College and Career Newsletter

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Deadline: 2/15/2024

Amount: Varies (up to $20,000)

Apply: https://tpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Red-Pine-Scholars-2024-25-Guidelines_FINAL.pdf

Eligibility:

• US citizens and non-citizens are welcome to apply.
• Permanent resident of Massachusetts.
• Students must be able to prove their financial need for the scholarship via tax documents or enrollment in government support programs, and by filling out the FAFSA.
• Adjusted gross family income (AGI) of $110,000 or less (as shown on your most recent tax returns).
• Substantial unmet need (at least $5,000) as determined by college financial aid award letter (you will likely not know this at time of application).
• Senior at accredited high school in Massachusetts.
• Enrolling as a full-time freshman to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college with a strong track record of supporting students through graduation and into successful careers.
• Strong academic record (enrolled in a demanding, college-prep course of study).
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Ability to articulate goals and future plans.

Interested in joining a union after high school? The application window for several local union apprenticeships is in January.

Below are links to apprenticeships at some local Boston Unions:

Pipefitters' Union: https://pipefitters537.org/apprentices/application-process/

Electrical and telecommunications: https://bostonjatc.com/apply-for-apprenticeship/

Painter's Union: https://ftine.edu/become-an-apprentice/

Plumber's Union: http://www.plumbersandgasfitterslocal12.org/news-details/webview/apprentice-training-information/single/22197

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HwmN7nTXQRFnINpIwXAbtpA8q09qr4AzPGj1mkaWrtA/edit?usp=sharing

The FAFSA IS OPEN! Apply ASAP to make sure you get the most financial aid possible!

If you have NOT asked teachers for letters of recommendation AND requested those letters on Naviance you MUST do so ASAP if you are applying to schools that require them. If you already requested your recommendation letters on Naviance and have since added another college you most re-request for that college on Naviance. To request on Naviance go to the Colleges Tab --> Click letters of recommendation --> click add request --> select your teacher --> click the "select all" button at the top of your college list --> click submit request

Want a teacher to write you a letter of recommendation? Remember to ask them in person and complete your 23/24 Brag Sheet on Naviance.

Deadline: 2/15/2024

Amount: Varies (up to $20,000)

Apply: https://tpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Red-Pine-Scholars-2024-25-Guidelines_FINAL.pdf

Eligibility:

• US citizens and non-citizens are welcome to apply.
• Permanent resident of Massachusetts.
• Students must be able to prove their financial need for the scholarship via tax documents or enrollment in government support programs, and by filling out the FAFSA.
• Adjusted gross family income (AGI) of $110,000 or less (as shown on your most recent tax returns).
• Substantial unmet need (at least $5,000) as determined by college financial aid award letter (you will likely not know this at time of application).
• Senior at accredited high school in Massachusetts.
• Enrolling as a full-time freshman to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college with a strong track record of supporting students through graduation and into successful careers.
• Strong academic record (enrolled in a demanding, college-prep course of study).
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Ability to articulate goals and future plans.

Deadline: Early Decision II and Regular – February 1

Application details: https://www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarships/

Amount: Full tuition and room and board to Clark University (Worcester)

Full-tuition scholarship to Northeastern

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Public Housing

Apply: https://bostonhousing.org/en/Center-for-Community-Engagement/Northeastern-BHA-Scholars-Program.aspx

Deadline: March 15th, 2024

Amount: $1000 to $5000

Apply: https://markbavisleadershipfoundation.org/scholarships/

The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. In addition, the Foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.

Deadline: April 26th, 2024 @ 5pm

Amount: $5,000

Apply:https://us.services.docusign.net/webforms-ux/v1.0/forms/086c7ab34eb907cce405f4846d7b5522

Two $5,000 scholarships

High Schools Seniors with GPA of 3.0

Reside in Greater Boston Areas (check list on app details)

Interested in the majors of aviation, maritime, real estate, business admin, accounting, architecture, engineering, finance, diversity, or HR

Apply: https://d1a000000ktlneaw.my.salesforce-sites.com/AppNewStart

Deadline: May 1st, 2024

BPS Students Only attending a highly competitive college

Fund for wrap-around supports (spending $, laptops, study abroad, mental health, career coaching/planning, etc.) - NOT for tuition!

Empowering Motherhood Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are mothers and hold either U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency may apply to this scholarship.

• Amount: $1,000

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/empowering-motherhood-scholarship/

Debra Victoria Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any undergraduate Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) student from a single-parent household with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship.

• Amount: $1,500

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Feb 24, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/debra-victoria-scholarship/

Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics

• Eligibility: Any female-identifying high school or two or four-year undergraduate student who is interested in working in robotics may apply for this scholarship.

• Amount: $3,000

• Winners: 3 winners, $1,000 each

• Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/

La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship

• Eligibility: BIPOC high school seniors, trade school students, community college students and undergraduates are eligible to apply if they are pregnant and/or teen parents or children of teen parents.

• Amount: $1,000

• Winners: 2 winners, $500 each

• Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/la-matriz-sagrada-scholarship/

Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any mother who is dedicated to advancing their current profession/trade or learning a new one is eligible to apply.

• Amount: $3,025

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: May 10, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/jennifer-gephart-memorial-working-mothers-scholarship/

Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if you have experience volunteering or participate in non-profit work.

• Amount: $1,000

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/our-destiny-future-scholarship/

Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any students who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward may apply to this scholarship.

• Amount: $10,000

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2024

Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/cat-zingano-scholarship/

https://bold.org/scholarships/by-demographics/lgbtq-scholarships/

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Apply: https://z-nefscholarships.smapply.org/res/p/Scholarship-Programs/

Amount: Varies

Deadline: February 15th, 2024

Apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

Amount: $500 to $5000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2022-2023 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

Deadline: February 29th, 2024

Apply: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

Amount: Up to $33,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
• Some Scholars may receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation for up to $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face daily.

Deadline: February 29, 2024

Amount: $1,000 to $2,500

Apply: https://www.mvcu.com/scholarship

Apply: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships

Work on building your college list on bigfuture.collegeboard.org and be entered for a chance to win monthly scholarship drawings worth up to $40,000

Deadline: March 8th, 2024

Amount: $3,000

Apply: https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/scholarships

Eligibility:

• Be a high school senior, graduate, or GED recipient (current college undergraduates are ineligible)
• Plan to enroll in part time or full time undergraduate study for the first time3 at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2024-2025)
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Deadline: March 10th, 2024

Amount: $3,000

Apply: https://tpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GUIDELINES-Progress-Mary-Szeleky-Scholarship-2023.pdf

Eligibility:

• Identify as a woman
• Be a resident of Massachusetts and a US citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal financial aid
• Plan to major in computer science, software engineering, IT, and/or computer information systems
• Have a financial need
• Be a high school senior OR high school graduate who plans to enroll OR is currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college, or trade school
• Have a cumulative high school unweighted GPA above 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Have a desire to make meaningful contributions in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT, and/or computer information systems

Deadline: April 3, 2024

Apply: https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/new-applicants/criteria/

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
• A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization.
• A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled in a demanding course of study
• Demonstrate skilled writing
• A SAI (Student Aid Index) from the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that is $13,000 or less (contact staff@spscholars.org if your SAI is greater than $13,000 but you believe there are extenuating financial circumstances)
• Financial unmet need of $7,000 or more at the college of their choice as determined by the Financial Eligibility Calculator
  
• A low to moderate parent Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Deadline: May 10th, 2024

Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/ryan-yebba-memorial-mental-health-scholarship/

Amount: $18,450

Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior who is interested in going into a mental health field may apply for this scholarship if they’re devoted to creating a positive social change and progress in our schools.

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