THS School Counseling Office - Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available in many different ways including loans, grants, scholarships, and federal work study. Loans must eventually be paid back, however grants, scholarships, and work-study are all great ways to offset the cost of college.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid- required for loans, grants, and work-study. All students attending a 2 year, 4 year, or vocational college that are not paying solely out-of-pocket must complete.

CSS Profile - Addition application for Financial Aid required by some private colleges. ONLY FILL OUT IF REQUIRED.

FastWeb and Scholarships.Com - Free scholarship and grant websites

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority - great information on how to fund college

Scholarships360.org Vetted scholarships for high school, college and graduate students.-

Scholarships for seniors - Go to: https://studentscholarships.org to search and apply

HBCU Scholarships - https://www.hbcugraduates.com/hbcugrad/2020/10/3/an-extensive-list-of-hbcu-scholarships

Scholarships 2025 - 2026

Log on to www.fafsa.gov to complete federal student aid report on October 1, 2025

Mass Elks Scholarship

The Mass Elks Scholarship application is now online to be downloaded and completed. The following criteria will be considered in awarding this scholarship, academic standing, character references and evidence of leadership and citizenship, and demonstrate family financial need. This is a renewable scholarship.Copies available in Guidance. PLease return to Guidance by January 5, 2026.

Mass Elks Vocational Scholarship

The seniors applying for this scholarship needs to be attending a vocational/technical school, a junior college, or a community college working toward an associates degree, diploma or certificate. This is a renewable scholarship.Copies available in Guidance.Please return to Guidance by February 12, 2026

I Found the Light Against All Odds

A local non-profit organization is set to award scholarships to at risk youth. Must be accepted to an accredited college, tech school or certification program. You will need to write a 1000 word essay that shows how you found light after darkness through their journey in high school. In detail, they should explain how the darkness began and how they found the light in education.Please pick up a copy of in Guidance.Apply by April 17, 2026

Massachusetts JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship

The Mass JCI Senate Scholarship will award (2) $1000 scholarships to a graduating senior in Mass going to a 4 year college. You must be a resident of Mass, a US citizen and participate in community service or leadership.Please pick up application in Guidance. Apply by January 12, 2026

Massachusaetts JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship (vocational)

The Mass JCI Senate Scholarship will award (1) $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior in Mass going to a 2 year vocational school. You must be a resident of Mass, a US citizen and participate in community service or leadership.Please pick up application in Guidance. Apply by January 12, 2026

Henry David Thoreau Foundation

Dedicated to encouraging highly talented and academically successful young women and men from Mass.to pursue undergraduate studies preparing them for leadership in advancing global health by protecting the environment and ensuring equitable use of the world's natural resources. Submit an online application at www.thoreauscholar.org. Apply by February 1, 2026

Mass AFL-CIO Scholarship Award

Open to all seniors living in Mass. and plan to attend some form of higher education in the fall. Seniors qualify for this scholarship by taking the Mass AFL-CIO exam. Students can register through friday, December 19,2025.. The exam will be administered between February 6-10, 2026 at high schools across Massachusetts. Once the student applies, it is their responsibility to notify their high school Guidance Office that they plan to take the exam. All scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of the multiple-choice exam and essay score. Interested applicants can register for the exam and learn more about the scholarship by visiting Copies of the instructions are available in Guidance also. Register by December 19, 2025

Burger King Scholarship

High school seniors are invited to apply for the Burger King Scholars program if they live in the United States, have a cumulative high school GPA average of 2.5 or higher, be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations. Seniors must plan to enroll full time in 2025-2026 at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school. Apply at bk-scholars.com by December 15, 2025

Big Y Scholarship

All Big Y scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement. They are awarded to the most academically outstanding students (top 10%)in the Big Y market area. To be eligible, a student’s permanent residence or school must be located within Massachusetts or Connecticut. These scholarships are available to Big Y customers and Big Y employees and their dependents. apply online:

Application Web Link. www.bigy.com/page/community/scholarships Apply by February 1, 2026

Horatio Alger Scholarship for Juniors

You must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. Be involved in co-curricular and community activities. Apply on-line at horatioalger.org/scholarships. Apply by March 1, 2026

Horatio Alger Scholarship for Seniors

Horatio Alger Scholarships for Seniors only in partnered Colleges

You must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. Be involved in co-curricular and community assistance. This scholarships for seniors is only for certain colleges, please in Guidance for the list. Apply at horatioalger.org/scholarships. Apply by March 1, 2025

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Grand Lodge of Mass

20 Scholarships at a maximum of one thousand dollars each shall be awarded based on the following: scholastic ability, character, and activities. Scholarship consideration shall be given only to four year colleges. Application includes personal typewritten letter, and a recent school photograph. Seniors are encouraged to apply regardless of affiliation with the Order Sons of Italy. A copy is available in Guidance. Apply by January 31,2026

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship

The SPMS scholarship offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving goals, and leadership qualities.Visit www.phillips-scholarship.org to appl Deadline May 1, 2026, Early Response April 2, 2026

Peanut Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Chris Paduano, a former graduate of Taconic High School in honor of his brother Ryan Paduano (Peanut) who passed away unexpectedly in 2020. He lived his life to the fullest always chasing life and his dream. Students must be going for a 4 year degree and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Please pick up a copy in Guidance. Apply by April 15, 2026

Red Pine Scholarship

The Red Pine Scholarship is seeking its next class of students from low - to middle - income families in MA. who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshman in the fall of 2026. This program is designed to support students through tuition assistance, mentoring, and other flexible financial supports. The Red Pine Scholarship program is dedicated to making college affordable for MA. families and helping students to reach their full potential. The program is funded by an anonymous donor and administered by the Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). Sample application available in Guidance.To access the application, click here and either sign in or create a new account

deadline: Feb. 12, 2026