Merit-Based

Cameron M. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Marblehead students who are college or trade school-bound seniors who have persevered and strived despite medical, financial, educational, or family hardships. It is given in memory of Cameron M. Johnson, who despite difficult challenges, always smiled and was a ray of sunshine in our lives. 

The applicant should demonstrate how they are motivated to continue to pursue their education. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded as recognition of their achievements during their high school career.

Requirements: Resume, cover letter, and an essay of 500+ words including a personal statement of how the funds will be used, a list of personal achievements in high school and description of financial need.

Apply with the MHS general application form, resume, and cover letter. 

Submit via email to: Cathy Landergan at landergan.catherine@marbleheadschools.org. Put "Cameron M. Johnson Scholarship" in the subject line. 

DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2023

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce has created a charitable trust, the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce January 2017 Scholarship Fund Trust, and invites eligible Marblehead High School graduating seniors to apply.

The 2023 scholarship is a one-time award in the amount of $1,250 given to two qualified high school seniors who plan to further their education by attending a two- or four-year college program.

This scholarship is based on merit and financial need. The award is open (but not limited) to students who are interested in pursuing a career in business or commerce. Applicants will be considered based on their GPA, a personal statement/essay and any appropriate letters of recommendation. The essay should describe your educational career and life goals, provide insight to your character and include how your degree/major will help you achieve your goals (250-500 words).

Apply with the MHS general application form, transcript, resume, and cover letter and any supporting documents. 

Submit via email to: Ms. Katherine Koch at katherine@marbleheadchamber.org  Put "The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship" in the subject line. 

DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2023

"You Hold My World" Allie Castner Scholarship 

After the tragic and sudden loss of our beautiful Allie, we knew right away that we would create a scholarship in her memory. This scholarship not only continues to honor her infectious spirit of life but truly reflects her kindness, genuine warmth, and her compassion for all people and the world around her. 

Allie set the standard for what this Scholarship would be based on, always cheering for the underdog, making the best of every situation, and leading by kindness in all aspects of her life. Our family looks forward to awarding a 2023 Marblehead High School graduate who will continue to honor her beautiful spirit of life for many years to come. 

The "You Hold My World" Allie Castner Scholarship awards $5,000 ($1,250/for 4 years) to a deserving MHS graduate who, very humbly, has made the world a better place and will continue to define Allie's legacy of living, loving, and learning for many years to come.

To apply, please include the following with your submission: completed application form, list of all organizations, sports, clubs, and programs that you've been involved in during your high school years including community service projects, a letter of recommendation, and a 500 word or less essay explaining what the "You Hold My World" Scholarship means to you and what qualities or traits you believe it embodies. Please give a specific example of how you best represent these qualities by providing a personal success, achievement, or failure. Include how this impacted you and what you learned from the experience.

Click here to request a recommendation letter be sent to the MHS Scholarship Committee directly. 

Submit via email to: Julie Castner at julieb4@comcast.net or mail to: Julie Castner c/o "You Hold My World Allie Castner Scholarship" 7 Cottage St. Marblehead, MA 01945.

DEADLINE: May 12, 2023

Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott Scholarship                

The Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott are pleased to offer a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student that lives in or attends school Marblehead, Swampscott, or Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School. 

We are looking for a student who will be entering a major or minor degree program or certificate progam after high school in any of the following fields: Horticulture, Agriculture, Floral Science, Environmental Science, Landscape Design and related sciences.

Note: To the student awarded the Cottage Gardens of Marblehead and Swampscott Scholarship, the payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the student who presents the club with a paid bill for the first semester's tuition.

Apply with the MHS general application form, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your unofficial transcript and a statement that explains why you feel you are a candidate for this scholarship.

Mail to: Ms. Pam Oppelt, 178 Whalers Lane, Salem, MA 01970

DEADLINE: APRIL 26, 2023

MHS Class of ‘73 Scholarship

The MHS Class of ‘73 Scholarship is proud to award a scholarship in honor of our 50th year reunion. The scholarship is available to graduating senior(s) that will be attending college in 2023-2024. The MHS Class of ‘73 Scholarship committee will be looking for the student(s) who have shown exemplary leadership qualities, commitment to their class and to the Town of Marblehead, and who have mentored their fellow students for future success. 

Apply with the MHS general application form, resume, and cover letter. 

Mail to: MHS Class of ‘73 Scholarship, Mr. Dana Tufts, P.O. Box 1273, Marblehead, MA 01945

DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2023

Charles J. Garrett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Charles J. Garrett, Jr. (“Chuck”), 64, a Marblehead resident and longtime youth sports coach,

died on March 8, 2021 after several years of advancing cognitive and physical dementia-related

challenges. Created through many generous contributions by family and friends, this

scholarship honors his lifetime. No doubt he would be humbled yet pleased by this named

award benefitting a Marblehead graduating senior with their educational pursuits.

Chuck’s life exemplified hard work balanced with community, friends, and family. Part-time and

summer jobs, grants, scholarships, and perseverance enabled Chuck to become the first in his

family to attend college and graduate as an industrial engineer. Later, while working full-time, he

earned a Master of Business Administration degree. For almost 40 years, Chuck enjoyed

serving in increasingly responsible purchasing and manufacturing executive roles in the aircraft

engine industry. Outside of the work he loved, Chuck coached youth soccer with the same

enthusiasm, dedication, and passion. He enjoyed helping Marblehead’s children play soccer

and have fun together, as one community, regardless of the school they attended. A competitor,

Chuck was always ready for a challenge, especially when engaged in his favorite pastimes:

volleyball, golf, and skiing. A proud family man as well, Chuck’s sons are Marblehead High

School graduates currently engaged in the fields of renewable and sustainable energy and

cardiovascular research, respectively. His wife is a former youth soccer board volunteer, high

school special education staff member, labor and employment attorney, and higher education

administrator and educator.

A $2,500 scholarship award will be awarded to a recipient that demonstrates the following

criteria:

● Current Marblehead high school senior graduating in June 2023, defined for purposes of

this scholarship consideration as a graduating senior:

○ attending Marblehead High School regardless of their home address, or

○ attending a public or private high school outside of Marblehead, i.e., a day

student, with a Marblehead home address, or

○ attending a public or private high school outside of Marblehead, i.e., a boarding

student, with a Marblehead home address

Note: home address is where the student resides with their parent(s) or guardian(s)

● Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or cumulative average of 80%

● Past or present Marblehead Youth Soccer Association participation (any role and any

time amount, e.g., clinic participant, team member, coach, referee, or clinic leader)

● Pursuing post high school educational studies in the field of science, technology,

engineering, or mathematics (need not be at a college or university, other accredited or

licensed programs are included such as training in related trades)

Applications must be accompanied by the scholarship application form, resume, unofficial transcript, and a cover letter describing how the applicant demonstrates the criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted to: cjgmemorialscholarship@gmail.com. No late applications will be considered.

The recipient will be chosen by Charles J. Garrett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Committee.

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2023