The Cape Cod Foundation Offers Almost 100 Scholarships For Many Educational Paths

South Yarmouth—The Cape Cod Foundation’s annual scholarship application process has begun. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $700,000 in scholarship support to local students. The organization administers almost 100 different scholarship funds for seniors graduating from high school, current college students, and for adults planning to pursue degrees, complete certificate programs, or take professional development courses

The deadline for most scholarships is April 1. Applicants can view an application tutorial and download the Foundation’s Scholarship Information Booklet with complete criteria, deadlines, and application requirements for each scholarship online at capecodfoundation.org.

“Donors established 13 new scholarships at the Foundation for 2022, bringing more than $25,000 in potential awards to local students,” said Foundation President and CEO Kristin O’Malley. “Each scholarship is different; each one opens doors.”

The new scholarships for 2022 are:

ARETHUSA CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating seniors from Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Monomoy Regional High School, and Nauset Regional High School who are residents of the Lower or Outer Cape.

BEVERLY SKENDE SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating seniors of Barnstable High School, Cape Cod Regional Technical High School,
or Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School who are residents of the town of Barnstable and have demonstrated meaningful community service throughout high school to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.

DICK KRAUS SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCIENTIFIC THINKING
For residents of Cape Cod who are pursuing a post-secondary degree in aquaculture, marine resource management, environmental science, or marine biology.

ELENA C. HALL SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating seniors of Nauset Regional High School who are residents of Provincetown to pursue higher education.

JUDITH A. MCCARTHY “BE AMAZING” SCHOLARSHIP
For women who are graduating seniors of Nauset Regional High School who have overcome challenges, are involved in extracurricular activities, and are motivated to pursue higher education. Current college students who graduated from NRHS and meet the criteria are also eligible to apply.

HENRIETTA A. “TOOTS” HOLDEN AND DAVID J. HOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating seniors or alumni of Bourne High School, with a preference for those who were members of the men’s or women’s golf team.

HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating high school seniors or current college students who have a parent employed by Hyannis Fire Department. Applicants must be planning to pursue an associate or a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Preference for students interested in pursuing a career in public safety.

MADELEINE DELOREY SCHOLARSHIP
For residents of Cape Cod (Barnstable County) who have been accepted into or are currently attending an accredited law school.

NAYREE PAINTED TURTLE GOLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating high school seniors who are residents of Barnstable County or Dukes County who have been accepted at an accredited college or university. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the arts, regardless of their chosen field of study.

NICHOLAS G. XIARHOS “KEEP LIVING THE DREAM” CAPE AND ISLANDS SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating high school seniors, current college, and returning adult students from Cape Cod and the Islands to pursue education or training for a career in Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, or a Medically Related Profession. Preference for attendance at a Massachusetts public higher education institution.

SEAN M. WALSH MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating Barnstable High School seniors who are student athletes that exhibit a love and dedication to sports. Applicants must be accepted to a 4-year college or university, be involved in the community, have noteworthy achievements, and demonstrate an ability to overcome adversity.

STAN SAMUELSON SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating seniors of a high school on Cape Cod or the Islands who plan to further their education by attending a 2-year or 4-year college, vocational/technical institute, or other post high school educational setting. Applicants, like LGBTQ ally Stan Samuelson, must be committed to promoting LGBTQ equality through community service.

THE SPARK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
For graduating high school seniors, current college students, or returning adult students from Cape Cod and the Islands who have significant financial need and who demonstrate perseverance and a strong work ethic. Preference will be given to those pursuing studies in Education, Healthcare and/or Social Work.

The scholarship process for the Foundation’s partnering organization, the Cape Cod Association, has also begun. Last year, it awarded $476,500 in heritage-based scholarships to 305 students. Criteria, deadlines, and application requirements for these scholarships are online at capecodassoc.org.