​Town of Northborough Scholarship Fund needs community’s support

November is Scholarship Awareness Month. The cost of post-secondary education has skyrocketed. The availability of scholarships to high school seniors is important so they can meet their educational goals.

The Northborough Scholarship Committee was established by the Northborough Board of Selectmen in 2001. It is currently comprised of six volunteer members, who are appointed to three-year terms by the Board of Selectmen.

The goal of the Committee is to recognize high school senior students, who reside in Northborough, and provide them with some financial assistance for their post-secondary education.

The Northborough Scholarship Committee is asking the community to help support the academic journeys of Northborough high school seniors. The Scholarship Fund does not receive any money from the town budget; it relies solely on the generosity of the community. The scholarship awards are based on available funds.

In 2022, a total of $1,800 in scholarship funds was awarded to five recipients in the Class of 2023: Brianna Boeckeler, Aislin Campbell, Erik Lin, Paulina Paradise, and Jason Subat.

Consideration is given to the student's academic standing, financial need, employment and community service experiences, school/extracurricular activities, letter of recommendation, and essay.

There are three easy ways to contribute to the Scholarship Fund:

• Donate online.
• Donate by check. Mail or use the drop off box in the front of town hall: Town of Northborough -Scholarship Committee, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532.
• Add your donation to your tax payment. The portion of the property tax bill, which you return with your payment, gives you the option to voluntarily donate to local funds, including the Scholarship Fund. Indicate the amount you would like to add to your tax payment.

View www.town.northborough.ma.us/scholarship-committee for additional information. Email questions to northboroughscholarships@gmail.com.