Type I Scholarships
Each senior who has completed an application will be automatically considered for the following scholarships. Each application is rated on the criteria previously mentioned under the Scholarship Information Tab, as well as the criteria listed under each scholarship.
WILBRAHAM-HAMPDEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (Several @ $1000)
Accepted to a two-year or four-year college
Academic standing is a consideration
Financial need is a strong consideration
THE WHSF FRANCIS S. PYCHEWICZ SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
- Presented annually to a Senior boy or girl in honor of MSF Treasurer Emeritus Francis S. Pychewicz for his years of service to the Foundation.
- Senior who intends to major in Engineering or Computer Science
- Progressive improvement in academic standing during high school
- Demonstrated dedication to community service
- Financial need is a strong consideration
JERRY A. BADGER SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
Good academic standing
Participation in some type of community work, such as scouts, YMCA/YWCA, or church, to be elaborated on in the essay.
ROBERT H. BOHLKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Senior who intends to pursue a degree in the Social Science
JOHN S. BORDENUK SCHOLARSHIP (2 @ $500)
Awarded to a senior interested in the field of horticulture or agriculture
Potential as determined by an essay and recommendation by the Guidance Department
Activities, honors and awards are contributing factors
Intends to pursue a career in one of the following: horticulture, agriculture or business
Good academic standing
SHAWN COURTNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (2 @ $1,000)
Senior boy and Senior girl
Attending a 4-year college
Has a family member currently serving or who has served in the military
ERVIN & HARRIS LANDSCAPING ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP (2 @ $500)
Presented annually to a Senior from Hampden and a Senior from Wilbraham who exemplify the Ervin & Harris
entrepreneurial spirit and years of dedicated service.
Strong work ethic, community spirit, self-motivation, and caring attitude
Work experience with good references (verbal OK)
Interested in field of Horticulture or Agriculture
Financial need will be a consideration
EDDIE FALLON AND JONNY GREGOIRE “LIVE BIG” SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Captain of athletic team
Expresses passion in pursuing college degree (no specific major) or vocational training
Demonstrates genuine and consistent care and concern for others
Known for compassion and kindness
C+ average/both merit and financial need based
JOHN M. FLYNN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1500)
Presented annually to a senior boy or girl in memory of John M. Flynn and his strong sense of community service
Hampden resident
Active in community service – to be elaborated on in the essay
Accepted to a two-year or four-year college
Good academic standing
Financial need is a consideration
DR. PAUL C. GAGLIARDUCCI SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
Senior boy or girl who contributed to the betterment of the school and/or class
Student must have exhibited good citizen status
Student maintained passing grades
GARVEY/POST OFFICE PARK YOUNG ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ($1000)
Must have maintained a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Participated in an Internship program at MRHS
Participant in the Entrepreneur program/have taken the entrepreneur class
GFWC WILBRAHAM JR. WOMEN’S CLUB ($1000)
Awarded to a Senior girl
Must have maintained a weighted GPA of 3.0 or above
Active in community service – to be elaborated on in the essay
Resident of Hampden or Wilbraham
Plans to attend a four-year college
GREATHORSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($3500) NEW!
Plans to pursue a business degree
Maintained a GPA of 3.7 or higher
Student must be a varsity athlete
Awarded to one senior from Wilbraham and one senior from Hampden
HAMPDEN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
Awarded to a student in Hampden
Must be a varsity athlete
GPA of 3.0 or higher
HAMPDEN POLICE ASSOCIATON (2 @ $250)
Hampden Resident
Student has been involved in community service
Good academic standing
THE INSURANCE CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Engaged in community service including church, service clubs or student government,
And/or participated in athletics
LUSO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Good academic standing – minimum 3.5 GPA to be considered
Community involvement
Involved in extracurricular school activities (not necessarily sports)
Financial need will be a consideration
HAROLD MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($250)
Scholarship awarded to a Senior who consistently displays school spirit through the effort put forth in athletics
and/or academics and is an enthusiastic member of the Minnechaug community.
PROSHRED ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
Completed the Entrepreneurial class at MRHS
Intends to pursue a career in Business
Good academic standing (Honor Roll)
Involved in his/her community
Financial need can be a consideration
HENRY AND JANE PROTHERO SCHOLARSHIP (2 @ approx. $1500)
Strong academic achievement
Financial need is a consideration
RECREATION ASSOCIATION OF HAMPDEN (RAH) SCHOLARSHIP (2 @ $250)
Senior boy and Senior girl who participated in Town of Hampden sponsored sports
Hampden residents
Sports experience must be elaborated on in an essay
FATHER JOSEPH M. SORANNO ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP (1 @ $1000, 1@$500)
Member of St. Cecilia Parish
Active in the Parish community – to be elaborated on in essay
Engaged in their community
Good academic standing
Financial need will be a consideration
TROMBLEY ASSOCIATES INVESTMENTS SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Plans to attend a four-year college
Member of National Honor Society (NHS)
Played a Varsity sport in high school
MARY JANE WILLMS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP ($525)
Intends to pursue studies in music
Involved with music in school or community in music – to be elaborated on in an essay
High academic achievement
LA CUCINA di HAMPDEN HOUSE ($1000)
Played a Varsity sport
Participated in either community service or leadership in high school
B average
Financial need is a consideration
THE WILLIAM AND ANNA KOBER SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
Plans to pursue a career in Teaching, Nursing, or Physical Therapy
Demonstrates leadership in sports
Financial need is a consideration
PIONEER VALLEY FINANCIAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Active in your community
Active in extracurricular activities (not necessarily sports)
Good academic standing – minimum of 3.5 GPA to be considered
Financial need will be a consideration
PROJECT BLUEBERRY SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Plans to pursue Video/Film Producing, Journalism, or Writing, or major in English
Financial need is a consideration
THE WILBRAHAM SHOPS SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)
Intends to pursue a career in Business
Completed Entrepreneurship or Business class at MRHS
Employment history considered
