Scholarships
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 $118,500 in scholarship awards.
Please see our scholarship
history page for information about past recipients.
In the most recent year, 14 scholarship awards totaling $18,500 were available (summary of scholarship requirements):
- 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."
- Jean (McCartney) & Donald Beales Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating Windham High School (WHS) student who has overcome significant difficulties in their life. Financial need will be considered. This scholarship is in memory of Jean McCartney-Beales.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Windham Pride Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating high school student from Windham who has demonstrated significant support for LGBTQ+ peers.
- 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.
- 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.
In the coming year, the following new scholarships will be offered:
- Manny Loureiro Memorial Scholarship ($500)—awarded to a graduating WHS student who has demonstrated their ability to work hard to overcome challenging circumstances.
- Lu Family STEM Scholarship ($2,500)—awarded to a graduating WHS student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and plans to major in a STEM field in college.
Important notes to applicants:
- 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.
- 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.
- A letter of recommendation need not be written specifically for a particular application if a letter written for another purpose would fulfill an application's requirements.
- A letter of recommendation from an applicant's family member will not be accepted.
- 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.
General information:
- Each year, available scholarship awards are generally announced in January, applications are due in March, and recipients are notified by early June.
- Recipients are chosen in a "blind" process.
- Funds are disbursed after the recipient supplies proof of enrollment in a school or program appropriate for the scholarship.
- All awards are one-time, unless otherwise stated.
- 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.
- The children of people involved with the Windham Endowment's Scholarship Subcommittee and Scholarship Selection Committee(s) are not eligible for scholarships administered by the Windham Endowment. In addition, the children of a creator of a scholarship fund administered by the Windham Endowment are not eligible for scholarships offered by way of that fund. In all cases, the Windham Endowment reserves the right to determine the eligibility of all scholarship applicants.
- 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