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Scholarship Committee
About the Committee
Following Nantucket town meeting approval and an act of legislature, a scholarship fund was established in 1987 for the purpose of providing educational financial aid to deserving town residents. A scholarship committee was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to select worthy recipients. This committee shall consist of the Superintendent of schools or his/her designee and seven residents of the Town of Nantucket. Each member shall serve for three years. The criteria for awarding these funds shall be acceptance and attendance at an accredited post-secondary educational institution and all be influenced by academic performance and financial need.
Policies
- All scholarships shall be awarded upon the availability of funds
- A notice shall be put in the local newspapers prior to the application date
- Adults returning to school or starting school after a lapse of time since high school graduation shall be encouraged to apply along with graduating seniors
- Scholarships will be considered once a year
Students Must Complete the Following:
- An application form (PDF)
- A Personal Statement expressing the student’s education plans and career goals
- A copy of the student's most recent transcript, including second semester grades
- A resume including academic honors, employment history, volunteer/community service, and extracurricular activities to date
Scholarship Award Schedule:
- Applications Available: May 1
- Applications Due: June 30
- Decisions: July/August
Return Applications to:
- Chair, Town of Nantucket Scholarship Committee
Town Building, 16 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
- or email to Town of Nantucket Scholarship Committee
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF)| View All Agendas and Minutes
Members
Kristie Ferrantella, Chair
Term Expires: 2023
Margaret Detmer
Term Expires: 2021
Jana Starr Duarte
Term Expires: 2020
Leslie W. Forbes
Term Expires: 2021
Jeanne Miller
Term Expires: 2022
Mark Voigt
Term Expires: 2022
Lee W. Saperstein
Term Expires: 2021
W. Michael Cozort
Nantucket Public Schools Superintendent
This page was last updated on August 10, 2020.
Contact Us
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Kristie Ferrantella,
Chair
Email
16 Broad St.
Nantucket, MA 02554
Ph: 508-228-7255
Fx: 508-228-7272