Scholarship Opportunities

New Scholarship Opportunities:

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Scholarships:hip

AMDA is accepting nominations for students who plan to pursue their post-secondary education. Please speak to Mrs. Kelliher or Mrs. Troy regarding the nomination process.. Students must plan to enroll in the  Bachelor of Fine Arts or Conservatory Programs.

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Rockland Trust Scholarship:

• Six $2,500 scholarships will be awarded
• Graduating seniors in the counties of Plymouth, Barnstable, and Bristol. In addition, Seniors in the towns of Allston, Braintree, Brighton, Brookline, Cohasset, Jamaica Plain, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Somerville, Stoughton, Watertown, West Roxbury, Westwood, Wellesley, and Weymouth are also eligible to apply.
• To apply, download the application or pick one up at your local Rockland Trust branch.
• Deadline:  March 14, 2015

https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/in-the-community/scholarships

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Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias:

• Students must submit a written resume of their community service achievements -- academic achievements have no bearing on this scholarship
• Two letters of recommendation confirming your community service
• Resumes and letters should be mailed to the:

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias

458 Pearl Street

Stoughton, MA 02072

• Deadline:  April 1, 2015

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William T Adams Memorial Scholarship - Music Majors:

• This completed application form. 
• Personal letter from applicant answering: 
•     “What factors contributed to your decision to major in music?” 
• 2 letters of recommendation: one must be from your high school music teacher. 
• Copy of your high school transcript 
• Copy of college’s offer of admission letter
• Deadline:  April 13, 2015

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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program:

Application Procedure for 2015

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Describe your educational career and life goals.  Explain your plan for achieving these goals.  Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

Deadline:  June 15, 2015

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm


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Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Scholarship:

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is committed to furthering the broadcast industry by helping Massachusetts’ best and brightest students pursue a career in broadcasting.

Students who are permanent residents of Massachusetts and plan to or are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply for the MBA’s Broadcaster Scholarship Program.  The MBA awards ten (10) scholarships annually in the amount of $2,000 to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting.  In addition, a $3,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the MBA, Al Sprague.

Deadline:  April 3, 2015

http://www.massbroadcasters.org/scholarship_program

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StudentScholarship.og

A variety of scholarships are listed.

http://www.studentscholarships.org/

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Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence's Scholarship - LGBTQ community identification:

Qualifications and Obligations

•        This scholarship is open to any individual that has either graduated or is about to graduate who is interested in pursuing a level of higher education and identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community or who has a parent or guardian who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.

•        In the event that the LGBTQ connection pertains to a parent and/or guardian, the parent/guardian will also be required to sign a media release for publicity purposes acknowledging that their names and/ or images may be used in media or printed materials

•        The recipient(s) is requested to attend the annual Imperial Court of Rhode Island Coronation Ball on Saturday, April 18^th, 2015 at the Providence Biltmore Hotel or another official Imperial Court of Rhode Island Coronation Weekend event for the award presentation.
*The recipient will received 2 complementary tickets to the Coronation Ball

•        Each applicant will need to provide proof of residency within the state of Rhode Island or the following counties in Massachusetts: Worcester, Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth.

•        Each applicant will be required to include a copy of their high school transcript and/or GED certificate with the application.

•        Prior to the disbursement of award monies, the recipient will need to provide written proof, in the form of an acceptance letter from the post-secondary institution, to the Imperial Court of Rhode Island

•        Funds from the scholarship will be used as payment toward the recipient’s tuition at a    post-secondary accredited institution. Monies will be submitted directly to the                institution as identified by applicant. 

•        Completed applications should be mailed to:

Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6083
Providence, RI 02940

*All application submissions must be postmarked by Friday, March 13^th, 2015*

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