Cape Cod Association Celebrates 175 Years by Awarding $550,000 to 327 Local Students

South Yarmouth – The Cape Cod Association recently awarded $550,400 in scholarships to 327 students from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

This year marks the organization’s 175th anniversary. Founded in 1851, it is one of the oldest and largest independent scholarship funds in New England.

“Having supported students for nearly two centuries, we’ve reached another major milestone,” said CCA President David W. Foster, Jr. “Since 2003 alone, we have awarded more than $10 million in scholarships to help eliminate barriers to education and ensure students can pursue their goals.  It’s been a very wise and rewarding investment.”

Qualified students who were born and reside on Cape Cod or the Islands who have shown academic achievement are eligible to apply for these heritage-based scholarships. Graduating high school seniors and past recipient college students can receive awards for up to four years of undergraduate study at colleges and technical schools.

The Cape Cod Association’s partner, The Cape Cod Foundation, recently awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships. Together the organizations exceeded $1.6 million in scholarship support to students in the region.