Scholarship Bulletin JAMES M.R. LANGILLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Open to students pursuing a career in the medical field. Student must write a letter detailing which part of the medical field they hope to enter and why they want to further their education. Check sent to school upon receipt of bill for second semester. ** Deadline: ASAP Red Pine Scholarship High School seniors who plan on going onto college in fall 2016 Criteria: Must come from middle income families Strong academic record or have shown significant improvement over time Be planning on enrolling as a freshman at a competitive 4 year college in fall 2016 Please see link: http://www.tpi.org/scholarship/red-pine-scholarship ** Deadline: February 12, 2016 Yawkey Scholarship Program 4 year renewable scholarship. A Yawkey advisor for each student to provide support throughout the 4 years of college. Criteria U.S. citizen From a low income family w/unmet financial need. Current senior at an accredited high school in Massachusetts Accepted to and plans t attend a competitive private 4 year college Involved in balance of community. School, and work activities. Exhibit leadership potential and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to our community both present & future. Application available at; https://www.grantinterface.com/yawkey/commom/logon.aspx ** Deadline: February 12, 2016
National O.S.I.A. Scholarship U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent) enrolled in an under-graduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the 2016 Fall term. Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible. (Please note: Additional eligibility requirements may apply to specific scholarships.) Download application at www.osia.org/students/scholarships.php ** Deadline: February 29, 2016 Tewksbury Youth Soccer Association Available to high school seniors who have participated in Tewksbury Youth Soccer program over the years. The application is online at www.tewksburyouthsoccer.org, ** Deadline March 4, 2016 Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship For more than 160 years, Hood has been committed to supporting families and communities across New England. Hood is proud to be able to give 18 student athletes an opportunity to win a college scholarship. Application available at https://hood.com/scholarship Email contact: bbenson@garrand.com ** Deadline March 11, 2016 Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement Open to all graduating female seniors who are residents of Massachusetts & a U.S. citizen. Student must have a minimum GPA 2.4 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must be planning on attending a college/university full-time majoring in criminal justice For further information please visit www.mawle.org Applications available in the guidance office ** Deadline: March 11, 2016
The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts Independent order of ODD Fellows Offered to all Seniors who plan to further their education by attending a 2 or 4 year college program. *The following information must accompany your application 1. Need 2 educational letters of reference 2. Academic record from high School 3. Personal statement explaining goals, financial status, members of family etc. Applications available in the guidance office ** Deadline: March 15, 2016 CSF OF BEDFORD /BEDFORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS All Bedford seniors can apply for this scholarship Applications available on March 21st at www.bedfordma.dollarsforscholars.org You must fill out an on-line profile NOW ** Deadline: March 21, 2016 TEWKSBURY LIONS CLUB Graduating senior residing in Tewksbury. Applications are available in the Guidance office ** Deadline: March 22, 2016 HAJJAR PARENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Open to students who have completed grades 1-5 at the Hajjar Elementary School in Billerica. Applications are available in the Guidance office ** Deadline: March 24, 2016 BILLERICA LODGE OF ELKS #2071 Scholarship is funded through the Billerica Elks Organization for graduating seniors planning on attending college. The applicant must have a parent or grandparent who is a current member of the Billerica Elks. Applications are available in the guidance office ** Deadline: March 31, 2016
THE BEDFORD GARDEN CLUB Open to Bedford residents going onto college majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design or architecture, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental students, land management, botany, biology and allied subjects. Applicants must have maintained a legal residence in Massachusetts for at least one year, have a minimum B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), have good character and have financial need. Application is available online under Community tab. http://www.gcfm.org Mail completed application to Bedford High School, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford on or before **Deadline: March 30, 2016 BEDFORD NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Application available online at http://www.gcfm.org. National Garden Club scholarships are available on the GCFM website, http://www.gcfm.org. **Deadline: March 31, 2016 DITSON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Open to residents of Billerica that attended the Ditson School for at least three years and plan to continue their education. Applications are available in the Guidance office ** Deadline: April 1, 2016 TEWKSBURY YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Open to residents of Tewksbury that participated in Tewksbury Youth Football for at least 5 years. May be used for tools or equipment, or for a 2 or 4 year college. Applications are available in the Guidance office 2016. ** Deadline: April 1, 2016 ENGINEERING CENTER EDUCATION TRUST ENGINEERS WEEK SCHOLARSHIP Eligible high School seniors who is planning on attending an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program/pre-engineering program. Student must also show involvement in activities outside of regular class that relates to engineering, be it an internship, after school club, competition or other similar effort. Applications available in Guidance office. Any question go to email engweek@engineering.org ** Deadline: April 1, 2016
NEWWA Joseph Murphy Scholarship In memory of Joseph A. Murphy, this scholarship awards $1,500 to a civil engineering, environmental engineering, business or science student. Applications are available at: http://www.newwa.org/about/awardsscholarships/neww... ** Deadline: April 1, 2016 ROTARY CLUB OF TEWKSBURY A graduating senior who is a Tewksbury resident This student must be going onto higher education Applications available in the guidance office ** Deadline: April 9, 2016 THE STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship offers renewable, 4 year scholarships to students from New England with financial need who displays academic excellence, a desire to help others, good character, and a strong work ethic. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded about $1.8 million to Massachusetts students for the 2015-2016 school year. 100 new recipients from Massachusetts received $562,00 in awards 222 renewing students received $1.3 million in awards The criteria includes : Academic excellence and aptitude -GPA of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled in a demanding course of study, demonstrate skilled writing ability, citizenship, character and serious-mindedness- demonstrate a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society both present and future, be involved in a balance of community and school activities, earn money for college thru part time work, pursue goals and aspirations w/ integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment and financial need. ** Deadline: April 10, 2016 ST. THERESA WOMEN S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applicant must be a member of St. Theresa s Parish and must have done volunteer work in the Parish Community. Check will be sent directly to student upon receipt of first semester grades and verification of enrollment for second semester\ Applications available in the Guidance Office ** Deadline: April 10, 2016
SEAN C. ELMORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Open to residents of Billerica that have participated for at least two years in a varsity sport at Shawsheen and plan to attend a four-year college. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. AACN CRITICAL CARE Open to all graduating seniors who are going on to Nursing school Applications are available in the Guidance Office. KATHI GLAVIN HIGGINS SCHOLARSHIP Open to Billerica residents only. Applications will be forwarded to Mr. Joseph Higgins with the following criteria: 1. a special needs student (on an IEP or previous IEP) who intends to go to a 4 year college; 2. a student who intends to be a special needs teacher; or 3. a student who intends to be a teacher. Check will be presented at Scholarship Night. BILLERICA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Open to residents of Billerica that participated in BYSA. One male/one female will be chosen to receive these scholarships. Applications are available in the Guidance Office Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship Given to an outstanding high school graduate who demonstrates commitment to his/her community as well as academic achievement. Recipient is a child of a SVTHS graduate, but does not necessarily need to be a SVTHS graduate themselves. Parent/Guardian must be an active member of the Shawsheen Alumni Association Applications available in guidance office and also at www.shawsheenalumni.com
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Alumni Association Vocational Achievement Scholarship Given to an outstanding high school graduate who demonstrates significant achievement in their vocational shops, displays an excellent attitude and work ethic, and most importantly, exemplify the qualities of workmanship in a student. Recommendations from teachers and other faculty will be solicited for this award, as well as information gather from general scholarship application. Applications available in guidance office and also at www.shawsheenalumni.com FISHER CATS FOUNDATION Graduating high school senior who is planning to enroll in a degree program at a 4 year or 2 year college/university in the fall of 2016. Applications will be reviewed on the following criteria; Academic Performance, Athletic Achievement and Citizenship Applications available at www.nhscholars.org ** Deadline: April 30, 2016 Massachusetts Early Childhood Educators Scholarship The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program was funded as a pilot initiative by the Legislature for the purpose of increasing the quality and availability of teachers and care providers to work with young children in inclusive settings including infant/toddler, preschool and child care programs. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for currently employed early childhood educators and providers who enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program in Early Childhood Education or related programs. Applications are available at: http://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/earlychildhooded... ** Deadline: May 1, 2016 FMC Ice Sports Skaters The FMC Skaters Scholarship program was developed in 1993 to provide financial assistance to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off- the ice. The scholarships are awarded to ice hockey, figure skating and recreational skating participants in June of each year. All applicants must be New England residents and skate at FMC arenas. Applications available online at http://fmcicesports.com/about-us/scholarship-progr... Email address: swissel@fmcicesports.com ** Deadline: May 15, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE UMaine has launched a new scholarship program! Students from our area are eligible for UMaine Flagship Match Award. This award is a competitive scholarship program that guarantees academically qualified, first-year students from Massachusetts to pay the same tuition and fee rate as the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Please go to the U Maine website for details. Tewksbury Youth Baseball Open to residents of Tewksbury that participated in Tewksbury Youth Baseball. May be used for 2 or 4 year college or post-secondary trade school. Applications are available at www.eteamz.com/tewksburybaseball.