GLSS’ Vincent Lique Human Services Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

GLSS is so excited to begin accepting applications for the 2026 Lique Human Services Scholarship. The scholarship award totals $10,000. Starting this year, we will distribute these funds amongst 2-5 winning high school seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott.  It is hoped that this award will assist with the expenses of a first year of college. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services who have also made an impact in their community or the world through community service.

“Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, MHA, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.”

For a paper application, click GLSS Lique Scholarship Application

To apply via the GLSS website, click Lique

For an application completion checklist, click GLSS Lique Completion Worksheet

Boston North Cancer Association Scholarship

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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 May 6, 2026at 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.

Syrian Lebanese Women’s Club of Greater Boston Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

PURPOSE: To aid women of Syrian or Lebanese origin, graduating from high school, intending to pursue a four-year college education, and residing in Massachusetts within a fifty-mile radius of Boston.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CRITERIA: Awards will be granted on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in charitable and civic activities, extracurricular activities and good character. Each applicant must be in good academic standing in her school and possess those personal attributes which best serve the community.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
l . The applicant must be of recognized Syrian or Lebanese descent (at least one parent or grandparent must be of Syrian or Lebanese origin).
2. The applicant must be a citizen or be a permanent resident in the United States.
3. The applicant must reside within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and within a 50-mile radius of Boston.
4. The applicant must be a high school senior, graduating from an accredited high school and attending an accredited four-year college or university in the fall.

For an application, click 2026 The Syrian Lebanese Women’s Club of Greater Boston Scholarship

The Gordon Hall III Family Foundation Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

Applicants must:
  • Be a resident of Lynn or Marblehead, MA.
  • Be an entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours)
  • Be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time at a four-year college in the 2026-2027 academic year. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to be considered.
  • Demonstrate financial need to be considered for the Hall Scholarship. Students with an unmet need of $4,000 or more will qualify. To help determine financial eligibility use the Hall Financial Eligibility Calculator.
  • Have an SAI (Student Aid Index) of 13,000 or below.
  • Families with unique financial circumstances are encouraged to call or email us to discuss whether they may still be eligible.
  • Be a United States citizen OR a noncitizen who EITHER a) has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization OR b) files (or is the dependent of a parent who files) a US income tax return.

Applications are due by 12:00 PM, May 1, 2026.

Begin your online application early enough to be thorough in your responses and to give recommenders time to respond to your requests.

To complete your application, you will need to upload:
  • One formal essay and a few short responses
  • Financial Aid Award information from the college or university you plan to attend
  • The name and contact details of at least one recommender
  • Your 2026-2027 FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)
For more information about completing the FAFSA and how to access your FSS visit the FAFSA information page.
To apply, click Gordon Hall.

Hair’s How Debra Luongo Scholarship Fund

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Hair’s How Modern School of Beauty in Wakefield, MA offers a $2,000 Debra Luongo Scholarship to any graduating senior interested in the field of Cosmetology. The curriculum consists of classes in skin care, nail technology, business, and all theory and advanced techniques in hair artistry. The school is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology. The application deadline is March 31. Interested students may visit the school at 99 Preston Street in Wakefield.

For an application, click Hair’s How Scholarship

Union Plus Scholarship

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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.

American Chemical Society Scholarship

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  • Academic Status: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
  • Citizenship/Residency: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident
  • Enrollment: Must be a full-time student at a U.S. high school, college, university, or community college.
  • Field of Study: Must intend to major or already be majoring in one of the following fields:
    • Chemistry
    • Biochemistry
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemical Technology
    • Other chemistry-based sciences.

    Must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences.

    • Scholarship is NOT intended for Pre-Med programs. Those pursuing degrees in Pharmacy or Nursing are also NOT eligible for this scholarship.
  • Academic Achievement: Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

To apply, click ACS.

Horatio Alger Scholarship (for Juniors and Seniors)

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FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential. Learn more about our programs by clicking Horatio Alger.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

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FOR SENIORS

Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to applications from all undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a focus on supporting students who live at or below the poverty line and are in the first generation of their family to attend college.

APIA Scholars offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for students currently attending or planning to attend 2-year as well as 4-year colleges. We welcome students from all backgrounds to apply; please note that the selection process prioritizes those who demonstrate significant financial need.

Over the last 20 years, we have awarded scholarships to students from all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as from the American Pacific Islands including Guam, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must:

  • Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
  • Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in fall 2026. Full-time and part-time degree-seeking students are eligible.

Note: students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher are not eligible to apply.

Questions?

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Please check out Frequently Asked Questions and Application Guide & Tips for additional information about the 2026-2027 application! If your question is not answered after reviewing these pages, please email applicant@apiascholars.org.

To apply, click APIASF.

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy Scholarship

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FOR SENIORS

An invitation is being extended to members of your Senior Class to participate in the 2026 Scholarship Award Program sponsored by the Charitable and Educational Trust of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.  A maximum of twenty $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded.  Additional scholarships of varying amounts provided by special donors will also be awarded.  The award winners (only) will be notified by email by March 31, 2026.

It is important to note that while some of these scholarships are reserved for the children and grandchildren of our members, there are several scholarships available regardless of affiliation with the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and as such, we encourage all your students to apply.

Please be kind enough to inform your students of this scholarship program and encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Application can also be downloaded from our website (www.osiama.org/scholarships).

Please note that all five (5) items listed under section “C” of the “Scholarship Checklist” must be submitted in one envelope and postmarked NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2026.  Failure to provide all the information above in one envelope will disqualify the applicant.

For the Announcement, click Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Announcement

For the Application, click Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Application