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FOR SENIORS

• New Application for High School Students for an Early Response, due at Noon, April 3, 2025 (see details below)
• New Application for High School Students, due at Noon, May 1, 2025
• New Application for College Students, due at Noon, May 1, 2025

 

• The Early Response to New Application for High School Students is for high school students who would like a decision by May 1, have the financial aid package from the college which they plan to attend, and can complete an application by April 3. Any student who misses the April 3 deadline can continue to work on their application and submit it by May 1. Early applicants will receive a decision by late April.
• Financial Eligibility Calculator. Please encourage your students to use this before beginning an application. Important factors:

• The “Eligibility” figure needs to be $7,000 or higher.
• We endeavor to award students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) no higher than $13,000.
• If a student has an eligibility figure below $7,000 and/or a SAI above $13,000, but believe they have special circumstances (such as a recent job loss or significant change to the family financial or living situation), they may be able to request that the financial aid office(s) reconsider the amount of their SAI. Using their professional judgment, the financial aid office(s) may be able to reduce the SAI. The Phillips Scholarship cannot adjust a SAI due to financial changes but can honor a change made by a financial aid office.

• We continue to accept applications from students who are non-citizens with a current lawful presence (DACA, TPS, SIJ, Asylum seeker). These students have employment authorization but are not eligible for federal student aid. Applicants should be prepared to email a copy of their Form I-797, Notice of Action or other appropriate documentation, if their application proceeds to the semi-finalist stage. Applicants not completing a FAFSA must fill out our FAFSA Non-Filer Financial Form.

 

List of required items for new applicants

All Applicants need:
2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)
Financial Aid Award Information (New College Applicants 2024-2025 & High School Applicants 2025-2026)
Formal Essay & Short responses
Recommender Form – required for college applicants, optional and encouraged for HS students (they need the SC Form, see below)
Tax information may be requested at later date
High School Applicants also need:	College Applicants also need:
High School transcript & Fall Senior grades	College transcript, including Fall semester grades
HS School Counselor Form & Letter of Rec from School Counselor	Official High School transcript – if student is a first-year college student

 

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

In addition to the financial criteria, we will look very closely at each new applicant’s:

• Academic achievement & appropriateness of field of study in college
• Sustained community service, helping activities, and/or family responsibilities
• Part-time work or a compelling reason for not working.
• Writing ability – the formal essay can be a pre-written piece of writing, but beyond a good writing sample we appreciate learning about the applicant. They should use this opportunity to share more about themselves!

• New college applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they have their 2025-2026 FSS and Fall 2024 grades. They will use their current year financial aid award (2024-2025) since their award packages for 2025-2026 will not be calculated until summer.
• There is a Steps to Apply page for new applicants and FAQs. Students can email us at staff@spscholars.org, or call 978-744-2111 if they have questions.

FOR SENIORS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The DKG Epsilon Chapter is offering a $750 scholarship to a member of the Class of 2025.

In order to be eligible, the following criteria must be met:

1. The applicant must be a female high school student who resides in a DKG member community (Lynn, MA) in Essex County.
2. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in education at a four-year college or university.
3. The applicant must demonstrate leadership qualities and participate in school and community activities.

Application deadline is April 15, 2025.

To apply, click Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship

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BNCA restricts college scholarship funding to applicants who reside in one of the following communities:

Amesbury, Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Merrimac. Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury.

One applicant will be selected for each scholarship category from a competitive application process. BNCA will notify applicants about award decisions. These are one-time, non-renewable $5,000 scholarships. Additional scholarships may be awarded.

The scholarship awards will be presented at a special reception on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Danversport in Danvers. The scholarship award recipients are required to attend (exceptions may be granted by the scholarship committee). In order to secure the scholarship payment, scholarship recipients must submit written documentation from the college/university to BNCA indicating that the recipients are actively enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester.

For questions or additional information, contact BNCA at scholarships@bostonnorthcancer.org

Application must be completed online.

IMPORTANT

The following documents are required at the time of submission of the online application. Please have these documents in your possession before commencing this online application as you will not be able to save a partially completed application. Documents that must be sent directly must be emailed to scholarships@bostonnorthcancer.org. Partial applications will not be considered.

1. Resume:Please attach a resume at the end of this application that includes extra-curricular and volunteer activities and employment history. Please include dates of participation, company names, positions held, and leadership roles where appropriate.
2. Essay Questions:Please answer the following questions in three pages or less.
3. How has cancer played a role in your life and in your goals for the future?
4. Who or what inspired you to pursue a college degree? 
If you have declared your major, please indicate who or what inspired your choice of major as well.

III. References: Please include two typed and signed letters of recommendation
Please note: References from friends or family members will not be considered.

1. Official Signed Copy of High School Transcript:Please include with the online application. If necessary for high school to send directly please email to scholarships@bostonnorthcancer.org.
2. Physician Letter: Please include a signed letter from your physician on official letterhead verifying that you qualify for this scholarship with a past or present cancer diagnosis for yourself or parent. Include with the online application.

The submission of a scholarship application shall constitute the applicant’s authorization to Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. to use the applicant’s personal information and photographs for the purpose of promoting the association.

To apply, click BCNA.

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The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:

• Applicant must be a high school senior
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Currently studying math, science, and technology
• Considering a college degree in a transportation-related field
• Applicants can win this particular scholarship only once

The WTS-Boston Chapter is offering a high school scholarship in the amount of $2,000. The winning recipient’s application is then forwarded to the WTS Foundation to be considered for the International WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship in the amount of $2,500

Click here for the application for the Transportation YOU High School Scholarship.

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How many new scholarships can be awarded?
Up to 1,200 new Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year.

How many colleges and universities have been attended by Hagan Scholars?
Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

How much is the Hagan Scholarship worth?
1. Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to $60,000 over 8 consecutive semesters.
2. Graduate Scholarship: Up to $30,000 over 4 consecutive semesters.
3. Free Workshops to learn important life skills.
Other Benefits:
4. First Year: $2,000 to purchase essential items for college.
5. Second Year: $100 to establish a Personal Schwab Brokerage Account. $10,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage.
6. Third Year: $15,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage. Up to $8,000 to Study/Travel abroad.
7. Fourth Year:  $20,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage.
8. After Graduation: Each recipient receives all gains in their managed HSF Schwab Account, up to $10,000.

Can I attend the college or university of my choice?
Yes. Recipients can attend any traditional four-year not-for-profit college or university accredited by one of six regional accreditors in the United States and enrolling over 500 students.

To apply, click Hagan.