Scholarship News

There are two types of financial assistance for college. The first type is FINANCIAL AID, a combination of scholarships, loans, and work granted if you demonstrate need for assistance.

The second type is MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, money given to you regardless of your financial need. Some merit scholarships are granted by foundations and can be used at any college. Many are granted by specific colleges to be used only at those colleges. Many target a specific type of student. Carefully read the descriptions to be sure you qualify.

Many scholarships require nominations by the school. For those scholarships, we ask you to nominate yourselves to us. Once we know who is interested, we will select the school’s nominee(s).

We also encourage you to register with www.fastweb.com, a free scholarship search device. Please feel free to stop by the College Counseling Office with any questions.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DEADLINES MAY BE QUICKLY APPROACHING

MEFA, the Massachusetts Financing Authority, maintains its own list of scholarships.
For more information: click here 

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program
Award: $500-$16,000
Deadline to register for the exam: December 18, 2020
For more info: https://www.massaflcio.org/scholarships

The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest
Award: $1000 prize at the state level; $4000 when the contestant participates in the national competition. The national scholarship awards are first prize – $20,000, second prize – $17,000, and third prize – $15,000
Deadline:  December, 31, 2020
For more info:  email Mrs. Dunnington for more information

Massachusetts JCI Senate Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 22, 2021
For more info: http://majcisenate.weebly.com/


Henry David Thoreau Foundation
Award: up to $20,000
Deadline: February 1, 2021
For more info: http://www.thoreauscholar.org

The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Award: four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement to highly motivated African American students.
Deadline: February 1, 2021
For more info: click here

Rockland Trust 2021 Scholarship
Award: (11) $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2021
For more info: visit here

Elevated Boston Leadership Scholarship

Award: $2500

Deadline: April 30, 2021

For more information: click here 

B. Davis Scholarship 
Award: $1,000
Deadline: May 22, 2021
For more info:  http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 12, 2021
For more info: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Big Sun Scholarship
Award: $500.00
Deadline: June 19, 2021
For more info: http://www.bigsunathletics.com

14th Annual AES Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2021
For more information: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm