Local Scholarship Information

There are a number of scholarships available to NHS seniors that are offered through the generosity of local community groups and organizations. The deadline for most of these is March 1st and information concerning them will be posted on this page starting in approximately January of each year.

Dollars for Scholars: Scholarships are available through the local chapter of this national organization. The application form is available on this page, usually by mid-March. Further information can be obtained by emailing the Dollars for Scholars Committee.

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.

SOJOURNER TRUTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Awarded to two high school seniors who have been active in social justice efforts. The aim of the scholarship is to ensure that Sojourner Truth's local legacy endures through the encouragement and recognition of new generations of courageous and committed voices for justice.

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.