Who is Eligible for a Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Scholarship?

At this time, all residents of Fairhaven and Acushnet who attend Fairhaven High School and who are pursuing education beyond high school are eligible. Also Fairhaven residents who attend Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School and/or Bishop Stang High School and who are pursuing education beyond high school are eligible.

 

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Go to the Students and Parents Tab of this website to create a login to ChapterNet. You will be asked to create your profile which includes demographic, academic and extracurricluar information. You will also be asked to provide Guidance Counselor or Registrar information from your High School or College. 

 

How are Scholarships awarded?

The criteria for selection of the recipients is determined by our committee members.  The criteria involves consideration of the scholastic performance, extra curricular activities,  and the financial needs of the student.  All of this information is obtained via our application process, as described above.  Recipients are then selected by our committee members.

 

How and when are scholarship awards distributed?

Scholarship recipients are notified of their selection to receive an award in early May.  Our awards ceremony is held in late May.  Scholarship funds are distributed directly to the student's school, usually before the start of the following semester.

 

How are scholarships funded?

Funding for awards comes from three sources: fundraising events, donations and endowment fund earnings.

 

What is the endowment fund?

The endowment fund is composed of endowment fund accounts that earn interest and dividends that are distributed in our awards.  An account can be established in memory of a loved one or in the name of a living individual, a club, an organization, a business or a high school class.

 

How can I establish or learn more about an endowment fund account?

Any of our board can assist you.  Please contact one of us with any questions.

 

What are Matching Partners?

Matching Partners are institutions already enrolled in the Collegiate Partners program that make further commitments to students by agreeing to match scholarship awards coming to their campuses from Dollars for Scholars community scholarship programs.  These matching funds represent resources dedicated exclusively for this purpose and do not replace previously awarded institutional grants.

 

What are Collegiate Partners?

Collegiate Partners are colleges, universities and other accredited post-secondary institutions that demonstrate their commitment to the development of private sector student aid by supporting the mission of the Dollars for Scholars community scholarships foundations.  All Collegiate Partner institutions have made commitments that Scholarship America-related scholarships will be used first to fill any unmet need remaining after the institution's initial financial aid package has been calculated.  Institutions further agree that the first $2,500 in Scholarship America-related scholarships will not be used to reduce institutional grant assistance.

 

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

 Sherry Lopes would be glad to assist and can be reached at

 (508) 951-2147 or slopes417@aol.com.