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, and has now distributed a total of $164,500
in scholarship awards.
Please see our scholarship
history page for information about past recipients.
For students who graduated in 2025, 18 scholarship awards totaling $25,000 were awarded (summary of scholarship requirements):
- Windham Endowment Scholarship ($1,500)—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." Supported by the Windham Endowment Scholarship Fund.
- 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 and is supported by the Jean (McCartney) Beales & Donald Beales Scholarship Fund.
- 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 and is supported by the Lieutenant James M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.
- Margaret A. Case Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)—awarded to a graduating WHS student who has shown exemplary community service and plans to pursue an education and career in a field that provides service to a community. Supported by the Margaret A. Case Scholarship Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Coish Family Scholarship Fund.
- 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 and is supported by the Daniel A. DiFruscia Scholarship Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Weller Family Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Dr. Henry E. LaBranche Educational Scholarship Fund.
- Manny Loureiro Memorial Scholarship ($500)—awarded to a graduating WHS student who has demonstrated their ability to work hard to overcome challenging circumstances. Supported by the Loureiro Family Scholarship Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Lu Family Fund.
- 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). Supported by the MacKimm Family Fund.
- Pride Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating high school student from Windham who has demonstrated significant support for LGBTQ+ peers. Supported by the Windham Pride Scholarship Fund.
- Laura Ramos Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)—awarded to a graduating WHS student who plans to pursue a career in a field related to mental health. This scholarship is being awarded in an effort to improve mental health access and elevate awareness of mental health issues in our society. Supported by the Carpenter Family Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Timothy Skwiot Financial Services Scholarship Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Weller Family Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Visual Arts Scholarship Fund.
- 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. Supported by the Windham Women's Business Connection Scholarship Fund.
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.
- Further information is available in Scholarship Program Policies.
Important notes for 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.
- 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 fund administered by the Windham Endowment are not eligible for scholarships associated with that fund. In all cases, the Windham Endowment reserves the right to determine the eligibility of all scholarship applicants.
- 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.
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
P.O. Box 4315, Windham NH 03087
Tel: 603.437.0686
Email: ContactWE@windhamendowment.org