Student
Scholarships
*** Many Scholarships are now accepting 2023 -2024 applications!!***
Walpole Scholarship Foundation Applications Are Now Available!
Applications for the Walpole Scholarship Foundation are now available for students to begin completing! Last year, the foundation awarded $200,000 to 105 Walpole students (roughly $2,000 per student!). I encourage you to start ASAP as the application takes a while to get together. A completed application includes:
The WSF online application and essay
Official SAT/ACT Report
2021-2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
Official Certified High School Transcript
Letter of Recommendation from Guidance Counselor or Teacher
All application materials must be submitted no later than Monday, February 1, 2023 by 12pm.
Go to https://www.walpolescholarshipfoundation.org/ for more information!
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Yawkey Scholars Program - Scholarship awards of $35,000 per year for first-generation students attending private Massachusetts colleges, plus mentoring & enrichment funding!
To be eligible for the Massachusetts Yawkey Scholars Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident of Massachusetts
plan to attend a private, competitive college in Massachusetts
have a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $125,000 or less and/or an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale
be among the first generation in their immediate family to complete a 4-year college/university degree
160 Federal Street, Floor 10
Boston, MA 02110
ph: (617) 338-2590 ext. 242
email: kwhelan@tpi.org or epena@tpi.org
Go to https://www.tpi.org/scholarship/yawkey-scholars-program for more info!
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Horatio Alger State Scholarship
The application is open annually
Application Criteria:
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/
Application:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/59963-Horatio-Alger-Assocation
Red Pine Scholars Program
Application Requirements & Instructions:
www.tpi.org/scholarship/red-pine-scholars-program
Application:
www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=tpischolarship
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc - International High School Essay Contest
Application Criteria:
https://www.oppf.org/international-high-school-essay-contest/
Application:
Below are additional scholarships and resources for graduating seniors:
Edwards Scholarship Fund
200 Clarendon Street, 27th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
ph: (617) 654-8628
email: info@edwardsfund.org
Website: www.edwardsfund.org
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship:
Application Deadline:
Scholarship Amount: Determined By Need
Full-time student at an accredited undergraduate institution in U.S.(12 credits);pursuing a first time bachelors degree; U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with worker's permit; permanent resident of a New England state; EFC of $10,000 or less, GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale,
Website: https://phillips-scholarship.org/
Christian Herter Scholarship Fund:
Application Deadline:
Scholarship Amount: Determined by college cost of attendance, demonstrated need, and the level of funding for the program
Enrolled in a public or private secondary school in MA; U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and is a permanent legal resident of MA; nominated by a sponsoring school or agency; cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; demonstrates difficult personal circumstances, high financial need, and strong academic promise to continue their education beyond high school, at a college or university
Application Requirements: Download and print application from online
https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/herter.asp
JFK-GE Foundation STEM Scholarship Program:
Application Deadline:
Eligibility: U.S. citizens; high school seniors; plan to major in a STEM field; have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent); Demonstrate at school, the workplace, and/or within the community attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship.
Scholarship Amount: Up to 40 awards of $2,500 will be granted
Application Requirements: Official High School Transcripts, Recommendations
https://apply.scholarsapply.org/jfk-ge/information.php
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships:
Application Deadline:
Scholarship Amount: $5000, renewable
Eligibility: High school senior of African descent (African American, African, etc.) plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs, demonstrate leadership at school or in the community, 3.3 GPA or higher, demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements: Requires printed application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, two essays, resume, picture of yourself
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx
2023 METCO Directors Association Scholarship!
scholarships.metcodirectors@gmail.com
2023 MDA Scholarship Application.
City of Boston Scholarship Fund
City of Boston Scholarship Fund
Attn: Cathy Downey
Boston City Hall
1 City Hall Square, Room 608
Boston MA 02201
https://www.boston.gov/education/city-boston-scholarship-fund
Jackie Robinson Foundation Attn: Scholarship Application
75 Varick Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
ph: (212) 290-8600
email: scholarships@jackierobinson.org
Website: www.jackierobinson.org
Yo Soy LOLA Arts Scholarship- Application Opens February 2020
Latina- Identifying Individual
Pursuing a future in the arts throug h post-secondary education at universities, community colleges, or trade schools.
Attending or enrolled in their program of choice in Fall of the given year.
Walpole Scholarship Foundation
Application is available starting in December and due in February (see above).
Website: www.walpolescholarshipfoundation.org
Shatara L. Grismley Academic Scholarship (SLG) - Now Accepting Applications
The SLG Academic Scholarship will be presented to graduating high school seniors from a High School in the following cities/towns: Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Chelsea, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy, Randolph,Revere, Stoughton, Walpole, Westwood, Weymouth, and Winthrop.
To receive consideration, applicants must:
be of African-American descent
be a graduating high school senior
have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5
demonstrate examples of community and school service
demonstrate financial need, but not restricted to lower incomes (student’s financial need and merit will be equally weighted)
Application Information: http://www.omegaetazeta1920.org/index.php/scholarship
email: info@omegaetazeta1920.org
Melvia Wright Patten Scholarship Fund
Applications available NOW!
email: info@melviapattenscholarshipfund.org
www.melviapattenscholarshipfund.org
Additional Scholarship Resources
For information about the Walpole METCO Program, please contact us at 508-660-7257