Scholarships

 

West Falmouth Library offers 2 Scholarships for local high school grads.The West Falmouth Library manages two scholarship funds, the Arthur F. Hennessey Jr. Memorial Fund and the Colonial Scholarship Fund. A selection committee meets annually to review applications for these two scholarships and awards the scholarships at the annual meeting.

Applications are due Monday, April 8, 2024.

We welcome gifts made to the Arthur F. Hennessey Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please make your check payable to the West Falmouth Library with a note indicating it is for the Hennessey Scholarship Fund.

Arthur F. Hennessey, Jr. Scholarship

In addition to assisting students with furthering their education, this scholarship award honors the memory of Arthur F. Hennessey, Jr., who gave his life in Vietnam on April 19, 1965 fighting for our American ideal of freedom for all. Mr. Hennessey valued enormously the sense of community and good will that he found in his hometown of West Falmouth, MA. As the scholarship honors Arthur F. Hennessey Jr., this $3,000 scholarship will be offered to one high school senior who meets the following criteria:

  • Resides in West Falmouth or can demonstrate strong ties to the community of West Falmouth;
  • Demonstrates academic excellence, participation in school and community activities, and financial need.

Link to online Hennessy Scholarship application: https://form.jotform.com/233634984265062

Colonial Scholarship

The Colonial Dames of the National Society of America (NSCDA) is an organization that actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects. Designed to ease the costs of higher education, this $2,500 scholarship will be offered to one high school senior who meets the following criteria:

  • Resides in Falmouth, East Falmouth, North Falmouth, West Falmouth or Woods Hole;
  • Demonstrates academic excellence, participation in school and community activities, and financial need.

Link to online Colonial Scholarship application: https://form.jotform.com/231245963285057

Hennessey & Colonial Scholarship Application Checklist

  • 2024 scholarship application (submitted online)
  • Resume including awards, work experience, and extracurricular activities
  • High school transcript including standardized test scores
  • Two recommendations: One from your guidance counselor and the second from a person of your choice i.e. teacher, coach, or employer. Recommendations with a conflict of interest will not be accepted, such as a reference from anyone who is on the Board of West Falmouth Library, works at the West Falmouth Library or who is directly involved in the scholarship process. ALL recommendations must be emailed to wfl.scholarship@gmail.com by April 8th.

Emailing requirements – In the subject line include your last name, what you are emailing (resume, transcript or recommendation), and Hennessey. For example: Smith Recommendation Hennessey

Hennessey & Colonial Scholarship Deadline

The 2024 scholarship application, resume, high school transcript and two recommendations must be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be considered.