ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
2015
I.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP
APPROXIMATE VALUE
JAMES H. & HELENA W. HUNT SCHOLARSHIP
$19,000.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Eligibility:
Graduates of Rockland High School, Rockland, MA, who desire to attend higher
institutions of learning.
SKARBEK/BOBER TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A senior who will be attending a four-year college or university with the goal of
becoming an Elementary or Secondary Educator is encouraged to apply.. Recipients
must have a declared major of education, if not elementary majors apply. Applications
and instructions are available in the Guidance Office. (This award will be divided
over 4 years. APPLICANTS: Please include a one-page essay with your application
that describes your substantial reasons for why you have chosen a teaching career.
Describe your goals and substantial reasons for wanted to become an educator.
Include any personal attributes and how they will contribute to your success as an
educator. Applications without an essay will be considered incomplete.
KATHERINE M. BURKE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$5,000.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Awarded to a senior boy or girl who has achieved excellence in scholarship and
gentlemanly/ladylike qualities for four years and who plans to continue his/her
education in an accredited school.
RALPH D. & MADELINE L. TEDESCHI ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$16,000
$7,000.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Deserving graduate of Rockland High School who has demonstrated academic
achievement and has been accepted to a four-year college. Special consideration will
be given to students committed to attend Stonehill College.
PHILLIP & LYNNE BEATMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $6,000.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferably in the areas of
medicine, fine or applied arts, or music who are in financial need.
RAYMOND, RUSSELL, REYNOLD SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$5,000.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Two worthy and needy members of the graduating class of Rockland High School.
JOHN H. SPURR AND ELIZABETH PERRY SPURR
SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A graduate with a minimum of a “B” average, good citizenship, attending a two or
four year college or nursing school, and who has made a strong effort to attain his/her
grade results.
THE THOMAS J. O’NEIL, IV MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,000.00
Candidate must be a Rockland High School graduate. Keeping with the
Dunn family tradition, top consideration will be given to a member of the football,
hockey or girls' basketball team. The ideal candidate will also be one with strong
moral values, character and displays leadership qualities.
JOHN R. SPENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Variable (Multiple Scholarships)
A Rockland High School senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university.
Special consideration will be given to a son/daughter of a current REA member. If no
child of an REA member qualifies for the scholarship, then consideration should be
given to a student who expresses a desire to go into the field of education.
Considerations will include class rank, financial need, service to the school, and
involvement in community affairs.
THE LARRY DUNN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,500.00
RHS graduate entering the health profession with financial need.
ROCKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,000.00
R.H.S. graduate continuing their education. Preference given to a relative
(descendant) of the Class of 1957.
BETTY J. ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$2,200.00
Awarded to an outstanding math, science, and/or computer science senior
planning to further his/her education in one or more of these related areas.
The candidate should be of high moral character, kind, sincere, hardworking and in
the top quarter of the class. .A short biography must be submitted with your
application.
R.H.S. CLASS OF 1957 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
A member of the senior class of R.H.S., male or female, who has intellectual
talent and ability, and attained high scholastic achievement. The scholarship shall be
awarded to any individual who plans to enroll in a four-year college.
ROCKLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
1. GPA minimum of “C+”, 2. involved in extra-curricular activities, and/or
community activities, and/or worked part-time after school, 3. must be
continuing education in either banking and/or business field, 4. minimum
two-year college program at an accredited institution.
CHARTWELLS SCHOOL DINING SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Deserving graduate of Rockland High School who has attended the school for
at least two years.
H. MAY HURLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Award shall be made on the basis of good scholastic grades, evidence of good
character, evidence of ambition and trustworthiness, and general all-around good
citizenship.
DR. JOSEPH LELYVELD & JUANITA LELYVELD
SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Variable (Multiple Scholarships)
Must have contributed one or more years of service to WRPS (FM) and/or Rockland
local access television.
JENNIE KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$400.00
A Rockland High School student continuing his/her education and planning to
study journalism, literature, or music.
WRPS RADIO AND TELEVISION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Multiple Scholarships
One who has overcome personal adversity, yet still worked to graduate and will have
the “hope” and determination to lead a positive and productive life and influence
those around them in the same way. Student must explain what they overcame and
and their future outlook.
VIRGINIA VAN LAANEN MITCHELL MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHP
Eligibility:
$1,000.00 (2 - $500 Scholarships)
Graduating seniors pursuing culinary or business field.
TERRI DENIEN COURAGE AND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,000.00 (2 - $500 Scholarships)
$700.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
All pupils of high scholastic standing going to a four-year college are eligible.
PHILIP J. MARSHALL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Rockland High School seniors who are planning to further their education.
PHILIP J. MARSHALL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Any student planning to attend a nursing school. Include with your application
an essay on why you have chosen this career. Applications without essays with
be considered incomplete.
FRANK & PRISCILLA DEL PRETE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Graduating RHS student who will attend a four year college and who has
demonstrated interest and talent in either journalism or education.
MARIE MC GUINESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
A RHS student who has played four years of hockey. A written paragraph covering
athletic and academic history is required.
THE HIGGINS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF
JOHN T., DORIS M. AND GEORGE V. HIGGINS
Eligibility:
$500.00
To be given to a male or female athlete in the top one third of the class and has
been accepted to a four year college or university or school of nursing.
THE JOSHUA LYONS HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Graduating senior of Rockland High School who will be attending a four year
college.
JOHN E. DELOREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$400.00 (2 - $200 Scholarships
one boy & one girl)
For a deserving boy and girl in the graduating class of R.H.S. The recipient of
the award shall not be required to attend a full four year college. The full amount
of the award shall be paid directly to the school or college selected by each
recipient.
RALPH AND JO LORDI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$400.00
Rockland High School seniors who have participated in athletics and are planning to
further their education.
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WEBSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$400.00
$500.00
A student with a positive and caring attitude towards others. Student must have a “B”
or better average and who is planning a nursing career.
THE LYNNE CURTIS GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Eligibility:
A graduating senior who will be furthering their education in the field of visual arts.
ROBERT K. AND MARY ELLIS, SR. SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
$500.00
Deserving RHS graduate who has displayed good citizenship and plans to attend
a four year college.
ROCKLAND BAND BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP
Multiple awards of up to and not to
exceed $500 each.
Please check with the Music Department for this scholarship.
RHS BULLDOG SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Awarded to student athletes in good standing within the community, who demonstrate
integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship both on and off the playing field.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Eligibility:
Variable
A Rockland High School Senior who will be pursuing post-high school education or
training. The recipient will have demonstrated a love for Rockland High School and
the Rockland community through participation in or support of school-based
activities, sports or community endeavors, be well respected by the staff and students
of Rockland High School and will have consistently demonstrated kindness,
persistence and integrity.
WARREN B. WOODWARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
A student who plans on furthering his or her education in music, drama, writing,
or secondary education teaching.
THE STEPHEN P. SANGSTER ROCKLAND
PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Variable
To be given to a student who is going into the field of education or who is the
child of a teacher.
THE JUDY NESSERALLA DRAMA AWARD
Eligibility:
$500.00 (2 -$250 Scholarships
one boy & one girl)
$350.00
A senior who is in the top third of the class, who has been involved in school and
community service.
ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1921 GOLDEN
ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$250.00
Member of the senior class of R.H.S., male or female, who has intellectual
talent and ability and attained high scholastic achievement.
MILDRED E. HEALEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$300.00
This scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of financial need.
MARY TERZIAN WHITE AWARD
Eligibility:
$300.00
The award should be given to a R.H.S. senior who has received Special Education
services while attending Rockland High School and who has completed the
appropriate application.
LEONARD L. & MARY SKATOFF SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$200.00
Student must be in the top ten of the graduating class and in financial need.
EDWARD J. LEE, JR AND PATRICIA A. LEE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
A member of the Rockland High School band attending post-secondary education.
Scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of financial need.
JOHN AND ANNE SHEA SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Candidate must be a member of Performing Arts (Band, Music, Chorus) during their
senior year. 3.00 GPA minimum and exhibits community services preferably with
seniors. *ESSAY MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION EXHITIBITING
YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
HONEY DEW DONUTS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Variable
A graduating senior of Rockland High School with financial need, attending
a two or four year college or university with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.3 (or a
B+)
THE JAMES FLANAGAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Eligibility:
$250.00
A student who will attend an accredited 4-year college or university, maintains
a “B-“ average or better, participates in local community/charitable activities.
Being an employee of Honey Dew Donuts is not required, but will take priority in
the selection process.
JANET KIMBALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$400.00
$250.00 (Multiple Scholarships)
Officer of class or Student Government Committee, E-board member that
has displayed uncommon leadership in our school community.
GERTRUDE ELLSWORTH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Eligibility:
This scholarship is available to any graduating senior in the top 25% of the class
planning on furthering their education at an institution of higher learning.
Special consideration will be given to NHS members in good standing.
THE KEVIN MCINNIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Eligibility:
$300.00
Rockland High School graduate furthering their education.
LAWRENCE F. WARE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$350.00
Candidate shall have a cumulative grade point average no higher than a B.
THE JOHN J. LANNIN SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,500 (2-$750 Scholarships
one girl and one boy)
An Rockland High School senior athlete that makes the quality of life better as
as a teammate and shows pride being a Rockland Bulldog. A brief statement on
why/how you support your teammates.
PAUL EDWARD COUGHLAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Variable
Variable
Scholarship money to be given to a R.H.S. senior who has been accepted to an
accredited college or university and who ranks in the upper third of his/her class.
MONICA E. MC KEEVER VINCENT-WEAVER MEMORIAL $250.00
SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A graduate who is pursuing further training in preparation for a career in the visual
arts (sculpture, painting, graphic design). Academic excellence is not a factor and
“further training” is not restricted to a degree-granting institution.
JASON LA FLEUR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A graduating RHS senior going on to college.
RHS STUDENT GOVERNMENT LEADERS AWARD
Eligibility:
$100 (Multiple Scholarships)
Student Government members who have organized/participated in events, and/or
chaired committees or otherwise displayed leadership qualities that have
bettered Rockland High School.
ROCKLAND WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$300.00
Selected on character, ability, and need.
Variable
ALBERT & ANNIE CALLAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
To be given annually to deserving student, preferably on who plans to further
his/her education in art or at a technical school.
ARTHUR & MILDRED FISH SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$300.00
Member of Rockland High School Key Club, based on financial need.
MARY B. MCSHARRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,000
Attendance at college in associates or 4 year degree program.
grades, athletics, extracurricular activities and diversity will all
be taken into consideration.
KIWANIS CLUB OF ROCKLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$100.00
An R.H.S. senior who plans to continue his/her education.
ROSEMANY LUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$100.00
$500.00
A Rockland High School graduate planning a career in education, preferably attending
Bridgewater State College. Though not necessary, preference will be given to a graduate
of Esten School.
MICHELLE FERRY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS
Eligibility:
$750.00
Rockland High School graduate who intends to further his or her education
and who has shown excellence in any of the following areas; Creative
Writing, Music, Drama, Visual Arts.
CHRISTINE M. DELPRETE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$250.00
Eligibility:
Rockland High School senior furthering their education. First consideration
will be giving to those going into Culinary Arts and are in financial need.
ALBERT F. & DAVID M. DELPRETE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Rockland High School senior furthering their education. First consideration
will be giving to those going to a trade/technical school and are in financial need.
THE PHELPS FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$250.00
$1,000
Rockland High School senior who has been accepted at a four year
University or college and who has displayed school spirit and
Citizenship.
ROTARY CLUB OF ROCKLAND/HANSON/COMMUNITY
SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
Awarded to a graduating senior who reflects Rotary International’s motto of
“Service Above Self”. Applicants should demonstrate active involvement in
community service. Financial need will be considered when selecting the winning
candidates. Applicants planning to attend a post-secondary school including trade/
vocational school will be considered as well as vocational student applicants
requiring tools and equipment for their profession and/or training. See Guidance for
an application for this scholarship.
GEORGE & BETTY DOMIGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
Eligibility: An RHS graduating girl who has completed 4 years at high school, all at RHS,
has a B- or better GPA, over the 4 years, accepted to a 2 or 4 year college,
university or trade school and is a person of high integrity.
THE JOSHUA D. DEACON SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
Eligibility: The Deacon family has set up this scholarship in hoping that recipient follows
their dream in Music. Recipient must be an honor roll student, show a passion
for Music and preference will be giving to a student continuing their studies
in the music field.
ROCKLAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
Eligibility: Graduating senior at Rockland High School who will be continuing their
education and focusing on criminal justice, law enforcement or any
related field. 2 or 4 year school. Please include a brief essay introducing
yourself, what your interests are, what activities you do after school, (work,
sports, clubs, music, volunteer work, help with siblings etc.) Also include
what your intended major is and what you plan to use that for after graduation
from college. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT WITH
APPLICATION.
PATRICK J. SULLIVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
Eligibility: A Rockland High School senior (US citizen or permanent resident of US), who
has been a student at RHS for at least 3 years, who plans to enroll full-time at a US
accredited 4 year college or university in the United States. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or
higher, participated in high school sports for at least 3 years. Applicant should have
a commitment to serving their community as demonstrated by extra-curricular work,
church or volunteer activities. APPLICANTS NEED TO PROVIDE AN ESSAY
(500-1000 WORDS) TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACED EXPLAINING 'WHAT
BULLDOG PRIDE MEANS TO YOU" Applications without essays will be
considered incomplete.
BETH A. MC VEIGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A graduating senior who will be pursuing further education at a college or
university and also has a strong purpose of academics. Applicants must submit a
one page essay describing in detail academics, extra curricular/community
activities, and goals for the future.
ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL “CLASS OF 1952”
Eligibility:
$1,000.00
$1,000 (2 - $500 one boy/one girl)
A Rockland High School senior who has shown school spirit, leadership and
outstanding citizenship while at Rockland High School.
CHRISTINE J. BIGGINS COURAGE AWARD
$500.00
Eligibility: Awarded to a graduating senior who will be attending college who has
exhibited courage, determination and hard work in the face of challenging
circumstances.
ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS
SCHOLARSHIPS - 2014
II.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ANY ROCKLAND SENIOR ATTENDING PUBLIC OR
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP
APPROXIMATE VALUE
BEN KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Variable
Eligibility:
received
Rockland resident graduating who is on an I.E.P. at the time of graduation or has
SPED services during high school, or is furthering their education in the special
education
field. Applicant must have volunteered or been represented at the SPED Pac tollbooth
to have application considered.
ROCKLAND YOUTH FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Students who have had 4 or more years in the Rockland Youth Football Program.
ROCKLAND BOY’S BASKETBALL-WILLIAM & JOANNE
MC CORMACK AWARD
Eligibility:
$1,000.00 (2-$500 Scholarships)
At some point during your high school career (grades 8-12), must have been a member
in good standing at the Rockland Teen Center.
WALTER J. BYRNE, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
attend
$1,000.00 (2-$500 Scholarships)
Rockland resident who participated in the league for at least 5 years. Candidate
must have left in good standing and shown a strong academic history.
ROCKLAND TEEN CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$1,250.00 (5-$250 Scholarships)
$500.00
Graduating senior who has shown leadership skills in high school and is planning to
college to pursue a public or service oriented career and has shown commitment to
studies
and the school through extracurricular activities.
ROCKLAND GIRLS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP $500.00 (2-$250 Scholarships)
Eligibility:
The recipients must have played in the senior league program at least two years.
ROCKLAND KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors accepted to accredited 2-4 year institution. Preference given to K
of C
Students affiliated with K of C members.
ROCKLAND LITTLE LEAGUE
Eligibility:
$500.00 (2-$250 Scholarships)
Must have participated in the program for at least 3 years and left in good standing.
ROCKLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
All girls who have participated in the Rockland Girls Softball League.
DAVID R. CRAWFORD, SR. YOUTH SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
program.
$500.00 (2-$250 Scholarships)
$500.00
A graduating male who has participated in Rockland Youth Soccer Fall or Spring
Must be used for continuing education, public or private.
RONALD DUHAMEL YOUTH SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
A graduating female who has participated in Rockland Youth Soccer Fall or Spring
program. Must be used for continuing education, public or private.
ESTEN P.A.C. SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
$500.00
$500.00 (2-$250 Scholarships)
Must be a graduating senior who was a student of Esten School and is pursuing a
higher degree of education.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
I.
ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Pick up application forms in the Guidance Office.
One application form should be completed for each scholarship for which a student
applies.
Return completed forms to the Guidance Office NO LATER THAN April 4, 2014.
II.
ROCKLAND SENIORS AT PAROCHIAL OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Pick up application form from sponsoring organization or your Guidance Office.
One application form should be completed for each scholarship for which a student
applies.
Return completed form to sponsoring organization by April 4, 2014.