Michael Koskey / Hellenic Scholarship Trust

Scholarship Name: Michael Koskey / Hellenic Scholarship Trust

Status: CLOSED – Nothing Yet Provided for 2019-2020

Posted Date: April 22, 2019

Due Date: May 14, 2019

Following the untimely death of Michael N. Koskey in 1957, a dedicated educator and tireless worker for the St. George Community of Greater Lynn, a group of men and women established this scholarship fund. The purpose of the fund is to inspire our youth to strive for the scholastic excellence and ideals exemplified by Michael Koskey’s life.

Michael Koskey was a teacher and principal in the Lynn Public Schools. He attended Salem State and Boston University and received degrees in English and Education. A lifelong resident of Lynn, Mr. Koskey brought up three children in the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where he served tirelessly. As a well-respected and loved principal of the Lincoln and Burrill Elementary Schools, this thoughtful person would place a flower in a vase on the desk of each teacher on the opening day of school. He had the ability to listen deeply to people’s concerns, give guidance and assistance to those in need, and to hold each individual in total positive regard. We hope that this scholarship in his name will keep alive Mike Koskey’s ideals, loving nature and dedication to children, family and church.

The Hellenic Scholarship Trust of Greater Lynn will award two grants of $5,000 each to students who parents are members in good standing of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn, Massachusetts.

For an application, click Michael Koskey Hellenic Trust

Gregg House Family Scholarship

Scholarship Name: Gregg House Family Scholarship

Status: CLOSED – Nothing Yet Provided for 2019-2020

Posted Date: April 2, 2019

Due Date: May 1, 2019

The Gregg Neighborhood House School-Age Program presents a scholarship opportunity to Lynn high school seniors (with a connection to Gregg House) pursuing a 2-year, 4-year or technical degree/certification after graduation. One applicant from each high school will be awarded a one-time amount of $500-$1000. Applicants will complete a one-page essay discussing:

  • The applicant’s connection to Gregg House (current or former employee, former child, volunteer, etc.)
  • What Gregg House has taught the applicant and how they plan to use this knowledge into the future
  • Ways the applicant has served or is currently serving community
  • Applicant’s future plans

Essay should be headed with applicant’s first and last name, high school name, guidance counselor’s name, and graduation date (May 31, 2019).

Applications may be submitted via email to scholarship@gregghouse.com or emailed to Gregg Neighborhood House School-Age Program – Attn: Scholarship – 106 Broad Street – Lynn, MA 01902.

Saugus River Watershed Council

Scholarship Name: Saugus River Watershed Council

Status: CLOSED – Nothing Yet Provided for 2019-2020

Posted Date: March 12, 2019

Due Date: April 12, 2019

The Saugus River Watershed Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 to protect and restore the natural resources of the watershed. We are pleased offer the following two $500 scholarships during the spring of 2018.

  • Pam Harris Memorial Scholarship – $500
  • SRWC Environmental Leadership Scholarship – $500

These scholarships will recognize and support graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated environmental leadership and plan to continue in the environmental field through course of study in college or as volunteers. Students submitting this one application will automatically be considered as candidates for both scholarships.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be graduating from high school during the spring of 2019 and live in one of the following eleven communities that are part of the Saugus River watershed: Saugus, Lynn, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Reading, Revere, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Peabody, and Stoneham.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate their personal commitment to protecting the environment. Examples include volunteer work associated with environmental conservation, part-time jobs working to protect the environment, academic achievement, and / or selecting a college course of study in the environmental field. Please Note: applicants demonstrating commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection will receive preference for the Pam Harris Memorial Scholarship. As a nurse, volunteer member of the Board of Health, and SRWC Board Member – Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing the most troubling sources of pollution.
  • Students must be accepted for college admission beginning September 2019.
  • Deadline: Applications must be emailed by Friday, April 12, 2019 to marylester@saugusriver.org. Transcripts may be scanned in and included with application or emailed separately from Guidance Counselors.
  • Saugus River Watershed Council staff, contractors, board members or members of their immediate families are not eligible to apply.

Selection & Awards

Recipient will be selected based upon commitment to environmental protection, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, statement of personal commitment and goals related to protecting the environment. Financial need may be considered on a secondary basis among selected finalists.  Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded during 2018.  Funds may be used for college tuition, books or fees.

For an application, click Saugus River Watershed Council

Mystic Running Club

Scholarship Name: Mystic Running Club

Status: CLOSED – Nothing Yet Provided for 2019-2020

Posted Date: February 25, 2019

Due Date: March 30, 2019

The purpose of this scholarship is to award two athletes, one male and one female, who demonstrate excellence in running and education. For an application, click Mystic Running Club Scholarship Application

Brian Gilmore Memorial

Scholarship Name: Brian Gilmore Memorial

Status: CLOSED – Will not be offered for 2019-2020

Posted Date: February 12, 2019

Due Date: March 30, 2019

Brian was born in Lynn, MA on June 7, 1963. He excelled in school, graduating from Lynn English High School Class of 1981 and Bryant College in 1985.  Upon graduation, he worked for the Massachusetts State Auditor’s Office.  He later received his Master’s degree in Political Science from Northeastern University.   Brian spent many years working for the Federal Government at the Tip O’Neill Building in Boston at the office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).   He transferred to the Miami, Florida office in 2001 where he became the Director of HUD for the Southeastern Florida Region.  Brian was passionate about traveling and learning about other cultures.  He leaves a legacy of having friends all across the country and around the world. Brian was just a nice guy.  He lived in such a way that if anyone said anything bad about him, no one would believe it.  He was patient, kind and understanding of others.  He excelled in his career because he was open-minded and wanted to assist others.

Eligibility:

  1. Student must be a legal U.S. citizen student attending an accredited college, or university.
  2. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (academic transcript must be provided)
  3. Must complete cover sheet and minimum 500 word essay.
  4. All documents have to be received by the B.S.G. scholarship by March 30, 2019.
  5. The essay must describe in detail why you are deserving of this scholarship and what your future plans include.  Also, include how you plan to promote cultural diversity, study of other cultures and practice acceptance. Please refer back to the introduction page to learn more about Brian’s life and how he lived.

For an application, click Gilmore Application

Discover Card $2,500

Scholarship Name: Discover Card $2,500

Status: CLOSED

Posted Date: January 1, 2019

Due Date: January 31, 2020

Boston Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete

Scholarship Name: Boston Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete

Status: CLOSED – Nothing Yet Provided for 2019-2020

Posted Date: April 13, 2018

Due Date: May 1, 2018

The program, thanks to funds generously provided by the Foundation and Mr. Richard Phelps, is open to high school seniors from across the Commonwealth. This year, 14 scholarships valued at $3,000 will be awarded to one male and one female in six districts from the MIAA (A, B, C, D, E. and H), in addition to the city of Boston. The scholarships will be awarded based on excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, and will go directly toward each student’s post-secondary education.

Candidates must mail the required information with the application (official high school transcript and letter of recommendation from the principal, guidance counselor or teacher, and a coach) to:

The Boston Globe Foundation
Attn: Scholar-Athlete scholarship program
1 Exchange Place
Suite 201
Boston MA 02109

An independent panel of judges will gather to judge the submissions in May and scholarship recipients will be notified before Memorial Day.

What kind of student-athlete are we looking for?

The ultimate example of a scholar-athlete should:

  1. Play three sports. One is OK, but he/she better be All-Scholastic in that sport. Two is better and more impressive, but three … that’s the jackpot.
  2. Be captain of those three sports. Our scholar-athlete should be the leader of his/her team.
  3. Have league honors. Do others think much of this player? A three-time league all-star in a single sport is very impressive. And all-star honors in two different sports is even more impressive.
  4. Have strong academics. High class rank, strong SAT scores, difficult courses and headed to a top college. Gym doesn’t count.
  5. Extracurricular activities both in and out of school. We want the Senior Class President. We want the editor of the yearbook. We want the person who organized the entire school to shovel driveways for the elderly this winter. Doing the Walk for Hunger once is nice. But that’s a one-hit wonder. We’re looking for someone with a real commitment to serve their school and outside community.

For an application, click Boston Globe Foundation – Richard Phelps Scholar Athlete