Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield Start Scholarship Program

STONEHAM, Ma.-- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield are proud to announce that this year, they will be starting a new, annual scholarship for Stoneham High School Seniors going to college. 

The “Great Futures” Scholarship will be a $500 scholarship given to one Senior from Stoneham, with plans to expand to Wakefield next year.

The “Great Futures’ Scholarship, coined from the National Boys & Girls Club slogan “Great Futures Start Here”, will be awarded to a senior who through volunteerism, participation in programs, or employment at the club has demonstrated a meaningful connection to our Boys and Girls Clubs.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield launched this scholarship after Board Member Paula DiBartolomeo realized that some Club members had trouble paying for their secondary education.

She went on to say, "The data gathered from our clubs shows us that Club kids get better grades, are more involved in their community, and are far less likely to experiment with risky behaviors. A small scholarship will help them continue doing just that once they're no longer in Stoneham and Wakefield."

If you or your child are interested in applying for the “Great Futures” Scholarship, you can visit http://tinyurl.com/greatfuturesscholarship and can fill out the form.

Seniors interested in the scholarship must have the following credentials in order to be considered a valid applicant. Applicants must provide proof of registration at a qualifying institution will be required before an award will be disbursed. The Scholarship can be used towards tuition, fees, supplies, or other costs of attending any post-secondary institution including 2 year colleges, 4 year colleges, and trade schools.

Press Release by Danny Lumb, Program Director