Scholarships

Seniors:  Check this page frequently for scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check deadlines!

 

A Message from Mrs. Wood
College scholarship opportunities are updated frequently on the Bishop Stang High School website. We often announce scholarships during morning announcements, so be sure to listen! You are encouraged to visit this site often to check on scholarships that apply to you. You will receive an email each time that I post a scholarship opportunity, so check your email on a daily basis. Unless otherwise stated, many applications are available for immediate download from this page. We make the process very easy for you ... by using the forms above, our office will process the documents that you need to complete your scholarship application.

 

For University/College specific scholarships, visit the college or university's website - search under "scholarships". By simply applying, you may automatically be eligible for merit scholarships; however, there may be other scholarships that require an application - be mindful of deadlines!  

 

Requests are due to me in the counseling office at least one week prior to the scholarship deadline. The quest for scholarship money takes time and effort on your part, however, the results from your hard work can certainly pay off in the end! There IS money out there, it's up to YOU to find it! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to stop by the School Counseling Office to see me! I'm here to help!

 

Sincerely,
Mrs. Wood​

 

 

 

 

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility:  High school seniors who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are eligible to apply for a $10,000 renewable scholarship – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Recipients not only receive money for college, but also join a network of exceptional students and young professionals who desire to lead, serve, and have a positive impact on their communities. Applications are open now through January 3, 2025! Additional application guidelines and the link to apply can be found here.
Deadline:  January 3, 2025

St. Anne’s Credit Union Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  Scholarships shall be limited to high school seniors who will be furthering their education in an accredited two- or four-year college program or in a two- or four-year program at an accredited technical school. Membership at St. Anne’s Credit Union by the student or the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) is required prior to submission of the scholarship application. Board Members and Employees of St. Anne's Credit Union and immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses or "step" of each) and household members of such employees or Board Members are not eligible to apply. Students residing in the following communities will be eligible to receive these awards: Acushnet, Assonet, Barrington, Berkley, Bristol, Dartmouth, Dighton, Fall River, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Little Compton, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Portsmouth, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, Tiverton, Wareham, Warren and Westport.

All Scholarship applicants will be judged using the following prioritized criteria: 1. Academic performance 2. Financial need 3. Extracurricular activities 4. Community service.  
Deadline:  January 31, 2025

Mattapoisett Lions Club Scholarship
Eligibility:   Open to graduating seniors residing in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester. Awarding two Peter Hodge’s Memorial Scholarships ($2,000 each) and this year they are also offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who will be attending an accredited trade school. Please see application and details below.
Deadline:  March 21, 2025

Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association – Offering multiple scholarship opportunities!
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who have participated in the DYSA as players, referees, etc. The following applications are available:  DYSA Scholarship (general application), Team Player Application, Vipers FC Application, DYSA Referee Application.
Deadlines for all:  April 15, 2025

Manton Scholars Program is seeking applications from students whose families have been significantly and negatively affected by the death or serious illness/incapacitation of a primary income earner, or the serious illness of an immediate family member (i.e., parent/primary care giver or sibling).

Eligible students must meet one of the three criteria below:

• attend(ed) school in or be residents of one of the following towns for the last three years: Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Fall River, Maynard, Medway, Natick, Sherborn, Wayland, or Westport
• OR must have been enrolled for the last three years at: Dana Hall School, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Groton School, St. Mark’s School, or Worcester Technical High School
• OR be a child of a faculty or staff (full or part time) of a private or public high school in the listed towns or at one of the listed schools. Parents must have/had a length of employment of three of more years at the school.

Scholars selected into the program will be eligible for up to four years of scholarship support at a two or four-year accredited college or university, or a trade school with a demonstrated track record of successfully placing graduates in long-term jobs. Schools must be located in the U.S or Canada. Eligible applicants to this program are entering or currently enrolled in undergraduate school. Scholarships will be up to $30,000 annually. Award size is based on unmet financial need.

• Information about the Manton Scholars Program, including guidelines and application instructions, can be found here.
• Applications must be submitted online – hard copies will not be accepted.

The Manton Scholars Program is administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). Please direct any questions to Sophia Hancock at 617.338.5898 or [email protected].
Applications must be completed online by Friday, February 14, 2024 by 5PM Eastern Time

New Bedford Civil War Round Table - Robert Langlois College Book Award:  $500
Eligibility:  Open to all graduating seniors.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 29, 2025 

Fundacao Faialense, Inc. – Scholarship Program
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who plan on attending a college, vocational or technical institution of higher learning.  Selection is based on academic record, personal qualifications, financial need and other credentials submitted by or on behalf of each applicant.  See application below.
Deadline:  February 28, 2025

Southcoast Health Ambassadors Scholarship Program 2025 - $1,500
Eligibility:  Open to graduating senior students furthering their education in healthcare. Healthcare is defined as any area related to the medical field. See application below.
Deadline:  April, 1, 2025

Westport Police Association – Sergeant Dan Sullivan Memorial Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  Applicants must be residents of the Town of Westport.  Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher.  Please see application and detailed instructions below.
Deadline:  April 14, 2025

The Rotary Club of Fall River
Eligibility:  The Rotary Club of Fall River is a local chapter of Rotary International whose mission is to "provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders". Rotarians live the motto of "Service Above Self" professionally and personally, and believe that we all have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues, locally and globally, and work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and protect our environment. Please visit the website for ALL guidelines in applying.

APPLY:  frrotary.org

Deadline:  April 25, 2025

Monument Beach Sportsman’s Club – Alcott Tobey Scholarship
Eligibility:  Applicant must be a high school senior and resident of Massachusetts (or may live outside of Massachusetts if they are a relative of a current MBSC member). A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Azorean Maritime Heritage Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors from the Class of 2025.  A total of eight scholarships will be awarded to the surrounding community.  Please download a copy of the guidelines and scholarship application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Fairhaven Colonial Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who reside in Fairhaven.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to high school seniors residing in Mattapoisett.  Please see application below.
Deadline:  March 31, 2025

Azorean Maritime Heritage Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors from the Class of 2025. Please download a copy of the guidelines and scholarship application.
Deadline:  April 11, 2025

Town of Marion Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors residing in the Town of Marion. Instructions and application are below.
Deadline:  March 28, 2025

Greater New Bedford Garden Club – Rose L. Murphy Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:  Agriculture, Conservation, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry or Environmental Science.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women – 2025 Scholarship
Eligibility:  ALL graduating seniors applying for enrollment to a four-year accredited college or university and living in OR attending high school in Bristol County.  See application below.
Deadline:  March 31, 2025

Taunton Garden Club Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  Open to residents of Taunton, Raynham and Berkley.  Please see application below for additional requirements.  
Deadline:  April 18, 2025

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program 2025
Eligibility:  Graduating seniors seeking higher education diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician (or with an immediate family member and/or caregiver of a person living with epilepsy).  Applicants should demonstrate academic and personal achievement.  www.Ucbepilepsyscholarship.com.

Deadline:  March 15, 2025

Wareham Firemen’s Association Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  Seeking applicants interested in pursuing a career in public safety or anyone having a family member(s) involved in public safety. The Association gives and family member of the association and employees of the Wareham Fire District first preference.  Criteria includes:  academic grades, social achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service.  See details and application below.
Deadline:  April 15, 2025

Cape Verdean Recognition Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to students from the Greater New Bedford area who are graduating seniors planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the Fall of 2025.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 11, 2025

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Eligibility:  Applications are limited to students from Greater New Bedford area schools who have been accepted into an approved college or junior college, vocational, business school or other educational institution.  Two separate applications are available from this organization.  If you are of Irish heritage, you would apply for that scholarship.  If you are applying for the General Grant-in-Aid Scholarship (open to all seniors) apply for the Grant-in-Aid Scholarship.  See applications below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Mattapoisett Congregational Church Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:  Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, residents of Mattapoisett, Marion or Rochester OR members of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.  See instructions and application below.
Deadline:  March 28, 2025

Fall River Municipal Credit Union – 2025
Eligibility:   Senior or parents/guardians must be an active member, in good standing, of FRMCU for at least six months prior to application. Graduating seniors must be accepted to a college/university undergraduate program.  Proof of acceptance is required.  See application below.
Deadline:  March 15, 2024

Dartmouth Girls Athletic League Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  Open to graduating senior girls who played for the DGAL.  Applicants must have participated in a minimum of five seasons in DGAL Sports.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council Scholarship 2025
Eligibility:  The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council Scholarship is available to seniors living in Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands whose parents, legal guardians, aunts, uncles, or grandparents are members of a labor union affiliated with the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council.  The student applicant may also be a member of a labor union affiliated with the labor council.  Below, please see important instructions, guidelines and information related to the application process.
Deadline: April 25, 2025

Sippican Woman’s Club Scholarship – 2025
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who reside in Marion.  Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, cocurricular activities, community service, and financial need.  Please see application below.
Deadline:  April 15, 2025

Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts
Eligibility:  Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Scholarships are based on the student’s financial need.  For more information or to apply visit:  Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts
Deadline:  April 15, 2025

The Betsey Taber Scholarship
Eligibility:  Applications are now available for the Betsey Taber Scholarship Fund.  Open to students who live in the Greater New Bedford area. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, to deserving high school students planning further training or education at the college level, or in trades, music, art, nursing, business or agriculture. Apply here.
Deadline:  End of the school day on April 1, 2025

Harbor One ONECommunity Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA planning to attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.  Someone in the immediate family must have an active HarborOne personal deposit account opened by the application deadline of April 1.  Visit Harbor One Scholarship to apply.
Deadline April 1, 2025

Mattapoisett Land Trust
Eligibility:
Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship $1,000 – Mattapoisett, Marion or Rochester high school graduates committed to keeping the core values of Priscilla Hathaway (see application).  Applicants for this scholarship plan to study art and plan to continue education in fine arts. 
Blanche B. Perry Scholarship $1,000 – Mattapoisett residents pursuing education in the sciences and/or environmental studies or a related field.
Deadlines for both scholarships:  April 21, 2025 - See applications below

Fairhaven Historical Society – The Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Fairhaven and plan to matriculate to an accredited institution of higher learning in the fall.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Fairhaven Lions Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Fairhaven.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 18, 2025

Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to ALL Bishop Stang High School graduating seniors.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 12, 2025

Acushnet Teachers Association
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors from Acushnet who also attended Acushnet Elementary and/or Ford Middle School for a minimum of one year.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 4, 2025

Matt T. Benoit Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:  The following excerpt is taken directly from the scholarship application: 
“The intent of the organization is to award these scholarships to a student that most resembles the qualities that Matthew T. Benoit had.  Matt was an average academic student with a solid academic record and appropriate course load.  The scholarship recipient must maintain a similar academic record.  Matt was a four-sport varsity athlete and considered a total team player. The scholarship recipient must display the same appreciation of teamwork that Matt did.  Matt also held down a part time job, making effective use of his time.  A student that can display the same time management skills will be considered.  Matt had a true love of family and his faith.”
Copies of the application are available on the counter in the school counseling office. 
Deadline: May 1, 2025 

The Marion Social Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  Two scholarship opportunities are open to graduating seniors from the towns of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester:
General Scholarship:  residents of the towns of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester
The William H. Caflin Jr. Scholarship:  residents of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester pursuing a degree in Engineering.
See applications below.
Deadline:  Application and documents must be received before April 25, 2025

The Amber Mello Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:  Open to students who are pursuing a career in the medical field. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. See the application below.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

Your Theatre – Mary A. Smith Memorial Scholarship – 2025
Eligibility:  Open to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in performing arts.  See application below.
Deadline:  May 5, 2025

Martha Briggs Educational Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  The Martha Briggs Educational Club is offering scholarships to students of color in the Greater New Bedford Area.  Scholarships will be awarded to students of color to continue their education in any degree.  An additional award, the Jane C. Waters Scholarship, is dedicated to assisting high school seniors of color to continue their studies in the field of education. See application below.
Deadline:  April 11, 2025

Prima CARE Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility:  Students pursuing degrees in a medical field or a student whose parents/guardians currently work in a medical related field.  First preference will be given to students living in Bristol County, MA.  See application below.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

Daughters of the American Revolution – New Bedford Chapter
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors seeking an undergraduate degree form an accredited college or university.  Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. See application below.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

Hawthorn Medical Associates Scholarship Program - $2,000
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors who will pursue education in the human health care field.  Please see detailed requirements and application below.
Deadline:  April 18, 2025

Somerset Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program - $2,000
Eligibility:  Open to members or dependents of members of the credit union. Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. See application below.
Deadline:  May 5, 2025

The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation – “Nobody’s Glory … Everybody’s Gain” Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating seniors who reside in Rhode Island and who best exemplify a positive attitude and commitment to their school community.  To be “that” person who steps up and gets the job done while also maintaining a good academic standing.  See the details and application below.
Deadline:  April 4, 2025

The Michele Gizzi Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility:  The Michele Gizzi Nursing Scholarship is a competitive scholarship fund established in memory of Michele Lynch Gizzi, a wonderful and dedicated nurse.  This scholarship is open to residents of Aquidneck Island who are pursuing a career in nursing.  See the application and instructions below.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

The Portsmouth Historical Society
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors residing in Portsmouth, RI.  See the application below.
Deadline:  April 1, 2025

Tiverton Lions Club Scholarship
Eligibility:  Open to graduating high school seniors from Tiverton, Little Compton, and Portsmouth.  Please see the application and details below.
Deadline May 2, 2025

Fall River Dollars for Scholars
Eligibility:  Scholarships are given to Fall River residents to attend 4-year colleges, 2-year community colleges, and 1-year post-secondary professional training programs.  Award recipients are judged on academic merit, extracurricular activities, and most importantly, family financial need.  Visit the CSF of Fall River Dollars for Scholars website.  Click on the Students and Parents link to begin creating a profile.
Deadline:  April 30, 2025

UNCF/Best Buy Health Scholars Program
The 2025-2026 Best Buy Health Program (Undergraduate) provides scholarship assistance to reduce financial barriers for high-achieving, rising 1st-year undergraduate students. Applicants must be pursuing degrees and careers in Nursing or STEM-related healthcare fields and must be enrolled at an institution in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Selected recipients will receive up to $12,000 over the next 4 years of undergraduate study. If you are willing and able, please share this with students who may be interested.
Click HERE to apply.
Eligibility requirements:

• Be any race or ethnicity
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident.
• Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form.
• Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
• Have a track record of academic achievement and community leadership.
• Plan to be enrolled at an institution or school in one of the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Acceptable Majors Include: Undergraduate Nursing, Undergraduate STEM Majors with healthcare focus

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Biomedical Engineering
• Other technology-based program with a healthcare focus
  Deadline: 4/17/2025 at 11:45pm EST

It’s My Heart New England – College Scholarship Program is a non-profit organization created to advocate for and provide support to those affected by Acquired and Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Through awareness, resources, and education, It’s My Heart creates alliances and networks among families, groups, hospitals, and the community.

Eligibility:
To qualify for one of the It’s My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarships, the applicant must first meet one of the following requirements:

• Be diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defect
• Be the recipient of a heart transplant
• Be a family member (sibling, child, parent, close relative) of a person diagnosed with a CHD.

Applicant must also meet these four requirements:

• Be a resident of one of the New England States
• Be a high school senior or enrolled college student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Be accepted full or part-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university, or technical school located in the United States
• Not have been awarded the IMHNE CHD Scholarship in the last two years.

For more information, visit the information page. To apply, view the application here. 
Deadline:  Application must be postmarked by March 26, 2025