South Yarmouth—The Cape Cod Foundation has launched its annual Scholarship Program.
The organization administers almost 100 different scholarship funds for seniors graduating from
high school, current college students, and adults planning to pursue degrees and certificate
programs. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $1 million in scholarship support to
156 local students.
To learn more about current opportunities and how to apply online, visit capecodfoundation.org.
Most scholarships are available through The Cape Cod Foundation’s Universal Application. The
deadline to apply is March 1. For questions, contact Mary Beth Burwood, Education Program
Officer, at mburwood@capecodfoundation.org or 508-790-3040.
The Cape Cod Foundation is also seeking volunteers with diverse life experiences, outlooks,
local knowledge, and a passion to support Cape Codders pursuing their post-secondary
educational goals to participate in the scholarship review process. To learn more about this
volunteer opportunity, contact mburwood@capecodfoundation.org.
The scholarship process for the Cape Cod Association, a partner of The Cape Cod Foundation,
has also begun. Last year, it awarded $525,000 in heritage-based scholarships to 352 students.
Criteria, deadlines, and application requirements for these scholarships are online at
capecodassoc.org.
The Cape Cod Foundation has seven new scholarship funds available this year, which were
established by donors to support Cape Cod students pursuing their post-secondary educational
goals.
Cape Cod Salties Memorial Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors from Barnstable County who plan to pursue an
undergraduate degree in an environmentally related discipline such as: Fisheries, Wildlife, and
Conservation Biology, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Marine and Aquatic
Sciences, and Conservation Law Enforcement.
Chanda Maraj Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors and alumni of Trinity Christian Academy.
James Higgins Memorial Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors from Cape Cod to attend the University of Massachusetts
Amherst.
Meghan Constance Moore Memorial Scholarship
For women who are graduating high school seniors from Cape Cod and have demonstrated
dedication and hard work as a student-athlete. This scholarship honors Meghan’s remarkable
legacy to empower future student-athletes.
Philip “Andy” Fingado Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors from Barnstable High School who are planning to pursue a
2- or 4- year undergraduate degree and have demonstrated a commitment to volunteering and
community service.
Sturgis Library Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors from the Town of Barnstable who plan to pursue an
undergraduate degree.
Thelma Goldstein Civic Engagement Scholarship
For a graduating high school senior of Falmouth High School with a demonstrated commitment
to the community through public service and civic engagement.