#1 Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Award Program
Criteria: College-bound graduating high school senior; must take a scholarship exam on February 1, 2012 (the exam is based on the subject of labor history and consists of 40 multiple choice questions & one essay question—a study guide is available)
Amount: to be determined
Deadline: December 19, 2011
Website: http://www.massaflcio.org/scholarship-program
#2 Walter S. Barr Scholarship
Criteria: Students who are graduating from a high school in Hampden Country.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 20, 2011
Website: http://www.horacesmithfund.org/applications/walter-s-barr-scholarships/
#3 Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest
Criteria: Students continuing their education;
Amount: $300 - $1,000
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1
#4 Big Y Scholarships
Criteria: Students who are continuing their education and are (or are dependants of) Big Y customers, employees or law enforcement/firefighter/military
Amount: Over 300 scholarships available
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Website: http://www.bigy.com/Community/Scholarships
#5 Henry David Thoreau Scholarship
Criteria: College-bound graduating high school senior pursuing environmental studies; Massachusetts resident; strong academic qualifications; must submit application online
Amount: up to $20,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Website: www.thoreauscholar.org
#6 The Art Institutes Poster Design Competition
Criteria: Graduating high school senior planning to attend the Art Institutes; GPA of 2.0 or higher; submit an original poster design for the theme “Life is better with art in it” according to competition requirements/criteria
Amount: 1st place~full tuition 2nd place~half tuition 3rd place~quarter tuition
Deadline: February 5, 2012
Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/postercompetition
#7 Order Sons of Italy in America
For: U.S. citizens of Italian descent
Amount: $5,000 to $25,000 10 to 13 merit-based scholarships
Deadline: 2/28/11
Website: http://www.osia.org/public/scholarships/grants.asp
#8 Johnson & Wales University National Student Organizations Scholarships
Criteria: Graduating high school senior applying to J&W who are members of national organizations like Skills USA and FFA
Amount: various amounts up to full tuition
Deadline: no specific deadline posted
Website: http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=12660
#9 Massachusetts JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior continuing their education at an accredited college
Amount: $1,000 (last year 20 scholarships were awarded)
Deadline: January 10, 2012
Website:http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=26
#10 Salem State College Alumni Association Scholarship
Criteria: Student accepted to Salem State College who also has a family member that is an alumna of Salem State
Amount: $1,600 award (renewable for up to four years)
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Website: http://www.salemstate.edu/alumni/2070.php
#11 Hampshire Council of Governments Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior residing in a member town (Belchertown or Granby) who has demonstrated civic/community involvement; GPA of 3.0 or higher
Amount: two $500 awards
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Website: http://www.hampshirecog.org/scholarshipguidelines.pdf
#12 Mass Mutual Scholars - Career Pathways Program
Criteria: Graduating high school senior pursuing a career in business, financial services or information technology; GPA of 3.0 or higher; financial need; must submit application online
Amount: 40 scholarships of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to 4 years)
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: http://www.communityfoundation.org/massmutual/
#13 Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior pursuing the building and construction trades at a college, university or educational institution; cannot be a Home Depot associate or dependant; award can be used for tuition, books and tools; must apply online
Amount: 500 awards of $500
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Website: https://corporate.homedepot.com/CorporateResponsibility/Pages/TradeScholarshipProgram.aspx
#14 Edward P. Boland Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating senior continuing their education; resident of Hampden County and/or 2nd Congressional District (which includes some of Hampshire, Worcester and Norfolk County) based on financial need, academic merit and extracurricular activities
Amount: to be determined
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Website: http://www.bolandscholarship.org/Edward_P._Boland_Scholarship_Fund/Welcome.html
#15 Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
Criteria: Graduating senior pursuing a career in Agriculture; do not need to be an FFA member; apply on-line
Amount: 100 awards of $1,500
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Website: http://www.monsanto.com/ourcommitments/pages/agriculture-scholarships.aspx
#16 East of the River 5 Town Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating senior attending college or technical school in the fall; resident of Ludlow
Amount: up to four awards of $1,000
Deadline: March 10, 2012
Contact Sarah Tsitso, Director of the East of the River Chamber of Commerce at (413) 755-1318, by e-mail at tsitso@myonlinechamber.com
#17 Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley Young Woman in Public Affairs Scholarship
Criteria: College-bound young woman between the ages of 16-20; resident of Belchertown, the Brookfields, Hardwick, Holland, Ludlow, Monson, New Braintree, Palmer, Spencer, Wales, Ware, Warren or Wilbraham;
Amount: $500 (with the chance for an additional $500 and an additional $1,000)
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Website: http://www.zontaqv.org
#18 Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Criteria: College bound graduating high school senior; must file a FAFSA
Amount: up to $2 million in various scholarships and interest-free loans
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: http://www.communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
#19 New England Patriots Write On Scholarship
Criteria: New England students between the ages of 13-18;
Amount: 1st place~$10,000, 2nd place~$7,500, 3rd place~$5,000 and 25 $1,500 awards
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: http://www.patriots.com/community/programs.html#scholarship
#20 Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
Criteria: High school student in MA; preference given to students based on need and also efforts to make a difference in the school and community
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Website: http://www.markbavisleadershipfoundation.org/scholarship_form.html
#21 Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating senior pursuing a career in floriculture, horticulture or related sciences; Resident of MA for at least 1 year
Amount: $1,000 per year for up to 4 years
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Website: http://www.massflowergrowers.com/scholarships.php
#22 Holyoke Community College Foundation Scholarships
Criteria: Open to students planning to attend HCC full or part-time;
Amount: over $120,000 in scholarships are available
Deadline: March 24, 2012
Website: www.hccscholarships.org
#23 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Criteria: Resident of MA planning to enroll in school to study in radio or television broadcasting
Amount: up to $2,500
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Website: http://www.massbroadcasters.org/students/index.cfm
#24 Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Resident of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire County; plan to pursue a degree and career dedicated to serving persons with disabilities OR be a person with a disability seeking to further his/her education
Amount: two $1,000 awards
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Website: http://www.jerichobeca.org/index.php?page=scholarship-2
#25 Jewish Endowment Foundation of Western MA
Criteria: There are 2 different funds available, with varying criteria.
Residents of Springfield, E.L., Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Agawam or West Springfield
Deadline: 3/15/11
Website: www.jewishwesternmass.org or from guidance office
#26 The Valley Press Club Scholarship
Criteria: The Press Club awards five students, planning to study journalism in college, with $1000 scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
Website: http://www.valleypressclub.com/Scholarships.html
#27 Springfield Garden Club Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior planning to further his/her education in plant sciences or environmental studies; resident of Hampden County;
Amount: at least two $2,000 awards
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: http://fundingyourpath.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/springfield-garden-club-scholarship/
#28 Hood Good Sport Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior who played a varsity sport and is planning to further his/her education by attending a 2 or 4 yr college; must write a short essay explaining why he/she is a good sport on and off the field; apply on-line at Hood.com (winners will be honored by a Red Sox player at an awards ceremony)
Amount: three $5,000 awards for Massachusetts students
Deadline: March 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Website: https://www.hood.com/promo/scholarship/
#29 Dottie Lourie Memorial Award
Criteria: Graduating high school senior with chronic kidney disease or who is an immediate relative of someone with chronic kidney disease or who has had an organ transplant; based on need and merit
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: http://www.kidney.org/site/105/pdf/DottieAward2010.pdf
#30 Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time; student is planning to attend college in the fall
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 25, 2012
Website: http://www.humanesociety.org/parents_educators/teens/shaw_worth_scholarship.html
#31 Advertising Club of Western Mass. Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior from Western Mass planning to attend college or technical school in the fall to study advertising, communications, marketing or graphic arts
Amount: $1,000 award
Deadline: May 3, 2012
Website: http://www.adclubwm.org/service/scholarships.html
#32 Stephen-Philips Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $3,000-$10,000
Criteria: H.S. seniors and returning college students attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities who are residents of New England.
Deadline: 4/30/11
Website: www.phillips-scholarship.org
#33 Mass. Nursery & Landscape Association’s Foundation for Educational Excellence Scholarship Criteria: Graduating high school senior planning to further his/her education in horticulture or related sciences; resident of Massachusetts for at least 1 year
Amount: $1,000 for up to 4 years
Deadline: March 31, 2012 Website: http://www.mnlafoundation.org/Award___Eligibility.html
#34 Westfield Bank Future fund Scholarship Program
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Agawam, East Longmeadow, Holyoke, Southwick, Springfield, Westfield or West Springfield
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Website: : www.westfieldbank.com/scholarship or (413) 572-4224
#35 American Legion Hampden County Council Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior planning to further his/her education; student must have a parent or grandparent who is a member of an American Legion Post in Hampden County
Amount: to be determined
Deadline: May 15, 2012
#36 Western Mass. Baseball Umpires Association Ted Tremblay Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Graduating high school senior planning to further his/her education; student must have a participated in Western Mass. High School Baseball or grandparent who is a member of an American Legion Post in Hampden County
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 15, 2012
#37 Abbot and Fenner
Criteria: High school juniors and seniors furthering their education. Must write an essay answering: What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?
Award: $1000
Deadline: June 15, 2012 Must email essay (with name and address) to: scholarships@abbotandfenner.com
#38 Red Pine Scholarship
Criteria: High school seniors from low to middle income families and will have substantial unmet need to pay for college, have a strong academic record or have shown significant improvement over time and are planning on going to a four year college in the fall.
Amount: TBD
Deadline: February 21, 2012
Website: http://www.tpi.org/resources/red_pine_scholarship.aspx
#39 AES Engineering Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded on basis of character, as determined by the essay that must be submitted, no more than 1000 words. (Essay question found in folder).
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: October 5, 2012
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
#40 Greater Boston P-Flag Elsie Frank Scholarship
For: High School seniors who have demonstrated leadership in improving their school’s climate for LGBT youth
Deadline: March 11, 2011
Information and applications: www.gbpflag.org/scholarships
#41 Future Engineers Scholarship
Criteria: High school seniors interested in studying engineering in college or first or second year engineering students; students must live, or attend school in the state of Massachusetts.
Amount : 5 $500 scholarships
Deadline: 4/29/11
Information and Application: ashraeboston.org/scholarship-info.html or pjd@brplusa.com
#42 Berkshire Bank Foundation
Criteria: High School Seniors in Berkshire Bank Communities who have exemplified community service through their volunteer efforts, been successful academically, have a demonstrated financial need and who will be attending a two or four year college in the fall.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Received in the foundation’s Pittsfield office with endorsement of guidance office by 3/25/11.
Website: www.berkshirebank.com/scholarships
#43 The American Legion Scholarships
Deadline: 4/15/11
Website: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
#44 Western Mass Hispanic Foundation
Criteria: Hispanic seniors who will attend college in the fall.
Deadline: April 6, 2012
Amount: $2,500-$4,000
Website: http://www.wmasshf.org/
#45 Holyoke Credit Union Scholarship
Criteria: High school senior who will attend college full time and who is a member or parent is a member in good standing with credit union.
Amount: 6 $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 22, 2012
Website: https://www.holyokecu.com/news.php?id=138
#46 SHELD Scholarship
Criteria: U.S. citizens, graduates or soon-to-be-graduates of South Hadley High School, and planning to study engineering at the college level.
Amount: TBA
Website: http://www.sheld.org/cm_scholarship.php
Corporate Scholarships
Dunkin Donuts
Criteria: Resident of Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin Counties
Amount: forty $1,000 awards are available
Deadline: March 15
Apply on-line at https://www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship/
Price Chopper - Golub Foundation
Criteria: High school senior planning to attend college in the fall
Amount: Eight scholarships are available
Deadline: March 15
Apply on-line at www.pricechopper.com
Best Buy: http://bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm
Deadline: Feb. 1
Ronald McDonald House Charities: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Deadline: Feb. 16
Target: http://scholarships4students.com/target_stores_(csfa)_all-around_scholarship_program.htm
Deadline: November 1
Coca Cola: http://www.coca-colascholars,org/cokeWeb/index.jsp