CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2008 - Scholarship List
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2008
The attached list is a compilation of the organizations, businesses, and individuals offering awards and scholarships to the members of the Class of 2008. All scholarship committees and the Canton Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
A brief summary and description of each offering is provided for your information and review. Students are urged to apply for any and all scholarships that he or she feels qualified to receive. Each student is responsible for attaching a copy of their transcript to every application and any recommendation letters that are requested. Only attach what is asked for.
**Students should return all applications to the CHS Guidance Office unless otherwise noted on the application.
**Please attach a transcript to each application**
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS REQUIRE THAT A SEPARATE APPLICATION BE FILLED OUT BY EACH APPLICANT IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE QUALIFIED, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW EACH DESCRIPTION AND DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION.
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AFSCME LOCAL 362 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Must be an immediate family member, retired, in good standing.
2. If no students meet above in four towns (Canton, Dedham, Stoughton,
& Sharon.) Scholarship may be given based on:
a. High School Senior, demonstrating, financial need, strong academic record
b. Labor related major such as political science, labor relations, international
Relations, law/legal studies, criminal justice, public administration and service, public
Policy analysis or planning on entering a health-related field.
Click here to download the above application
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (A.A.U.W.) $1,000.00
1. Recipient will attend a four-year college.
2. Need
3. Merit
4. Open to all Canton residents.
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AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 24 AWARDS 6 @ $500.00
1. Financial Need
2. Canton resident, high school graduate
3. Scholarship, Non-Curricular activities & interests
4. Interview (if requested)
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 24 AWARD 2 @ $500.00
1. Good Citizenship
2. Child, grandchild, great grandchild and step children of a living or deceased veteran in good standing
of Post #24
3. Canton High School & Blue Hill Regional Senior
4. GPA of 2.0 or better
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WILLIAM J. ARMANDO JR. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP 2 @ $1,000.00
1. Canton Resident
2. Four year college
3. List extra curricular activities
4. List your detailed community service efforts
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MARTIN J. BADOIAN MATHEMATICS AWARD $250.00
1. Provided service to peers or community that relates to the field of mathematics
2. Must fill out CHS Scholarship Application and Badoian Application
3. Need a letter of recommendation
4. GPA of 3.0 or better
Click here to download the above application & CHS Common Application
PLEASE NOTE: Two applications are required for this scholarship
*this scholarship may not be available this year
BALSAMO MEMORIAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $5,000.00
l. CHS Graduate in 2008
2. Accepted & enrolled in college or other higher ed. program
3. Letter of recommendation
4. Community Involvement preferred
5. Essay (300 word) minimum
Click here to download the above application
BLUE HILLS CIVIC ASSN.- ALVAH K. BORMAN SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
1. Member in good standing with the Blue Hill Civic Assn.
2. Academic achievement
3. Extra-curricular activities
4. Autobiography
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BLUE HILL LODGE A.F. & A.M. SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. CHS graduate
2. Financial Need
3. Scholastic Ability
4. Community Involvement & Extra Curricular Activities
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BOYAJIAN, INC. CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Graduating student
2. Student pursuing culinary education
3. Letter from student explaining why scholarship would beneficial
4. Letter of Recommendation from teacher or counselor
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SHAYNE M. CABINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5 @ $1,000.00
technical or any other school.
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BETH SPENCE CANN MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP 2 @ amount varies
1. CHS Graduate
2. Must be accepted to an art program
3. Portfolio must be presented to CHS Art Director (Mrs. Stenmon) for review
4. Write a paragraph on what receiving this scholarship in Beth's name would mean to you
Click here to download the above application
COMMUNITY CLUB OF CANTON SCHOLARSHIPS:
Three individual scholarships covered by the CCC application
Base on Financial Need, Scholastic Standing, Goals, General Character
REQUIREMENTS
1. A personal Statement addressing your professional goals, school and community
activities and financial need
2. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
3. A copy of your official transcript of high school grades
COMMUNITY CLUB OF CANTON SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
TOM HAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
ELSIE POOLE HAYS MEMORIAL $ 500.00
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SCHMIEDER-MILLER SCHOLARSHIPS (Canton Community Club ) 4 @ $1,000.00
1. Resident of Canton
2. Graduating Senior of Canton High or Blue Hills
3. Will enroll in a four year accredited college or university
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THE PRICILLA SAWYER HILTON SCHOLARSHIP (Canton Community Club) 2 @ $2,500.00
1. Resident of Canton
2. Graduating senior of Canton High
3. Will pursue a career in Fine Arts in the fall of 2008
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JACK WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (4) @ $500.00
1. Must have participated in Canton Pop Warner for at least 2 years.
2. High school graduate or senior in high school
3. Accepted and enrolled in a full time college program.
4. Show financial need and academic achievement
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CANTON FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION LOCAL 1580 SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Relationship to municipal employee (preferred but not mandatory)
2. Financial need
3. Essay 300 words or less, “Importance of public service"
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CANTON GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 4 @ $1,000.00
1. Academic Achievement
2. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Will attend a 4 year college
4. Relationship to member (preferred but not mandatory)
5. Interest/experience in horticulture, conservation, environment
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CANTON GRIDIRON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 3 @ $500.00
1. 300 word essay
2. Copy of transcript
3. Plans to further education
4. 3 year player
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Amounts Vary
*To be divided amongst qualified applicants - See application for requirements
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2009 SCHOLARSHIP $150.00
(Jr. Class Scholarship)
1. Need
2. Academic Achievement
3. Class officer/representative participation
4. Service to their junior class in some capacity- 1 page written summary of your involvement; (i.e. what tasks did you organize, participate in and/or support, and how did that experience add meaning to your junior year?)
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CANTON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 5 @ $1,000.00
1. Financial Need
2. Academic promise
3. 300 word (minimum) essay on what Lion's Motto, "We Serve", means to you.
4. High School Transcript
5. Canton resident or son, daughter, or grandchild of a member in good standing of the Lions
Click here to download the above application
WILLIAM DAGGET MEMORIAL AWARD 4 @ $500.00
CAROL FALCO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
JOSEPH ARCHIPRETE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BRIAN MCDONOUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Sponsored by Canton Little League Baseball Scholarship)
1. Must have participated in Canton Little League baseball 3 years unless injured
2. Financial need
3. Academic achievement
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ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 13th YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTACHING ALL REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
**Students should return all applications to the CHS Guidance Office unless otherwise noted on the application.
**Please attach a transcript to each application**
CANTON POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 2 @ $500.00
Click here to download the above application
*this scholarship may not be available this year
CANTON SCHOLAR DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT AWARDS Amounts Vary
1. Academic Achievement
2. Financial need
3. Expected Family Contribution Number (EFC number from FAF acknowledgement form)
4. 50 word essay, (topic on application)
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CANTON TOWN CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP 2 @ $1,000.00
1. High school graduate
2. Open to all Canton residents
3. Relationship to a Town Club Member
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DAVID P. LEARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1-6) $500.00
Click here to download the above application
CANTON YOUTH SOCCER (6) $500.00
1. Canton resident
2. Must have played on C.Y. S. travel team for six seasons
3. Class rank must be included on transcript
4. Essay of 1500 words maximum on “What have you gotten out of playing soccer".
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1. Need Based
2. Academic Achievement/Community Service
3. CHS graduate majoring in social work or nursing
4. Completion of 300 word essay
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THE PAM GEFTEAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
1. Merit based
2. Community Activities/Volunteer Work
3. Essay of no more than 250 words, “Describe goals and ambitions. Give example of ability to overcome personal obstacle".
4. Must be a CHS graduate
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THE RICHARD S. HAGBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/CANTON PERFORMING ARTS
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THE BUD HERZOG THEATER ARTS MEMORIAL FUND (2) @ $250.00
1. Participant in Canton High School Drama Program (On and/or Off Stage)
2. Essay, 250 words, "What
has participation in the CHS drama program meant to you?"
Describe all plays you participated in at CHS
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HARBORONE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
Formerly Brockton Credit Union
1. Good Character
2. Pursuing higher education at a four-year college
3. Scholarship
4. Community & extra curricular activities
5. Financial Need
6. Applicant or family member must have a relationship with HarborOne, (deposit, loan, safe
Deposit box, payroll deduction, etc.)
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THE MICHAEL J. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Canton High School Graduate
2. Merit Based
3. Essay, 250 words or less, "Describe how you have overcome a personal obstacle."
Click here to download the above application
*this scholarship may not be available this year
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS:
Amounts Vary
FATHER JOHN J. FLATLEY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #2905 SCHOLARSHIP
PAUL E. O’HARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
THOMAS J. LANE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
HOWARD T. CHASE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
ANTHONY F. ALAIMO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RICHARD H. & ARLENE TISDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(All sponsored by the Knights of Columbus)
(Criteria for Knights of Columbus Scholarships)
1. Relationship to member
2. Scholarship
3. Activities
4. Need
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MELISSA ROSE KRADIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
$500.00
1. CHS Graduate
2. Plans to continue their education
3. 500 word essay (topic on application)
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JOHN LANGWITH SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
1. Good citizenship and academic achievement
2. Financial Need
3. Canton Resident
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KAREN MARRAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,500.00
1. Canton High School Graduate
2. Pursuing a Career in Education, Music Education, Music, or Fine Arts
3. Financial Need
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RALPH MASCIARELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Class rank
2. Participation and achievement in athletics
3. Contribution to school and community
4. Financial need
5. Must attend Canton High School
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THE LT. THOMAS H. MCDONNELL JR. SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
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VIRGINIA MERCHANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000.00
1. Worthy senior majoring in education at college
Click here to download the above application & CHS Common Application
PLEASE NOTE: Two applications are required for this scholarship
PONKAPOAG CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 2 -10 available $500.00
1. Academic Achievement
2. Son or Daughter of a member in good standing
3. Activities
4. Canton Resident
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PONKAPOAG GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP 2 @ $500.00
1. Completed Application
2. Questions on Application
3. Student must be entering a course of study
related to agriculture, vet medicine, environmental or
earth science or any of the humanities
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RANDOLPH SAVINGS BANK SCHOLARSHIP $2,000.00
1. CHS Graduate
2. Academic Promise
3. Financial Need, community involvement & extra curricular activities
4. Graduates related to RSB Employee(s) preferred
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REEBOK INT'L. LTD. "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" SCHOLARSHIP (3) @ $1,500.00
1. Student must be a Class of 2008 Canton Resident (1 male, 1 female)
2. Student must be going onto college (2 or 4 year).
3. A sponsor must nominate student.
4. Nomination letter must be attached to essay when submitted to the CAP committee.
5. Essay, 250 words on "Why I make a difference in my community" (e.g. works with civic, church,
community groups, volunteer efforts, etc.)
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ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON 2@ $500.00
THE BERNARD KAFKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1. Participation in community, civic, charitable or religious organizations
2. Participation in extra curricular activities
3. Academic Achievement
4. Participation in any other voluntary activities
5. Complete essay, topic on application
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JAMES AND BEATRICE SALAH FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000.00 per year ($20,000.00 per student) 4 scholarships awarded per year- for 4 years
1. Financial need (Must Submit EFC# from FAF)
2. Canton resident minimum of 4 consecutive years
3. Must have attended Canton Public Schools 4 consecutive years and be a graduating senior from Canton
High School / Blue Hills
4. Scholastic standing must be in top third of graduating class at Canton High School/Blue Hills
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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Need and scholastic ability
2. Character
3. Activities
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FRANK & ELIZABETH SIMONI SCHOLARSHIP $5.000.00 1st Prize $ 2,500.00
ESSAY CONTEST 2nd Prize $ 1,500.00
3rd Prize $ 1,000.00
Essay, 1,000 words or less, topic is listed on application
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**Students should return all applications to the CHS Guidance Office unless otherwise noted on the application.
**Please attach a transcript to each application**
(End of scholarships that require separate applications)
THE CHS COMMON APPLICATION FORM IS USED TO APPLY FOR ALL THE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED BELOW. EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH AWARD THE FEEL QUALIFIED FOR. SINCE THE APPLICATION IS THE SAME, PLEASE PRINT AT THE TOP OF EACH FORM WHICH SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
**Please attach a transcript to each application**
MARTIN J. BADOIAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. CHS Graduate
2, Chosen by the math department
3. No application necessary
CATHERINE ARCHIPRETE JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. CHS Graduate
2. Must pursue a career in Nursing
3. Academic Achievement
4. Financial Need
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EDDIE CLIFFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (3) @ $1,000.00
1. Canton High School Graduate
2. Preference given to B.H.C.C. employee
3. Average Student
4. Average Income Level
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THE PETER J. BRENNAN JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000,00
1. Recipient will attend 4 year college
2. Canton High Graduate
3. Financial Need
4. Merit (please attach your transcript)
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THE MARGARET DOODY MEMORIAL AWARD (Canton Art Assn.) $200.00
No application necessary - chosen by CHS Art Department
*this scholarship may not be available this year
CANTON ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIES (2) $1,000.00
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CANTON CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
1. Canton High School student planning to pursue higher education in the field of Journalism,
English, Media, etc.
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CANTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSN. SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
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CHS CHEERLEADER BOOSTERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Gold $200.00
Silver $120.00
Bronze $ 80.00
1. Member of CHS Cheering Squad for a minimum of 3 Seasons, including senior year
2. Participate in most, if not all, fundraising events
3. Family must be dues paying member of CHS Cheerleading Boosters through June 2007
4. Student must be furthering education (must provide copy of acceptance letter by 6/30/07).
Gold 7-8 seasons Silver 5-6 seasons Bronze 3-4 season
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CANTON FIREFIGHTERS LADIES AUXILIARY
SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
1. Prefer Relationship to a Firefighter
2. Academic Achievement
3. Financial Need
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS BOOSTERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Amount Varies
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No application needed
*this scholarship may not be available this year
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP $400.00
1. Academic Achievement
2. Good Citizenship
3. Contributions to CHS
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP 2@ $200.00
1. Service to Canton High School
2. Good Citizenship