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Holden Woman\u2019s Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 The Holden Woman\u2019s Club will be offering three scholarships this year to 2024 graduating high school seniors who are residents of Holden.<\/p>\n

There will be two $2,000 scholarships as well as the new and specially funded Carroll Halliwell Scholarship in the amount of $3,500, specifically for a Holden resident who is planning to pursue a foreign language major in college.<\/p>\n

Applications must be received by April 11. 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.<\/p>\n

The Corner Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 The Corner Shop at the First Congregational Church of Holden, 1180 Main St., has two scholarship opportunities of $1,000 each available to any member of the communities served by The Corner Shop.<\/p>\n

These scholarships are open to high school seniors as well as college students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited school or institution. If the scholarship is awarded to a high school senior, the $1,000 award will be given out after one semester of college is completed with a minimum 3.0 GPA.<\/p>\n

Application forms may be obtained from The Corner Shop during business hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; or 9 to 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month) from the church office, or at https:\/\/www.fccholden.org\/corner-shop-outreach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The deadline for application submission is April 30, with awards made in June.<\/p>\n

Village Green Preschool <\/strong><\/p>\n

STERLING \u2014 The Village Green Preschool in Sterling is pleased to offer its 20th annual scholarship.<\/p>\n

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior who attended VGP and plans to attend a two- or four-year accredited college or university. Applications are available in the guidance department of local high schools. They are also available via email from the preschool office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Preschool Director Karen Ormsbee at 978-422-8256 or vgpsterling@gmail.com, or Scholarship Committee Chair Juliet Matte at 203-907-6500 or julietmatteyoga@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

Jason S. Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 Two $1,000 scholarships will again be awarded at the Wachusett Regional High School graduation. The scholarship is in memory of Jason S. Bradshaw, Class of 1990. The scholarship is now in its 31st year.<\/p>\n

Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating students who have persevered through health, learning, or other challenges and are continuing their education in a post-secondary environment. Preference will be given to candidates on IEP\u2019s or 504 plans.<\/p>\n

Candidates should fill out the common scholarship application with letter of recommendation and return to K. Henry at Wachusett Regional High School (rm A114), or mail to WRHS, 1401 Main St., Holden, MA 01520. The deadline for completed applications to be received is April 5, 2024.<\/p>\n

Eugene L. Oriol Memorial Community Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 The Oriol Foundation is offering The Eugene L. Oriol Memorial Community Scholarship to a graduating senior in Boylston, West Boylston and the Wachusett district towns who will be pursuing a degree in health care. This scholarship aims to support the future of healthcare, and honor the memory and legacy of Eugene Oriol, the founder and first administrator of Holden Nursing Home.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, visit https:\/\/www.oriolhealthcare.com\/oriol-foundation<\/a> or email scholarship@oriolhealthcare.com<\/a> for more information and the application form. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. The $1,000 scholarship recipient will be announced in May during National Skilled Nursing Care Week.<\/p>\n

Paxton Lions Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

PAXTON \u2014 The Paxton Lions Club is again offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help fulfill their academic goals. Those who anticipate entering a college, a university, a technical school or any other educational pursuit beyond high school, and have been a resident of Paxton for at least one year, may apply.<\/p>\n

The Robert J. Zoppo Memorial 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 students’ first semester.<\/p>\n

To apply, use the common scholarship form available at your high school guidance office, or obtained by contacting the Lions scholarship committee at 508-798-5092. A copy of the student\u2019s transcript and one teacher recommendation must be included with the application. The application deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024. Mail completed applications and supporting materials to: Paxton Lions Scholarship Committee, 3 Nipmuc Road, Paxton, MA 01612.<\/p>\n

Wachusett Area Chamber<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce will offer up to three $2,500 scholarships this year to qualified graduating seniors living in the Wachusett area. To be eligible, applicants must be planning to pursue business studies as full-time students at a two- or four-year college and reside in one of the chamber\u2019s service area towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston. Applicants with exceptional community service may also be considered for the Brian R. Forts Memorial Scholarship, which comes with an additional award.<\/p>\n

The scholarship application can be obtained from the Guidance Department at area high schools and is available on the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce website: www.wachusettareachamber.org<\/a>. Students are asked to mail the completed application, along with the required information, to the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce, 1174 Main St., Holden, MA 01520. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024. Winners will be announced prior to high school graduation, and the awards will be given out at the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting in June.<\/p>\n

The chamber hosts events throughout the year to fund this program, including the Scholarship Scramble golf tournament scheduled for Monday, May 20, at Sterling National Country Club in Sterling. For more information on the scholarship program and related fundraising events, visit the chamber website, call 508-829-9220, or email info@wachusettareachamber.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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