The Community Foundation is honored to have a variety of scholarship funds established by individuals and groups of donors for the purpose of helping younger generations of Nantucketers further their education. Each fund is unique, and the Foundation works with donors to ensure that the criteria and goals of the scholarship align with their charitable interests.
2023 Scholarship Applications are due: April 1, 2023
Applications submitted by email are preferred. All applications should be sent to scholarships@cfnan.org.
Scholarship renewal for multi-year recipients can be accessed HERE.
Application & Required Documents
Gary and Glenn DaSilva Scholarship
Purpose
To Fund scholarships to Nantucket High School seniors who are attending a certified trade school. $1500 per year
Eligibility
Nantucket High School seniors who will be graduating in good standing.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript Letter of recommendation
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To fund scholarships for friendly, hardworking, entrepreneurial NHS seniors or graduates who strive to be active members of the workforce or play important roles in small businesses on Nantucket. $1000 per year for four (4) years.
Eligibility
Seniors or graduates of Nantucket High School.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To provide scholarships for students and community residents interested in pursuing studies or training in any interdisciplinary study that has a positive impact on animals, improves their life or environment, embraces humane thinking and compassion, advocates for animals, and supports their intrinsic value.
Eligibility
High School Seniors or year-round Nantucket Residents who are pursuing ongoing education opportunities.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation from a NHS teacher or college professor
- Plus any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To provide educational opportunities to individuals pursuing environmental studies i.e. marine, agriculture, conservation, biology or wildlife.
Eligibility
The students eligible for assistance: Nantucket residents pursuing studies in the fields above.
Application & Required Documents
The type and amount of aid shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation and may include, but is not necessarily limited to, $1000 per year.
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Purpose
To provide scholarships for Nantucket High School seniors who have demonstrated interest and intends to pursue a degree in or related to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology. If no student pursuing a related field exists, the award goes to a student with a passion for technology. However, all applicants must demonstrate a history of interest and engagement in a technology-related field.
Eligibility
Nantucket High School seniors. A student can receive the scholarship only once for the duration of their program.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To provide scholarships to a seniors graduate of Nantucket High School who demonstrates a spirit of giving through his/her extracurricular activities and interest in civic affairs. $1000 per year.
Eligibility
Seniors or Graduates of Nantucket High School.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To fund scholarships to students who have demonstrated excellence in culinary arts. At least $750 per year.
Eligibility
Nantucket High School students pursing ongoing education opportunities in the culinary arts field.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- An additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To fund scholarships for Nantucket High School graduates pursuing careers in the field of fiber arts, textile design or interior design.
Eligibility
Seniors or Graduates of Nantucket High School.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript letter of recommendation
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
To provide scholarships to seniors or graduates of Nantucket High School. ($1,500 per year).
Eligibility
Seniors or graduates of Nantucket High School who are or will be majoring in mathematics or science and are looking to a career in education. Seniors or graduates of Nantucket High School who are or will be attending nursing school or medical school.
Application & Required Documents
Completed application, Transcript, Letter of recommendation from a NHS teacher or college professor Any additional supporting material.
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Purpose
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide a scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a career enriching the lives of children (education, social work, etc.). Special consideration will be given to any student that participated in or volunteered /worked for a Mentoring Youth Program.
Eligibility
Seniors of Nantucket High School who plan to pursue a career enriching the lives of children and have volunteered in children’s programming on Nantucket, with special consideration given to any student that participated in or volunteered /worked for a Mentoring Youth Program
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Any additional supporting materials
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Emily Stover Memorial Scholarship
Purpose
To provide scholarships to upstanding Nantucket community members who are passionate about helping others and who have chosen a career path with this intention in mind. Award amount is $2,000.
Eligibility
Nantucket community members who are attending accredited college or universities.
Application & Required Documents
- Completed application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- 300 Word Essay on “How your passion for helping others has inspired your chosen career path and what you hope to accomplish after you graduate”
- Any additional supporting materials
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Purpose
Baxter was a loyal, confident, caring, and driven young man that had a zest for life who did everything in his power to reach his goals no matter what stood in his way. Through this scholarship we hope to support students with similar qualities who are involved in their school and community as team member, working outside of school, and determined to do what they love. Be Baxter strong.
Eligibility
The students eligible for assistance are graduating seniors whose primary residence is Nantucket.
Application & Required Documents
The type and amount of aid shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation and may include, but is not necessarily limited to, $2000 per year.
Purpose
Purpose: To provide scholarships to a passionate, hardworking, and honorable Nantucket Community Member who is pursuing training or an education in the Theater Arts. Scholarships are only available to individuals attending an accredited or professional performing arts training program, college or university.
Eligibility
Nantucket Community Members who are pursuing education opportunities in the Theatre Arts
