BGCB Scholarship Information
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston emphasizes the importance of education in the lives of youth. We utilize our powerful partnerships with supporters to offer seven scholarships. Each award enables young people to pursue their dreams of a college education. Applicants must be members or alumni of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Members or alumni who are currently attending college are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to high school seniors who have not yet received a BGCB scholarship. Scholarships are not renewable. To receive a scholarship application or for more information, please contact Leah Reich at lreich@bgcb.org.
ROBERT AND MYRA KRAFT GIVING BACK SCHOLARSHIP - Established in 2003 by their four sons to honor Robert and Myra Kraft, the scholarship recognizes Club members who give their time and talents to the community.
Description: Awarded to a Club member with a high level of community involvement.
Amount: $5,000, awarded once annually
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Awarded to Club members with a high level of academic achievement.
Criteria: Must maintain 3.0 GPA during first year of college to receive the full amount of scholarship. If the GPA falls below 3.0, the student may submit an essay for review and will be considered for partial scholarship.
Amount: Varies, multiple scholarships awarded annually
FRANCINE-ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Awarded to Club members with a high level of academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.
Amount: Varies, multiple scholarships awarded annually
BGCB VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Club members who are applying to vocational or trade schools are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Examples of schools include RETS, Blaine, ITT, Baran, UTI, NE Institute of Technology and Art.
Amount: Varies, multiple scholarships awarded annually
EMERSON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - Established in 2007 and made possible through the generosity of Edmund Ansin, President of Sunbeam Television Corp., owner of WHDH-TV (Channel 7) and CW56.
Description: Awarded to Club members with a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement who will be attending Emerson College full time. Members must apply and be accepted to Emerson College.
Criteria: Must complete the Federal Application for Student Aid by May 1, 2008.
Amount: Two full-tuition scholarships are available annually
NEWBURY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Descrip.on: Awarded to Club members with a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement who will be attending Newbury College full time. Members must apply and be accepted to Newbury College.
Requirements/Amount:
2.5-2.99 GPA 25% scholarship renewable for four years
3.0-3.49 GPA 33% scholarship renewable for four years
3.5-3.79 GPA 50% scholarship renewable for four years
3.8-4.0 GPA Consideration for higher levels of scholarships
HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - Made possible by Gregg and Lisa Stone
Description: Club member must be accepted to Harvard before applying.
Amount: Partial scholarship available