City of Waltham Opens 2017 Scholarship Program

WALTHAM, MA – The City of Waltham has begun accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship program. Through the City of Waltham Scholarship Fund, residents may apply for scholarships for college, trade school, certificate programs, graduate school or other educational pursuits deemed eligible.

Funding is made possible through a check-off included with Waltham's annual excise and quarterly tax payments. The city has offered its scholarship fund for 30 years.

Applications are reviewed by the City of Waltham Scholarship Fund Committee and announced in June.

Here's how to apply.

Residents may pick up an application at the treasurer's office or the Waltham Public Library. Graduating seniors may use the generic application available at the Waltham High School guidance office. It may also be downloaded online here.

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