RUTLAND — The Rutland Historical Society is accepting scholarship applications. The scholarships are offered to any two Rutland high school seniors planning to enter college who have resided in the town of Rutland for at least two years. The two $500 awards are based on scholarship, with an emphasis given to involvement and contributions in the areas of both school and community.
Applicants can obtain scholarship forms by contacting Sheila Judkins at sljwheeler@gmail.com. Completed applications should be submitted with an official transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and a letter of recommendation by June 1, 2023.
Paxton Lions Club
PAXTON — The Paxton Lions Club is again offering the Robert J. Zoppo Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Whether the student anticipates entering a college, a university, a technical school or any other educational pursuit beyond high school, and if they have been a resident of Paxton for at least one year, the Paxton Lions Club would like to offer the opportunity to compete for this scholarship.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academics, community and school involvement, and need. The scholarship will be paid upon the successful completion of the first semester. The student should use the common scholarship form available at your high school guidance office, or obtained by contacting a Lions Scholarship Committee member (508-798-5092). A copy of the student’s transcript and at least one teacher recommendation must be included with the application.
The application deadline is Friday, April 21, 2023. Applications should be mailed to Paxton Lions Scholarship Committee, 3 Nipmuc Road, Paxton, MA 01612.
Holden Woman’s Club
HOLDEN — The Holden Woman’s Club has announced that applications are available for its 2023 scholarships.
This year the organization will be awarding two scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, to two graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be residents of Holden, or a child or grandchild of a Holden Woman’s Club member, and must plan to attend an institution of higher learning.
Applications are available at the guidance office of Wachusett Regional High School, at the reference desk at the Gale Free Library, or by emailing carrollmaryjane2@gmail.com. Completed applications must be received by April 25, 2023.
