Updated 9/27/24

Henry David Thoreau Foundation Scholarship

Each year, the Henry David Thoreau Foundation selects several Massachusetts high school seniors interested in environmental studies to receive up to $26,000 for tuition tothe college of their choice. The Scholarship's objective is to foster future environmental leaders. Henry David Thoreau Scholars major in many different subjects suchas oceanography, green architecture, conservation biology, and alternative energy as well as engineering and computer science majors related to the environment. For more information please visit: thoreauscholar.org.

Deadline is February 1, 2025.

Elks Legacy Awards

The Elks National Foundation will make $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members, who exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation: Knowledge, charity, community, and integrity. There will be 7 recipients from Massachusetts. Go to: elks.org: for more information and to apply. Please indicate the Westfield-West Springfield Lodge #1481 as your sponsoring lodge.

Deadline is February 3, 2025.

Massachusetts Elks Scholarship

The Massachusetts Elks Scholarship, Inc. offers grants to students demonstrating financial need, scholarship aptitude, and good citizenship. Grants may be renewed yearly based on continued demonstration of financial need and academic achievement. Download the application from: maelks.org: and when completed, submit to Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge #1481, 56 Franklin Street, Westfield,MA 01085.

Deadline is January 15, 2025.

2024 Big Y Scholarship

Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest locally owned supermarket chains in Southern New England. A family owned and operated corporation, Big Y has represented excellence in the food industry since 1936. Big Y is more than food, in tribute to both its employees and customers, Big Y offers an annual scholarship program. Established in 1981, the program includes a series of scholarships that honor the late Paul and Gerald D'Amour, brothers who founded Big Y in 1936. Big Y awards over 300 scholarships each year totaling more than $250,000. All BigY scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement. They are awarded to the most academically outstanding students in the Big Y market area. Please visit the page at: bigy.com.

Deadline is February 1, 2025.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. For more information please visit the Counseling Office or their website at: jackierobinson.org.

Deadline is January 9, 2025

Walter S. Barr Scholarship

These awards for undergraduate education are made annually to graduating high school seniors. Students must be residents attending public or private high schools in Hampden County. The awards are given based on school records, college entrance examinations, general accomplishments, recommendations and financial need. The annual award is $3,000 for a maximum of four years. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or on their website at: HoraceSmithFund.org.

Deadline is March 15, 2025.

William R. Rooney Scholarship

This scholarship is named for William R. Rooney, a longtime educator and former Executive Secretary of the Horace Smith Fund, who advocated for financial assistance to students with special needs. One scholarship per academic year is offered to a graduating high school senior who is currently on and has been on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan for a minimum of two years. To qualify for this award, the student must be a resident of Hampden County, enrolled in an eligible high school, and anticipate attending either a two or four-year accredited college. One award each year is given based on school records, college entrance examinations, general accomplishments, recommendations and financial need. The student must submit a copy of their IEP or 504 when submitting their application. The annual award is $3,000 for a maximum of four years. Applications are available in the Counseling Office and on their website at: HoraceSmithFund.org.

Deadline is March 15, 2025.

Citizens Bank Scholarship

No essay, no contest, no sweat! Citizens Bank is committed to honoring the dedication of students and families pursuing higher education. A total of $55,000 will be awarded in scholarships. Entries for a $2,500 monthly prize roll over to the $15,000 annual grand prize towards school expenses. Please visit Citizens Bank scholarship website at: citizensbank.com.

Deadline is June 30, 2025.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO 66th Annual Scholarship Awards Program is offering over a half million dollars in scholarships to area high school seniors. All graduating seniors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking a college degree or job training are eligible to compete. To qualify, students must be a senior in high school, fill out the online application and take the required exam. Exams will be administered online and will be offered to registered students between Monday, February 3, 2025 and Friday, February 7, 2025. Study resources are available at: learnlaborhistory.com. Applicants must register in advance at: massaflcio.org/scholarships. Exams will be administered online and will be offered to registered students between Monday, February 3, 2025 and Friday, February 7, 2025.Study resources are available at: learnlaborhistory.com.

Deadline is December 20, 2025.

Fidelity Scholars Program

The Fidelity Scholars Program combines a generous annual needs-based scholarship with robust wrap-around services that support students' persistence to obtain acollege degree. The program is working to identify and support approximately 2,500 talented students from Fidelity's geographical priority areas in the United States. For more information please visit their website at: uncf.org.

Deadline is January 9, 2025.

The Horatio Alger Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving: high school juniors and seniors: who have demonstrated integrity & determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character and financial need. Although this scholarship is for High School Juniors, additional Scholarships are available for High School Seniors who will be attending specific universities listed on their website. These scholarships range from $10,000 to $52,000. Visit: horatioalger.org: for more information.

Deadline is February 1, 2025.

William J. Wagner Memorial Scholarship

The Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is pleased to invite the graduating class of Westfield High School to participate in the Foundation's annual William J. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Program. One applicant from Westfield High School will be selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship award. All applicants must: be a graduating senior, have a 3.0+ GPA, be entering a degree program at an accredited college, university or technical school.Applications are available in the Counseling Office and must be returned to Ms. Wingate (in the Counseling Office).

Deadline is April 1, 2025.

Community Foundation of Western MA Scholarship

Obtaining a college education is expensive, and the Community Foundation strives to provide some financial assistance to students living in Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire cou5ties to help them achieve their goal of graduating from college. The foundation has over 160 different scholarship funds, and each they give away over 1,000 individual scholarship awards. This equates to approximately $1.4 million in scholarships. Applications can be found at: communityfoundation.org.

Deadline is March 31, 2024

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. The candidate must demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces. They must display a strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent). They must be a citizen of the United States of America. Application and information can be found at: reaganfoundation.org.

Not Open For Applicants yet

Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Breanna Coleman was one of five people lost in a car accident late in the night of June 25, 2023. This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brianna Coleman who was set to beginthe nursing program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Floridain the fall of 2023. Any high school senior who will be a first generation college student pursuing a four-year degree in nursing may apply for this scholarship. The candidate must be involved in volunteering and extracurricular activities in school or in the community. Applications are available at: studentsscholarships.org.

Deadline is January 24, 2025