Scholarships - Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Scholarships - Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
THE 2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2026.
THE 2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSES MARCH 1, 2026.
Status: CLOSED
Please note:
The application for our
interest-free loans
will be available later this year.
Scholarship program
application timeline
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Selection process
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Scholarship applications are encouraged to be submitted early.
The Education Team will be available for application assistance until Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
After this date, we can not guarantee assistance will be available to help with questions or assistance in application errors.
The Scholarship Program
Obtaining a college education is expensive, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts strives to provide some financial assistance to students living in Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties to help them achieve their goal of graduating from college. We have over 160 different scholarship funds, and each year we give away over 1,000 individual scholarship awards. This equates to approximately $1.4 million in scholarships.
See our
Scholarship and Loan Program FAQ
for more information.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Our Timeline
January 1:
The
online scholarship application
opens, and students can apply.
March 1:
The
online scholarship application
closes.
Late June:
Scholarship recipients are selected. Applicants are notified by email if they did receive a scholarship. Recipients must complete the electronic form they were sent at the time of award notification by the deadline indicated.
Late July:
Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient’s college.
Please note that students do not apply to a specific scholarship(s). Students complete
one online application through our website
and we match them to all scholarships for which they meet the eligibility.
Students interested in being considered for an interest-free educational loan must submit a separate application. Visit our
loans page
for more information.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for Our Scholarships
Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States.
Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut.
We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis.
We are proud to support students from all backgrounds and experiences.
Completing Our Scholarship Application Process
Step 1:
Between January and March 1, the
application is available here
Step 2:
Create an account or return to your existing account if you have applied for scholarships or loans since the 2021-2022 academic school year. DO NOT create a new account if an account exists. If you don’t remember your credentials and can’t access your existing account, contact
scholar@communityfoundation.org
Step 3:
Upload your most recent transcript (no more than 30 days old) through the portal. You do not have to submit an official transcript but to be acceptable the transcript must show:
Your name
The name of your college or high school, or clearly indicate the name of your school in the URL if you are printing from a student portal
All classes you have taken, with your grades, and those you are currently taking
Your cumulative GPA (if your school calculates GPA)
In all cases, Community Foundation reserves the right to request an official transcript.
Step 4:
Upload the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), formerly the Student Aid Report, MASFA, AACTUS (only from residents of Hartford County), you have completed for the next academic year.
Do not upload the FSS for the academic year in which you are currently enrolled.
Note:
For applicants who do not qualify for FAFSA or MASFA, please
contact the Education Team
at the Community Foundation for further instructions.
Step 5:
Answer all the applicable questions and submit your application.
Step 6:
Return to the portal often and make sure the email you entered when setting up your account is one you will have access to throughout the summer and fall (you can edit this in your account at any time). All communication about your application status, including the acceptance or declination notification, will be sent by email.
Note:
We will do our best to communicate with you if your application has an error, but this may not always be possible due to the high volume of applications. It is your responsibility to make sure your application is correct, and you have submitted a complete and accurate transcript and FSS by 11:59PM, March 1. Once the application closes you will not be able to make changes regardless of when you submitted it. We recommend you apply at least three weeks before the deadline to avoid issues.
Our Scholarship Selection Process
Selection committees, comprised of community members from Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties, volunteer their time to read applications and select recipients who are then approved by the Community Foundation’s Distribution Committee and Board of Directors.
Reviewers read your entire application and review your academic transcript. Selecting recipients is a very hard job! There are so many excellent applicants, and it’s the reviewers’ job to choose one or a few recipients for a specific scholarship fund. Except for a few awards, a student’s financial need is strongly taken into consideration. A student’s complete academic history is also considered, as are the essays. Reviewers really want to learn something about you that they haven’t learned from the rest of your application.
Awards are made subject to availability and to the policies of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. These policies are available for review upon request.
Connect with Us
The Education Team will host virtual information sessions and drop-in times to answer questions and assist in the application process.
Information Sessions
Wednesday, January 14 at 3 p.m.
Register via Zoom
Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m.
Register via Zoom
Virtual Drop-In Sessions
Friday, February 20, 12 – 3 p.m.
Drop-in
Wednesday, February 25, 2 – 4 p.m.
Drop-in
Friday, February 27, 12 – 3 p.m.
Drop-in
Additional Guidelines
Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.
Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.
Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.
Scholarship Descriptions
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds. Once a student completes the online application,
the Community Foundation will determine all funds for which a student may be eligible.
If you are interested in establishing a new scholarship fund, please visit our
START A FUND
page.
Scholarships A-E
Albert S. and Anna E. Adams Scholarship Sub Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
Scholarships for graduates of Westfield High School
African American Achievement Fund
Supporting African American residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties who attend four-year colleges
Arrighi Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Greenfield
Donald A. and Dorothy F. Axtell Grant Scholarship Fund
Supporting Protestant students from Hampshire County
Christine Balch Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting Hampden County residents attending medical school
Edward J. Bayon Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting Holyoke residents who are graduating seniors from Holyoke high schools studying civil engineering or a related field at a four-year college
Edward P. Boland Scholarship Fund
Edward P. Boland served as the representative to the United States Congress for 36 years. His public service spanned 54 years of dedication to the people of western Massachusetts. He was the first chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a longtime member of the Appropriations Committee overseeing departments such as HUD, NASA, Veterans, NSA and many other federal departments. Education was his top priority and upon retirement this scholarship fund was created to assist the students of western Massachusetts
Luther A. and Evelyn L. Belden Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hatfield, MA, or graduating seniors of Smith Academy.
If no qualified applicants meet these criteria, then any qualified applicant who is a graduating senior and a resident of Hampshire County shall be considered.
Florence Blish Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Agawam to attend college
Joseph Bonfitto Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Agawam High School studying creative design, advertising or the arts
Barbara Holcomb Braem Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Westfield High School; preference for those pursuing degrees in a business related field
Kevin Bresnahan Memorial Fund
Supporting graduates of Holyoke High School – North Campus who plan to further their education at the post-secondary level or any trade or professional school beyond high school; with a preference for those pursuing a musical career, especially jazz or blues.
Ruth L. Brocklebank Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting African American graduates of Springfield high schools
Deborah Brodeur Foley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham pursuing nursing or an allied field
Caleb L. Butler Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors from Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire Counties who are in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), with a preference for former or current residents of Hillcrest Educational Centers
Permelia A. Butterfield Scholarship Fund
Supporting students, under 21 years of age, with one or both parents deceased, all Christian religious sects and denominations and who are residents of Franklin County; preference for the Town of Orange
John T. Carlin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting female student-athletes graduating from Ludlow High School who are pursuing an undergraduate degree
Charles R. Allan and Judith V. Carlson Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Springfield Central High School and Springfield High School of Science and Technology selected as the top scholars in physics
Raymond E. Carr Scholarship Fund
Supporting students attending American International College, Elms College, Springfield College, Western New England University or Westfield State University
John T. Carlin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting female student-athletes graduating from Ludlow High School, pursuing an undergraduate degree
First National Bank Amherst Centennial Education Scholarship Fund
Support graduating seniors from Amherst College, Hampshire College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, entering a graduate school
Support graduating seniors of Amherst Regional High School, Hopkins Academy, Northampton High School
Thomas J. Chechile Memorial Scholarship Fund
Support graduates of Pope Francis High School; preference for students majoring in accounting/finance
Stanley Ciejek, Sr. Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Eric Clayton Hockey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors from Easthampton, Holyoke, Southampton and Westhampton; preference for those with ice hockey involvement
James W. Colgan Loan, Bank of America, Trustee
$3K Maximum awarded. Supporting current Massachusetts residents who have resided in-state for a minimum of five years
Community Scholarship Fund
Providing unrestricted scholarship support
Ronald A. Copes Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors from Springfield, MA or Hartford, CT who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who indicate participation in extracurricular activities
Liliana Marie Cordes Scholarship Fund
Supporting Hampshire County residents studying music; preference for high school seniors that are residents of South Hadley
Krystal Correia Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduates of Ludlow High School with a preference for those studying fine arts, music, or digital/media arts, including photography
Lee Crabtree Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduates of Springfield public high schools pursuing music; preference for graduates of Springfield Central High School and Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Carol Craig Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County
George and Theresa Crete Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of western Massachusetts
William J. Dean and Mary Fitzsimmons Dean Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduates of Holyoke High School – Dean Campus
William A. and Vinnie E. Dexter Endowed Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors in western Massachusetts
Dietz & Company Architects Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden, or Hampshire County who are studying architecture. Preference will be given to students in their third or fourth year of college study, or graduate students. Preference also will be given to past recipients of this award.
John DiNapoli Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting Hampden County high school seniors; preference for residents of Holyoke
Dinn Brothers Student Athlete Award Fund
Supporting one male and one female scholar athlete from western Massachusetts
Louis W. and Mary S. Doherty Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Hampden County
A. David “Davey” Duggan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Holyoke high schools
First Sergeant Kevin Dupont Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduates of Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School; preference for graduating seniors who demonstrate leadership qualities and/or community service. Given in memory of a fallen hero who served his country for over 30 years
Carlos B. Ellis Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
Supporting graduates of the Springfield High School of Commerce
Craig M. Epstein Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating seniors from Longmeadow High School who participated in either football or ran track and field and who best exemplify the high academic standards and the team ideals which best represent Craig Epstein’s core values
Scholarships F-K
Diana and Leon Feffer Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Ann Ferguson Women and Gender Studies Scholarship
Supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees or certificates in women and gender studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Dr. Jeffrey A. Ferst Valedictorian Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting the valedictorian of Westfield High School
Richard E. Fiore Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Southwick
Fisher Family Lost Acres Scholarship Fund
Supporting students pursuing agriculture, horticulture or related majors
Heriberto Flores Scholarship Fund
Supporting Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College graduates of Puerto Rican ancestry from Hampden or Hampshire Counties who plan to attend Massachusetts institutions of higher education
John M. Flynn Family Scholarship Fund
Supporting high school graduates living in the cities of Hampden or East Longmeadow at the time of their graduation from high school; with a preference for students who have demonstrated involvement in public service
Franklin County Education Fund
Supporting students from Franklin County
Future Scholars Fund
Providing unrestricted scholarship support based on the current priorities of the CFWM scholarship office
Lori Gaw Memorial Scholarship Fund
In memory of Lori Gaw to support students who are residents of West Springfield, Massachusetts
Jeffrey I. Glaser, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting graduating high school seniors from Longmeadow High School with a GPA of 2.8 or higher, who have participated on the Longmeadow High School Swim Team, with a preference for students who have participated for three years or more or have held a leadership position on the swim team
Alfred L. and Elsie E. Gormick Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from a catholic high school in Western MA
Kenneth B. and Adeline J. Graves Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Granby, MA
Helen Hamilton Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County pursuing degrees in Social Services, Housing Studies, Urban Design and other related fields with a preference for students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service
Hellespont Society Scholarship Fund
Supporting high school graduates who attend a two- or four-year college and are persons of Greek descent, with preference given to descendants of past Hellespont Society members
Gertrude and William C. Hill Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
Supporting graduates of Springfield Central High School (or when, if ever, possible new public high schools in Springfield shall qualify as offering fully developed liberal arts curricular); preference for at least one graduating high school senior
Horace Hill Scholarship Fund
Supporting children and grandchildren of the members of the Springfield Newspapers’ 25-Year Club
Loren and Norma Hill Scholarship Fund
To support students of color as defined by the Foundation, with a preference for residents of Hampden County.
Margaret J. Hyland Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support University of Massachusetts students who have been Holyoke residents for ten years or longer; preference for students of the Roman Catholic faith
Richard W. and Florence B. Irwin Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support male residents of Northampton with a preference for students attending law school. Consideration will be given to students attending medical school or studying to become religious ministers
Frank W. Jendrysik, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Chicopee, Holyoke and Springfield
Markus J. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Graduates of Springfield public high schools. Markus Johnson was the first Springfield resident to die while serving in Iraq
Eugene F. Clancy, Mary C. L’Abbee and Claire C. Kane Scholarship Fund
To support a South Hadley High School graduate who plans to pursue a degree in gerontology and elder affairs with the intention of working in that field, possibly for a nursing home, retirement home or for a Council on Aging
Anthony and Madeline Sampson Kapinos Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Chicopee High School
Vincent S. and Jane A. Korzeniowski Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Chicopee
Mark Kosarick Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships in the name of Mark S. Kosarick to seniors of the Amherst Regional High School who are financially needy and who have a strong demonstrated interest in history or geography
James B. Krumsiek Memorial Fund
To support graduating seniors from Pope Francis High School and Longmeadow High School who are active in athletics and exhibit academic achievement
Scholarships L-R
Fred K. Lane Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors who are past or current members (individual or family) or employees of the Orchards Golf Course in South Hadley or residents of South Hadley with a preference for a graduating senior who has played golf or a sport
Latino Breakfast Club Scholarship Fund
To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden County
Latino Scholarship Fund
To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Jacqueline A. Lavallee Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Ware High School with high financial need who exhibit a strong work ethic as demonstrated by community service, employment or academic effort
Jessie M. Law Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Springfield Central High School
John H. & Leone F. MacLean Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of South Hadley High School, with preference given to those studying music or the culinary arts
Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Hampshire or Franklin County studying education with a preference for those studying Early Childhood Education, elementary or special education
Edward A. and Shirley B. Livi Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties who are pursuing fine or performing arts beyond their college freshman year
MacGeachey Minarik Scholarship Fund
To support students who have resided in Monson for two years; preference for graduates of Monson High School or Pathfinder Regional High School
MacIntyre Family Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Stuart D. Mackey Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of East Longmeadow High School
John H. & Leone F. MacLean Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of South Hadley High School. Preference will be given to those studying music or culinary arts
John P. Mahoney and James F. Mahoney Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support residents of Northampton
Captain John Maloney Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Hampden County with at least one award to a graduating high school senior from Chicopee High School
Marieb Pass-Through Scholarships
Elaine Nicpon Marieb Scholarship Fund
To support women residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire counties attending college.
Mary Alby Markel Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Springfield Central High School pursuing the sciences
Edward C., Mary, and Paul Marth Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from St. Mary’s High School in Westfield pursuing nursing or an allied field
MassMutual Scholars Fund
To support graduating high school seniors from Springfield, MA or Enfield, CT interested in pursuing careers in financial services, business or information technology
Clarence H. Matteson Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support residents of Greenfield
William T. Maunsell Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Westfield High School, Westfield Vocational Technical High School and St. Mary’s High School in Westfield who have average grades and are pursuing degrees in education, criminal justice or nursing
George H. McDonnell Scholarship Fund
To support South Hadley residents who are studying civil or environmental engineering at a four-year college
George H. and Margaret B. McDonnell Family Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Pope Francis High School pursuing a career in social work or an allied field; in memory of Margaret Mary (Peggy) McDonnell
Joseph F. and Helen C. McGovern Scholarship Fund
To provide support to students majoring in the field of education or social work.
George and Isabelle McGrath Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Ware High School who have excelled athletically and academically
Nate McKinney Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Gateway Regional High School who excel academically and have an interest in music, science or athletics
Miller Fund
To support residents of the Shelburne Falls Fire District in Franklin County
Sarah and Abraham Milstein Scholarship Fund
To support the valedictorian and salutatorian of Westfield High School
Theodore P. (Ted) Minor Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Chicopee high schools
Christine Mitus Rose Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support students who have a parent who is deceased; preference for those who have had a parent die from cancer
Eleanor M. Morrissey Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties pursuing a career in nursing
Mt. Sugarloaf Lodge Memorial Fund
To support graduates of Frontier Regional High School in South Deerfield
National Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties who have a parent who is deceased or have a parent who receives Social Security disability benefits
James Z. Naurison Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support residents of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties, MA and the towns of Enfield and Suffield, CT
Angel Nieto Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Holyoke High School who identifies as Latine.
Edward and Joan Noonan Scholarship Fund
To support students from Hampden County, studying engineering with a preference for students studying aerospace engineering or fly as an extracurricular activity.”
Margaret E. O’Donnell and Agnes K. O’Donnell Charitable Scholarship Sub Fund
To benefit designated charities and to provide scholarship support- this sub fund for scholarship Distributions as follows: Scholarships: 40% Northampton High School 40% Elms College 10% Fitchburg State 10% Smith Vocational High School
Louis F. Oldershaw and Virginia W. Oldershaw Scholarship Fund
To support students in western Massachusetts who are pursuing post secondary studies at a two- or four-year college
William J. (Bill) and Loretta M. O’Neil Scholarship Fund
To support residents from western Massachusetts pursuing English, journalism or a related field
Oram Family Scholarship Fund
To support students majoring in science or art, with a preference for students of color, as defined by the Foundation
Roland C. Packard Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support students who will attend community college and are the first generation to attend college, as defined by the Foundation.
Victor, Margaret, and Joseph Victor Paier Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support residents of West Springfield
Bernard and Rosemond M. Paine Scholarship Fund
Karen Panaccione and Kristine Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County pursuing nursing
Alice S. Pasterczyk Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Chicopee High School in Chicopee, MA
Joseph A. Paul and Annette Louise Paul Scholarship Fund
To support students who graduated from South Hadley High School and are residents of South Hadley, Massachusetts attending a two- or four-year college in order to study nursing or engineering
Cristobal “Chuck” Perez Scholarship Fund
To support individuals from Hampden County Massachusetts pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree; preference for those involved in athletics or other extracurricular activities
Frederick W. Porter Scholarship Fund
To support a resident of Greenfield or a graduate of Greenfield High School
John Ptaszek Family Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Springfield, MA high schools
Peter Paul Pula and Rosalie Frances Pula Memorial Fund
To support graduates of South Hadley High School or its successor
Gertrude G. Rapp Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Gateway Regional School District who have resided in the geographic areas serviced by the district for at least the previous two years. The towns served are Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell and Worthington.
Anthony A. Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors from Hampden County or students enrolled at Mount Carmel School in Springfield who have a parent who is deceased; preference for those who have had a parent die from heart disease
Jacob and Celia Richmond Fund
To support residents of Hampden County attending law school
Kimber Richter Family Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors of the Baha’i faith from western Massachusetts
Alan H. Rifkin Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support students with a preference for those interested in electronics
Rintoul Education Fund
For Residents of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Rintoul Family Fund
To support students from Hampden or Hampshire County attending a two- or four-year college, studying agriculture or other related majors
Kenneth C. Robinson/Springfield Accountants Scholarship Fund
MA and Hartford County, CT residents who have completed their college sophomore year pursuing accounting or finance
Jean D. Rogér Memorial Fund
To support graduates of Longmeadow High School who display the qualities of character for which Jean D. Rogér is remembered
Rotary Club of Holyoke Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Holyoke, South Hadley and Granby pursuing undergraduate studies
Scholarships S-Z
Kenneth Sanderson Scholarship Fund
To support graduating senior from Monson High School ranked in the top seven of the senior class
Seelig Family Scholarship Fund
To support scholarships for graduates of Springfield’s Roger L. Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
September 11th Remembrance Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors who reside in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Serena Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors, residents of Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Amherst or Greenfield, preference given to students pursuing a career in addiction and recovery
Dr. John V. Shea, Jr. Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Springfield high schools
Philip W. Sheridan-Tighe and Bond Scholarship Fund
To support graduating high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire Counties who will be studying civil engineering or a related field at a four-year college; established to honor the leadership of Philip W. Sheridan at Tighe and Bond
Connie Celeste Sherman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by her family for students from Hampden County
James L. Shriver Scholarship Fund
To support students from western Massachusetts pursuing technical careers
Michael A. Smiarowski Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Turners Falls High School or Frontier Regional High School.
Springfield Teachers Club Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties who are graduates of Springfield public high schools
Springfield Women’s Club Scholarship Fund
To support women from Hampden County who are age 19 and older and students attending a two- or four-year degree program
Steiger Family Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Springfield Central High School
Kevin J. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support students from Westfield High School or Westfield Technical Academy.
Margrit H. Sutton-Annen Student Loan Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
$3K Maximum awarded. To support students enrolled full time in two- or four-year colleges; preference to those of Swiss descent.  (Combine totals of Sutton Funds)
Margrit H. Sutton-Annen Student Loan Fund
To support students enrolled full time in two- or four-year colleges; preference to those of Swiss descent  (Combine totals of SuttonFunds)
Talati Family Scholarship Fund
To support students of color, as defined by the Foundation.
Lucius H. Tarbell and Dorothy J. Tarbell Scholarship Fund
To support students attending Western New England University
Carol J. Taylor Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Agawam High School
Emanuel S. Tesoro and Marian T. Tesoro Scholarship Fund
To support residents of East Longmeadow
Rick Thorpe 9/11 Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support one female and one male graduating senior from Minnechaug Regional High School who have demonstrated achievement in athletics, academics and service; whose leadership had a positive impact in the school community
Earl and Lee Tonet Scholarship Fund
Graduates of Hampshire Regional High School or its successor with a preference for students completing their junior or senior year of college.
Dan Trant Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Westfield who are student athletes
Lena A. Tucker Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support graduates of the High School of Commerce (6) and Putnam Vocational Technical High School (6) in Springfield
John and Evelyn Turnbull Nursing Education Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties pursuing a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing
Savage Turners Falls High School Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Millers Falls (of Montague, MA) who are graduates of Turners Falls High School. Consideration will be given to residents of Erving, MA if no candidate for Miller Falls. Rewards is renewable, but previous recipients must maintain a GPA of B- or the eqivalent.
United Personnel Future Scholars Fund
To support scholarships for residents from Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, Westfield, or Pittsfield; preference for first generation college students
United Way of Holyoke, South Hadley, and Granby, Inc./YWCA Scholarship Fund for Women
To support women, age 18 or older, from Granby, Holyoke and South Hadley
Urban League of Springfield Scholarship Fund
To support African American residents of Springfield
Paul J. Veronesi Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support one male and one female graduating senior from Agawam High School who excel in basketball
Virginillo-Falvo Scholarship Fund
To support low-income youth of western Massachusetts to attend college
Mary Volanakis Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support students of the Greek Orthodox faith, preference for members of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield
Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties in western Massachusetts. The fund was set up in memory of Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover and recognizes the importance of combatting bullying in schools and our community.
Ruth Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors from Longmeadow High School who participated in a learning disabled program
Wilbur H.H. Ward Education Fund
To support individuals from Hampshire County attending University of Massachusetts Amherst with preference given to residents of the Town of Amherst
Charles F. Warner Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Springfield
Arthur and Helen Watson Scholarship Fund
To support graduating seniors of a Springfield Public School, with a preference for students from Central High School, and with demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities
Westbank-Jane M. Knapp Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of MacDuffie School in Granby
Westbank-Stanley F. Osowski Scholarship Fund
To support graduates of Westfield High School
WestFest Scholarship Fund
To support Hampden County residents pursuing degrees in the arts; preference to residents of Westfield
Esther J. and Lewis W. Whiting Scholarship Sub Fund
To support graduates of Springfield Central High School pursuing medicine or natural science.
Wilcox-Ware Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support graduating seniors residing in Buckland, Colrain or Shelburne
Professional Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Western Mass., Inc.
Scholarship Fund for Women
To support women, age 25 or older, from greater Springfield who have had a break in their education wishing to return to the work force and are attending accredited colleges in Hampden and Hampshire Counties
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