Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship
Direct application
$750/year
Eligibility
Location
Connecticut
Education level
High school
Activities
Community service
About this scholarship
Graduating seniors at Mid-Maine Chamber area high schools (including Lawrence, Winslow, Mt. View, Waterville, Messalonskee, MCI, Erskine, Calvary Temple, Maine Arts Academy, and Good Will-Hinckley) with at least a C average who show community service and complete a required citizenship essay may apply.
The scholarship provides $750 per year for up to four years. Recipients must enroll at an accredited New England college or university and complete their first college semester with at least a 2.0 GPA to receive each year's payment.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Single-page citizenship essay addressing civic, extracurricular, or community-service accomplishments and future plans
- High school transcript
- Applicant and parent/guardian signatures
- A single page essay written by the applicant addressing the two prompts (essay file upload required)
- High school transcript upload required
- Currently attending a Mid-Maine Chamber area high school (Lawrence, Winslow, Mt. View, Waterville, Messalonskee, MCI, Erskine, Calvary Temple, Maine Arts Academy or Good Will-Hinckley)
- Academic average of C or better
- Evidence of community service and involvement
- Enrolled in/intending an accredited New England college or university
- Applicant and parent/guardian signatures
- Deadline: third Friday of April
- Recipients must complete their first college semester with at least a 2.0 GPA to receive each year's payment.