Mary Jo Brown Memorial Scholarship

(Wakefield, MA) – The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Mary Jo Brown Memorial Scholarship. Beginning in June 2026, a scholarship will be awarded from this fund to a local student pursuing education beyond high school.

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This scholarship, established by her family and friends through the Mary Jo Brown Foundation, honors the life and legacy of Mary Jo Brown, a longtime resident of Greenwood who was deeply connected to her family and her community.

For 35 years, Mary Jo dedicated her professional life to healthcare, serving as Director of the Admitting Department at Tufts Medical Center. In this role, she supported patients and their families during some of their most vulnerable moments, leading with empathy, professionalism, and unwavering care. Her work had a profound and lasting impact—not only on the institution, but on the countless individuals whose lives she touched through her leadership and compassion.

Outside of her professional life, Mary Jo had a deep love for adventure and travel, especially trips to Hawaii and to Walt Disney World. She adored her family, her friends, children, and animals, and she found great joy in bringing people together. Mary Jo loved hosting gatherings - particularly her Fourth of July celebrations and Christmas festivities - creating spaces filled with laughter, connection, and warmth.

Mary Jo passed away in 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. In the spirit of honoring the way she lived her life and the values she held dear, her family and friends established this scholarship as both a tribute to Mary Jo’s legacy and a thank you for the permanent mark she left on the hearts of those who loved her, ensuring that her compassion and generosity continues to inspire others.

The Mary Jo Brown Memorial Scholarship has a preference for students who share Mary Jo’s commitment to volunteerism. Through this fund, Mary Jo’s legacy lives on—offering support, opportunity, and encouragement to students, and reminding all of us that the world becomes a better place when we choose to care for one another.

Contributions to this fund help it grow and provide increased awards. Donations can be made to TSF of Wakefield, P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880. Online donations can be made by visiting www.TSFofWakefield.org/donate. Please include the name of the fund with your donation, either on the check memo line or by adding a message/fund name with your online donation. Venmo payments can be made by searching for the charity @TSFofWakefieldMA.

Founded in 1960, The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Wakefield residents pursuing full-time higher education. In addition to supporting students, TSF administers over 635 scholarship funds established by community members to honor individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. For more information, including a complete list of funds, visit TSFofWakefield.org or call 781-245-489