The Friends of Mascoma Foundation scholarship application period is from January 1st through April 15th, 2024. Applications are ONLY accepted through our website.
The guiding principle of FOM’s scholarship program is to support both traditional four-year+ applicants as well as trade school and certificate program applicants. Friends of Mascoma celebrates the pursuit of all forms of higher education. The number of scholarships and dollar amount awarded is dependent on available funds each year.
A successful applicant will be/display the following:
▫️ A student in the MVRSD
▫️ Demonstrate authenticity and sincerity (Mean what you say, say what you mean. Be honest.)
▫️ Use clear and concise language (Simple, easy to read)
▫️ Craft focused and relevant answers (Straightforward answers)
▫️ Submit a compelling application (Shows passion or excitement for your next chapter)
▫️ Be service minded or show a love of community (Has demonstrated commitment to their community through volunteerism or other relevant activities. Community can mean Mascoma, the school community, a faith-based community, a sports community, etc.…)
▫️ Your application will reflect that you’ve considered, identified, and worked towards your long-term educational and/or career goals and that you’ve begun to incorporate them into your educational and/or extracurricular activities either in or outside of school.