Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program (for Juniors)

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FOR JUNIORS

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:
• A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more.
• Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.
• Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference — an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.
• Personalized college essay feedback.
• Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.
• Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
• Peer-to-peer support in an online community.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Class rank: Top 5-10% of graduating class. Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses available.
• Household income: College Prep Scholars typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a typical family of four and have minimal assets.
• Personal Circumstances: Parents’ level of education: Many past College Prep Scholars are among the first generation in their family to attend a four-year college in the U.S. Activities, including home or family responsibilities: Participation in extracurricular, community, or other activities. Activities may include home or family responsibilities, such as part-time jobs to help pay bills, or caring for siblings if parents are absent or at work. Honors, awards, and achievements: Accomplishments and leadership roles in extracurricular or other activities. Personal traits: Strength in character and motivation to succeed.

For more information, click Quest Bridge

For a flyer, click Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program

Deadline = March 24, 2026

If you have questions or need assistance, contact YOUR guidance counselor.

Clinton G. Mills Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

The CLINTON G MILLS T/U/W Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to worthy young men and women who are in financial need character and personality as well as academic excellence from Lynn and Swampscott in Essex County, MA.

For an application, click Clinton G. Mills Scholarship

Class of 1970 Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

If any senior is related to a member of the Lynn English Class of 1970, please see Mr. Wilkins in the Guidance Department about a scholarship opportunity.

SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

Each year, SpeakOUT Boston presents $500 scholarships to LGBTQ+ students who share a compelling story about their understanding of their sexual orientation and/or their gender identity. Thanks tothe TJX Foundation for ensuring at least five scholarships will be awarded in 2026.

For more information and to apply, click SpeakOUT Scholarship Flyer 2026

Leg Up Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

We are thrilled to announce a scholarship opportunity for students from Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Lynn, or Medford Massachusetts. The Leg Up Scholarship program is seeking students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive four-year colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2026. It is a unique scholarship program that provides flexible and individualized financial and social support to students to help them maximize their academic and social experiences in college and to achieve their long-term goals. Leg Up Scholars graduate from college prepared to take on life’s challenges and opportunities and do so with limited to no student debt.

The Leg Up Scholarship is funded by Doreen Portnoy Bilezikian, born in Chelsea MA, and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI).

Leg Up Scholarship is an annual award that may be renewed for four years. We are committed to helping students graduate in 4 years and to maximize their college experience by supporting their personal and career goals. Many students are deserving of this type of support during college, but this program seeks to support and encourage students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • S. citizen and current resident of Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Lynn, or Medford Massachusetts.
  • High school senior or recent high school graduate enrolling as a first-year student in a competitive four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2026-2027.
  • Superior academic record in high school, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 (based upon a max 4.0 or equivalent).
  • Excellent financial aid award package at the college/university with $5,000 or less in loans per year or $20,000 over their college career.
  • Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
  • Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.

We invite you to share the Leg Up Scholarship guidelines with students who will be entering college in fall 2026 and who meet the program criteria. 

Information about the scholarship, including guidelines and application instructions can be found here.

Applications must be submitted online here. Once you create an account and log in, there should be an opportunity to enter an Access Code at the top of the page. Please enter: LEGUP

Hard copies will not be accepted.

Applications must be completed online by May 15, 2026 at 5 PM EST. 

Please direct any questions to Elaines Peña at legupscholars@tpi.org.

NAAAP Future Leader Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a current senior high school student studying in the state of Massachusetts and will be enrolling in a four-year U.S. accredited college or university.

  • Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census.

  • Currently resides in the state of Massachusetts as a citizen, national, legal, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen
    (e.g. DACAmented) of the United States.

  • Must submit a formal scholarship application with a high school transcript, thoughtful essay responses, and letters of recommendation.

  • If selected for an interview, must be able to call in virtually via Zoom.

  • In-person scholarship award ceremony in late June or early July

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need

  • Displays academic excellence

  • Showcases a commitment to supporting the AAPI community through community service

  • Demonstrates early signs of leadership potential

  • Thoughtful and reflective essay responses

  • Strong letters of recommendation

Application Procedure

The student must submit a scholarship application form with the following material attached to be fully considered:​

  • Two 250-500 word essay responses

  • A letter of recommendation

    • Letter must be sent via email directly from a school, employer, charitable foundation, government organization/agency, etc.

  • Unofficial copy of a FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) as a PDF file

  • Unofficial high school transcript​

NOTE: We will no longer be asking for an unofficial SAT or ACT report.

To apply, click NAAAP.

Discover Card Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

Register now for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship.

We’ll be giving away $5,000 to one winner each month through August 2026.

I am 18 years of age or older

I am a US resident (including the US Territories)

I have read and agree to the Official Rules

To apply, click Discover.

Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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FOR SENIORS

The link to the online application (in English and Spanish) is:

https://www.lynnhispanicscholarshipfund.org/application

Please remember that the scholarship is open to students who must:

  • Be a senior graduating from a Lynn high school
  • Be Hispanic/Latino or of Hispanic/Latino ancestry
  • Be a resident of Lynn
  • Be accepted at a certificate/technical program, a two- or four-year accredited institution of higher education

Any application materials (including recommendation letters) should be sent to our email: application@lynnhispanicscholarshipfund.org.

The deadline to submit is Monday, March 2 at 11:59pm.

 

Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

This application is for seniors who have been accepted to college and hope to one day “give back” to Lynn English and its students. Applicants must be a son/daughter of a United States veteran and provide a copy of their parent’s DD 214 form, which can be obtained from Lynn City Hall.

Click below for an application.

Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Application

Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Application

The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund

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FOR SENIORS

$10,000 scholarship ( $2500/year four-year college, $5000/year two-year college ) for a student pursuing a degree in Art or Music. Renewed only if student earns a 2.5 GPA at the end of each college semester.

Legibly complete this two-sided application and attach:

(1) copies of college Acceptance Letter and Financial Aid Award Letter,

(2) any document showing the cost of attendance, i.e., tuition, fees, room & board, etc.,

(3) the first page of your FAFSA Submission Summary which you received after submitting your FAFSA to the federal government.

(4) a transcript with 1st and 2nd quarter grades. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For an application, open either of the below WORD or PDF applications.

The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund

The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund