Scholarships

DBOT Scholarship Essay Contest 2013

Submitted by W on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 5:03pm

 

Madden, Langis and Schiffman Memorial Scholarships: Essay Contest 2013.
In memory of Martin Richard.
 
3 total scholarships will be awarded to students who are Dorchester residents in tuition-based schools in the following age categories: Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, College. The essay topic will be "Peace in Our Community."
 
Interested students must submit a 300-500 word essay on this topic. Include your name, school, home address, phone number and e-mail address (if applicable). Your essay must be submitted by June 1, 2013. Essays must be mailed to Dorchester Board of Trade PO Box 220452, Dorchester MA 02122. For more information, email nlafoe@dorchesterboardoftrade.com or call 617-398-DBOT.

Red Sox Scholarship for 7th Graders

Submitted by W on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 5:31pm

 

What: Red Sox Scholarship

Who: All 7th Grade BPS Students

Cost: FREE  

Applications for the Red Sox Scholars program are open! All 7th grade BPS students are invited to apply for a $10,000 college scholarship through the Red Sox Foundation. The funds are held in the student's name until they graduate high school and then paid directly to the college of their choice. The application can be found online http://www.redsoxfoundation.org/scholarships/application-red-sox-scholars-2013.pdf and needs to be post-marked by Friday, March 8.

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The Saint William’s/Dominic Bianculli Fund Scholarships | Deadline May 26

Submitted by Luke B on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 1:06pm

The Saint William’s/Dominic Bianculli Fund will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors this June. Scholar-ships are open to all students who live in Dorchester and will be entering a four-year college program this fall. Eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline for submission is May 26th, 2012. For more information on scholarship criteria, to download an application, or to make a donation to this worthwhile effort, please visit the fund’s website at stwilliamsbiancullifund.org or call 617-678-8884.

The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund | Deadline May 15

Submitted by Luke B on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 3:55pm

The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States. APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 15th, 2012
Eligibility Requirements:
Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 15, 2012. >> Read More

DBOT Scholarship Essay Contest

Submitted by Luke B on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 3:29pm

Madden, Langis and Schiffman Memorial Scholarships Essay Contest
       “What is your favorite business in Dorchester and why?”

Scholarships (3) for tuition-based schools will be awarded to students who
are Dorchester residents in the following age categories:

  • Grades 5-8
  • Grades 9-12
  • College

Interested students must submit a 300–500 word essay on the above topic. Please include your name, school, home address, phone number and e-mail address (if applicable) with your essay which must be submitted (postmarked) by June 1, 2012.
If you have questions, please contact Nancy Lafoe at nlafoe@dorchesterboardoftrade.com or at 617.398.DBOT. >> Read More

Hostelling International New England Scholarships | Deadline April 13

Submitted by Luke B on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 9:56am

Each summer Hostelling International New England grants up to five youth groups from typically under-served areas of New England free scholarships to stay at one of our hostels on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, or Eastham. In addition HI New England partners with recreational providers on the Cape to provide groups with free kayaking trips, over-sand vehicle tours, field walks and more.



To learn more about the program and to download an application visit: http://www.hinewengland.org/program.php?id=3



Applications are due by 5:00 PM on April 13th.

Boston Tree Party Needs Your Help - Adopt a Tree!

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:58pm

Boston Tree Party is looking for communities and organizations of any and all kinds in the Greater Boston Area to plant and commit to caring for a pair of heirloom apple trees! It is part of the Tree Party's Spring Planting Campaign. The trees will beautify your space, improve air quality, create an awesome spot to gather and enjoy, and provide you with food - bushels of delicious apples! By becoming a tree planting delegation, you can create a greener city, protect biodiversity, and provide access to fresh healthy food. Email amory [at] bostontreeparty.org to take part! The sign-up deadline is April 15th.  For more information about the Boston Tree Party visit their website!

Intercollegiate Vietnamese Students Association (IVSA) Dreams Scholarship

Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 5:42pm

Any graduating high school senior in New England who is of Vietnamese descent is eligible to apply for this scholarship. One $1,000 scholarship and one $500 Vietnamese community scholarship will be awarded. The deadline for applications is March 8, 2012 by 11:59 p.m. Any teacher recommendations sent by mail must be postmarked by this date as well. Applications can be submitted in three different ways: online submission using the form found here, email, or through snail mail. Recommendations must be sent seperately in a sealed envelope with the person's signature across the flap or by having the recommender send it to jennyle [at] college.harvard.edu. For questions email jennyle [at] college.harvard.edu. Visit the website here. For more information you can also call: 832.359.1874

Gates Millenium Scholarship Workshops @ Northeastern

Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 4:35pm

The Gates Millennium Scholarship funds a student's education for up to 10 years of study and is a unique opportunity for current high school seniors who:

Identify as a student of color

Are considered "low-income" by meeting the Federal Pell Grant eligibility (www.finaid.org)

Have a 3.3 unweighted GPA/4.0 scale in your senior year of high school

is a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States

Midas Collaborative Service Description seeks LISC AmeriCorps Member

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:25pm
The Midas Collaborative Service Description
LISC AmeriCorps Member
 
The Midas Collaborative is a statewide collaborative of community-based, nonprofit organizations that help working low-income residents in Massachusetts build assets and achieve greater economic stability. The Collaborative’s mission is to facilitate asset development of low-income families in order to complement public programs devoted to income maintenance.
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