Scholarships available to students in Greater Nashua
These scholarships are available to students in Greater Nashua:
NASHUA
NHS CLASS OF ’74 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the Nashua High School Class of ’74 Memorial Scholarship are available at both Nashua public high schools through guidance offices. All applicants must be a Nashua high school senior enrolling full time in a two- or four-year accredited college in the U.S. no later than fall 2015. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and have been a citizen of the U.S. for at least one year to apply. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by May 6.
HOLLIS/BROOKLINE
HOLLIS BROOKLINE ROTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Hollis Brookline Rotary Club scholarships are open to all seniors who are residents of Hollis or Brookline and are from Hollis Brookline High School, attending a high school in the area or are home schooled. A total of $8,000 will be awarded to seniors and to past year winners of the scholarships who are currently in college. Information/applications: hbrotary.org or email educom@hbrotary.org. Deadline: May 5.
HUDSON
HUDSON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
The Hudson Lions Club will award five $1,000 scholarships to seniors who are graduating by June. Applicants must be a Hudson resident and accepted at school of higher learning. Deadline: May 8. Applications: nhlions.org/hudson, at the Alvirne High School guidance department or from Roger LaTulippe, dgroger@comcast.net.
REGIONAL
FISHER CATS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Fisher Cats Foundation will award 12 scholarships to outstanding scholar-athletes from New Hampshire and Massachusetts who demonstrate academic excellence, significant athletic achievement and active civic involvement. Each award is $2,500 and includes recognition at a Fisher Cats game during the 2015 season. Applications: nhfishercats.com (click on the Community heading) or nhscholars.org (click on the Scholarship Registration heading). Deadline: 5 p.m. April 30.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS
Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to college students beginning their last year of undergraduate study. Students who apply must have graduated from a New Hampshire high school. There are scholarships for education majors and for English/journalism majors. Applications: Margaret Pyszka at margaretpyszka@comcast.net or 464-9122. Deadline: May 1.
SOUHEGAN LIONS CLUB CITIZENSHIP AWARD
The Souhegan Lions Club is offering at least one $500 Citizenship Award to a high school senior from Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville or Mason. Students do not need to attend a public high school to be eligible. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of involvement in school and community activities, academic merit, description of career goals and financial need. The award will be issued to a postsecondary school, including a vocational school, or to the school bookstore. Applications: ConVal, Mascenic and Milford high school guidance offices, or Brenda Salmonson at 924-2288 or bls@wjplaw.com. Deadline: May 18.


