Canton High School Scholarships
Class of 2025
The attached list is a compilation of the organizations, businesses, and individuals offering awards and scholarships to the members of the Class of 2025. 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 they feel qualified to receive. Each student is responsible for attaching a copy of their transcript to every application.
**Completed applications need to be emailed to scholarships@cantonma.org. One email per student with one attachment per scholarship. Please name the attachment the name of the scholarship. A complete scholarship application consists of ONE PDF that contains the application, transcript, resume and essay when required. When submitting completed applications, please indicate which scholarships, if any, require recommendation letters. The CHS School Counseling Office will then add the counselor letter to your application. Submissions must be received by 8:00am on March 27th. No late applications will be accepted.
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**Please attach a transcript to each application**
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 to download the application.
AFSCME LOCAL 362 RONALD "BUTCH" PASQUAROSA MEMORIAL
1 @ $500
1. Must be an immediate family member, retired, in good standing of AFSCME local # 362
2. If no students meets requirements above in four towns (Canton, Dedham, Stoughton & Sharon).
3. 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.
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AMERICAN LEGION POST #24 SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Canton Resident
2. Canton Public School Graduate
3. Submit American Legion Post #24 Scholarship Application
4. Provide High School Transcript
5. Be available for an interview if requested
6. Financial Need
7. Transcript
8. Non-curricular activities and interests
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 24 AWARD
2 @ $500
1. Financial Need
2. Child, grandchild, great grandchild and step children of a living or deceased veteran
3. Canton resident & high school graduate
4. 1st semester GPA of 2.0 or better
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WILLIAM J. ARMANDO, JR. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $1000
1. Canton resident
2. Four year college
3. List of extracurricular activities
4. List of detailed community service
5. Essay (on application)
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EDWARD J. BEATTY POST 24 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
2 @ $500
1. Preference given to a graduating senior who has a family member who served in the military.
2. Financial Need
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BETH SPENCE CANN MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP
Multiple - Amount Varies
1. CHS Graduate
2. Must be accepted to an art program
3. Portfolio must be presented to CHS Art Director for review
4. Write a paragraph on what receiving this scholarship in Beth's name would mean to you
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MATTHEW CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $2000
1. Essay "How you overcame an obstacle or hardship in your life or family"
2. Need
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CANTON YOUTH FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $1000
1. Must have participated in Canton Youth Football for at least 3 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
Amount Varies
1. Relationship to municipal employee (preferred but not mandatory)
2. Financial need
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CANTON GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Academic Achievement
2. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Will attend a 4 year college
4. Interest/experience in conservation, environment or gardening
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CANTON GARDEN VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. An official copy of your Canton High School transcript
2. A list of your extra-curricular activities and community service
3. One typed page describing your experience in the Visual Arts
4. One letter of recommendation may be included but is not required
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CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAUL MITCHERONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Canton resident
2. Canton High School graduating senior, having attended Canton Public Schools for at least 4 consecutive years.
3. Pursuing a degree in history or history related field (including archeology, natural history or archival studies.)
4. Furthering education at an academic institute (4-year, 2-year, professional, technical or any other school).
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CANTON LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount Varies
JOSEPH ARCHIPRETE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
ANTHONY MAFFIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
SCOTT M. HERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BOB KARWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BRIAN MCDONOUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RICKY SHANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Sponsored by Canton Little League Baseball Scholarship)
1. Must have participated in Canton Little League Baseball/Softball 3 years unless injured
2. Financial need
3. Academic achievement
4. Service to community
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CANTON EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Graduating Canton High School senior
2. Plan to persue a major or program of study in an education-related field
3. Provide a current high school transcript
4. Complete an attach essay (see application)
5. Submit a letter of recommendation (optional)
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CANTON YOUTH HOCKEY DAVID P. LEARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(1-8) @ $500
1. Open to boys and girls who were active participants on a Canton Youth Hockey team for a minimum of four seasons beyond the learn to skate or mighty mite instructional level.
2. Must complete application detailing Canton Youth Hockey Experience
3. Player's family must be in good financial standing with Canton Youth Hockey
4. Please submit essay of 200-500 words describing "Most Memorable CYH Experience"
5. Scholarship committee will consider the player's dedication and reputation within Canton Youth Hockey, academic achievements, and their community service
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CYSA GEORGE THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $5000
1. Canton resident
2. Must have played on C.Y.S. travel team for six seasons
3. Essay on application
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JOHN CROWTHER LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $500
1. Graduating senior boy or girl lacrosse student-athlete playing varsity lacrosse at a Hockomock League School. Player does not have to play lacrosse in college in order to be eligible.
2. Enrolling in a 4-year college/university full-time beginning in the fall of 2025.
3. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 after each full school year to continue receiving this scholarship. Providing documentation of the academic achievement to the John Crowther Lacrosse Scholarship Committee is a requirement to continue receiving this scholarship award each year.
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GRAY, GRAY & GRAY, LLP SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $2000
1. Canton High School Senior, graduating in 2025, who will be attending a 4-year accredited college and majoring in Accounting
2. Special consideration will be given to any candidate who plans to attend Assumption College, Bentley University, Curry College, or Merrimack College
3. The award is based on merit, community involvement, and financial need
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MICHAEL J. GUNNING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Complete application
2. Short Essay (see application)
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THOMAS J. GUNNING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Complete application
2. Short Essay (see application)
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THE BUD HERZOG THEATER ARTS SCHOLARHIP FUND
1 @ $500
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?"
3. Describe all plays you participated in at CHS
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS
6 @ $1000
ANTHONY F. ALAIMO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
HOWARD T. CHASE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
THOMAS J. LANE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PAUL E. O’HARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RICHARD H. & ARLENE TISDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
FATHER JOHN J. FLATLEY SCHOLARSHIP
(All sponsored by the Knights of Columbus)
Criteria for Knights of Columbus Scholarships
1. Students father or grandfather in good standings or deceased member of Council 2095
2. Service activities
3. Scholarship
4. Need
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VIRGINIA MERCHANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Worthy senior majoring in education at college
2. An official Transcript
3. Two letters of recommendation
Click here to download the above application & CHS Common Application
PLEASE NOTE: Two applications are required for this scholarship
May not be available this year
ORGANOGENESIS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $10,000
1. Academic Achievement
2. Attend a 4 yr program to pursue a career in Life Sciences or Biomedical Engineering
3. Canton High School Graduating Senior
4. Essay: How do you see yourself contributing to the future of the Life Sciences
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PONKAPOAG CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
2-5 available @ $500
1. Academic Achievement
2. Son or Daughter of a member in good standing
3. Activities
4. Canton Resident
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THE REISSFELDER GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $2500
1. Canton High School graduate
2. Pursuing a degree in the Health Sciences, Business, Political Science, Engineering or Construction Management
3. GPA or 3.0 or higher
4. Essay-500 words, Topic: Why are you proud to have grown up in Canton?
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THE RODMAN FORD SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $5000
1. Canton High School Graduating Senior
2. Financial hardship
3. Written Essay
4. Solid academic student, well rounded student involved with athletics and/or performing in fine arts
5. Involved in community services.
6. Leadership qualities/ Strong work ethic – letter of recommendation
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JAMES AND BEATRICE SALAH FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$8,000 per year ($30,000 per student) - 5 scholarships awarded - per year for 4 years
1. Financial need (Must Submit SIA# 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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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CANTON SCHOLARSHIP
4 @ $1000
1. Member of the Class of 2025
2. Canton Resident
3. Essay Required
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End of scholarships that require separate applications
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL COMMON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The CHS Common Application Form is used to apply for all of the scholarships listed below. Each student is required to fill out a separate form for each scholarship they feel qualified for. Since the application is the same, please print at the top of each for which scholarship you are applying for.
Please attach a transcript to each application
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LIST
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (A.A.U.W.)
2 @ $1000
1. Recipient will attend a four-year college.
2. Need
3. Merit
4. Open to all Canton residents.
5. Transcript required
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BALSAMO FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $5000
1. CHS Graduate in 2025
2. Accepted & enrolled in college or other higher ed. program
3. Letter of recommendation (see application for details)
4. Community Involvement with children or the elderly preferred
5. High School Transcript
6. Essay (300 word) minimum (topic on application)
7. A personal interview may be requested by the selection committee
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BLUE HILL LODGE A.F. & A.M. SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. CHS graduate
2. Financial Need
3. Scholastic Ability
4. Community Involvement & Extra Curricular Activities
5. Please respond to essay prompt 1 for this scholarship
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BLUE HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOLARSHIP
Partnered with the Ponkapoag Grange #231
1 @ $1000
1. Completed Application
2. Extracurricular activities
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BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Graduating Canton High school in 2025
2. Pursuing a degree in business from a 4-year college or university
3. High school GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) or better
4. Resume
5. Completed application form
6. Short essay (see application for instructions)
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SHAYNE M. CABINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2 @ $1000
1. CHS Graduate
2. Furthering education at an academic institute (4 yr, 2 yr, professional or technical or any other school.)
3. Financial need, contributions to community, required essay
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CANTON ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CAASA)
3 @ $1000
1. High school senior
2. Open to all Canton residents
3. High school transcript
4. Letter of recommendation (academic, extracurricular, work, or personal)
5. Please write an essay that responds to a specific issue about addiction/ and or mental health (300 word minimum)
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CANTON ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (CABI)
1 @ $3000
1. Academic Achievement
2. High school transcript
3. Pursuing a degree in a business or accounting field
4. List of extracurricular activities
5. Work experience at a Canton business
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Academic Achievement
2. Good Citizenship
3. Contributions to CHS
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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $200
1. Service to Canton High School
2. Good Citizenship
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CANTON LIONS CLUB
Amount Varies
1. Preference given to a student of a member in good standings.
2. Student going into public service
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CANTON POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. 500 Word Essay on the importance of citizenship
2. Canton High School Senior
3. List of awards, activities and achievements
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CANTON TOWN CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. High school graduate
2. Open to all Canton residents
3. Relationship to a Town Club Member
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CANTON YOUTH SOCCER
4 @ $1000
1. Canton resident
2. Must have played on C.Y.S. travel team for six seasons
3. Essay of 1500 words maximum on “What have you gotten out of playing soccer".
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COMMUNITY CLUB OF CANTON SCHOLARSHIPS
2 @ $2500 / 2 @ $1500 / 2 @ $1250
Base on Financial Need, Scholastic Standing, Goals, General Character
1. A personal Statement addressing your professional goals, school and community activities and financial (please include EFC #)
2. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
3. A copy of your official transcript of high school grades
4. 4 scholarships for CHS graduates, 1 for Blue Hill graduate
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JOANNA ALLISON CONNORS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
3 @ $1000
1. Academic achievement
2. Good Citizenship
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CORNERSTONE AT CANTON HEALTH SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Acceptance into a Health Services Degree program
2. Financial Need
3. Minimum 3.0 GPA
4. 250 -500 word essay on why they have chosen health services as their career path
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DEMETRA E. DEMOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
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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ALAN B. DEWEY SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Accepted and enrolled in college with a major in education
2. Essay: Up to 500 words describing your passion and reasons for pursuing a degree in education
3. Letter of recommendation from a CHS teacher
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ELIZABETH M. (BETTY) DEYESO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Will attend a 2 year school
2. Kind, Giving, Warm Person
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ROBERT (BOB) DEYESO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Attending a four year college/university with a direction towards social services.
2. Marked improvement in attitude and effort throughout high school.
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JOE DONNELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Accepted and enrolled in a college, or other academic, professional or technical school
2. High School Transcript
3. Essay
4. Given to one senior on the girls hockey team and one senior on the boys hockey team
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THE DUGGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2 @ $5000
1. Financial Need
2. One to a Canton High School Senior majoring in nursing
3. One to a Canton High School Senior Scholar/Athlete
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FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Must be a Canton High School graduate in 2025 planning to major in music or theater in college
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GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Official high school transcript
2. Former member of the Student Leadership Council at GMS
3. Specific and descriptive list of community service
4. Essay (see application)
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DR. AND MRS. JAMES GALVIN SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. 2025 graduate of Canton High and Canton resident.
2. Accepted and enrolled in 4 year college and majoring in pre- med or nursing.
3. High school transcript.
4. Letter of recommendation from CHS teacher, coach or employer attesting to student's character.
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HAYWOOD C. SULLIVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1500
1. Athlete at CHS (leader, respectful, team player)
2. Excellent student academically
3. Probably nominated as a candidate for “Best All-Around Student”
4. Consideration given to a student persuing a career in athletics or athletic/sports programs
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SCOTT M. HERR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Resident of Canton and a 2025 graduate of Canton High School
2. Accepted and enrolled full time in an academic institution for the year following graduation from high school.
3. Write a 250 words or less essay on "How I have been a good classmate or teammate at Canton High School.
4. Letter of recommendation from a Canton High School teacher or coach.
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THE HONEY DEW DONUTS SCHOLARSHIP (CORPORATE)
$500
1. Will attend an accredited 4 yr. college or university
2. Honey Dew Donuts employee preferred
3. Maintains a B- average or better
4. Participates in local community/charitable activities.
5. Essay Required
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JOHN LANGWITH SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $1000
1. Good citizenship and academic achievement
2. Financial Need
3. Canton Resident
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SUSAN CORRARO LAROSA MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $500 - 1 per criteria
Graduating high school seniors that meet the below criteria in either category may apply.
1. Graduating senior that has participated for at least two seasons on the high school field hockey team.
2. Graduating senior that will be entering military service (must provide documentation as to which branch of service and report date).
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FRIENDS OF DOC LEVRAULT SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $1200
1. Proof of attendance from grades 6-12 in the Canton Public Schools.
2. Canton High School graduate in 2025.
3. Accepted and enrolled in college majoring in the area of education or related subject.
4. A letter of recommendation from an adult (non-relative) who can comment on character and work ethic.
5. Proof of community involvement.
6. High School Transcript
7. Essay (see application)
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ANTHONY MAFFIE MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1500
1. CHS graduate in 2025 with a GPA >/= 3.0
2. Accepted and enrolled in a 4-year nursing school
3. Letter of recommendation from an adult (non-relative) who can comment on your work ethic and overall character
4. Community involvement
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JIMMY PASCHAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies
1. Canton resident
2. CHS graduating senior who must have attended Canton Public Schools 4 consecutive years
3. Furthering education at an academic institute (4 yr, 2 yr, professional, technical or any other school)
4. Complete essay on how determination to overcome an obstacle or hardship has attributed to your character.
5. Letter of recommendation from a CHS teacher, coach or employer preferably attesting to your character and determination.
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PONKAPOAG GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $1000
1. Completed Application
2. Questions on Application
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PRISCILLA SAWYER HILTON PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Given by Blue Hills Civic
3 @ $2500
1. Must be a graduating senior of Canton High School
2. Must be pursuing higher education in the field of performing arts in the fall of the year application is submitted
3. Application packet must include the following
a. application
b. listing of performance arts accomplishments
c. recommendation- from performing arts chairperson, Canton High School's music director, or other full-time teacher selected by the Canton High School Principal
d. transcript
e. financial need
f. community, civic or academic accomplishments
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FRANK R. & ELIZABETH SIMONI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $5000
1. Academic and Extra Curricular Accomplishments
2. Participation in Community Service
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SUCCESS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $500
1. Accepted to an accredited College or University
2. Resident of Canton, MA
3. Has shown innovation and leadership skill throughout high school
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JEANETTE WINTHROP SCHOLARSHIP
1 @ $5,000 for four years
1. Accepted and enrolled in college, majoring in education
2. High School Transcript
3. Essay – up to 500 words describing your passion for wanting to pursue an education in teaching including a personal experience
4. Letter of Recommendation from a CHS teacher
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These scholarships do not require an application
CANTON ART ASSOCIATION MARGARET DOODY AWARD
1. Achievement in the Fine Arts Program at Canton High School
2. No application necessary. Chosen by the CHS Art Department
CHAMPIONS OF WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP
1. Recipients will be seniors graduating from Canton High School The selection committee will make an effort to award seniors who have either committed time during their high school experience to promoting physical and mental health awareness, or who have overcome personal barriers to their own physical or mental health.
MARTIN J. BADOIAN SCHOLARSHIP
1. Member of the CHS Math Team
2. No application necessary
SEABIRD SCHOLARSHIP
1. No application is required. Candidates are anonymously selected with the expectation that they will become great contributors to society. In the event of multiple finalists interviews may be required.
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