Applicants must also graduate from high school or have completed the G.E.D. by the time the awards are made. Selection Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, community service, educational career goals, and character demonstrated through leadership, work experience, and recommendation. Semifinalists will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Because applications are evaluated based on the information supplied, students are encouraged to answer all questions as thoughtfully and completely as possible. Financial need is determined based on the total cost of education and living expenses for a school year, less expected family contributions and other grant and loan funds awarded to the applicant.
Awards are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited institution within Massachusetts.
Applicants will be notified of the award decision by the beginning of June. Award renewals will be based on successful academic performance and continued financial need. Deadline Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2000. Incomplete applications and applications postmarked after the deadline will not be considered.