Scholarship Information
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT HS SENIORS
All members of the NBHS Class of 2025 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. This application is due by April 17, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: There are many excellent search engines that help students seek scholarship opportunities. The list below includes awards that have been sent to NBPS, directly or indirectly, but cannot be considered a comprehensive list of all of the college scholarships that exist. Our website displays awards with upcoming deadlines. However, once the deadlines have passed, previous awards will be listed beneath the current scholarships. That list can give younger students, and their caregivers, ideas about what scholarships may be available for them when they are preparing to attend college. There is no guarantee that these awards will be available in future years. These awards are all external to New Bedford Public Schools. If you wish to share a scholarship opportunity, please email collegeandcareer@newbedfordschools.org.
- To access multiple scholarships available to Massachusetts students visit studentscholarships.
- Additional scholarships for students planning to attend a career or technical school can be found at imagine-america.
- To access a scholarship list for military children, visit college-scholarships-for-military-children-spouses.
- To access a scholarship list for Indigenous American college students, visit college-scholarships-for-indigenous-american-students.
- To access a scholarship list for students who are cancer survivors (or are currently undergoing treatment) may be found at www.acco.org/education-scholarships or cancerforcollege.org.
- To access a scholarship list for students who are undocumented, visit resource/applying-for-scholarships-and-fellowships.
| SCHOLARSHIP/ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT/RANGE | DUE DATE | ELIGIBILITY/DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE OR APP LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Trades Scholarship | $2,500 | 6/8/2025 | You are eligible to apply if you identify as a woman; you are a Canadian, Australian or American citizen or permanent resident; you are enrolled in a post-secondary trades program or an applied apprenticeship program; you maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout your program; you have a plan for achieving your education and career goals; you are committed to updating TransAlta on your progress throughout your program; and you complete and provide the information as requested by TransAlta. | transalta |
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program | $1,000 | 6/10/2025 | The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. | abbottandfenner |
| Helen Gee Chin Scholarship | $3,000 | 6/10/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have studied Chinese Martial Arts for five or more years and bee enrolled in an accredited U.S. four-year college or university in the Fall of 2025. | helen-gee-chin-scholarship |
| Young Women in STEM Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/10/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a female high school senior or undergraduate that is from a low-income household and be planning to pursue a degree in one of the STEM fields. | young-women-in-stem-scholarship |
| Orth Dermatologics Scholarship | $10,000 | 6/11/2025 | You are eligible for this scholarship if you are a US citizen living in the United States, you have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2025-2026, you have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition and you have been treated by a dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a dermatology practice. | aspirehigherscholarships |
| Branch Out Scholarship / Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Lawyers, LLP | $1,000 | 6/15/2025 | This is a bi-yearly scholarship giving $1,500.00 to a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities. Bisnar Chase will choose one winner each June and December. Upon announcing the winner on our social media, Bisnar Chase will give $500.00 to the 501c3 charitable organization of the winner’s choice in their name and honor and $1,000.00 to the student directly. Applicant must be a student enrolled in a United States university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school and must have at least a 2.5 GPA. |
branch-out-scholarship |
| ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships | $2,500 | 6/15/2025 | How to Apply: Write a 700–1,500 word essay describing why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a degree in biology or a related degree in environmental studies |
extremeterrain |
| Sandi Fuqua Scholarship / Whitley Law Firm | $2,500 | 6/15/2025 | The scholarship recognizes academically gifted undergraduate or graduate student who has enmeshed themselves in their communities. The firm wants to celebrate students who marry their chosen communities with their life-long dreams. Students applying for the Sandi Fuqua Scholarship can submit a 1-2-minute video essay detailing their community engagement through Whitley Law Firm’s scholarship application form. |
whitleylawfirm |
| Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/15/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a high school senior and must submit a compelling story regarding their life story, their intended field of study, and how they will make an impact on the world. | rollinsscholarship |
| William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math | $2,500 | 6/20/2025 | This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of William Griggs by supporting women pursuing science and math. Any female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program in science or mathematics may apply for this scholarship. | william-griggs-memorial-scholarship-for-science-and-math |
| Babe Ruth League Scholarships | $2,000 | 6/30/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of 4-18 and be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application. | babe-ruth-league-scholarships |
| Geoscience IDEA Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/30/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must identify as Black, Indigenous, LatinX, or another traditionally marginalized ethnic group and be enrolling, or already enrolled, in an accredited post-secondary or higher education, institution in the United States. | geoscience_idea_scholarship |
| NERA College Scholarships | $1,000-$2,000 | 6/30/2025 | The NERA College Scholarship Program recognizes the sacrifices by the Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces and their families. These scholarships are made possible by donations from NERA and its members. Eligible applicants are currently serving Reserve, Active & IRR members of the United States Armed Forces, dependents (son, daughter, spouse) of those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, or a spouse, son, daughter or grandchild, sponsored by a current NERA member. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll, full-time or part-time in the fall semester immediately following award of the scholarship. Enrollment may be in any associate's degree, vocational or trade school program, undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree, master's degree program or postgraduate doctoral degree. Only accredited schools will be eligible. The applicant must currently have an overall GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, they may apply and note their merit and achievements. |
Public/NERA_Scholarship_2025 |
| American Indian Medical Scholarship Program | $1,500 | 7/1/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a high school graduate, in the last semester of high school, or have equivalent education and be enrolled in a professional health program, having achieved good scholastic standing in pre-nursing or pre-med program OR enrolled in a health care or health education program. | american-indian-medical-scholarship-program |
| American Indian Services Scholarships | $2,000 | 7/1/2025 | The AIS Scholarship program is to help undergraduate Native American/Alaska Native students with financial support to attend a college or university, maintain enrollment, and graduate. Scholarship Awards are based on need for the term the student is applying for and are allocated directly to the school for the student. Students will need to have their own email account in order to apply. | americanindianservices |
| Ennes Scholarships | $2,500 | 7/1/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must aspire to enter a career focused on the technical aspects of broadcasting and be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States by the Fall of 2025. | ennes-scholarships |
| American Legion Baseball Scholarship | $5,000 | 7/15/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be part of a baseball team affiliated with an American Legion post and be a high school senior graduating in 2025. | american-legion-baseball-scholarship |
| Secular Student Activist Scholarship | $3,000 | 7/31/2025 | Scholarships are designed to support students who in addition to pursuing excellence in their academic studies are also activists for secular values on their campus and/or in their community. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a full-time student enrolled in a high school or college in the United States | secular-student-activist-scholarship |
| State Troopers Scholarship Program | $1,500 | 7/31/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a dependent of a state trooper that has been in good standing for the last two years and be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States by the Fall of 2025. | state-troopers-scholarship-programs |
| Strong Work Ethic Scholarship | $1,000 | 7/31/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing and be a current high school senior who is enrolled or will be enrolled in a two-to-five-year post-secondary institution for the fall semester. | strong-work-ethic-scholarship |
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT HS SENIORS
All members of the NBHS Class of 2025 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. This application is due by April 17, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: There are many excellent search engines that help students seek scholarship opportunities. The list below includes awards that have been sent to NBPS, directly or indirectly, but cannot be considered a comprehensive list of all of the college scholarships that exist. Our website displays awards with upcoming deadlines. However, once the deadlines have passed, previous awards will be listed beneath the current scholarships. That list can give younger students, and their caregivers, ideas about what scholarships may be available for them when they are preparing to attend college. There is no guarantee that these awards will be available in future years. These awards are all external to New Bedford Public Schools. If you wish to share a scholarship opportunity, please email collegeandcareer@newbedfordschools.org.
- To access multiple scholarships available to Massachusetts students visit studentscholarships.
- Additional scholarships for students planning to attend a career or technical school can be found at imagine-america.
- To access a scholarship list for military children, visit college-scholarships-for-military-children-spouses.
- To access a scholarship list for Indigenous American college students, visit college-scholarships-for-indigenous-american-students.
- To access a scholarship list for students who are cancer survivors (or are currently undergoing treatment) may be found at www.acco.org/education-scholarships or cancerforcollege.org.
- To access a scholarship list for students who are undocumented, visit resource/applying-for-scholarships-and-fellowships.
| SCHOLARSHIP/ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT/RANGE | DUE DATE | ELIGIBILITY/DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE OR APP LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Trades Scholarship | $2,500 | 6/8/2025 | You are eligible to apply if you identify as a woman; you are a Canadian, Australian or American citizen or permanent resident; you are enrolled in a post-secondary trades program or an applied apprenticeship program; you maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout your program; you have a plan for achieving your education and career goals; you are committed to updating TransAlta on your progress throughout your program; and you complete and provide the information as requested by TransAlta. | transalta |
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program | $1,000 | 6/10/2025 | The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. | abbottandfenner |
| Helen Gee Chin Scholarship | $3,000 | 6/10/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have studied Chinese Martial Arts for five or more years and bee enrolled in an accredited U.S. four-year college or university in the Fall of 2025. | helen-gee-chin-scholarship |
| Young Women in STEM Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/10/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a female high school senior or undergraduate that is from a low-income household and be planning to pursue a degree in one of the STEM fields. | young-women-in-stem-scholarship |
| Orth Dermatologics Scholarship | $10,000 | 6/11/2025 | You are eligible for this scholarship if you are a US citizen living in the United States, you have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2025-2026, you have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition and you have been treated by a dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a dermatology practice. | aspirehigherscholarships |
| Branch Out Scholarship / Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Lawyers, LLP | $1,000 | 6/15/2025 | This is a bi-yearly scholarship giving $1,500.00 to a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities. Bisnar Chase will choose one winner each June and December. Upon announcing the winner on our social media, Bisnar Chase will give $500.00 to the 501c3 charitable organization of the winner’s choice in their name and honor and $1,000.00 to the student directly. Applicant must be a student enrolled in a United States university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school and must have at least a 2.5 GPA. |
branch-out-scholarship |
| ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships | $2,500 | 6/15/2025 | How to Apply: Write a 700–1,500 word essay describing why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a degree in biology or a related degree in environmental studies |
extremeterrain |
| Sandi Fuqua Scholarship / Whitley Law Firm | $2,500 | 6/15/2025 | The scholarship recognizes academically gifted undergraduate or graduate student who has enmeshed themselves in their communities. The firm wants to celebrate students who marry their chosen communities with their life-long dreams. Students applying for the Sandi Fuqua Scholarship can submit a 1-2-minute video essay detailing their community engagement through Whitley Law Firm’s scholarship application form. |
whitleylawfirm |
| Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/15/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a high school senior and must submit a compelling story regarding their life story, their intended field of study, and how they will make an impact on the world. | rollinsscholarship |
| William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math | $2,500 | 6/20/2025 | This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of William Griggs by supporting women pursuing science and math. Any female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program in science or mathematics may apply for this scholarship. | william-griggs-memorial-scholarship-for-science-and-math |
| Babe Ruth League Scholarships | $2,000 | 6/30/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of 4-18 and be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application. | babe-ruth-league-scholarships |
| Geoscience IDEA Scholarship | $5,000 | 6/30/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must identify as Black, Indigenous, LatinX, or another traditionally marginalized ethnic group and be enrolling, or already enrolled, in an accredited post-secondary or higher education, institution in the United States. | geoscience_idea_scholarship |
| NERA College Scholarships | $1,000-$2,000 | 6/30/2025 | The NERA College Scholarship Program recognizes the sacrifices by the Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces and their families. These scholarships are made possible by donations from NERA and its members. Eligible applicants are currently serving Reserve, Active & IRR members of the United States Armed Forces, dependents (son, daughter, spouse) of those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, or a spouse, son, daughter or grandchild, sponsored by a current NERA member. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll, full-time or part-time in the fall semester immediately following award of the scholarship. Enrollment may be in any associate's degree, vocational or trade school program, undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree, master's degree program or postgraduate doctoral degree. Only accredited schools will be eligible. The applicant must currently have an overall GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, they may apply and note their merit and achievements. |
Public/NERA_Scholarship_2025 |
| American Indian Medical Scholarship Program | $1,500 | 7/1/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a high school graduate, in the last semester of high school, or have equivalent education and be enrolled in a professional health program, having achieved good scholastic standing in pre-nursing or pre-med program OR enrolled in a health care or health education program. | american-indian-medical-scholarship-program |
| American Indian Services Scholarships | $2,000 | 7/1/2025 | The AIS Scholarship program is to help undergraduate Native American/Alaska Native students with financial support to attend a college or university, maintain enrollment, and graduate. Scholarship Awards are based on need for the term the student is applying for and are allocated directly to the school for the student. Students will need to have their own email account in order to apply. | americanindianservices |
| Ennes Scholarships | $2,500 | 7/1/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must aspire to enter a career focused on the technical aspects of broadcasting and be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States by the Fall of 2025. | ennes-scholarships |
| American Legion Baseball Scholarship | $5,000 | 7/15/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be part of a baseball team affiliated with an American Legion post and be a high school senior graduating in 2025. | american-legion-baseball-scholarship |
| Secular Student Activist Scholarship | $3,000 | 7/31/2025 | Scholarships are designed to support students who in addition to pursuing excellence in their academic studies are also activists for secular values on their campus and/or in their community. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a full-time student enrolled in a high school or college in the United States | secular-student-activist-scholarship |
| State Troopers Scholarship Program | $1,500 | 7/31/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a dependent of a state trooper that has been in good standing for the last two years and be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States by the Fall of 2025. | state-troopers-scholarship-programs |
| Strong Work Ethic Scholarship | $1,000 | 7/31/2025 | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing and be a current high school senior who is enrolled or will be enrolled in a two-to-five-year post-secondary institution for the fall semester. | strong-work-ethic-scholarship |