Big Brothers Big Sisters Breakfast Buddy Scholarship would like to recognize the commitment of participating seniors to our Early Bird Breakfast Buddies Program. Each year, this Scholarship Program will grant one $250 award each to a male and a female senior whose participation in the Early Bird Breakfast Buddies Program best exemplifies a commitment to BBBS objectives and the mentoring of young children of the community. For additional information or clarification, please contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nantucket, Tel: 508-325-6423.

In order to be eligible for a CAPE COD ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP, an applicant must have been born on and still reside on Cape Cod or the Islands. In addition, award decisions are based on the academic merit and financial need of the applicant. Finally, since the Cape Cod Association was founded by Cape Codders to assist young Cape Codders in furthering their education, the Association looks at Cape Cod heritage (i.e., ancestry) when considering an application.

The Association offers these scholarships to graduating high school seniors and college students for up to four years of an undergraduate program; however, students must reapply every year. We accept applicants attending two- and four- year colleges, technical schools, and community colleges. Colleges can be located anywhere in the United States.

Applications may be obtained from the Guidance Office of Nantucket High School. Students may also print the application from the website at www.capecodassoc.org. Applications, including student transcripts and SAR’s, should be sent to the Cape Cod Association, 259 Willow Street, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 and should be postmarked on or before the deadline.

The Cape Cod Foundation Administers 38 scholarship funds totaling approximately $12 million in principal. The Foundation’s scholarship office coordinates all scholarship activity and provides students, parents, and school officials with an available resource for scholarship information. For more information visit the Foundation’s website at www.capecodfoundation.org.  

To be considered for a scholarship, complete the application and attach the following: an official copy of your most recent academic transcript, one copy of your student Aid Report (SAR) which includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), a brief essay describing your academic goals, interests, achievements, and any special circumstances you wish the committee to consider (Please refer to specific requirements of individual scholarships to ensure that you have addressed all necessary information), and at least two letters of recommendation including at least one from a current teacher. Return all information to The Cape Cod Foundation. 259 Willow Street, Yarmouthport, MA 02675

Applications may be obtained from the Guidance Office of Nantucket High School. Students may also print the application from the website at www.capecodfoundation.org Applications and required information should be sent to the Cape Cod Foundation, 259 Willow Street, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 and should be postmarked on or before the deadline.

The Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation of Nantucket is accepting scholarship applications for this academic year.  Recipients must be pursuing a course of study (or undergraduate college major or expected major) relating to health and/or health care (such as biology) next year at an accredited college, medical school or other educational institution.  Preference will be given to residents of Nantucket, but scholarships are not limited to such residents and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  The selection process contains absolutely no limitations based upon race, creed, ethnic background, national original, gender, or employment status of the prospective recipient or any relative of the prospective recipient.

In order to apply, you must send the following items to the Foundation at the address below on or before the deadline:

1. The completed application.

2. A transcript of grades covering at least your most recent academic year.

3. One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher who has taught you within the past two (2) years.

4. If you are still in high school, a copy of your SAT  I scores.

5. If you are applying to medical school, a copy of your MCAT scores.

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• provide a transcript of grades
• submit a letter generally expressing why further education is desired
• complete a Coffin School Trustees Application Form included in this listing
• letter of recommendation suggested, but not required

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• provide a transcript of grades
• submit a letter generally expressing why further education is desired
• complete a Coffin School Trustees Application Form included in this listing
• letter of recommendation suggested, but not required

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1. Importance of agriculture
2. Conservation of soil and water
3. Environmental protection
4. Importance of management and conservation of natural resources
5. Natural resources conservation and economic development issues within your community. How would you manage them?
6. Real Life Situation: Define the following situation and describe what you would do and how you would make your decisions. Include your thoughts on natural resources and the impact your decision would have on natural resources.

               "Your grandparents own a family farm and are ready to retire. The farm has been in your family for     

                 five generations. A developer has made a tempting offer to purchase the land. Your family has   

                 called a meeting to discuss the options. With your future in mind, how do you respond?"

ELIGIBILITY: Any High School Senior in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties who will be pursuing further education in agriculture or a related science.

INSTRUCTIONS: Essay must be an original and be the work of the individual submitting the essay. Essay must be completed and received by Earth Day, in April.

Essay must include:
The attached cover page including: Name, Address, Date, Name of High School, Expected College Major, Reason (s)) for writing the essay. Essay is limited to two pages double -spaced (but must be at least 500 words long)
 

AWARD:
1. CERTIFICATE to be awarded to winner.
2. Cash Award of $500.00
3. Name of finalist to be placed on permanent plaque located at the:

Hayward Resource Center
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
15 Cranberry Highway
West Wareham, MA 02576

SEND ESSAY TO:

Howard and Mary Hayward Memorial Scholarship Committee
 c/o the Pilgrim RC&D Area Council, Inc.
15 Cranberry Highway
West Wareham, MA 02576-1504
ATTN: Kelly Savary Powers
Phone: 508-295-1317 X131
Fax: 508-291-2368

WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JUNE 1st.

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    A completed application form.

     A brief letter expressing the student's education and career goals as well as community service commitment.

     An official copy of the student's most recent educational transcript.

      A letter of recommendation from an organization with which the applicant performed

                         community service within the past 12 months.

Please complete the application package and submit it postmarked on or before the deadline of May 1st.
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• provide a transcript of grades
• submit a letter generally expressing why further education is desired
• complete a Coffin School Trustees Application Form included in this listing
• letter of recommendation suggested, but not required

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THE JASON R. BRIGGS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

 The Jason R. Briggs Community Service Scholarship is providing three annual scholarships to young men and women who are seniors at/or have graduated from Nantucket High School. The donor’s purpose in establishing the Scholarship is to encourage meaningful community service either on Nantucket or, in the case of alumni/ae, in the community in which the applicant is attending college, university, or other institution of advanced studies.

The first scholarship will be $10,000 for a senior who exemplifies the epitome of dedication to others in the Community of Nantucket. The second scholarship will be $5,000 for a senior, and the third scholarship will be $5,000 for an alumnus/a.

 Please submit a completed application, a most recent copy of a school transcript, an essay  in which the applicant recounts in detail his/her commitment to community service during the past three years, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor whose class you have taken within the past two years.

 On or before the deadline of May 1^st, please mail your application package to the following address: THE JASON R. BRIGGS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP, PO Box 97, Siasconset, MA 02564. Download Application

Please send a brief letter stating your interest to : VFW, C/O Arnold Paterson, 29 Friendship Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554

The Nantucket Education Trust (NET), on behalf of the Kate MacLellan Soccer Scholarship Fund, will award a scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating senior. The award will be paid directly to the student. We invite interested seniors who are passionate about the game of soccer and have participated in at least one (1) year of JV or Varsity soccer at Nantucket High School to apply for this scholarship.

Application must be submitted by May 1st :
The Kate MacLellan Soccer Scholarship Fund
c/o Jordi Cabre
P.O. Box 211
Nantucket MA 02554

The scholarship committee will review all applications and discuss the merits and qualification of each candidate. They will then cast their votes by paper ballot. In the case of a tie, the Chair will cast the tie-breaking vote. Only members of the Kate MacLellan Soccer Scholarship Fund committee will review the scholarship candidates or their application. All discussions concerning the selection process will be held strictly confidential.
Presentation of the scholarship will be made on or before May 20th by the Kate MacLellan Soccer Scholarship Fund Committee Chair, a designated member of the Committee, or a representative of NET at a place and time to be determined.

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Applicant must currently be a Nantucket High School senior.
2. Applicant must have participated in at least 1 year of soccer at the varsity or junior varsity level at Nantucket High School.
3. Applicant must show dedication to the game of soccer and demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship. Personal and team accomplishments, such as being named team captain or participating in State Cup or championship tournaments should be cited.
4. Applicant must have a history of community involvement. Any volunteer work, community service, participation in clubs, committees, civic or school organizations, etc. should be cited.
5. Every applicant must be continuing on with higher education.
6. Two Letters of Recommendation are required.
7. A short personal statement as to why applicant deserves to receive this scholarship is required. Download Application

A complete application consists of:

• a completed application form (copy included in this listing)
• a brief letter expressing the student's education and career goals
• an official copy of the student's most recent educational transcript

Please return to: Kevin Martin, P.O. Box 2282, Nantucket, MA 02584. Download Application

• The candidate must be a graduate of Nantucket High School.
• The candidate must be pursuing a business management or administration course of study at a college or university or similar accredited institution for higher learning, or in a marine oriented field or fields.
• The candidate must submit a recent transcript of grades and a completed Nantucket Anglers' Club Scholarship application form included in this listing.
• The candidate must also submit an essay, written by him/her expressing his/her interest in the chosen field of study, the attributes he/she possesses for success, and their personal and career goals.
• On or before the deadline, please mail all materials to: Nantucket Anglers' Club Scholarship Committee, 1 Whale Street Nantucket, MA 02554

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Income generated from the Beinecke Scholarship Fund will be used to provide medically related healthcare educational opportunities for residents of Nantucket and employees and medical staff members of Nantucket Cottage Hospital to pursue health education that could benefit the Hospital.
Individuals receiving assistance from the Fund will not be obligated to employment with the Hospital or repayment if they choose not to return to Nantucket.
The amount of scholarship money available for a given fiscal year will be 6% of the total fund corpus allocated as follows:

Community scholarships up to 80%

Hospital employees 20%

The Committee will attempt to distribute available fund as equitably as possible within the stated percentages. No individual award shall exceed $4,000.00 in one calendar year. The duration of need will be considered in making the aware.

PROCEDURE:

Awards will be made by the Scholarship Committee upon receipt of a completed written application, two recent letters of recommendation, grade transcripts from the most recent academic session, , and a cover letter addressing one or more of the following criteria: financial need, demonstrated academic excellence, work or volunteer duties at the Hospital, relevance of one’s current education to the healthcare field, and in the case of Hospital employees, relevance to the training and service needs of the Hospital and appropriate to the applicant’s position. Funds may be used for all appropriate educational expenses including, but not limited to, tuition and fees, books, travel and lodging, and other related expenses approved by the Scholarship Committee.
Recipients of scholarships must submit a new request for funds each year of the educational program. Generally these funds will be renewed depending upon academic performance and continuing demonstration of financial need. An annual special award outside of the stated individual limit, may be made at the discretion of the Committee. This award carries no guarantee that it will be repeated beyond one year.
Applications may be obtained from the President’s Office at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For consideration, Nantucket Cottage Hospital must receive completed applications no later than May 1st of each year.

Incomplete applications or applications received after May 1st, will not be accepted for consideration.

For questions or other needs, please call the President’s Office at Nantucket Cottage Hospital at 508-825-8200 or by email at lgillies@ackhosp.org.

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The Nantucket Dolphin Booster Club is offering two $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors. If there is only one qualified applicant, one award of $1000.00 may be given. The decision on award recipient/recipients will be made by the sponsoring booster club or individuals designated by said group. (This is not a need based scholarship.)

The Nantucket Dolphin Booster Club Scholarship is awarded to one or two graduating seniors who have been involved in the Dolphin Swim Team Program during their high school years. Applicants would include an essay stating the number of years they have participated with the team and what contributions they have made to the Dolphin Swim Team Program. Please send application to Nantucket Dolphin Booster Club Scholarship Committee, PO Box 2183, Nantucket, MA 02584.

• Applicant must have definite plans and been accepted to any accredited school or college.
• Of primary importance is the financial need of the student.
• Applicant must be of upright moral character.
• Applicant must show sense of responsibility.
• Applicant must be in good academic standing.
• A letter of application must be accompanied by two (2) recommendations, one from an Industrial Technology teacher and one from an academic teacher.

Please submit to: Gary Hamblin, President, Nantucket Fireman's Assoc., 131 Pleasant St., Nantucket, MA 02554.

The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce is offering an annual scholarship award(s) of up to $5000.00 to one or more graduating seniors. To be eligible for the award candidates must be Nantucket residents and have been accepted to any accredited school or college. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution the recipient (s) is attending.

The Chamber's mission statement is as follows - "To foster Nantucket's economic vitality, while respecting the island's unique quality of life, to the benefit of our membership and community."

Candidates shall submit:

- An essay describing how their life experiences relate to the mission of the Chamber. The essay should focus on the candidate's specific involvement with community service and work experiences

- A resume that includes name, address, phone, any pertinent work or community service experiences with the name of the organization and length of service, and candidate’s association with any Chamber of Commerce member (if applicable)

- Name of the school or college candidate will be attending

- Letters of recommendation shall also be accepted.

Please submit resume and essay to:

The Nantucket Scholar is a student who has established a pattern of academic and personal success at Nantucket High School. Personal attributes reflect a strength of character which includes honesty, integrity, morality, and responsibility. The Nantucket Scholar demonstrates outstanding citizenship evidenced by a cooperative attitude, spirit of adventure and enthusiastic effort. The student is a positive influence on school peers and is involved in varied extracurricular activities.

For information and an application for the Nantucket Scholar Scholarship, please contact the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation: 508-257-8500.

1. Students must have a GPA of 87 % out of 100 or rank in the top 5% of their class.
2. Students need to demonstrate school community leadership in one or more activities including the arts, athletics, student government, community service, and on-the-job training programs.
3. Candidates must be recommended by the committee, their high school principal and by the superintendent.
4. Scholarship winner must attend an accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

Interested candidates should see the Guidance Department for application forms. All application materials must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before May 1st.

• A cover letter detailing the Applicant's personal objectives and goals;
• The Applicant's High School transcript;
• A letter of recommendation from a Nantucket High School teacher, or other non-related individual.

Applicants are asked to fax, or mail, application materials on or before the deadline to: The Robert Harris Scholarship Committee, c/o The Chicken Box, 14 Dave's Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Fax: 508-228-5625.
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• A cover letter detailing the Applicant's personal objectives and goals;
• The Applicant's High School transcript;
• A letter of recommendation from a Nantucket High School teacher, or other non-related individual.

Applicants are asked to fax or mail, application materials on or before the deadline to: The Robert R. "Seaweed" Reed Scholarship Committee, c/o The Chicken Box, 14 Dave's Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Fax: 508-228-5625. Download Application

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• All scholarships shall be awarded upon the availability of funds
• A notice shall be put in the local newspapers prior to application dates
• Adults returning to school or starting school after a lapse of time since high school graduation shall be encouraged to apply along with graduating seniors
• Scholarships will be considered twice a year according to the schedule below.

It is the student's responsibility to complete the following:

1. An application form
2. A brief letter expressing the student's education plans and career goals
3. An official copy of the student's most recent transcript
4. A financial aid release form signed by the financial aid officer of the attending college

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The Yates Gas Culinary Arts Scholarship will be in the amount of $2,500 to be awarded to one student annually. The award will be sent to the recipient's college selection during the summer preceding his/her fall enrollment.

Criteria:

The applicant must be a senior culinary arts student at Nantucket High School with plans to continue his/her education at a food service undergraduate school. The recipient of the Scholarship may reapply the following year providing that he/she is continuing studies in the culinary arts or related field.

The applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and at least a 3.0 GPA in his culinary arts class.

The senior applicant must provide a list of all school and community related extra curricular activities.

The candidate must be in good standing in his/her school and in the community and must have actively participated in community related activities, including part and full time work in restaurants or related fields. A brief description of each of the activities must be provided.

Three letters of recommendation are required: two from Nantucket restaurant owners and/or chefs and one from the student's culinary arts teacher.

Application:
A complete set of application documents must be delivered or mailed by May 1st to Yates Gas Culinary Arts Scholarship, PO Box 2550, Nantucket, MA 02584. All late applications will not be considered.