I wanted to send a reminder to all high school seniors and recent grads that the deadline for the Lincoln Scholarship application is approaching. Applications were initially due this Saturday, but we are extending the deadline and will be accepting applications through *Monday March 31. *
We encourage all eligible high school seniors or recent high school graduates to apply. The application can be found at this link on the left hand side of the webpage or at the bottom of the page on a mobile device. ( https://www.lincolntown.org/645/Lincoln-Scholarship-Committee) Both merit based and need based scholarships and awards are available. A brief summary of the scholarships and awards offered is provided below. More information can be found on the Lincoln Scholarship Committee website. ● Lincoln Community Scholarships: These are one-time only scholarships dependent on the contributions of Lincoln residents to the scholarship fund. They generally range between $1000 and $2000 per scholarship. These scholarships take into account financial need, academic, and extracurricular records. They are open only to Lincoln residents. ● The Ogden Codman Scholarship: This scholarship offers $7,500, renewable for up to four years. The scholarship has a broadly-based set of criteria including financial need, leadership qualities, and academic achievement. This scholarship is only open to Lincoln residents. ● The Codman Opportunity Scholarship: This scholarship offers $5,000, renewable for up to four years. Financial need, student potential, and commitment to success in a specific field or trade are the primary considerations for this scholarship. This scholarship is only open to Lincoln residents. ● The Harriet Todd Scholarship: This scholarship, a gift from the bequest of Harriet Backus Todd, is offered in honor of her devotion to public service and volunteerism. The scholarship is for $5000 and is renewable for one year. This scholarship is open to those graduating from Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School, or other vocational school if the tuition is paid for by the Town of Lincoln. Eligible students must have completed a minimum of grades 5 through 8 in the Lincoln or Hanscom schools and must be residents of the Town of Lincoln or Hanscom Air ForceBase, or who attend Lincoln Public Schools through the METCO Program or as children of Town of Lincoln Employees. Awards: ● The Fanny Campbell Award for Academic Achievement, $500 ● The Sumner Smith Award for Community Service, $500
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