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This is the Shrewsbury High School Local Scholarship Application. This application is required for many of the local scholarships listed below. Make sure to read the requirements in each scholarship description.
Shrewsbury High School Local Scholarship Common Application.pdf
The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Award: a total of $16,600 in scholarships
Deadline: March 3, 2023
Eligibility: Applicant must be a 2023 graduating high school student, pursuing a business degree or trade certification, and resides in one of the core towns of the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce (Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, and Shrewsbury). Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, work and/or internship experience, essay, financial need, and appearance of application.
Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Fund
Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 9, 2023
https://shrewsburyma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10669/Official-Scholarship-Application?bidId=
2023 Scholarship Committee Application (Fillable PDF)_202212141426330748.pdf
Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) And New England Sports Network (NESN)
Deadline: March 10, 2023
Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 3
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded based on community involvement, good citizenship, volunteer work inside and outside of school, a recommendation from an advisor or guidance counselor, financial need, and a statement of personal goals and aspirations.
2022 SSMA Scholarship Application
2022 SSMA Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 20, 2023
Award:
The Dorothy Bell Scholarship ($1,000) for graduates with a major in Music or Theater.
The Jack Feldheimer Scholarship ($1,000) for graduates with a major in Music or Theater.
The Kathleen Viscardi Scholarship ($1,000) for graduates with a major in Music or Theater.
The Bonnie Narcisi Scholarship ($500) for graduates with a major in Education.
The Philip Koziara Scholarship ($500) for graduates with any major.
The Ralph Metcalf Scholarship ($500) for graduates with any major.
The Myrtle Young Scholarship ($500) for graduates with any major.
Requirements:
1. The applicant must be a current SHS senior and have been a member of one or more regularly scheduled major performing group (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, or Theater) for at least three (3) of their high school years, including credit from other schools for students who have transferred to SHS.
2. The applicant must be accepted to an accredited four (4) year college, university, or performing arts conservatory.
College application instructions on letter head 2023.pdfRotary Club of Shrewsbury
Deadline: March 24, 2023
Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 3
The following is required to apply for this scholarship:
1. Complete the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury Scholarship Application (attached to this notice).
2. Provide one sealed letter of recommendation. Please don't submit more than two letters of recommendation.
3. Request a transcript from your guidance office and include it in your application or have it sent electronically to don.harbert@gmail.com
4. Include the essay requested at the bottom of the Application form.
5. Please include your email address and telephone number as requested on the form.
scan_msaninocencio_2023-01-30-10-06-33.pdfSchoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury
Schoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: Local high school senior who will continue his/her eduction in a college. Any senior may apply, but preference will be given to those pursuing an education in the fields of Family & Consumer Science, Fiber Arts, Textiles, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design.
Completed application is to be mailed to:
Eileen Flynn
255 Providence Rd.
So Grafton, MA,01560
Shrewsbury Historical Society
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Award: $500
The Shrewsbury Historical Society is pleased to announce two scholarships for Class of 2023 high school seniors who attend public or private high schools in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and reside in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Each scholarship award is $500. The Shrewsbury Historical Society Stephen Porter Scholarship is awarded in memory of Stephen Porter, a longtime member who was involved in the restoration of the District #5 Schoolhouse. The Shrewsbury Historical Society Jean McDonald Graham Scholarship is awarded in memory of Jean Graham, a longtime member dedicated to educating students about local history. Students who are currently seniors in high school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, reside here, and anticipate being accepted into a four-year college this spring are invited to apply for the scholarships.
Apply: Applications and additional requirements can be found online at shrewsburyhistoricalsociety.org.
Minnie Cogswell Gleason Memorial
Minnie Cogswell Gleason Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 2 at $1,000
Description: A scholarship is being offered in memory of Minnie Cogswell Gleason.
Requirements: Common Scholarship Application and Essay.
Completed application (above) is to be emailed to Mr. Diamantopoulos at ldiamantopoulos@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Dorothy Erwin Memorial
Dorothy Erwin Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 5 at $500 each
Description: The Dorothy F. Erwin Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of Mrs. Erwin, who was a substitute nurse in the Shrewsbury Public Schools.
Requirements: Graduating senior, planning a career in nursing or another health care career, essay, academic performance, extra curricular involvement and need will be considered.
Completed application (above) is to be emailed to Mr. Diamantopoulos at ldiamantopoulos@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Agnes Wyman Memorial
Agnes Wyman Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 3 at $500 each
Description: A scholarship has been created in the memory of Agnes Wyman. The Agnes Wyman Memorial Scholarship has been instituted to assist worthy young men and women who are seniors at SHS as they pursue post-high school education. 3 scholarships will be given out at $500 each.
Requirements: Common Scholarship Application, Essay.
Completed common application (above) is to be emailed to Mr. Diamantopoulos at ldiamantopoulos@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Lisa M. Lorden Memorial
Lisa M. Lorden Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2022
Award: $1,000
Description: This award is given annually in memory of Lisa M. Lorden.
Requirements: Planning to attend a four year college. The applicant need not be in the top of their class. Demonstrated spirit of friendship, thoughtfulness, and consideration of others. Play a sport and have held a job. Common Scholarship Application, Essay, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript.
Completed common application (above) is to be mailed to:
Sean Lorden
6 Janet Circle
North Grafton, MA 01536
Service Learning Scholarship in Memory of Andy Reese
Service Learning Scholarship in Memory of Andy Reese
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $500
Description: A scholarship has been created by the Reese family in memory of their son Andy Reese, a member of the class of 2012. a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior.
Requirements: Committed volunteerism to an organization throughout their 4 years at SHS. Common Scholarship Application, Essay describing the student's commitment to volunteering, Letter of Recommendation from the organization where the community service was done.
Completed common application (above) is to be emailed to Mr. Diamantopoulos at ldiamantopoulos@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Allison Elizabeth Lustig Memorial Scholarship
Allison Elizabeth Lustig Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $2000
The Allison Elizabeth Lustig Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship to be awarded to a Shrewsbury High School Senior who meets the following requirements:
A student who is planning to attend a four-year college or university
A student who has shown an active interest in children through course selection, college major, extracurricular activities, and/or work experience
A student who has demonstrated characteristics of integrity, dependability, cooperation, and consideration of others
A student who has received little or no financial assistance from other sources
Apply: Application attached
Caroline Libby Kane Memorial
Caroline Libby Kane Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: number of scholarships varies, amount $500
Description: A scholarship has been created by the Kane family in the memory of their daughter Caroline Libby Kane. The Caroline Libby Kane Memorial Scholarship provides assistance for post secondary education to a graduating female senior who has demonstrated a positive spirit and a joy of life through activities and made a substantive contribution to the Shrewsbury schools, the greater community, and to her family.
Requirements: Common Scholarship Application, Essay describing how the student has taken advantage of her high school years and what she intends to do in the future (250 words), transcript, 1 letter of recommendation.
Completed common scholarship application (above) is to be emailed to rephannahkane@gmail.com
Anthony Manzello
Anthony Manzello
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: Award Varies
Description: A scholarship has been created in the memory of Anthony Manzello for seniors who plan to attend UMass-Amherst. Scholarship amount varies.
Requirements: Common Scholarship Application, Essay.
Completed application (above) is to be emailed to Mr. Diamantopoulos at ldiamantopoulos@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Jason Horton Scholarship Fund
Jason Horton Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $1,500
Description: The Jason Horton Scholarship Fund was created for a graduating senior pursuing a 4 year college education in Business.
Requirements: Common Scholarship Application, Transcript.
Completed application (above) is to be emailed to jhorton918@gmail.com
Shrewsbury Firefighter Association
Shrewsbury Firefighter Association
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 2 at $500
Description: Three $500 scholarships will be awarded.
Requirements: A graduating SHS senior, attending a two or four year college, having extra curricular involvement including community service and financial need. Common Scholarship Application, Essay, Transcript, and a Letter of Recommendation.
Completed application (above) is to be mailed to:
Tom Schofield
PO Box 61
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Mikhael Jette Memorial
Mikhael Jette Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 2 at $2,000
Description: This scholarship has been created to honor the memory of Mikhael Jette, who was a member of the Class of 2008.
Requirements: Planning to pursue a postsecondary education in Engineering. Common Scholarship Application, Essay, Transcript.
Completed common application (above) is to be mailed to:
Eric & Emmanuelle Jette
3712 Chesterfield Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Joseph M. DeMaria Memorial
Joseph M. DeMaria Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: Multiple $500
Description: A scholarship has been created in the memory of Joseph M. DeMaria. The Joseph M. Memorial Scholarship Fund will award six $500 scholarships to a graduating senior who is a Shrewsbury resident and an athlete. The essay should be a personal statement explaining future goals and financial need.
Requirements: Acceptance to a four year college, participation in high school athletics and financial need. Common Scholarship Application, essay, transcript, and a letter of recommendation.
Completed common application (above) is to be mailed to:
Paul DeMaria
395 Prospect Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library
Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library
Deadline: April 3, 2023
Amount: $1,500
Requirements:
Student residing in Shrewsbury
Graduating from a local or private high school and continuing on towards an associate's or bachelor's degree
scan_msaninocencio_2023-02-01-07-59-55.pdfJacob Boudreau Memorial
Jacob Boudreau Memorial
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: 2 at $500
Description: The Jacob M. Boudreau Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Jacob Boudreau, a 7th grader at Oak Middle School who passed away in 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jacob would have been a member of the SHS Class of 2015. Jacob was known for his bravery, determination, and zest for life.
Requirements: Plan to further your education at a two or four year college, vocational or technical school. Participation in extra curricular activities and/or community service involvement, preferably with charitable organizations. Character should exemplify motivation, good citizenship, and perseverance. Common Scholarship Application, Essay, Transcript, and 2 Letters of Recommendation.
Completed common application (above) is to be mailed to:
Jacob M. Boudreau Memorial Scholarship Fund
35 Elm Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Flaherty Physical Therapy Scholarship Application.doc.pdfFlaherty Physical Therapy
Flaherty Physical Therapy
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $1,000
Description: See attached application for criteria/requirements.
Completed application is to be mailed to:
Kevin Flaherty
411 West Main Street
Suite 3
Northborough, MA 01532
PFC Brian Moquin
PFC Brian Moquin
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $1,000
Description: PFC Brian Moquin Jr. was a former student of Shrewsbury Public Schools who loved art, music, poetry and always lived life to the fullest. At the age of 18, he proudly and bravely enlisted in the Army. In March of 2005, he was assigned to the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum, New York. Brian was tragically killed along with 9 other soldiers on May 5, 2006 when their helicopter crashed during combat operations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom.
Requirements: Any senior from the Town of Shrewsbury is eligible. Applicants do not need to be pursuing the military in the future. Common Scholarship Application, write a poem ("What Freedom Means to Me"), Transcript, and a Letter of Recommendation.
Completed common application (above) is to be mailed to:
Ms. Tracy Racine
12 Eagle Lane
Paxton, MA 01612
ChinHuei Yeh Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 24, 2023
Award: $1000
Description: A scholarship has been created in memory of ChinHuei Yeh, who was a beloved Mandarin Chinese Language teacher in the Shrewsbury Public School district from 2009 until 2022. Yehlaoshi, as she was known to her students, taught Mandarin at all levels and was a mentor to her students in all aspects of life, even after they graduated from SHS. She believed in supporting her students and encouraging them to become lifelong learners. Her family would like to honor her dedication to her students by establishing this scholarship. Her family would like to extend a thank you to the World Language Department for their financial contribution to this scholarship this year.
Criteria: A graduating senior who had taken a class with Yehlaoshi and is planning on attending a four year college in the fall.
Requirements: Complete the Common Scholarship Application (above), essay no shorter than 500 words with applicant's choice of the following prompts:
1. Tell us how you plan to incorporate being a lifelong learner in your future plans?
2. How has learning Mandarin Chinese affected you? What was a favorite classroom memory?
3. What is something that Yehlaoshi has taught you about life that you will always remember?
Apply: Completed common application is to be sent to the Chang Family at: remembering.yehlaoshi@gmail.com
scan_msaninocencio_2023-03-16-09-27-26.pdfVietnam Veterans Community Scholarship
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award: $500 (amount of awardees varies)
Criteria: The Vietnam Veterans for the Community will be selecting high school seniors who:
exemplify a competitive GPA (3.0 or higher)
stand out as lead members of the SHS graduating class of 2023
place their community and civil duty as young adults above themselves, as members of the forever changing 21st century.
attending a 2 or 4 year college
Shrewsbury Garden Club
Deadline: April 20, 2023
Award: $1000 (2)
Each year the Shrewsbury Garden Club offers a scholarship(s) to further the education of Shrewsbury residents in the fields of horticulture, landscaping, environmental studies or related fields.
The Dr. Ken Hsu Memorial Trust
Deadline: April 14, 2023
Award: Two annual scholarships of $1000 each year
Dr. Ken Hsu was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, a renowned scholar in the field of mathematics and engineering and a longtime supporter of the Shrewsbury public school system. Ken always believed in a strong educational foundation in math and science and always wanted to support students who had a passion to pursue those disciplines in college and beyond. Awarded to a graduating Shrewsbury High School senior who plans to attend college and study in the fields of the sciences, technology, engineering or math.
Apply: Completed common application (above), transcript, and letter of recommendation is to be sent to drkenhsumemorialscholarship@gmail.com
Danielle Simas Memorial
Danielle Simas Memorial
Deadline: April 26, 2023
Award: amount varies
Description: Family and friends of Danielle, a member of the Class of 2001, have established the Danielle Simas Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to members of the Shrewsbury High School community. Scholarships are dedicated to students with documented learning disabilities. Scholarship amount varies.
Requirements: Special Education Student, Attending a two or four year college or technical school, involvement in extra curricular activities, community service, essay identifying obstacles and how they were overcome while a high school student (250 words), Common Scholarship Application, transcript, and a letter of recommendation.
Completed application is to be mailed to:
Mrs. Phyllis Simas
39 Ireta Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01525
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