Scholarship

Friends of Mendon Elders 

2025 Scholarship Program 

The Friends of Mendon Elders are pleased to announce our 2025 Scholarship Program.  The program is open to students who are enrolling in part-time or full-time post-secondary studies at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2025-2026).

Scholarship details:

·  Deadline to apply is May 9, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.

·  One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded

·  Applicants must reside in Mendon, MA

·  Applicants must commit to complete 20 hours of community service.

·  Applicants must submit a 200 word essay on a senior citizen (over the age of 60) who has              had a positive impact in their life, what that impact was and the result.

·  Applicants must submit a Letter of Recommendation

·  Applicant must provide a list of Extracurricular Involvement

Applications are available at the Mendon Town Clerks Office, Mendon Senior Center or by e-mailing kcieply@msn.com.

Completed applications and additional documentation should be dropped off or mailed to The Friends of Mendon Elders, 62 Providence Street, Mendon, MA 01756 Attention Scholarship Committee

Applications will be considered based on financial need, academic performance, participation in school and community activities and unusual personal or family circumstances.