Scholarship Information

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT HS SENIORS (Class of 2023)

Check here often for new opportunities! This list is organized by due date and includes any scholarship opportunities that are shared with New Bedford High School staff. This list is not exhaustive, and seniors are encouraged to do their own research for available scholarships. Students who need help searching for scholarships are encouraged to see their school counselor. Additionally, at the end of this list you will find links to Scholarship Guidance Newsletters. 
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All members of the NBHS Class of 2023 who are continuing their education after graduation are encouraged to complete the New Bedford High School Scholarship Application, one application that is used for multiple awards. In order to be considered for these awards, applications must be submitted by April 14, 2023.
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To access multiple scholarships available to Massachusetts students visit www.studentscholarships.org.
Additional scholarships for students planning to attend a career or technical school can be found at www.imagine-america.org.

March Deadlines:

New Bedford Civil War Roundtable Book Award: This award is in the amount of $500 and is a book award. It is open to all graduating seniors, and applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words in response to the following question: What do you feel is the most significant role or event New Bedford and surrounding communities played in the Civil War? Visit tinyurl.com/nbcivilwar for the application. Applications are due by March 25, 2023.
Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts: $1,000 scholarship for qualified seniors who plan to further their education by attending two or four year college programs. Follow this link for the application. Submissions due by March 31, 2023.
Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association: Applicants for this award must respond to the following essay prompt: Describe the importance of volunteering in your community. Applications may be downloaded at tinyurl.com/ourladyangels and must be received by March 31, 2023.
Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc. – Bristol Chapter: This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors living in or attending high school in Bristol County who are applying for enrollment at a four-year accredited college or university. For the complete application, visit https://tinyurl.com/maiwbristol. Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
Discovery Museum Announces 2023 Scholarship Program: Open to high school juniors and seniors in MA, funds can be used for any educational or developmental experience. The 2023 Discovery Museum Scholarship program will award four one-time $1,500 scholarships to high school juniors or seniors in MA who embody the mission and values of the Museum, to support them on the next leg of their educational journeys. (To learn more about the Discovery Museum, visit www.discoveryacton.org.) For one of the four awards, preference will be given to Discovery Museum past or current employees or volunteers. Award money can be used for any educational or developmental experience, such as college or trade school tuition, travel expenses to support an exciting volunteer opportunity, or costs to provide a learning experience for young children. Video or written applications are being accepted now via Google form at https://bit.ly/DMScholarship2023 (applicants must log in to Google in their browser to apply) and must be received by March 31, 2023.

Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Scholarships: Three $3,500 awards will be provided to students pursuing degrees that will lead to manufacturing careers. Eligible applicants are currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours), and have a 2.5 GPA for trade, community, or technical colleges or 3.0 GPA for universities. Visit www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships for the application.The deadline to apply is Mar 31, 2023.

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship: Fifty-eight (58) scholarships of $3,500 are awarded each academic year to help childhood cancer survivors achieve their academic and professional goals. Eligible applicants are childhood cancer survivors under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor,  citizens of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S., and accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year. For the complete application, go to www.thenccs.org/scholarship. The deadline to apply is Mar 31, 2023.

Kochhar & Co. Scholarship: This award has a value of $1,000. Eligible applicants must be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2023, have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year, and be a resident of one of the United States or Canada. It is not necessary to be enrolled in a specific major. Applicants must submit an essay of under 1000 words, answering one of the following questions: "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?" or "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?" Please visit https://kochharandco.ca/application. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023.

April Deadlines

Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento-Feast of The Blessed Sacrament Scholarship: Each year, the Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento Charitable Foundation, Inc. presents up to thirty $1000 scholarship awards to graduating high school students. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors seeking an undergraduate or associate degree from an accredited college or university or seeking a certificate of completion from an accredited trade school. Awards are available in three categories: Open Category: Available to all candidates; Portuguese Category: Available to Portuguese descendant candidates; Madeiran Heritage Category: Available to Madeiran descendant candidates. Make sure that the application is completed and attach the required documents. Applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application and received by the deadline of April 1. More information can be found at feastoftheblessedsacramentcom.ning.com/scholarships.
Prince Henry Society New Bedford Chapter Scholarship: To be eligible, applicants must be graduating seniors with some Portuguese descent seeking an undergraduate or associate degree from an accredited college/university. Applicants must electronically submit a copy of their transcript, at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, etc., and a copy of your college acceptance letter. Several awards offered have specific criteria that applicants must meet in order to qualify:

1. A parishioner in good standing of the Immaculate Conception Church.

2. A student from NBHS pursuing a law degree. Preference given to Boston University

candidates.

3. Three scholarships are reserved for students pursuing a career in medicine.

4. A student, athlete, preference given to a NBHS soccer player.

5. A female student pursuing a career in education.

6. A student who attended the “Carlos Pacheco Elementary School” in New Bedford.

7. A student enrolled in a pre-dental program.

Applications are available here. Deadlines are April 1st, 2023.
Orchard Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM: Orchard will award three scholarships of $500, $100, and $2500 to a female high school senior of color interested in pursuing a STEM degree in college, or a female undergraduate college sophomore or junior of color currently pursuing a STEM degree. High School senior applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a STEM class with a GPA of at least 3.0. Details can be found at orchard.com/blog/posts/scholarship-for-women-of-color-in-stem. Applications are due April 1, 2023.
Friendly Sons of St Patrick General Scholarship: This organization is offering two awards. A general scholarship of $1000 is available to deserving students in the Greater New Bedford area. Applicants must include a personal statement regarding why this scholarship will be helpful and how it will help the applicant achieve his/her postsecondary goals. A $2000 Irish Heritage scholarship is also available. Applicants must respond to the following essay question in 1500-1800 words: Describe the events before, during, and after The Catalpa Rescue of six Irish Fenians from Freemantle prison. Applications are available at https://friendlysonsofsaintpatrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-FSOSP-Scholarship.pdf and applications for both awards are due on April 1, 2023.
Greater New Bedford Garden Club: Two $1500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who are residents of the Greater New Bedford area. Applicants must be enrolling in a four year college to study landscape design, horticulture, agriculture, forestry, conservation or environmental science. For the application and a complete list of requirements, visit tinyurl.com/gnbgarden.  Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2023.
Southcoast Health Ambassadors: Twenty-five $1500 scholarships are available for high-ranking high school seniors furthering their education in the healthcare field (healthcare is defined as any area of study related to the medical field). For more information and the application, visit www.southcoast.org/southcoast-health-ambassadors-scholarships. Applications and required materials are due by April 1, and can be mailed or submitted online.
Sean Patrick Toomey Memorial Scholarship: This $1000 award is for a New Bedford resident with financial need who has been accepted to a school of higher learning. Applicants must provide documentation of community service involvement, and respond to the essay question (at least 500 words), “What does being from New Bedford mean to me?” For the complete application, visit tinyurl.com/seanpatricktoomey. Applications are due by April 1, 2023. Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: This fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need (use the financial calculator on the Phillips website to see if you qualify) who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.Open to students with significant financial need Awards are limited to residents of New England states only. Applications and details are available online at www.phillips-scholarship.org. Phillips offers an early response process for those high school students whose college choice would be impacted by whether or not they receive a Phillips Scholarship. The first 400 applications received by 12 noon on April 3, 2023 will be considered. Applicants must submit a completed New Application for High School Students, including financial aid information from the college they plan to attend and all other required materials. Students will be notified by April 28th of one of the following decisions: awarded a scholarship, deferred to the regular application pool, or not awarded a scholarship for this year.The early response deadline is April 3, 2023.
Saint Julie’s Ladies Guild Scholarship: Any high school senior who has been accepted into a school of higher learning with a minimum of a two year program and is a registered member of St. Julie’s Parish who has served in a ministry or completed hours of service may apply. This is a $5,000 award. You can find more details and the link to the application by visiting www.saintjulies.org/ladies-guild-scholarship. Applications may be scanned and emailed or sent via mail, but must be submitted by April 9, 2023.
 Overcoming Disability Scholarship: The Law Offices of Coats & Todd, a disability law firm, understands the impact physical injuries, health issues, and mental illnesses can have on a person’s ability to properly care for themselves and others. The firm offers The Law Offices of Coats & Todd Overcoming Disability Scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship is to college students who are managing a disability while attending school. Eligible college students across the country are encouraged to submit their materials in the application at the bottom of this page. Details and a link to the application are located at www.getdisability.org/scholarship. To be considered, applications must be submitted by Thursday, April 13, 2023. Christa Baptiste-Patterson Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Christa Baptiste-Patterson, who passed away in 1996 from Juvenile Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. The committee promotes bone marrow drives and supports students striving to continue their education. Applicants will need to provide a one-page letter explaining their financial need, what they have done to help others, personal strengths, aspirations, and goals. Click here to download the application. Applications are due by April 14, 2023.
Tempus Unlimited, Inc., 2023 College Scholarship Award Program: Tempus Unlimited, Inc., formerly known as the Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts, is pleased to offer a $2500 scholarship to high school students with disabilities who plan to further their education. The funds may be used for continuing education courses past high school taken within a two year timeframe. Follow this link for details and the application. Applicants must mail, fax, or email their application so it is received by April 14, 2023.

Robyn A. Dabrowski Memorial Scholarship: This award will be presented to a student who is involved in interscholastic activities and has been accepted by, and will attend, an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit tinyurl.com/dabrowski2023 to access the application. This application requires a short essay, and must be submitted to the New Bedford High School Main Office by 2 pm on April 14, 2023.

Jonathan Oliveira Memorial Scholarship: All graduating seniors who plan to enroll in college in the fall are eligible to apply for this award. Visit tinyurl.com/joliveiraschol to access the application. This application requires a short essay, and must be submitted to the New Bedford High School Main Office by 2 pm on April 14, 2023.
William F. Taylor Memorial Scholarship: The Taylor family will award a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior from New Bedford High School who will be playing a sport at the NCAA collegiate level. To download the application, visit tinyurl.com/wftaylorscholarship. This application requires an essay, and must be submitted to the New Bedford High School Main Office by 2 pm on April 14, 2023.
NMI Foundation Greater New Bedford Maritime Scholarship: The Northeast Maritime Institute Foundation created this scholarship to support students with an interest in a maritime industry career to complete a degree in Nautical Science at Northeast Maritime Institute. Applicants must be graduating from (or a recent graduate of) a high school in the Greater New Bedford area and have applied for admission to the NMI College of Maritime Science Associate in Applied Nautical Science Degree program. Follow this link for an application. Applications are due by April 15, 2023.
Martha Briggs Educational Club, Inc.: This organization provides two distinct scholarships to students of color in the Greater New Bedford area. The Martha Briggs Educational Club scholarship will be awarded to students of color pursuing any degree area. The Jane C. Waters scholarship will be awarded to a student of color pursuing education. This application requires an essay, and finalists will be invited for an interview. The requirements and the complete application form can be found at tinyurl.com/MarthaBriggs. Applications must be received by April 15, 2023.
Cape Verdean Recognition Scholarship: Eligibility for this award is limited to graduating seniors from designated high schools, including New Bedford High School and Whaling City High School, who plan to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the upcoming Fall in a program of study leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. This application requires an essay, between 250 and 500 words, on the following: The importance of recognizing and celebrating Cape Verdean heritage; A personal account of obstacles you have overcome in your educational pursuits; Education and the Cape Verdean community; and How your Cape Verdean cultural heritage has affected your educational aspirations. For more information about the process and to obtain an application, visit tinyurl.com/CVRCScholarship. Completed applications must be received by April 15, 2023.
Isabel White Memorial Scholarship: The South Coast Community Chorale has established this award in memory of Isabel White, who had a love of singing and helping the community before she passed away in 2002. Applicants must be a graduating senior who is entering a degree program in music, including instrumental, vocal, performance, education, production, and theater, at an accredited college or university. Proof of acceptance will need to be provided. More details and the application can be found at http://sccchorale.com/?page_id=26. Applications must be postmarked by April 19, 2023.
Mechanics Cooperative Bank: Up to four college scholarships ranging from $500 to $1500 will be awarded by the Mechanics Cooperative Bank to seniors attending high school in Bristol or Plymouth counties. APplicants must be in the top thirty (30) percent of their class and be accepted to a two- or four-year degree granting institution, including vocational and technical colleges. More information and the application can be found at mechanics-coop.com/community-news/scholarships. Applications close on April 28, 2023.
Gear Up Scholarships: Two $1000 scholarships are available to NBHS Gear Up students. Seven Hills Behavioral Health is sponsoring a scholarship for a Gear Up senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, as well as a scholarship for a Gear Up student who is pursuing a career in education or human services. The applications can be found here. Applications for both awards are due on April 28, 2023.
The Seven Hills President’s Scholarships presented by Educational Talent Search: Two $1,000 scholarships are available to NBHS Talent Search seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic and extracurricular achievement. The application can be found at tinyurl.com/ETSSchol1. The second will be awarded to a senior who has demonstrated determination and perseverance. That application can be found at tinyurl.com/ETSSchol2. Applications for both awards require an essay and are due on April 28, 2023. Applications should be submitted in the Green House office.

Kathleen Joyce Nelson Scholarship: This award is in memory of Kathleen Joyce Nelson. Two awards of at least $1,000 will be given to graduating seniors, with preference to students who have struggled with cancer or who have been involved in the cancer community through community service, employment, volunteer work, or family involvement. To download the application, visit tinyurl.com/kjnelson. Applications are due by 2:00 PM on April 28, 2023, to the main office at New Bedford High School.
May Deadlines Matt T. Benoit Memorial Scholarship: The intent of this scholarship is to recognize a student who resembles the qualities that Matt had. Matt was an average academic student with a solid academic record and appropriate course load, a four sport varsity athlete, and considered a team player. He held down a part time job, making effective use of his time. Applicants than can display the same time management skills will be considered. Matt had a true love of family and his faith. Applicants will be asked to write about how their attributes are similar to Matt’s. For the complete application, follow this link. Completed applications must be submitted by May 1, 2023.
Arthur Moniz Scholarship Fund: Arthur Moniz was a graduate of NBHS, Class of 1962. This $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to two seniors, from NBHS, Fairhaven HS, or GNBRVTHS, who are accepted to a four year, accredited institution as an Art major. Additionally, candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average and be of Portuguese and/or Irish descent. The application can be accessed at tinyurl.com/arthurmoniz. Applications are due on May 1, 2023 and must be mailed (not submitted electronically).
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: This fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need (use the financial calculator on the Phillips website to see if you qualify) who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.Open to students with significant financial need Awards are limited to residents of New England states only. Applications and details are available online at www.phillips-scholarship.org. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
Domingos T. Silva Family Scholarship Fund: This fund awards scholarships to graduates who are pursuing a four-year college degree. These awards are based on financial need and scholastic merit. Eligible applicants are graduating from an accredited high school in New Bedford, Fairhaven, Freetown, Westport, Acushnet, or Dartmouth, or who reside in one of those communities and are attending a similarly accredited high school outside of these communities. An essay, a reference letter, and your parent/guardian’s first page of the FAFSA form are required as part of the application. For the rest of the details and the application itself, please visit tinyurl.com/domingos2023 . Applications are due by May 1, 2023.

Mary A. Smith Memorial Scholarship: This $1000 scholarship is awarded by Your Theatre, Inc. in memory of Mary A. Smith. It is given to a student who intends to pursue a career in the performing arts.  Applications may be found at https://tinyurl.com/YourTheatreInc and are due by May 8, 2023.

Lucy Camara Bly Memorial Scholarship: This $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a senior girl from NBHS who wishes to continue her education beyond high school. Mrs. Bly, an alumna of New Bedford High School, dedicated much of her time to aiding young people to continue their studies. As she was unable to reach her dream of attending college, it was her desire to help others attain theirs. Applications are available at tinyurl.com/BlyScholarship. Please note that completed applications will be picked up from New Bedford High School. Your completed application must be received by Mrs. Brites in Green House Office by May 8, 2023.

PB&J Foundation Scholarship: Two $1000 awards for students who have experienced personal challenges that may have impacted their academic performance but who have the drive to succeed and plan to attend a two or four year college. Deadline is May 31, 2023. Click here for eligibility information and QR code to apply.

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