Local Scholarships for Seniors

There are a number of scholarships available to NHS seniors that are offered through the generosity of local community groups and organizations.  The process of applying for these involves using a single common application to apply for any of several scholarships.  The scholarships for which this application form may be used are listed below, and a link to the form itself can be found at the bottom of the page.  It is also available in the Guidance Office.

The application for these scholarships will be due March 1, 2012 in the Guidance Office.  Please note that each scholarship has distinct qualifying criteria which students should pay attention to.  With the exception of the Kathleen M. Sheehan Award, students are asked to write a very brief essay for each of the scholarships they are applying for, addressing the ways in which they fulfill the criteria for that scholarship.

Dollars for Scholars:  This scholarship uses a separate application, which is available at the bottom of the page to either download, print, and mail, or to fill out on your computer and email.  See "Directions for emailing Dollars for Scholars Application" below the descriptions of our other local scholarships. 

Local Scholarships

LEONARD AHEARN MEMORIAL AWARD

Presented to a student in the graduating class of Northampton High School who has demonstrated an active interest in the political process by donating his/her time in the campaigns of municipal, county, state or national candidates for public office.

BAY STATE VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Open to Northampton High School or Smith Vocational High School seniors who have been residents of Bay State Village for one year or longer.  One recipient will be chosen from each school.

THE MARK AND PATRICIA BRADFORD MEMORIAL FUND

Memorial award available to a graduating member of the Northampton High School Senior Class going on to attend an educational institution beyond high school in September of the year in which he/she graduates.  The award is to be used for tuition or books at the educational institution beyond high school.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Given to graduating seniors from the member high schools of the Hampshire County College Fair Association who have shown strong leadership and community service.  One senior is nominated from each high school by that school’s guidance department.

NORTHAMPTON GIRLS’ SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a graduating Northampton High School senior who has played at any time in the Northampton Girls’ Softball League (formerly Lassie League) and whose scholastic aptitude, sportsmanship, dedication and perseverance have been outstanding.

NORTHAMPTON TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION  (Minnie Stinson Scholarships)

Available to graduating Northampton High School seniors planning to attend post-secondary educational institutions.  The award winners are selected on scholarship and financial need.

CLARENCE BURGESS ROOTE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

The Roote Scholarship stresses excellence in Latin and is offered to a Northampton High School student who will attend a four-year college in September.  One recipient will be chosen.

KATHLEEN M. SHEEHAN GRADUATION AWARD

Graduating seniors who attended the Leeds Elementary School are eligible to be considered for the Kathleen M. Sheehan Graduation Award.  One award winner will be chosen.

SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY FUND PRIZE

This prize stresses scholarship and need and is open to graduating Northampton High School seniors who will continue their education in college, nursing schools, or specialized schools.

JEAN-ANN SPENCER AND WILFRED D. SPENCER, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

Monies for this scholarship award are available under the Jean-Ann and Wilfred D. Spencer, Jr. Trust Fund.  Graduating Northampton High School seniors planning to further their education and who are interested either in teaching history or political science, or in a health care career, are eligible to apply for one of the two Spencer scholarship awards.

BERNARD & JOAN TOBIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship awarded to a Northampton High School senior who will be college-bound in September and who intends to enter the teaching profession.

ERNEST & ANNA TORBET SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Monies for this scholarship award are available under the Ernest and Anna Torbet Trust Fund to graduating Northampton High School seniors planning to further their education are eligible to apply for one of several Torbet scholarship awards.

Directions for E-mailing Dollars for Scholars Application:

If you wish to open the new on-line application, fill it out on your computer, and submit it electronically by email, please follow these directions.

1. Click on the link to the application below.
2. Fill out the fields that appear in blue.  Use the tab button to move from field to field.
3. When you have filled the application out, save it to your computer: Go to "File - Save As.."  When the save window pops up, choose the place in your computer where you want to save the file, give the file a name you can remember, click "Save" and than close the file.
4. In your email account, attach the file you saved to an email and send to northamptondollarsforscholars@gmail.com

Important notes about "Applicant Appraisal" section:

For high school seniors:

1. You must ask your guidance counselor to fill out this section and send it in, whether you apply on-line or by regular mail.  The Guidance Office has copies of this page, but you must tell your counselor that you are applying for Dollars for Scholars.
2. A transcript is no longer required for the application.

For college students:

1. A transcript of your college work is required.  It can be unofficial.  The applicant appraisal section must also be submitted.

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