Red Pine Scholarship
Scholar Handbook
2015-2016
This handbook contains important information describing the
benefits of the program, Scholar responsibilities and the
current program policies and procedures.
This information can be found at:
http://tpi.org/who-we-serve/students/current-scholarshiprecipients
Please keep this handbook for future
reference.
The Red Pine Scholarship Program is funded by an anonymous donor and administered by
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI).
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CONTENTS
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About the Program
1
Objectives of the Red Pine Scholarship
2
Selection Criteria
2
Scholarship Responsibilities and Expectations
3
Program Components
4
Important Links to Bookmark
5
Deadlines
5
Program Staff Contact Information
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Red Pine Scholars – 2015 Recipients
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Red Pine Scholars – 2014 Recipients
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Red Pine Scholars – 2013 Recipients
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Red Pine Scholars – 2012 Recipients
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Red Pine Scholarship welcomes its fourth class of Scholars from across Massachusetts, who have
demonstrated academic excellence and are attending competitive colleges as freshmen in the fall of
2015. This program is designed to support students through tuition assistance, mentoring, and other
flexible financial supports. The Red Pine Scholarship program is dedicated to making college affordable
for Massachusetts families and helping students to reach their full potential. The program is funded by
an anonymous donor and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). Each Red Pine Scholar is
paired with a Red Pine Advisor, who provides support, guidance, and facilitates access to available
resources.
In the 2015-16 school year:
 109 Red Pine Scholars will attend college
o 31 as freshman
o 28 as sophomores
o 27 as juniors
o 23 as seniors
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Scholars come from 54 cities & towns across Massachusetts
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Scholars are attending 54 colleges and universities:
o American International College
o American University
o Anna Maria College
o Assumption College
o Bennington College
o Bentley University
o Boston College
o Boston University
o Brandeis University
o Bryant University
o Bucknell University
o Carnegie Mellon University
o Clark University
o Colby Sawyer College
o College of the Holy Cross
o Curry College
o Dartmouth College
o Emerson College
o Endicott College
o Florida Southern College
o Franklin & Marshall College
o George Washington University
o Hofstra University
o Howard University
o Lees-McRae College
o Mass. College of Pharmacy and
Health Science
o Merrimack College
o N.E. School of Optometry
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New York University
Northeastern University
Norwich University
Pace University
Quinnipiac University
Regis College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of
Technology
Roger Williams University
Saint Louis University
Sarah Lawrence College
Simmons College
Smith College
Stanford University
Suffolk University
SUNY Albany
Tufts University
UMASS Amherst
UMASS Dartmouth
UMASS Lowell
University of Connecticut
University of New Hampshire
Virginia Tech
Western New England
University
Wheelock College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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OBJECTIVES OF THE RED PINE SCHOLARSHIP
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To help make college affordable, leaving Scholars with a reasonable loan burden upon
graduation.
To help Scholars achieve academic success.
To help Scholars reach their full potential and go on to be successful and highly productive
members of society.
To create a network of Scholars who encourage and support one another.
To support Scholars in finding meaningful summer experiences, internships, and/or work
opportunities.
To prepare Scholars for careers post-graduation and/or graduate school.
To encourage Scholars to participate in their campus and community.
To encourage a positive identification and pride in being a Red Pine Scholar.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students are selected for the Red Pine Scholarship based on the following criteria:
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Strong academic record or demonstration of significant improvement over time
Ability and motivation to achieve in college
Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities
Demonstrated financial need
Senior at an accredited high school in Massachusetts
Planning to enroll at a competitive four year college or university
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SCHOLAR RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS
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Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Consistent contact with Red Pine Advisor – minimum of four times annually.
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Make every effort to attend Red Pine Scholarship events.
o When receiving event invitations, we expect Scholars to respond to indicate whether
they can or cannot attend.
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Actively pursue productive summer experiences (can be a combination of work, internships,
volunteering, classes, etc.).
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Timely submission of all program materials:
o Transcripts
o Renewal Application
o Other forms as requested
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Inform the Red Pine Scholarship of any changes in your contact info [email Sarah and update
your online scholarship account (Foundant)].
o This includes your email, phone number, address at school, address at home.
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Give back/volunteer.
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Respond in a timely manner to emails and correspondence from Red Pine Advisors and TPI staff.
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PROGRAM COMPONENTS
1. Tuition Support
 Annual scholarship to help cover tuition & fees at competitive colleges and universities.
2. Mentoring/Social Support
 Each Scholar is paired with a Red Pine Advisor who is his/her primary contact for this program.
 The role of the Advisor is to:
o Provide Scholars with support and helpful advice
o Facilitate problem solving and decision making (support students to access available
resources at their schools and in their communities)
o Provide access to a network of resources that will help Scholars to achieve the goals of
the program:
 Maintain strong academic performance
 Have meaningful summer experiences
 Build strong association as a Red Pine Scholar
 Advisors will proactively reach out to Scholars at least twice annually (beginning of each
semester), and more if desired. Scholars are expected to be in touch at least one more time per
semester or as often as necessary. This communication can be via email, phone, or in person if
possible.
3. Flex Fund
 Scholars who meet all program expectations can apply to the Flex Fund. Requirements include:
o GPA of 3.0 or above
o Consistent contact with Advisor
 The purpose of the Flex Fund is to:
o Help Scholars to take advantage of opportunities, in line with their academic goals, that
otherwise would be financially prohibitive
o Reward initiative and incentivize Scholar success
o Enhance the college experience
 Potential uses of the Flex Fund include:
o Academic expenses
o Travel to and from school
o Stipends for summer internships with non-profits
o Summer class tuition
o Additional costs associated with study abroad (e.g., flight)
o Other urgent financial needs
 Scholars should work directly with their Advisor to make requests to the Flex Fund. Advisors will
assess Scholars’ needs and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
 As a general guideline, qualifying students are eligible to receive up to $2,000 from the Flex
Fund annually.
 Payments CANNOT be made directly to students and CANNOT reimburse for expenses already
incurred. Payments must be paid directly to vendors.
 Please note: Any portion of the total grants and scholarships that exceed the cost of the
student's tuition, fees, books and supplies is considered taxable to the student.
Students should always talk with their Red Pine Advisor regarding any questions.
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IMPORTANT LINKS TO BOOKMARK
1. Foundant:
https://www.grantinterface.com/Common/LogOn.aspx?eqs=ucxWAag0gAyLkPDIIi7srCJ6xEOU3UP0
Scholars can:
 Submit their renewal applications
 Submit their mid-year transcripts
 Submit their scholarship acceptance agreements
 Update their contact information
Please note: you may return to Foundant at any time to view or download copies of forms and
applications you have submitted.
2. Red Pine Scholarship resource site: http://tpi.org/who-we-serve/students/current-scholarshiprecipients
Scholars can:
 Download a copy of the 2015-2016 Red Pine Scholarship Handbook
 Download a copy of the Flex Fund application form
 Link back to Foundant
DEADLINES
Transcript and Renewal Submission Deadlines
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January 15th: Submit fall semester transcript to TPI
June 15th: Submit Renewal Application via online application system. The renewal application
will be available on the TPI website.
If for any reason you are not able to make a deadline, notify your Advisor and Program staff in
ADVANCE with an explanation.
Advisor Check-ins
In September, the Scholar and Advisor will determine the preferred method of contact (phone or email)
for these check-ins. Advisors will proactively reach out to Scholars, and it is our expectation that
Scholars will respond with updates about how things are going.
Scholars are always welcome to contact their Advisor more frequently than the four annual check-ins
and are encouraged to do so whenever the need arises. For Scholars who are experiencing significant
challenges, Advisors may request additional check-ins.
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PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Program Staff
Name
Sarah Young
Role
RPS Manager
Email
Phone
syoung@tpi.org
617-338-2694
Mailing Address
The Philanthropic Initiative
420 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
Advisors
Name
Sarah Belanger
RPS Cohort
2012
2013
2014
Email
sbelange@smith.edu
Phone
(c) 413-695-1509
(h) 413-727-8947
Bob Brier
2012
robert.brier@morganstanley.com (c) 508-207-5514
Laureanne Depina
2013
laureanne.depina@gmail.com
(c) 508-633-0476
Holly Morrow
2013
hollym@uaspire.org
(c) 603-264-1100
Liza Sutherland
2012
liza.sutherland@gmail.com
(c) 703-509-8162
Dave Leopold
2014
dleopold06@gmail.com
(w) 617-778-7195 ext. 123
(c) 617-869-3111
Allison Caffrey
2014
awcaffrey@gmail.com
(c) 978-886-8067
Sarah Young
2014
syoung@tpi.org
(w) 617-338-2694
(c) 978-269-4015
Sarah Donohue
2015
sarah.staid@gmail.com
(c) 339-222-2021
Dominique Maffei
2015
dmaffei@tpi.org
Amy Jo Mitrani
2015
mitmar48@comcast.net
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(c) 774-392-2120
(w) 413-727-8087
(c) 413-210-5119
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RED PINE SCHOLARS – 2015 Cohort
Name
Besher Assi
Alark Bhavsar
Rachel Chong
Saint Cyr Dimanche
Carlos Dominicci
Kevin Enabulele
Jesse Gaulin
Madison Marrington
Aleah Haygood
Roy Jeong
Jonah Kirumira
Akeem Lindo
Gaelle Lubin
Alicia Ma Shum
Andres Magra
Jose Maria
Gerali Mateo
Hamza Mohamed
Ashley Morsen
Ida Mweze
Jessica Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Cynthia Orofo
Edith Otabil
Juan Paniagua
Jordana Pereira
Qui Pham
Yudith Sosa
Nedjie Thompson
Patrick Tierney
Kendall Trahan
Home City
Bedford
Chelmsford
Quincy
Worcester
Holyoke
Abington
Charlton
Osterville
Springfield
Marshfield
Malden
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Brighton
Boston
Dorchester
Dorchester
Boston
Holyoke
Worcester
Salisbury
College
College of the Holy Cross
Northeastern University
UMASS Amherst
Brandeis University
UMASS Amherst
Boston College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Roger Williams College
Carnegie Mellon University
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Dartmouth College
UMASS Amherst
UMASS Amherst
UMASS Amherst
Northeastern University
Boston University
UMASS Amherst
UMASS Amherst
Norwich University
Bentley University
Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health
Dorchester
Science
Worcester
Northeastern University
Randolph
College of the Holy Cross
Boston
Carnegie Mellon University
Framingham Wheelock College
Dorchester
Suffolk University
Lynn
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boston
Bentley University
Pittsfield
Western New England University
Fairhaven
Colby-Sawyer College
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Sarah D.
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Sarah D.
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RED PINE SCHOLARS – 2014 Cohort
Name
Oluwaseun
Adebagbo
Francisco Alvarado
Andrew Berthiaume
Tania Duncan
Stephen Esposito
Patrick Finnigan
Alexander Glasson
Viviana Hernandez
Rosanna Inirio
Florantine (Monica)
Joseph
Jenna Lamb
Jiarui (Jerry) Li
Arly Macario
Andrew Macfarlane
Rachael Montigny
Kylie Moses
Matthew Nescio
Anna Novicheva
Dimitri Pixley
Basirat Quadry
Makhdum Qurashei
Chetra Rath
Sean Ryan-Kut
Jade Shing
Jeanny Tejeda
Nina Thirakoune
Lorenc Vangjeli
Ziqiu Zhang
Home City
College
RPS Advisor
Walpole
Holyoke
Springfield
Boston
Middleboro
Lynn
Greenfield
Worcester
Lawrence
Stanford University
Western New England University
Florida Southern College
Regis College
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Virginia Tech
Assumption College
Merrimack College
Allison
Allison
Sarah Y.
Allison
Allison
Sarah B.
Dave
Dave
Allison
Malden
Springfield
Quincy
Gloucester
Pittsfield
Shrewsbury
Cotuit
Boston
Salem
Pittsfield
Worcester
Roslindale
Howard University
Bryant University
Northeastern University
Suffolk University
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston University
Bucknell University
Bentley University
American University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Franklin & Marshall College
Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health
Science
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Curry College
Boston University
Bentley University
College of the Holy Cross
Smith College
Dave
Sarah Y.
Allison
Dave
Sarah Y.
Sarah B.
Dave
Dave
Sarah Y.
Allison
Allison
Allison
Lowell
Adams
Lakeville
Dorchester
Fitchburg
Worcester
Boston
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RED PINE SCHOLARS – 2013 Cohort
Name
Jocelyn Adorno
Maham Ahmed
Liliana Almonte
Laura Cabral
Alexander Cain
Shane Cardinal
Kiara Casiano
Khahnty Daraphet
Christian Grullon
Sara Hickey
Jacob Lawrence
Bayleigh MacHaffie
David Medina
Amanda Monaco
Bahati Mweze
Eura Myrta
Tuyen Nguyen
Stephen O'Sullivan
Kayla Peary
Larianny Perez
Kamran Rahimov
Taylor Robinson
Alessandra Scorzella
Tina Su
Jalina Suggs
Ashley Vernet
Lavender Yu
Home City
Greenfield
Reading
Lawrence
Fall River
Andover
Millville
East
Walpole
Whitinsville
Lawrence
Cummaquid
West
Tisbury
Dalton
Lynn
Salem
Pittsfield
Worcester
Dorchester
Milton
Woburn
Framingham
Allston
Dorchester
Revere
Quincy
Lynn
Lexington
Malden
College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Anna Maria College
Hofstra University
Quinnipiac University
RPS Advisor
Laureanne
Sarah B.
Laureanne
Laureanne
Laureanne
Laureanne
Boston College
Holly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Laureanne
Sarah B.
Sarah B.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sarah B.
Lees-McRae College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tufts University
Sarah Lawrence College
Saint Louis University
Merrimack College
Emerson College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston University
Boston College
University of Connecticut
Clark University
Pace University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Sarah B.
Holly
Sarah B.
Holly
Holly
Laureanne
Holly
Holly
Sarah B.
Holly
Holly
Laureanne
Holly
Holly
Sarah B.
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RED PINE SCHOLARS – 2012 Cohort
Name
Jada Alexander
Georgina Alvarado
Courtney Babcock
Grant Conway
Rup Dhakal
Karlie Fitzgerald
Erin Gardner
Tyler Gaynor
Johalex Hernandez
Hibo Ibrahim
Ritika Kumar
Sam Lawson
Jade Leung
Jaritza Marte Batista
Angela Martinez
Jason Martinez
Ryan McQuaid
Tea Pasholli
Andrea Serpas
Corbin Seward
Christine Taft
Melody Tang
Brittany Taylor
Home City
Boston
Boston
New Bedford
Franklin
Worcester
Worcester
Wales
Springfield
Lynn
Dorchester
Lowell
Holyoke
Quincy
Lawrence
Provincetown
Lawrence
Ware
Norwood
Ludlow
Leominster
Franklin
Newton
Lakeville
College
New York University
American University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
American University
Assumption College
Boston University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
American International College
Simmons College
MCPHS University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bennington College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
SUNY Albany
Endicott College
Bentley University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MCPHS University
George Washington University
Howard University
Bentley University
MCPHS University
University of New Hampshire
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