and demonstrate financial need, but not restricted to lower income.
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT:
WWW.OMEGAETAZETA1920.ORG
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 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
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
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
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to the children of Marine and Navy Corpsmen attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT
MCSF.ORG/APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 2020
MADELINE FALCETTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
“Why have you chosen to pursue a career in Culinary?”
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR APPLICATION & ESSAY TO MRS HAYES IN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 3, 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
LORRAINE LARRABEE/
VICTOR STOCKS
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
“Describe the reason you would like to pursue a career in Health Care”
Applicant must pursue a post-high school program of education or training in Health Care, be a 2020 graduate of WHS, exhibit good citizenship and sound moral character.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION & ESSAY TO MRS. HAYES IN THE MAROON GUIDANCE OFFICE.
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
ROCKLAND TRUST BANK STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
11-$2,500
Applicant must live within Rockland Trust’s service area
Applicants must be entering college for the first time, enrolled as a full time student in an undergraduate course of study which offices courses beyond the high school level. Enrollment only at accredited colleges, universities and community colleges will be considered.
Applicants must fall in the top 50% of their graduating class.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES & APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 16, 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.
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
SYRIAN-LEBANESE WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER BOSTON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to aid women of Syrian or Lebanese origin, graduation from high school, intending to pursue a four-year college education, and residing in Massachusetts within a fifty-mile radius of Boston
MORE INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAROON & GOLD GUIDANCE OFFICES.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 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
OLD COLONY WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP 2020
OCWSL is happy to be able to support graduating high school female soccer players that live in Abington, Braintree and Weymouth by offering a $250(one per town)to further support their academic and career goals.
Qualified applicants must complete the scholarship application, which includes your high school transcript and resume and submit a 500 word or less essay.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT :
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 24, 2020
CHESNA SOCCER JAMBOREE SCHOLARSHIP
The Chesna Soccer Jamboree is an annual one day soccer jamboree in honor of Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna who lost his life while protecting our community on July 15, 2018.
50% of funds raised are reserved for students at WHS and Hanover HS.
Interested parties shall produce the following to be eligible for this scholarship:
Completed Application Form, proof of a minimum 3.0 GPA & acceptance into a college degree program with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement or Homeland Security.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN BOTH GUIDANCE OFFICES
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 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
Students can also look at the following websites for more scholarship information:
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholars... evel/undergraduate-scholarships/h-j-heinz-company-foundation-scholarship/
www. Scholarshippoints.com
Search Engines and Scholarship Programs
Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.