Westport High School Senior Scholarship Opportunities OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Dan Pires Memorial Scholarship -student of personal integrity -emphasis on volunteer service -preference for students involved in journalism $500 October 24th Horatio Alger Scholarship -minimum GPA of 2.0 -be involved in community service -show critical desire for financial aid -pursuing a bachelor’s degree $7,000 October 25th Wendys’ Heisman Scholarship -3.0 GPA
JANUARY SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Ronald McDonald Scholarship -2.7+ GPA $20,000 January 20th St. Annes Credit Union Scholarship -must be a member of St. Annes Credit Union $1,000 January 20th United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship -all graduating seniors $1,000 January 9th February SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Buick Achievers Scholarship -students planning to major in engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry Up to $25,000/year February 27th Fall River Municipal Credit Union Scholarship -must be a member of Fall River Municipal Credit Union $1,500 February 24th Fundacao Faialense Scholarship -must be of Portuguese heritage $1,500 February 28th Henry David Thoreau Scholarship -interest in environmental studies Up to $20,000 February 1st Order Sons of Italy in America Scholarship -all graduating seniors $1,000 February 2nd
Red Pine Scholarship -must come from a low- middle- income family -strong academic record or improvement over time N/A February 13th St. Annes Credit Union Scholarship -must be a member of St. Annes Credit Union $1,500 February 2nd Westport Federal Credit Union Scholarship -student, parent, or grandparent must be a member of WFCU $500 February 27th March SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Atlantic Aviators Scholarship -interest in aviation, science, technology, engineering and/or math (aviation related studies) $1,000 March 31st Dunkin Donuts Scholarship -must excel academically, show leadership, & be involved in the community $1,000 March 15th Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses -must be a child or grandchild of a member in a N/A March 1st
nursing or health care program -all catholic students Fall River Municipal Credit Union Scholarship -must be a member of Fall River Municipal Credit Union N/A March 20th Friendly Sons of Patrick Scholarship -must be or Irish heritage -2nd SCHOLARSHIP: eligible regardless of heritage $1,000 March 31st Imperial of Rhode Island Scholarship N/A $1,000 13th Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women Scholarship -all graduating seniors N/A 31st New England Institute of Technology Scholarship -must be interested in enrolling at NE Tech N/A March 26th Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts Scholarship -all graduating seniors $500 March 15th Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship -must show a deep respect for animals and people -must show a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time $2,500 March 25th
April SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Alyssa E. Correira Memorial Fund Scholarship -any graduating senior in good standing $2,500 April 15th Auxiliary of Charlton Memorial Hospital Scholarship -must be interested in pursuing a career in the health $1,000 April 1st F. Slade Scholarship -must show interest in local history $500 April 1st Bristol County Farm Bureau Scholarship -must be currently enrolled or furthering education in agriculture OR planning on starting a business in agriculture and NOT furthering education $500 24th Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento Scholarship -all graduating seniors $1,000 April 1st Erika Hall Memorial Fund Scholarship -all graduating seniors N/A April 30th Rotary Club of Fall River -must be active in school/community activities $1,000 April 10th Hawthorn Medical Associates Scholarship -must be planning on pursuing a career in the health field $3,000 April 1st
Irene Erickson Croteau Scholarship -must show an interest in art or the performing arts At $250 April 5th Knights of Pythias Scholarship/Humanitarian Award -must show altruistic services to the community $1,000 April 1st Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship -any female student pursuing a career in criminal justice -minimum 2.4 GPA $500 April 1st SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Student Broadcaster Scholarship -must have intention to major in over-the-air broadcasting $2,000 April 3rd Massachusetts Shellfish Offices Association Scholarship -must show interest in Marine Biology N/A 3rd Mechanic Cooperative Bank Scholarship -must be in top 30% of class $500-$1,500 April 24th Order of Sons of Italy in America Scholarship -must be a member or of a member of Fall River Sons of Italy N/A April 25th Polish Women’s Business & Professional Club Scholarship -any student of Polish descent in good academic standing $500 15th Prince Henry Society Scholarship -any student of Portuguese descent $1,000 April 10th Sergeant Daniel Sullivan Scholarship -at least a 2.5 GPA $1,000 April 17th
Sippican Choral Society Scholarship -any student who has showed significant contributions to choral music in school/in the community -must intend to pursue musical activities high school Minimum of $500 April 15th SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Somerset Garden Club Scholarship -must have a career choice in Biology, Earth Sciences, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Flower Design, Landscape Architecture, or Weather (other career choices will be considered, but not given preference) $500 April 18th Somerset Federal Credit Union Scholarship -must be a Somerset Federal Credit Union member or a dependent of a member $1,000 April 15th South Coast Community Chorale Scholarship -any student pursuing a career in the field of music (instrumental, vocal, performance, N/A April 15th
Child Care, or Extended Day Care) Greater New Bedford Garden Club -must pursue a degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, conservation, environmental sciences, or related fields $1,000 May 1st Jane Dufault Scholarship (Music Boosters) Scholarship -must be a member of the school’s Music Program/Performing Arts Program N/A May 4th of Franco Americans Scholarship -must be of French descent $500 May 18th Little Theatre of Fall River Scholarship -must intend on majoring in theater arts, music, or dance 1) $1,500 2) $1,100 3) $500 4) N/A May 22nd Malcolm W. Macdonald M.D. Scholarship -must be pursuing a degree in nursing, allied health, or another healthcare profession -must be a St. Anne’s hospital employee, family member of employee, or medical staff family member $3,000 May 1st Mid City Steel Scholarship -all graduating seniors $1,500 May 26th New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to -must be enrolling in a NECBAC member institution (see list) Book scholarship May 15th
Law Local #254-Open to ALL seniors -Westport Fair Scholarship-Open to ALL seniors June SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE Abbott & Fenner Scholarship -all graduating seniors $1,000 June 15th Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship -must be interested in pursuing an animation career path $1,000 June 1st Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship -must be interested in pursuing a fashion degree $1,000 June 1st Aspiring Scholarship -must be an aspiring -must have academic excellence demonstrated in math/science $1,000 June 30th July SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS $ AMOUNT DUE DATE