Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

This application is for seniors who have been accepted to college and hope to one day “give back” to Lynn English and its students. Applicants must be a son/daughter of a United States veteran and provide a copy of their parent’s DD 214 form, which can be obtained from Lynn City Hall.

Click below for an application.

Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Application

Sergeant Robert D. Gautreau Post 6536 Application

Union Plus Scholarship

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.

Shell Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

The Shell Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship have been created to provide financial and career assistance to graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science.

In each program, Shell will sponsor up to 20 one-year awards of $2,500 for selected graduating high school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities identified by Shell.

These scholarship programs support Shell’s objective of helping to ensure a qualified workforce in engineering and geosciences disciplines in future years. Workforce development is one of the highest priorities at Shell. Competition for talent is growing and Shell will be at the forefront in identifying young people with the skills to succeed by assisting with scholarships and providing exposure to career opportunities at the company.

To apply, click Shell.

Juvenile Aid Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

Juvenile Aid Scholarship funds are made available to Jewish students who demonstrate financial need for higher education expenses.

For an application, click Juvenile Aid

Collegium Pharmaceutical’s Collegium Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

In collaboration with Scholarship America, Collegium Pharmaceutical’s Collegium Scholarship program is offering an incredible opportunity for students.  They are awarding up to two full-ride scholarships to Massachusetts high school seniors who plan on majoring in a STEM field, including healthcare and medical fields.  Applicants must be Massachusetts residents with financial need who plan to enter their first year of full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States all four years. More information for this exciting opportunity can be found here.

Deadline = January 16, 2025

Red Pine

FOR SENIORS

Eligibility Requirements:

  • US citizens and non-citizens are welcome to apply.
  • Permanent resident of Massachusetts.
  • Students must be able to prove their financial need for the scholarship via tax documents or enrollment in government support programs, and by filling out the FAFSA.
  • Adjusted gross family income (AGI) of $110,000 or less (as shown on your most recent tax returns).
  • Substantial unmet need (at least $5,000) as determined by college financial aid award letter (you will likely not know this at time of application).
  • Senior at accredited high school in Massachusetts.
  • Enrolling as a full-time freshman to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college with a strong track record of supporting students through graduation and into successful careers.
  • Strong academic record (enrolled in a demanding, college-prep course of study).
  • Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
  • Ability to articulate goals and future plans.

Deadline = February 13, 2025

To apply, click Red Pine.

Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

DEADLINE = FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025

Since 1985, the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association(PHADA) has recognized and rewarded academic excellence in public and assisted housing youth through its scholarship program.

PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors preparing to enter college. The program aims to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility. Applicants must reside in PHADA member agency public or assisted housing. The BRHA is a proud member of PHADA.

The following three scholarships are available:

  • Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship available: $7,000)
  • Civil Rights and Social Justice Scholarship (One scholarship available: $5,000)
  • Nan McKay Pathway to Achievement Scholarship (One scholarship available: $5,000)

To apply, click PHADA.

American Chemical Society Scholarship

FOR SENIORS

The ACS Scholars Program is open to:

  • U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
  • African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous (e.g. Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native) (please see below for more details)
  • Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
  • Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
  • Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
  • Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)

In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)

To apply, click ACS.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

FOR SENIORS

ABOUT THE APIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The APIA Scholarship is our largest scholarship program, open to AANHPI undergraduate students attending any U.S. accredited university or college. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. Strong applicants would also have an emphasis on community service and leadership.

APIA SCHOLARS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR:

  • Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
  • Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, 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 2024
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
  • Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2024

HOW TO APPLY:

The APIA Scholarship Program application must be completed online and submitted electronically once all the required questions have been answered. You do not have to complete the online application in one sitting. However, once an application is submitted, you are not able to edit it.

The application will be available for the 2024-2025 academic year from September 13, 2023, until January 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern.

The Recommender deadline is one month earlier: December 6, 2023, at 5PM Eastern.

If you need some tips on helping you prepare to apply, please check out our Applicant Resources.

To apply, click APIASF.

Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships

FOR SENIORS

Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF awards, on average, $1 million, based on available funding, in scholarships to help students with the cost of post-secondary education.

• Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.

• Simon Youth Academy Scholarships are available only to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.

• Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships are available only to dependents of a Simon Property Group employee.

The application period for the 2023-2024 academic year will open on/or about Tuesday, September 3, 2024. All applications must be submitted by February 14, 2025.

To apply, click Simon.