The Mattapoisett Lions Club announces a new $2,500 scholarship to be awarded annually to a graduating high school student that is a resident of Mattapoisett, Marion or Rochester.

The funds for this Scholarship are raised through charitable events run by the Mattapoisett Lions Club through out the year, including Harbor Days an annual festival held in Shipyard Park every July and attended by up to 10,000 people.

To qualify, a graduating student enrolled in their first year of a recognized school of higher education, must be a resident of the Tri-Town area, and have demonstrated service to the community. Special consideration will be given to those looking to a career in an eye sight related field.  Lions also encourage participating in the Lion’s Youth Speech Contest sponsored every year by the Mattapoisett Lion’s Club open to all high school students in the Tri Town area.

Click to download the Scholarship Application

Scholarship Specifications

• A $2,500 award will be given
• All awards will be paid to the recipient’s academic institution on their behalf by September 1, 2010.
  

Deadline for submission of application: Closed
Deadline to award scholarship: Closed

Eligibility:

No evidence of financial need is required.

Must be a grade 12 student residing in Mattapoisett, Marion, & Rochester.

Must have 3 letters of recommendation (No relatives).

Applicants must provide:

Examples of public service or volunteer work

Completed Application form

Official Transcript of High School

Evidence of acceptance from your School

Letter explaining career goals and future plans in 300 words or less

Recipients agree to release their name and photo for Lions Club publicity purposes.