Financial Aid: Undergraduate Students - Fitchburg State Scholarships
In addition to the grant aid programs already listed, FSC has numerous
scholarships of its own. These scholarships are administered by
the College Scholarship Committee or by the appropriate area representative.
To assist in the evaluation of need, a Scholarship Application or
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be required.
Applications are available February 1st. Scholarships are
awarded in the spring and are publicized via bulletin boards and
other campus media.
The following scholarships are awarded by the Alumni Association.
Alumni Legacy Scholarships
Available to full-time undergraduate students who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College and have a parent,
grandparent, spouse, sibling or dependent who is a Fitchburg State
College alumnus/a. Priority is based on academic excellence and/or
financial need.
Mary F. Burnham and Mary Frances Burnham Scholarship
Available to full-time undergraduate student who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College. Students must
currently be working to support their education. Demonstrated
financial need is preferred.
Class of 1942 Scholarship
Available to a full-time upperclass student who has maintained
a 3.0 GPA, and has a record of demonstrated leadership in College
activities.
Class of 1953 Scholarship
Available to a full-time junior year education student with a 3.0
GPA who demonstrates financial need, participates in class activities,
supports the college and is working toward a degree in Education.
Class of 1954 Scholarship
Available to a junior education major student who demonstrates
academic excellence, has financial need and is involved in school
activities.
Class of 1955 Scholarship
Available to full-time undergraduate students who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College.
Class of 1967 Scholarship
Available annually to a Fitchburg State College student chosen
on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Vincent J. Mara Scholarship
Available to full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence
with a GPA of 3.5 or above and/or community service or extracurricular
activities.
Daniel J. Sullivan Scholarship
Available to students demonstrating financial need.
Philip J. Tardanico Scholarship
Awarded to a current junior student in the Industrial Technology
major. Criteria are academic excellence, enthusiasm for and
commitment to a career in teaching, strong moral character,and financial
need A letter of reference must be submitted from a faculty
member in the Industrial Technology Department. Financial
need considered.
The following Fitchburg State College scholarships are named
in grateful recognition of their benefactors.
Ken and Cheryl Ansin Scholarship
Awarded annually to a non-traditional Human Services undergraduate
student.
W.E. Aubuchon Jr. Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Fitchburg State College student residing
in Aubuchon Hall. Financial need is considered.
Leo J. Bourque Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is at least a
three-year resident of Leominster and demonstrates financial need.
William E. Clark III Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students evidencing academic achievement, financial
need, and the potential to succeed.
A. Wallace Cunningham '43 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student evidencing high scholastic achievement and
demonstrated financial need.
Carol Mulloy Cuttle Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time, undergraduate, sophomore, junior or senior
majoring in Special Education with demonstrated academic excellence.
Financial aid and involvement in extracurricular activities will
also be considered. A student from Fitchburg or surrounding
communities is preferred.
Dr. Edward T. Donnelly Scholarship
Available to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an Education
major or minor who demonstrates financial need.
Grace Gummo Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to three qualifying students enrolled in the Nursing Program.
Walter F. Harrod '40 Scholarship
Awarded annually to a full-time Industrial Technology student who
possesses a minimum of a 2.8 GPA and has earned 90 credits.
Preference will be given to students planning to enter a professional
field within Industrial Technology. Financial need may be
considered.
LeBlond-O'Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to full-time juniors or seniors with financial need and
a record of service to the college.
Buddy McMurray Good Fellowship Scholarship
Awarded to a student whose contributions to the College are positive,
salutary, and inspirational of the goals for which they entered
Fitchburg State College.
Dorothy Meilinger Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a senior majoring in Special Education. The student
must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, as well as demonstrated
financial need.
Annette Rose Mitchell Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a senior Nursing student who has maintained a 3.0 GPA.
Flora D. Mulholland Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Nursing major evidencing high scholastic achievement
and a demonstrated financial need.
Kathleen Mary O'Neil Scholarship
Awarded to full-time female undergraduate student who is a citizen
of the United States, with a class rank in the upper 50%.
Dr. Anthony J. Polito '48, '49 and Florence D. Polito '50 Family
Memorial Trust
Awarded in honor of Fitchburg State College veterans and all Fitchburg
State College faculty members who have served the institution. 1/3
to a relative or friend of a veteran; 1/3 to a relative or friend
of a faculty member; 1/3 to a relative or friend in the Center for
Italian Culture program.
John L. Powers Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an Industrial Technology major who has maintained at
least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need.
Clifford Querolo Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Industrial Technology Program, or to
one who intends to teach industrial, vocational, or occupational
education.
Michael P. and Barbara Riccards Scholarship
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student on the basis of financial
need and academic record.
Sterilite Corporation Scholarship
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student on the basis of financial
need and academic record.
Dr. Burnham Walker Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student majoring in Biology or Nursing.
Awards are based on financial need and academic achievement.
Lara A. Willard Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female undergraduate Nursing student evidencing scholastic
achievement, a demonstrated financial need and the potential to
succeed.
Carl T. Witherell Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is an Industrial
Technology major.
Xarras Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with preference is
given to graduates of Fitchburg High School.
Departmental Scholarships.
Stephen W. Clair Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is a Geography/Earth Science major, has
earned at least 30 credits, has at least a 3.0 GPA, is an active
member of the Geography Club, and demonstrates financial need.
Roberta Fitzmaurice Connors '63 Scholarship
Awarded annually by the Education Department to a full-time student
in the early childhood education program who demonstrates the ability
to be an outstanding Early Childhood educator.
Garrett Conrad Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student with a disability. Applicants must
be registered with Disability Services; qualify under ADA; enroll
for at least six credits each semester, and have completed at least
one semester at Fitchburg State College. Preference will be given
to students with an outstanding record of service and commitment
to the college and community.
The Elaine T. Coyne Women in Film Award
Awarded annually by the Communications Media department to a female
student under criteria established by the department.
Departmental Scholarships
Offer the unique opportunity for returning students to work closely
with the department chairperson of their specific discipline.
Priority is given to those students with a record of academic excellence
and previous departmental service. There is no financial need
basis required for this award, and decisions are made through each
specific department.
Matthew C. Dimacale Memorial Scholarship
Available to non-traditional Education majors who plan to teach.
Eligible to incoming freshen as well as sophomores, juniors and
seniors. Preference will be given to students with some musical
background
Kay Flynn '57 Special Education Scholarship
The faculty of the Fitchburg State College Special Education program
will select a qualified Special Education major of sophomore, junior
or senior year standing who has performed community service work
with special needs individuals. The recipient will possess a minimum
3.2 cumulative grade point average and must be recommended in writing
by the Special Education Club advisor as being a loyal hard-working
member of the club.
Patrick and Mary Hammond Band Scholarship
Available to a full-time student chosen as an outstanding member
of the Fitchburg State College Band. Contact the Band Director.
Patricia A. Hess '94 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to full-time non traditional female student(s).
Candidates must be undergraduate English and/or History majors with
a minimum 3.0 GPA and 30 earned credits. Contact the Social
Science Department.
Leo J. Hines Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a qualified English major demonstrating academic excellence.
Contact the English Department.
Jerry Johnson Computer Science Award
Available to full-time undergraduate students who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College with a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average in Computer Science courses. Preference
is given to a student athlete whose participation as a member of
an inter-collegiate athletic team at the college supports the tenet
of "mens sana in corpore sano" (a sound mind in a sound
body).
William Keough Memorial Scholarship
Available to full-time undergraduate student who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College with a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average in English. Preference will be given to
students excelling in creative writing. Minorities are encouraged
to apply.
Francis Marcille '60 Memorial Award
Given to an outstanding graduating senior (based on college involvement
and community service) with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average
majoring in Industrial Technology, entering the field of education
with a preference to students seeking employment in Massachusetts.
The Eunice J. Matson Scholarship
Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior student majoring
in Special Education or Behavioral Science at Fitchburg State College.
The award will be based upon community involvement, leadership,
scholarship, financial need and a narrative (essay on why you should
be considered for the scholarship).
Helen T. O'Flaherty Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student majoring in Early Childhood Education,
who demonstrates financial need. Membership in a minority
group will confer preference. Award is renewable if recipient
maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college.
Owens-Mara Scholarship
Available annually to an Elementary Education major completing
junior level work during the spring semester and selected by the
Education Department based upon promise as a future elementary leader.
Contact the Education Department.
Dean Rachupka '93 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to qualified junior an senior students majoring in Education
and must be a resident of North Central Massachusetts. The
scholarships are for one year as long as a 3.0 or higher GPA is
maintained. The student must be of good character and active
in extra-curricular activities or community service. This
award is presented during the spring semester at the Honors Convocation.
Student Government Association Scholarships
Available to sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a minimum 2.2
cumulative G.P.A. and a record of student leadership. Contact
the Student Government Association.
Visiting Nurses Association Trust Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Nursing major by the Nursing Department.
Robert W. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Available to full-time undergraduate students who have completed
at least one semester at Fitchburg State College with a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average in Communications Media. Preference will
be given to students actively engaged in the community.
Admissions Scholarships
Ethel P. Mandrus Donahue '41 Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming student intending to enter the Special Education
Teacher Certification program. The recipient must demonstrate
financial need and be a resident of Hampden County, MA. Renewable
as long as the recipient remains in the Special Education program.
Fitchburg Mutual Insurance Company's W. Bruce Adams Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a public high school graduate with a G.P.A.
of 3.0 or above from one of the following towns: Ashburnham,
Ashby, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg or Westminster. Recipient
must be a first year student with a parent adjusted gross income
of $40,000 - $60,000.
Henry Frank Scholarship
Awarded to full-time entering freshmen and transfer students from
Norwalk, Connecticut, or within a fifteen-mile radius of Orange,
Massachusetts, with preference given to students from Norwalk.
Selection is based on academic achievement. No application
is necessary.
Jeanne M. Joyal '53 Scholarship
Awarded to a freshmen student, based on financial need and/or merit.
Recipient must be an Elementary Education major and a resident of
Western Massachusetts. Participation in extracurricular activities
and/or community service considered.
Ruth Lee Scholarship
Awarded to a student from the North Central Massachusetts region
(the cities and towns included in the North Central MA Chamber of
Commerce membership). Recipient will be chosen on the basis
of academic merit.
Myra McGuirk-Bonitz '14 and G '52 Scholarship
Awarded to a first year student graduating from a high school within
the Fitchburg city limits who has chosen Education as a major field
of study.
Ying Gean and Sui King Yee Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming Asian American student, based on financial
need and/or merit. Participation in extra-curricular activities
and/or community service considered.
Graduate and Continuing Education Scholarships
Dorothy Holmes Toporeck Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes and honors students for their scholastic
excellence in undergraduate studies who are pursuing a Master's
degree at Fitchburg State College. Preference will be given
to graduates of Fitchburg State College's undergraduate program
(with a 3.25 cumulative GPA) who are accepted into a graduate program
at the College. For currently enrolled students in the College's
Master's degree program, they must demonstrate an earned 3.75 cumulative
GPA and receive the recommendation of their graduate advisor for
graduate program chair. Contact the Graduate Office.
For more information you may visit Financial
Aid - Graduate Students - Dorothy Holmes Toporeck Graduate Scholarship.
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