Scholarships
Class of 2024 Seniors
The North Andover High School Scholarship Knight Program has officially closed.
Last day for applications was February 29, 2024.
Each Scholarship Committee will begin their selection process with recipients being notified in late May.
Many thanks go out to all of our generous donors!!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us in the Guidance Department
NAHS Guidance Scholarship Program
Class of 2024 Seniors:
The NAHS Guidance Scholarship Program for the Class of 2024 will launch February 1, 2024.
The deadline for applications is February 29, 2024 at 10:00pm.
Please use this link for detailed instructions.
Instructions were also sent to seniors and their parents via email on January 31, 2024.
Outside Scholarships
The following scholarships are offered by local and national organizations. For application information, click on the links provided below. Please note that deadlines and specific requirements for each of the scholarships differ greatly. It is the responsibility of the student to make certain that their applications and supporting documents are complete.
Check back frequently as this website is updated often.
Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. - FKMV has been established to fund scholarships for youth who are or have been in the care of the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF) Lawrence & Haverhill offices and who are pursuing education at accredited institutions of higher learning. Annually, the FKMV Scholarship Program awards two scholarships up to $2,500 each. Applications must be submitted by April 14, 2024. For more information please click here
The North Shore Players - The North Shore Players announces its annual memorial scholarship award. The deadline for filing the application is April 15, 2024. The scholarship is $750 (or more). For more information and an application please click here
Methuen Memorial Music Hall - The Trustees of the Music Hall are seeking applicants for two music scholarships of $1,000.00 each. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2024. For more information please click here
The Greater Haverhill Art Association - the GHAA administers the Robert Gablosky Memorial Art Scholarship on behalf of the Gablosky family. Graduating high school seniors in public, private, and/or home schools are eligible to apply if they are continuing education in the Visual Arts. This scholarship will be no less than $1000. The deadline for applications is May 3, 2024. For details, including the information to apply please click here
Lawrence General Hospital - The Medical Staff of Lawrence General Hospital extends an invitation to students
who are planning a career in the healthcare field to participate in our scholarship
program. Deadline is April 12, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
StudentScholarships.org- Scholarship Programs are available to Massachusetts students at StudentScholarships.org. For more detailed information and individual deadlines click here.
Going Merry - is a one-stop financial aid platform where students match to and apply for scholarships, institutional aid, and government grants through a single free application. For more information click here
The Coca~Cola Company - For over 25 years, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has provided more than 1,450 high school students with the opportunity to attend colleges and universities. Through this program, students have attended some of the most elite institutions in the country, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. Some of the Cola-Cola Scholars have become elected government officials, entrepreneurs, college administrators, and Broadway actors. Deadline for applications is October 2, 22023. For more information click here
Burger King Scholarship - Founded over a decade ago, the Burger King McLamore Foundation has raised more than $35 million to support over 33,000 students. The co-founder of Burger King, James W. McLamore started this foundation with the intention to help employees and their families pursue higher education. The Burger King McLamore Foundation serves the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. For more information click here
The Foot Locker - The Foot Locker Scholarship awards high school students $20,000 towards their college tuition. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, participate on a school or community team and demonstrate community service. 1 out of the 20 recipients will receive an additional $5,000 from Foot Locker’s former Chairman and CEO Ken C. Hicks. For more information click here
Google Scholarship - Google, one of the world’s most successful technology companies, offer funding opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in technology. Some of the Google Scholarships include Women Techmakers Scholars Program, Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship and Google Lime Scholarship. To assist students with attending technology conferences across the country, Google also provides travel and conference grants. For more information click here
Taco Bell Scholarship - The Live Mas Scholarship is for creators, dreamers, and innovators. Eligibility is not based on grades, essays, or your athletic abilities. Instead, it focuses on students who think outside the box to make this world and their community better. $1 million is divided between all selected new applicants, $2.5 million to all Live Mas scholarship renewals, and $750,000 to employees of Taco Bell restaurants. For more information click here
NCAA Athletic Scholarships - Athletic scholarships are given to thousands of students each year for just about every sport you can think of. Some are given by specific schools to entice skilled athletes to play for them, while others are offered by professional leagues to encourage the sport and its success. For example, the NCAA provides more than $2.9 million in scholarships each year to about 150,000 students for division I and II schools. These are most often full scholarships that also help with room and board, books, and other fees. For more information click here
Henry David Thoreau Foundation - selects several Massachusetts high school seniors interested in environmental studies to receive up to $26,000 for tuition to the college of their choice. Application opens October 15, 2023, and closes February 1, 2024. For more information please click here.
Engineering Scholarships - The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is annually given to high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career and higher education in on the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). This can be used for any accredited college or university in the U.S. Eligible and winning students will be awarded $10,000 to assist in their college education. For more information click here
The Dunkin' Donuts Scholarship - Dunkin’ Donuts, in partnership with Scholarship America, awards almost $2 million in scholarships money every year to qualified high school seniors. Each year this amount varies, as the scholarships offered. Some are regionally held, while others are more nation-wide. For example, in the Rhode Island and Bristol counties of Massachusetts, six seniors will be given $10,000. For more information click here
American Legion Scholarship - The American Legion, a patriotic veterans organization, sponsors a variety of scholarships. If you’re an Eagle Scout, consider applying for Eagle Scout of the Year, an award worth $10,000. There are also junior shooting sports and baseball scholarships, as well as scholarships for children of post-9/11 veterans. A big talker? There’s also an oratorical contest. There’s something for almost everyone at American Legion. For more information click here
Marine Corps Scholarship - Are you the child of a Marine? If so, then you’re probably eligible for an award from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which has been honoring Marines for 56 years by supporting their children. They’ve given out 40,000 scholarships totaling $120,000,000. While a GPA of 2.0 is the minimum most recipients have a 3.0 or higher. For more information click here
Naval ROTC Scholarship - The purpose of the Navy ROTC Program is to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line, the Navy Nurse Corps and the Marine Corps. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. For more information click here
Air Force ROTC Scholarship - Offered at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country, Air Force ROTC develops the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to become officers in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force while earning a college degree. In AFROTC, you’ll not only build lifelong friendships, but you may also have the opportunity to pay for school through our scholarship programs. Most importantly, unlike many other college students, you’ll have a rewarding career waiting for you after graduation. For more information click here
The VFW Scholarship - The VFW is offering the 'Voice of Democracy' scholarship. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2023. This scholarship is open to any student in grades 9 through 12. This year’s theme is “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy”. The requirements for this essay are attached, For more information Click here
The Peterson School Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to three outstanding high school students graduating in June 2024 who have positively impacted his/her school community. This scholarship will be valid to use September 2024 - June 2025 towards a course at the Peterson. For more information click here
The Dixie Belle Paint Co. Scholarship - The Dixie Belle Paint Company is awarding creative thinking. Applications must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the following topic, “How has creativity helped you in problem solving?” (500 words or less). We will be issuing 2 awards with 3 winners: one (1) grand prize winner will receive a Scholarship Prize in the amount of $2,500, and two (2) additional winners will be chosen; each will receive $1,250. Deadline: June 15, 2024. For more information click here
Foundation 649 - F649 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to discovering and empowering young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively shaping our cultural and social identity. We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 scholarship to graduating Asian American/Pacific Islander high schoolers. There are 5 awards of $4,000 USD spread over 4 years. For more information click here
Massachusetts JCI Senate - The Massachusetts JCI Senate will award two (2) $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating students in Massachusetts. The Senate winners will be forwarded to the National JCI Senate and will be eligible for an additional $1500.00 scholarship. We will also award a special $500 scholarship based on need and special circumstance, The National JCI Senate will also be awarding scholarships for students planning to attend trade schools. For more information click here
Reading Community Singers - (RCS) offers a $1000 scholarship to students from Reading, MA and surrounding areas who are pursuing a career in music. For more information please click here
The Council of Administrators of Compensatory Education Scholarship - (CACE) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 CACE scholarships. These awards will provide scholarships for three
Bold.org - There are hundreds of exclusive scholarships available on Bold.org with new opportunities created every day. Regardless of the intended field of study, student demographic, or even intrinsic values, there are scholarships that every student is eligible for. Our recommendation is to apply for as many scholarships as you can to maximize your winnings. For more information click here
Massachusetts AFL-CIO - The Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program is in its 65th year. Through the program, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and affiliated unions are proud to award half a million dollars of scholarship awards on behalf of unions and labor councils throughout the state. Individual awards range from $500 to $16,000. For more information click here
Massachusetts AFL -CIO - The Massachusetts AFL-CIO, along with our affiliated local unions and labor/non-
labor organizations, offer a scholarship program providing hundreds of scholarships totaling almost one million dollars to any Massachusetts high school senior. Please note that for union scholarships, each scholarship that is offered has its own criteria set by the donor. Students must meet the criteria to be eligible for that scholarship. For more information click here
The Fidelity Scholars Program - UNCF - The program is open to underrepresented and historically underserved students ages 16-24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Washington DC. For more information please click here
Horatio Alger Scholarship - The Horatio Alger Association supports deserving young people who are overcoming significant challenges and are committed to pursuing higher education. This scholarship is open to both juniors and seniors. Applications are being accepted December 1 -March 15. For more information click here
Student Scholarships.org - Student scholarships.org has the largest collection of scholarships on the web. For more informations and to view all scholarships being offered click here
The College Club of Greater Lawrence - The College Club of Greater Lawrence will be awarding fourteen $5,000 scholarships to area students in 2024. Please see the attached application for details and requirements. All required materials must be sent via USPS and postmarked by March 15, 2024. Please click here for more information.
Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - A maximum of twenty $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded. Students are encouraged to read through all rules and requirements to ensure the submission of a complete application. For more information on the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and information on the National Leadership Grant Competition and to print an application please click here
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - Scholarships from the Phillips Fund are awarded every year to over 150 new applicants and over 300 returning scholars. Awards from the Phillips Scholarship range from $2,000 to as high as $17,000 in a few cases. Individual award amounts are based on each applicant’s unmet need. The average award each year is in the $6,000 to $10,000 range. Fore more information please click here
UNICO Scholarship - UNICO Merrimack Valley will offer 5 scholarships of $2500 each for qualifying students of Italian-American descent. The deadline is March 15, 2024. For more information please click here
Merrimack Valley Credit Union - The MVCU is awarding the following scholarships in 2024: The Lisa Lewis Goodman Community Spirit Award: $2,500 to the student who dedicates themselves to performing good works in their community - both in school and out. As well as fourteen (14) $1,000 scholarships. Deadline is February 29, 2024. For more information click here
Merrimack Valley Striders - The MVS would like to invite student-athletes to apply to their annual scholarships awarded in memory of former club members. The MVS will be awarding ten scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each, based on a committee review of the submitted application, with a due date at the end of March 14, 2024. For more information click here
Methuen Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 902 - Lodge 902 will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00. Applications must be mailed via USPS and are due no later than March 31, 2024. For more information and to download an application please click here
Greater Lawrence Italian Women’s Club - The Greater Lawrence Italian Women’s Club offers annual scholarships to eligible Greater Lawrence area high school seniors of Italian descent. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelors’ degree at an accredited college or university. All applications must be submitted by March 1st, 2024 no later than 12:00pm ET. For more information and an application, please visit the website by clicking here (www.gliwc.org).
OSDIA Scholarship - A minimum of three scholarships will be awarded yearly by the Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026. Each award will be a minimum of $1500.00. Scholarship applications must be sent via USPS and received no later than April 3, 2024. For an application please click here
The Essex Agricultural Society - The Essex Agricultural Society will award several $1,000.00 scholarships, paid directly to the school, at the second semester of their freshman year for well-rounded students. The Society will also administer scholarships for the Essex County Farm Bureau and the Essex County Fruit Growers Association. Due date 4/1/2024. For more information please click here
The Charles E. Larner Family Foundation - The Foundation exists to promote agriculture through scholarships, and will offer four awards this year. The value will be $2,000.00 each, paid directly to the school, at the second semester. Due date 4/1/2024. For more information please click here
Student - View - Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. Deadline is 4/23/2024. For more information please click here
Bradford Alumni Association - Applicant must be sponsored by a paid member of the Bradford Alumni Association. Deadline is April 30, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts - Offering a scholarship of $1,000.00to qualified seniors who plan to further their education by attending a two or four year college program. Applications are due March 30, 2024 via USPS. For an application please click here
Ipswich River Community Chorus' Nancy Ferretti Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts - IRCC is very pleased to be able to offer two scholarships ($500 each) to graduating high school seniors in the communities which we serve. The online application is DUE on or before March 22, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation - The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Applications are due on March 1, 2024. For more information and an application click here
The American-Lebanese Awareness Association, Inc. (ALAA) - The ALAA would like to recognize the accomplishments of American-Lebanese in the area and to assist qualified students who reside in New England and who are of American-Lebanese descent through a program of scholarship awards. Applications must be mailed via USPS. Deadline is March 1, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
Saint Alfio Society - will be awarding six (6) two thousand dollar scholarships ($2000.00) to eligible High School Seniors graduating in 2024, in the greater Lawrence area. The 2024 Scholarship Application must be mailed via USPS and received no later than April 30, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
New England Statistical Society - The NESS scholarships will support the efforts of NESS to improve the diversity and inclusivity of its community, as well as in the fields of statistics and data science. All applications are due by April 15, 2024. For requirements and more information on how to apply, please click here
Merrimack Valley /American Association of the Critical Care Nurses (MVC-AACN) - is a group of local critical care nurses who have joined together to support and enhance nursing knowledge, practice and professional achievement. This year we will be offering two scholarship awards of $1000 each to area high school students attending an accredited nursing school. Applications are submitted electronically and due April 5, 2024. For more information please click here
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation - This is a need based scholarship. The committee is looking for exceptional leaders and students who have proven this leadership within their school. Applications are due March 15, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association - The MBA awards scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500 to students pursuing a career in a broadcast-related field. In addition, a $5,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the MBA, Al Sprague. Applications are due April 12, 2024. For more information, including requirements and an application please click here
Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) - The APCF is a nonprofit organization that administers scholarships to eligible high school seniors. We have multiple scholarship awards to distribute in 2024. The application deadline is April 15, 2024. For more information, including criteria and application please click here
College Club of greater Lawrence - The College Club of Greater Lawrence will be awarding fourteen $5,000 scholarships this year, three of which will be given to students planning to become teachers or work in a related field. Applications must be mailed via USPS and postmarked no later than March 15, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF LAWRENCE and the ANDOVERS John J. Hart Memorial Scholarship - will be awarding college scholarships in an amount up to $2,000.00. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2024. For more information and an application please click here
THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF LAWRENCE and the ANDOVERS Allison Paige Hawkes Scholarship - In memoriam of Ms. Allison Paige Hawkes, The Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers is pleased
to award college scholarships in an amount up to $2,000.00. Deadline is April 30, 2024. For more information and an application please click here