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FOR SENIORS

Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.6 million to students of union families. Over 4,100 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.

Award amounts:  $500 to $4,000.  These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2025. Students may re-apply each year.

Award date:  May 31. During the first week of June award recipients will be notified by postal mail, and all applicants will be sent email notification.

Eligibility criteria:

• Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations).  At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31.
• Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
• The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued.  Awards must be used for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
• Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege.

To apply, click Union.

FOR SENIORS

Francesca Galeazzi was a record-breaking 3-sport athlete during her time at Lynn Classical and at Salve Regina University, where she continued to break records in both soccer and softball. She was not only incredible on any field or court that she played on, she was also an amazing person outside of her athletic career. She was extremely passionate about devoting her time to helping people, especially children who needed it most, through social work and mission programs. Franki and her giving spirit helped people overcome challenges, and had a positive impact on everyone that had the pleasure of meeting her. With that being said, identify a time you were faced with a challenge. Describe the actions/ steps you took in order to overcome it. Thinking back on your journey to overcome that identified obstacle, how did it affect your ability to help others?

For an application, click Lynn Parks Softball Scholarship Form 2025

FOR SENIORS

The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is excited to announce that our 2025 scholarship applications are now open! We are offering over $400,000 in scholarship funding to high school seniors in their support of higher education.

Key Information

Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM PDT

Scholarships Available: Please visit our website and view the attached scholarship flyers below which your students may be interested in.

Eligibility

We have several scholarship opportunities available for students who fit these criteria:

• High School Seniors or First-Year College Students
• Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/University or Community College in Fall 2025
• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5
• Household income at or below County Low Income Level, or demonstrated financial need

All applications must be submitted through our online common application. Students can review specific eligibility requirements and apply directly through our scholarship page.

FOR SENIORS

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.