Applications for the Local 1009 Scholarships are being accepted now thru June 1, 2024.

Scholarship Criteria

1. Applicant must be a graduating High School senior who will be attending college in the fall of 2024 as a freshman.

2. Applicant must be a son or daughter of an active, deceased or retired member of Local 1009.

Applicants must include the following items to complete the application packet:

1. Applicants name along with the name of the active Local 1009 member they are related to.

2. Three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from the applicants High School Guidance Counselor.

3. Copy of the applicants High School Transcript.  

4. Copy of an acceptance letter from the College or University the applicant will be attending.

5. A short biography of extracurricular activities.

Mail application items above to:

Worcester Firefighters Local 1009

Attn: Scholarship Committee

625 Chandler St.

Worcester, MA 01602

Deadline: June 1, 2024.

Any questions can be directed to any E-board member.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced that their annual December 3rd scholarship is now available. This scholarship is available to high school seniors, and others, who are planning to attend college in the fall of 2023.  Application deadline is March 1, 2023.

• Students must apply online at Logon - Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (grantinterface.com) 
• Students who submit a complete application by March 1st by 5:00pm will be reviewed for 138 separate awards, ranging from $300 to $5,000.  Average award is $1,500.00.
• Students may receive more than one award
• There is no fee to apply
• Applicants must provide family financial information (FAFSA), a personal essay and a resume. A current transcript and letter of recommendation must also be submitted for each applicant from their Guidance Officer, Registrar, and/or a teacher. ALL the required paperwork must be submitted or the application will be incomplete.
• Students should begin their applications by February 15th at the latest, allowing 2 weeks to fill out and obtain a transcript and recommendation from their Guidance staff.
• Please follow directions carefully on attached documents.

Questions call 508-755-0980 or email scholar@greaterworcester.org

The Captain James L. McDonald Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually at Quinsigamond Community College.

Candidates for application for the Captain James L. McDonald Memorial Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Worcester Public High School graduate attending Quinsigamond Community College.

2. Must be enrolled in and majoring in the Fire Science Program.

3. Candidates and award recipients can reapply annually.

To apply contact the Financial Aid Office at Quinsigamond Community College, 508-854-4520. 

Amount: $500.00 Annually

Central Mass AFL-CIO is pleased to announce that they will be awarding six $1,000 scholarships as well as a number of $500 Platinum sponsored scholarships.

The recipients will be drawn by lottery at the May community services committee meeting and the winners will be announced at the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday June 2, 2023.

The Scholarships will be presented at the Labor Day breakfast September 4, 2023.

Application attached.

Eligibility

1. Student must be a 2023 graduating High School senior going on to college.

2. Student must be a child, grandchild or member whose local is affiliated with the Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

3. Union members must live or work in the jurisdiction of the Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2023

Mail application to:

Paul Soucy

AFL/CIO Labor Community Services

Central Mass AFL-CIO

400 Washington St.

Auburn, MA 01501

Central MA Scholarship.pdf

The T. Dustin Alward Memorial Fund is interested in assisting 2024 graduating high school seniors to secure the advantages of post secondary/college education through the funds raised by the Trustees of T. Dustin Alward Memorial Fund. The Trustees will award at least 10 scholarships: a $1,000.00 scholarship to students attending a 4-year college or a $500.00 scholarship to students attending a 2-year college. These scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating financial need and scholastic aptitude, as well as good citizenship. Scholarships will be awarded on behalf of the T. Dustin Alward Family.

APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2024.

The rules governing scholarships assistance are as follows:

1. No distinction as to race, color, creed or sex shall be drawn in the granting of assistance.

2. Applicants must have a parent or legal guardian, who is a member in good standing of the

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts or a parent, grand parent or legal guardian who is

retired or is a deceased member of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts.

3. The candidate must be accepted at an accredited post secondary institution.

4. No assistance will be provided to any student who is already receiving or anticipates

receiving a fully paid scholarship, grant or other financial aid in excess of $6,000.00

(not including repayable loans), or acceptance to any Service Academies.

All financial aid will be verified before awarding a scholarship.

5. No request for assistance will be considered until the candidate has provided a

complete application. Failure to complete the application may result in disqualification.

6. Scholarships will be made payable upon receipt of the student’s ID and

a copy of the student’s deposit from the burser’s office

7. All scholarships will be used towards school related expenses such as tuition

and books.

8. Complete applications must be returned to:

T. Dustin Alward Memorial Fund PO Box 278 Randolph, MA 02368-0278

Applications must be returned no later than March 31, 2024

2024 Alward Scholarship App.pdf