The Sherbridge Fund Scholarship

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The Sherbridge Fund, a newly formed nonprofit organization founded by Payway® today announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and journalism.

Created by Payway CEO Daniel Nadeau and his wife, Donna Ceglia, the program will award two scholarships of $10,000 each to qualifying, low-income students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities. The scholarships may be applied toward tuition and related educational expenses at accredited colleges or universities and are renewable for up to four years, provided recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements.

The Sherbridge Fund reflects the belief that access to education fuels innovation, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity, particularly in fields that shape how society builds, communicates, and holds itself accountable.

“STEM disciplines are critical to solving complex problems and advancing technology, while journalism plays an equally vital role in informing the public and maintaining trust,” said Lauren Welsh, president of the Sherbridge Fund. “By supporting students in both areas, we’re investing in the future builders of our world as well as the voices that help explain it, question it, and improve it.”

While STEM scholarships are common, the Sherbridge Fund’s inclusion of journalism is a deliberate choice rooted in Payway’s heritage and values. As a technology-driven company operating in the payments and financial ecosystem, Payway (originally Edgil) has been working in the journalism industry for over four decades, and believes that innovation must be paired with transparency, accuracy, and responsible storytelling.

“Strong journalism — especially local journalism — is essential to a healthy society, and it’s something we deeply value at Payway,” said Nadeau, of Payway. “Local reporters are often the closest to the issues shaping people’s daily lives, and they play a critical role in telling the truth, holding institutions accountable, and providing clarity in moments of uncertainty. At a time when misinformation spreads easily, we need journalists who are grounded in facts, science, and technology to help communities understand what’s really happening around them. Supporting the next generation of journalists isn’t just an investment in media, but it is an investment in truth.”

The scholarship program is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM or journalism who meet income and eligibility requirements. Applications will open April 6, 2026, and close May 15, 2026.

Additional information about eligibility requirements and the application process will be available at www.sherbridgefund.org.  For more information, please email info@sherbridgefund.org. 

About the Sherbridge Fund 

 

Founded to remove financial barriers to education, the Sherbridge Fund seeks to empower the next generation of innovators, technologists, and communicators whose ideas and voices will shape the future.

 

About Payway®

 

Payway is a leading payment software company specializing in secure and efficient payment processing solutions for businesses that depend on recurring payments. With over 40 years of experience, Payway continues to innovate, helping businesses optimize their payment processing operations with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer support.

Esther Hawks Scholarship Trust

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In September of 1870, Esther Hill Hawks became one of the first female physicians in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts. She died on May 6, 1906, and left much of her estate to charity.

By decree dated August 9, 1982 of the Probate Court, distributions are restricted to public charitable purposes. In recent years this has been mainly in the form of scholarships (not exceeding tuition and fees) to graduating Lynn High School seniors for full-time college attendance, and renewals of such scholarships in subsequent years.

The number and amount of first-time awards varies from year to year and from grantee to grantee. In recent years, out of 30-50 total grants, there were approximately 10 first-time grants, with an average grant of about $3000-$5000 each. Awards are usually announced by late-June/early-July and paid directly to the college thereafter. Awards are need-based but consider achievement, vary between awardees, do not exceed tuition and fees, or a level set annually by the Trustees.

The deadline is May 1, 2026.

To apply, click Hawks.

Vanessa Masucci Scholarship

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Vanessa Grace Masucci was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother, cousin, friend and teacher whose life was tragically cut short in September 2017.  Although she is no longer with us, her love of life, infectious laugh and smile will live on forever. Her friends and family created this scholarship in order to celebrate her life and love for education.

Purpose: The Vanessa Masucci Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to high school senior softball players pursuing a college education.

Guidelines: The scholarship awarded will be a maximum of $2,500. It will be granted on a one-time basis and distributed in full in June of the applied academic year.

Student must…

  • be a graduating high school softball athlete from a Lynn High School
  • be accepted to a college or university
  • provide an official high school transcript with current grade point average
  • provide a typed response to one essay prompt on the application
  • provide at least one letter of recommendation
  • complete the attached form
  • return the completed application package (transcript, letter of recommendation, application form, essay) by Monday, May 15, 2026.
  • return to:

Masucci Scholarship Application

P.O. Box 93

Lynn, MA 01905

Recipient Selection: Criteria used for awarding this scholarship will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Academic Performance
  • Financial Need
  • Extracurricular Activities/Honors
  • Essay Response

For an application, click

Vanessa Masucci Scholarship 2026

Vanessa Masucci Scholarship 2026

Lynn Continuum of Care Scholarship

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The Lynn Continuum of Care is pleased to announce that it is taking applications for its $1,000.00 Annual Scholarship Program. The Lynn Continuum of Care consists of non-profit organizations in the City of Lynn that work together towards ending homelessness.

The Mission of the LCoC is to create and maintain a comprehensive and collaborative support system of housing resources to serve the homeless while working toward ending homelessness in the City of Lynn. The Lynn CoC is dynamic and responsive to both the unique needs of various sub-populations, the changing nature of these needs, and to the new community concerns. The Lynn CoC strives to meet the immediate and long-term needs of every adult and child who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, to regain housing stability and improve the quality of life.

Scholarship Qualifications:

  1. All applicants must be Lynn Residents. Homeless students from Lynn can still attend Lynn High school but be residing in another community in EA shelter or doubled up, per McKinney-Vento law, & are therefore eligible to apply.
  2. Applicants must be planning to be enrolled in a two or four-year higher education program or an alternative career path for Fall of 2026.
  3. Applicants must be a Senior attending a Lynn High School
  4. Applicants must meet the definition of Homelessness
  • An individual who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence
  • An individual who is sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason, residing in a motel, hotel, trailer park, or campground, due to the lack of alternative accommodations, or living in emergency shelter, abandoned or awaiting foster care placement.
  • An individual who is living in a residence that is public or private and not ordinarily used for sleeping accommodations
  • An individual at risk of becoming homeless or who will imminently lose their housing
  1. An applicant that met the homeless definition and overcame the hardship of homelessness

All applicants must complete the attached application and return by April 24, 2026 to:

Danielle Hoyt

162 Curwin Circle Lynn MA 01905

or via email at:   drossewey@lhand.org

Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Lynn Continuum of Care on June 18, 2026

For the Cover Letter, click Cover Letter

For the Application, click Application

Marblehead Counseling Center Scholarship

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A $1,000 Marblehead Counseling Center scholarship for North Shore high school seniors interested in the health and wellness field. The information/application can be found on the MCC website, at: https://www.marbleheadcounseling.org/awards/mcc-scholarship-award/

Gerondelis Foundation Scholarship

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For the 36th consecutive year the Gerondelis Foundation, Inc., will grant college scholarships to first year college students in the amount of up to $7,500.00 each, depending on the number of qualified applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:

The applicant must:

  • Reside or attend school in Essex County and be a member of the 2026 graduating class of any public or private high school;
  • Rank in the upper twenty percent of his or her class (This change is applicable for the 2026 application season); or have achieved a combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score and Math score of at least 1200 on the SAT test; or a composite score of 27 on the ACT;
  •  Officially be admitted to a four year college or university; and
  • Be of at least one-half Greek lineage.

The deadline is July 1, 2026.

To apply for the scholarship, all information, including the application can be found  at www.gerondelisfoundation.com.

Lynn Knights of Columbus Scholarship

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Please submit the following information to the Lynn Knights of Columbus Scholarship Governing Board by mailing all information to 177 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA 01904 or by emailing it to Kofc70scholarship@gmail.com by APRIL 15, 2026.

  1. Completed Application (Please use black ink and write clearly; use additional paper if needed)
  2. Academic Transcript
  3. A typewritten essay of 250 to 500 words that answers this year’s essay question: “How do you live out the principle of fraternity (fellowship with others) in your life whether in your personal life, at school, at church, or in other aspects of your life?”

For an application, click…..

K of C Scholarship Application 2026

K of C Scholarship Application 2026

Friendly Knights of St. Patrick Scholarship

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Applicants will be considered based upon a combination of the following criteria: academics, participation in extracurricular activities, volunteerism/community work.

Please send completed application and supporting documentation in ONE PDF attachment to sspencer@lynnma.gov

For an application, click Friendly Knights of St. Patrick Application 2026

New England Newspaper and Press Association Scholarship

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Administered by the New England Newspaper & Press Association, this annual program supports up to ten high-potential students who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism or a related field. The program also includes the prestigious MacGregor Fiske Award, presented each year to an exceptional student journalist who demonstrates great promise in the profession. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and undergraduate students who are residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, transcript, résumé or biography, letter of recommendation, and a portfolio of at least three published or class-produced journalism pieces. Full application details and links are available on the NENPA website.

To be considered, a completed application must be submitted by March 27, 2026. Please review the qualifications below. For any questions or more information, contact students@nenpa.com. To apply, click NENPA.