Scholarships 2023
The Windham Endowment offers its own scholarship and administers
other scholarships. If you have an interest in contributing to an
existing scholarship fund, please visit our
donations page; if you might be
interested in establishing a new scholarship fund, please contact the
Windham Endowment's
President.
The Windham Endowment's scholarship program began in 2012 when it distributed three
scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors. The program has grown
substantially since then, in terms of both the number and the value of the
awards, and has now distributed a total of $100,000 in scholarship awards.
Please see our scholarship
history page for information about past recipients.
For students graduating in 2023, 14 scholarship awards totaling $18,500 will be available (summary of scholarship requirements). All applicants should be sure to read the notes in the red box below.
-
Windham Endowment Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a
graduating high school student from Windham who has demonstrated
significant involvement in community service in Windham or elsewhere,
particularly in activities that "enhance the quality of life for all
Windham residents."
Application -
Jean (McCartney) & Donald Beales Scholarship
($1,000)—awarded to a graduating Windham High School (WHS) student
who has overcome significant difficulties in her or his life. Financial
need will be considered. This scholarship is in memory of Jean
McCartney-Beales.
Application -
Lieutenant James M. Brown Memorial Scholarship
($2,000)—awarded to a graduating high school student from Windham
who has a penchant for community service and is interested in pursuing a
career in firefighting, EMS, fire science, or forestry. Applicants
who have a family member involved in firefighting or EMS are
also eligible.
This scholarship is in memory of Lieutenant James M. Brown.
Application -
Coish Family Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating
WHS student who has participated in one or more sports at WHS and has
consistently set an example of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Application -
Daniel A. DiFruscia Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a
graduating high school student from Windham who plans to study business
or finance at the college level. This fund was established in memory of
Daniel by his family.
Application -
Future Technology Scholarship (two, each for
$2,500)—awarded to graduating high school students from Windham
who plan to pursue careers in a STEM field.
Application -
Dr. Henry E. LaBranche Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a
graduating WHS student who intends to pursue a career in public
education and who has demonstrated character and leadership while at WHS.
This scholarship and the collaborative effort to establish its creation
honors Dr. LaBranche and his legacy to education.
Application -
MacKimm Family Performing Arts Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded
to a graduating WHS student who has participated in multiple disciplines
in the performing arts at WHS (band, choir, theatre).
Application -
Timothy Skwiot Financial Services Scholarship ($1,000)—
awarded to a graduating WHS student who has shown through course work
and extra-curricular activities an interest in studying business at the
college level.
Application -
Technical Trades Scholarship ($2,500)—awarded to a
graduating high school student from Windham who plans to pursue a career
in plumbing, electrical trades, automotive technology, biomedical or
health sciences, computer or information technology, welding, HVAC, or
carpentry. An applicant for this scholarship may not also apply for
the Future Technology Scholarship or any other scholarship requiring
enrollment in a four-year program.
Application -
Windham Pride Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating
high school student from Windham who has demonstrated significant
support for LGBTQ+ peers.
Application -
Windham Visual Arts Scholarship ($500)—awarded to a
graduating WHS student who is planning to study art and who has
demonstrated ability and interest in art.
Application -
Windham Women's Business Connection Scholarship
($500)—awarded to a female graduating high school student from
Windham who has demonstrated concern for her community through her
volunteerism and who has set an example of a positive, innovating
spirit. This scholarship is in memory of Lisa Martin.
Application
Important notes to applicants:
- If you are a WHS student, you must submit your application by 2:30pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, to Donna DiZazzo in the WHS Guidance Department. All other applications must be postmarked by that date. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered for awards.
- A student may apply for more than one scholarship. However, in some cases applying for one scholarship will prevent a student from applying for certain other scholarships. See the individual scholarship descriptions and applications for details.
- News articles will not be accepted as part of an application for a scholarship award as they are nearly impossible to redact effectively, endangering the "blind" selection process.
- A letter of recommendation may not be from an applicant's immediate family member.
General information:
- Each year, available scholarship awards are generally announced in January, applications are due in March, and recipients are notified by early June.
- The immediate family of current members of the Windham Endowment's Board of Directors and Scholarship Selection Committee(s) are not eligible for scholarships available through the Windham Endowment.
- Some scholarships are restricted to Windham High School (WHS) students while others are open to any high school student who is a resident of Windham, regardless of what high school they attend. Read the scholarship descriptions carefully.
- All information about applicants, including names, will be kept confidential. The names of winners will be publicized, except in special circumstances. See the individual scholarship applications for details.
- Recipients are chosen in a "blind" process.
- All awards are one-time, unless otherwise stated.
- Funds are disbursed after the recipient supplies proof of enrollment in a school or program appropriate for the scholarship.
- A full description of the Windham Endowment's policies and process for administering scholarships is available.
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
P.O. Box 4315, Windham NH 03087
Tel: 603.437.0686
Email: ContactWE@windhamendowment.org