This is the last week to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarships

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships, one in the sum of $3000 and the second $1000 scholarship.  

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2024 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university.  All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 28, 2024.

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to             

Knights of Columbus 

Sacred Heart Council 1847

St Mary’s Parish 

c/o Michael Swan 

38 Madison Ave 

Franklin, MA 02038

The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed, please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 

Apply for the Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2024; deadline - March 28, 2024

Ji-Yann Chin has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters

Ji-Yann Chin has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. A 2023 graduate of Franklin High School, Ji-Yann recently received $1,000 toward the cost of a college education.

Students were asked to write an essay about what gives them hope for the future. In her essay, Ji-Yann wrote about some of the frustrations she felt growing up in Franklin. “Nobody pronounced my name right. … and Lunar New Year was never acknowledged. But over time, this all changed.”

At Franklin High, for example, several teachers asked Ji-Yann to email them voice memos so that they could learn to properly pronounce her name. “The fact that so many teachers are using technology as a tool to pronounce their students’ names correctly gives me hope for the future,” Ji-Yann wrote in the winning essay.

Ji-Yann, a first-year student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, is studying both microbiology and public health. 

The Friends of Franklin Library, an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting the Franklin Public Library, established its scholarship program in 2014. The annual scholarship is part of several efforts undertaken to honor the late Wilma Winters, a longtime Franklin resident and library supporter. Winters, who had a long career in higher education, worked for many years as a librarian, including at Boston University Medical School and Harvard’s School of Public Health. She spent her retirement years volunteering at the Franklin Public Library.

The scholarship will be awarded again this year to a member of the Class of 2024.

Members of the Friends of Franklin Library’s board recently presented Ji-Yann Chin with a check for winning the Friends’ annual essay contest

Have you applied for the Knights of Columbus Scholarships? Application due March 28, 2024

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships, one in the sum of $3000 and the second $1000 scholarship.  

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2024 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university.  All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 28, 2024.

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to             

Knights of Columbus 

Sacred Heart Council 1847

St Mary’s Parish 

c/o Michael Swan 

38 Madison Ave 

Franklin, MA 02038

The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed, please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 

Apply for the Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2024; deadline - March 28, 2024

Apply for the Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2024; deadline - March 28, 2024

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships, one in the sum of $3000 and the second $1000 scholarship.  

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2024 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university.  All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 28, 2024.

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to             

Knights of Columbus 

Sacred Heart Council 1847

St Mary’s Parish 

c/o Michael Swan 

38 Madison Ave 

Franklin, MA 02038

The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed, please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 

Apply for the Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2024; deadline - March 28, 2024

Rockland Trust: Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications

Rockland Trust: Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications As a community-oriented bank, Rockland Trust is committed to strengthening the neighborhoods we live in and serve. One of the ways we have proudly upheld this commitment is through our annual scholarship program.  Starting December 15, 2023, our online application portal will begin accepting applications at RocklandTrust.com/Scholarship Scholarship details: Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024 or once 1,500 applications have been submitted. Up to sixteen renewable awards will be given for $3,000 each. Scholarships are available to students planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational program, either on a full or part-time basis. Applications will be considered based on financial need, academic performance, participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and objectives, and unusual personal or family circumstances. Learn How to Apply © 2024 Rockland Trust. All rights reserved. Member FDIC This email was sent by: Rockland Trust Company 288 Union St, Rockland, MA, 02370-1803 US Privacy Policy         Careers

59 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarships

Fifty-nine members of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical HS Class of 2024 recently were notified that they are recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. The prestigious award provides tuition assistance to those attending four and two-year Massachusetts colleges and universities.

Adams Scholarship eligibility is determined on MCAS performance. Nearly 27% of the Class of 2024 received the honor meaning in Grade 10 they attained "advanced" performance in at least one of the three major categories (English Language Arts, Math, STE: Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/Engineering. In addition, the recipients must have attained proficient status in the remaining two assessments.

"The entire Tri-County community is proud of these students for attaining this prestigious honor," Superintendent Dr. Karen Maguire said. "It is a testament nor only to them and their hard work but our faculty and staff for putting them in a position to succeed."

Since its founding in 1977, the mission of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is to provide an excellent comprehensive technical and academic education to regional high school students. State-of-the-art technical skills and knowledge are enriched and complemented by a solid foundation of academic skills. Creative and cooperative partnerships between area employers and a dynamic staff at Tri-County guarantee the continued growth and development of exciting programs designed to prepare graduates for careers in the twenty-first century. The school proudly services the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. For more, visit the school online at www.tri-county.us or any of our social media platforms.

59 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarships

Class of 2024 Adams Scholar Recipients Listed by Community

Attleboro
Dayrin Cardona, Amiyah Kincey, Ashley Umanzor-Martinez.

Bellingham
Eduarda Defigueiredo

Franklin
Samuel Bernheart, Seth Canzano, Ava Cossette, Shawn Dignan, Eden Dumas, Nicholas Ewanchuk, Camden Lallier, Torin McCarthy, Aiven Nichols, Savannah Nosek, Lino Pirrotta.

Medway
Sinead Bergeron, Zachary Davis, Zachary Lawrence

Milford
Destiny Carroll

Millis
Samuel Noonan

North Attleboro
Carol Abdel Alrhim, Shaelyn Caffrey, Kaylee Chouinard, Samuel DeForest, Kaitlynn DiChiara, Caroline Fontanez, Samantha Geddry, Alexis Hubert, Benjamin Kaluzny, Devin, Leber, Samantha McCarthy, Rebekah Paine, Isabelle Plante, Raiana Willis, Jonah Yeaton, Ivy Young.

Norfolk
Noah Renner

Plainville
Dominic Crisafi, Alkfonso Gomnez, Cameron Jon es, Matthew Noonan, Andrew Pavidis, Ashley Sedam.

Seekonk
Peyton Griffin, Samuel Marcotte, Hope Thibault, Travis Turner.

Walpole
James Hazeldine, Sophia Holbrook, Erik Larson, Logan Loconto, Ethan Roco, Rose Tripp, Alexander Vasilyev, Lucas Volpe, Diana Yanes.

Wrentham
Molly McDermott, Hailey McLeod, Callie Schweitzer.

Dean College scholarship winners announced - Ethan Pflomm & Caleigh Brown

Dean College is pleased to announce that two local high school students have been awarded $38,000 scholarships to attend Dean: Ethan Pflomm received the Franklin High School Scholarship, and Caleigh Brown received the Hockomock YMCA Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded annually by the College to a deserving high school senior and are renewable each year the student attends Dean, provided they maintain a 2.7 GPA or higher.

To apply, a student must submit an essay about what prompted them to apply to Dean and how they hope to contribute to the Dean community. They must also include a letter of recommendation from a school administrator, counselor or teacher. After all materials are reviewed, applicants meet with the scholarship selection committee for an interview.

Continue reading the article on the Dean College page ->

https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/dean-college-awards-38-000-scholarships-to-local-high-school-students/

Dean College scholarship winners announced - Ethan Pflomm & Caleigh Brown

K of C 1847 Franklin announce Bonacci & Torrey as scholarship winners

The Knights of Columbus 1847 Franklin are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Robert Simmler PGK, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Knights of Columbus College Scholarship 2023.   

Congratulations to Audrey Bonacci  ($3000) and Hannah Torrey ($1000).  Audrey and Hannah are graduates of Franklin High School.  Both of these accomplished students are active members of the St Mary’s Parish Community.  

Their achievements were especially noteworthy amongst the many wonderful talented candidates that applied for the 2023 scholarship award.  

We wish Audrey best of luck as she goes onto Boston College in the fall and Hannah will attend College of the Holy Cross in the fall.  

The Robert Simmler PGK Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarship is named in honor of Mr. Robert Simmler, he was a very active and accomplished member of the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council, and the Franklin Community.

K of C 1847 Franklin announce Bonacci & Torrey as scholarship winners

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2023

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships; one in the sum of $3000 and the second a $1000 scholarship. 

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2023 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university. All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 24, 2023.

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to 

Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847 

St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan 

38 Madison Ave 

Franklin MA 02038

The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 

2023 Application form ->   https://files.ecatholic.com/14043/documents/2023/2/KC2023%20Scholarship%20form%201.docx?t=1676059942000

2023 Application Instructions ->

https://files.ecatholic.com/14043/documents/2023/2/2023%20Scholarship%20Instructions%2002_14_23.doc?t=1676385267000

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 2023

The Friends of Franklin Library Announce Scholarship Award to Gwenne Balcius

Gwenne Balcius has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. Balcius, a 2022 Franklin High School graduate, received $1,000 toward the cost of her college education.

Balcius was selected as the contest winner based on her essay about someone who inspired her. Rather than identify a lone individual, Balcius wrote about the many librarians she encountered during her military family's moves from California to Virginia to Massachusetts. 

"I ask you to consider the collective influence of every librarian I crossed paths with over the course of my life … the librarians with their subtle encouragement as I checked out mountains of books in Carlsbad, the librarian who became one of my first friends in Chesapeake, and the librarians who helped me feel at home in a place I knew I wouldn't stay long," Balcius wrote in her winning essay.

Now in her first year at Clark University in Worcester, Balcius is studying education with plans to pursue an advanced degree in library science. Her goal is to one day become a librarian as inspiring as the ones who influenced her along her own journey.

"In 2022, we received over 30 applications to review and essays to read," said Lisa Rein, president of FoFL's board. "The prompt we chose this past year reflects the continuing challenges from a pandemic and the heroes who help us navigate difficult situations. Gwenne's essay was so heartfelt and aligned well with her affection for libraries and the librarians who work there."

The Friends of Franklin Library, an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting the Franklin Public Library, established its scholarship program in 2014. The annual scholarship is part of several efforts undertaken to honor the late Wilma Winters, a longtime Franklin resident and library supporter. Winters, who had a long career in higher education, worked for many years as a librarian, including at Boston University Medical School and Harvard's School of Public Health. She spent her retirement years volunteering at the Franklin Public Library.

The scholarship program has assisted college-bound Franklin students in each of the past eight years. It will be awarded again this year to a member of the Class of 2023. Essay entries will be coordinated through the school's guidance department.

Members of the Friends of Franklin Library's board recently presented Gwenne Blacius, left, with a check for winning the Friends' annual essay contest

Rockland Trust 2023 Scholarship Program Launches January 23, 2023

Apply Today

As a community-oriented bank, Rockland Trust is committed to strengthening the neighborhoods we live in and serve. One of the ways we have proudly upheld this commitment is through our annual scholarship program.  Starting January 23, 2023, our online application portal will begin accepting applications at RocklandTrust.com/Scholarship. Scholarship details: Deadline to apply is March 6, 2023 or once 1,500 applications have been submitted. Up to sixteen renewable awards will be given for $3,000 each. Scholarships are available to students planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational program, either on a full or part-time basis. Applications will be considered based on financial need, academic performance, participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and objectives, and unusual personal or family circumstances. Learn How to Apply © 2023 Rockland Trust. All rights reserved. Member FDIC This email was sent by: Rockland Trust Company 288 Union St, Rockland, MA, 02370-1803 US

6 Tri-County RVTHS Students Awarded 100 Hour Paid Internships

Tri-County RVTHS is pleased to announce six students awarded paid internships from the Work-Based Learning Alliance in partnership with the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council

Tri-County RVTHS Engineering Students participated in a 2022 STEM Week Challenge, a collaborative effort between the Mass STEM Hub and PBLWorks, which tasked students to research an in-demand STEM career that interests them and connect with professionals in those fields. The objective of the challenge was to help students understand how demand for careers changes and what types of opportunities may be available in the future. 

“The most valuable outcome of the STEM Week Challenge project is that our engineering students, through contacting a STEM professional, conducting an interview, creating a presentation and delivering an oral pitch, were able to develop highly transferable networking skills,” said Angela Batt, Engineering Instructor.

Sophomores Kaleigh Stenstrom of Walpole and Gavin Cataldo of Franklin won six 100-hour internships valued at $9,000 for their “hard work, impressive presentations, and polished pitches,” said Jacob Barry, Partnerships and Communication Director at the Mass STEM Hub. The internships awarded grant students 100-hour paid virtual internships available Spring or Summer of 2023. 

These internships are designed to help students develop real-world skills and professional connections while receiving feedback from industry experts. To select the students who would be awarded the scholarships, Engineering instructors tasked students with writing a persuasive essay describing why this opportunity was important and what they would like to gain from the experience. 

The six students selected are Kaleigh Stenstrom of Walpole, Jaimin Farrington Leet of Franklin, Leonardo Oliveira of Plainville, Noah Hurley of Plainville, William Chenette of Medway, and Gavin Cataldo of Franklin. 

These sophomores have the opportunity to work virtually during the Spring or Summer of 2023 at a paid internship facilitated by the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Alliance. “Having the opportunity to work on an internship is a glimpse into the life of upperclassmen on co-op. I look forward to having this experience before my junior year,” commented William Chenette.

(L to R) Kaleigh Stenstrom, Jaimin Farrington Leet, Leonardo Oliveira, Noah Hurley, William Chenette (not pictured Gavin Cataldo)

SAFE Coalition announces their 2022 PEER Scholarship Award winner: Conor Kucich

"Another year - and another fabulous PEERS scholarship winner! We are SO PROUD of the work Connor Kucich has put in over the last three years. Connor has been diligent in attending our peer to peer program, is an advocate for teen mental wellness, and is an ally in the mission to provide support to anyone impacted by substance use disorder. 

We are THRILLED to share the 2022 PEERS scholarship award in the amount of $5,000 to Connor Kucich. 

👏🏻 Good luck next year at UMASS Amherst!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce07-avO8Fm/ 

L-R: Mr Kucich?, Conor, SAFE Exec Dir Jen Knight-Levine

Local Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship Award - FHS students should apply now! (due May 1)

Open for Applications until May 1!

The local Honey Dew Donuts franchise is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors in your town. We will be selling a special Scholarship Cupcake - a vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting and sprinkles decorated in different school colors! All proceeds will be donated to a scholarship fund for graduating seniors. The funds raised from these cupcakes will be a direct result of your involvement - let's show our school and community support together! If you know a graduating senior who would benefit from our local Scholarship in each of the 5 locations - Canton, Easton, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and Franklin, do send them the link to the form. Or you can just forward this email to them. open We are accepting applications only until May 1 Scholarship Cupcakes for $2 each! Click here to apply for the Scholarship

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Dean Scholarship Awarded to Deserving Tri-County Student: Ailyah Tessier-Nunez

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is proud to announce that Ailyah Tessier-Nunez, a senior in the Graphics Communications Career Program from Plainville, has been awarded a $37,000 tuition scholarship to Dean College for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years/eight semesters of attendance at Dean College, providing a GPA of at least 2.7 is maintained. This is the 24th year that Dean College is awarding a Tri-County student with the scholarship.

L to R: Principal Michael Procaccini, Superintendent-Director Karen Maguire, Ailyah, Professor Thode, and Ms. Johannessen (School Guidance Counselor)

Consideration for the scholarship is based on a completed admissions application, a Tri-County senior in good standing, superior academic record, teacher recommendations, interviews with a Dean College Admissions representative and Tri-County School Counselors, and extra-curricular activities, including employment. Many well qualified students applied but Aliyah was selected for the scholarship based on her hard work and dedication, along with her many accolades. “The most rewarding part of teaching is being able to have a student as talented as Aliyah. Her pleasant demeanor, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to provide quality projects while being deadline sensitive while help her excel in any field she pursues.” Linda Thompson, Graphics Communication Teacher.

She works part-time at Showcase Cinemas and enjoys spending her spare time drawing. For her senior project, she created a coloring book that represents the LGBTQA+ community. When she is at home, she spends quality time with her family which includes two younger brothers, a chocolate lab, and three cats. Tessier-Nunez plans to pursue a Communications degree from Dean College. “I would love to pursue a career in radio. My dream job would be creating podcasts, I love listening to them, or in sports broadcasting,” remarked Aliyah.
Dean College is a private, residential, not-for-profit institution that is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). 

“The Dean College scholarship program allows a Tri-County Student the opportunity to pursue a college education. The generosity of Dean College is remarkable, and we value their partnership,” said Karen Maguire, Superintendent-Director. “This scholarship positively impacts our students and the community. Congratulations Aliyah, from all of us at Tri-County. We know you will do amazing things.”

The Franklin Republican Town Committee Announces Edward W. Brooke Scholarship

The Franklin Republican Town Committee (RTC), the official organization of registered Republicans in the Town of Franklin, has announced that it is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at Franklin High School. 

The only requirement is that students applying must demonstrate an understanding of Senator Brooke's legacy and its relevance today. Applicants must submit a brief essay on this topic.

Scholarship information is available from the school starting March 4. The deadline at Franklin High School is Mar. 21.

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 is the tentative date for in-person Awards Night at the high school.

 

Republican Senator Edward W.  Brooke, the first black ever elected to the US Senate, represented Massachusetts from 1967 to 1979. He was also a decorated veteran of World War II.

Republican Senator Edward W.  Brooke

Attention FHS senior class: Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship Opportunity

Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship Opportunity

Attention FHS Class of 2022! The Friends of the Franklin Library will once again be providing a $1,000 scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior from Franklin High School. 

The scholarship, in memory of Wilma Winters, will be awarded to a student who is a Franklin resident, has done well academically, and has contributed to both FHS and the Franklin community. 

Applications, including this year's essay prompt, will be available from the FHS Guidance Department in early March. We look forward to reading your submissions! 

For more information, please contact fofl02038@gmail.com .

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/friends-franklin-library-scholarship-opportunity

Lisa Rein, left, a Friends of Franklin Library board member, presents a check to Emily Vinson, winner of the Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters for 2020

Angelina Silva-Perez (front) poses with members of the Friends for the 2021 scholarship