Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who attend Minnechaug Regional High School and who reside in the towns of Wilbraham or Hampden, Massachusetts. Each year the number of scholarships awarded has increased, as has the number of applicants seeking monetary awards.

Submission of an application does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. Final selection will be made by the scholarship committee, and the distribution of scholarship money is a responsibility that the committee takes very seriously. We strive to help as many applicants as possible.

Process

Application Submission

To be considered for a scholarship award, high school seniors must submit an official application. Letters are mailed to all Minnechaug seniors residing in Wilbraham or Hampden in January with instructions and a QR code to access the online application. Only applications submitted by the deadline outlined will be accepted.

Evaluation & Selection

Upon receipt, the applications are numbered to preserve anonymity and to ensure impartial evaluation. We take into account many criteria such as academic achievement, recommendations, financial need, extracurricular activities, and community service, to name a few. Awarding of scholarships is based on meeting all application requirements, amount of money available, and the number of qualified student applicants.

Award Announcement & Presentation

Only those applicants chosen to receive an award will be notified by mail and invited to attend the Minnechaug Evening of Recognition Ceremony held at Minnechaug in mid-May. The actual scholarship announcement and presentation is made during the awards ceremony. The scholarship money is sent directly from the Wilbraham-Hampden Scholarship Foundation to the student’s college in July.

Want to learn more about the scholarship process? Click the link below to review our frequently asked questions.

FAQs

Application

The 2026 Application window closed 3/7/26

Recipients will be announced at Minnechaug’s Evening of Recognition

2027 Application will be available in January 2027

Type I Scholarships

Each student who fills out an application will be automatically considered for Type I scholarships.

  • Several available at $2,500 each.

    Criteria:

    • Accepted to a two-year or four-year college

    • Academic standing is a consideration

    • Financial need is a strong consideration

  • One available at $500

    Criteria:

    • Good academic standing

    • Participation in some type of community work, such as scouts, YMCA/YWCA, or church, to be elaborated on in the essay

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Awarded to a Senior who intends to pursue a career in the field of horticulture, agriculture, or business

    • Activities, honors, and awards are a contributing factor

    • Good academic standing

    • Potential as determined by an essay and recommendation by the guidance department

  • One scholarship available at $2,000

    • Given to a student majoring in a STEM field

    • Both Merit and Financial Need Based

    • Minimum of B+ average

  • Two available at $1,000 each

    Criteria:

    • Senior boy and Senior girl

    • Attending a 4-year college

    • Has a family member currently serving or who has served in the military

  • Two available at $2500 each

    Criteria:

    • Plans to pursue a business degree

    • Actively involved in the community and/or extracurricular activities at school

    • Planning to attend a two or four year college

    • GPA of 3.0 or better

    • Financial need a consideration

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Captain of athletic team (preferred) or club leader

    • 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

  • One available at $1,500

    Criteria:

    • 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

    • Accepted to a two-year or four-year college

    • Good academic standing

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • One available at $500

    Criteria:

    • 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

  • One available $1000

    • B average required

    • Financial need considered

    • Preference given to a student with community service in any of the following fields: Caring for animals, social justice, environmental protection or the arts

  • Two available at $3,500 each

    Criteria:

    • 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

  • One available at $1,500

    Criteria:

    • Senior boy or senior girl

    • Varsity soccer athlete

    • Attending a 4-year college

    • Preference given to an Education major

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Good academic standing – minimum 3.5 GPA to be considered

    • Active in your community

    • Involved in extracurricular school activities (not necessarily sports)

    • Financial need will be a consideration

  • Three available at $2,000 each

    Criteria:

    • Good academic standing

    • Involved in his/her community

    • Demonstrates strong school spirit

    • Financial need is a strong consideration

  • One available at $2000

    • Plans to pursue a science major in college followed by a science career

    • Good academic standing

    • Financial need will be a consideration

  • One available at $2,000

    Criteria:

    • To be given to a student entering the healthcare field

  • One available at $2,000

    Criteria:

    • 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

    • Preference given to students of immigrant backgrounds

  • One scholarship available @ $1000

    • Pursuing a career in medicine

    • Financial need considered

    • Interest in animals, social justice, arts or environmental protection

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Plans to pursue Video/Film Producing, Journalism, or Writing, or major in English

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • Three available at $2500 each

    Criteria #1:

    • Strong academic achievement

    • Financial need is a consideration\

    Criteria #2:

    • Preference to a student that plays hockey

    • Good academic standing

    • Financial need is a consideration

    Criteria #3

    • Demonstrated involvement in community outreach or volunteerism

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Interested in the field of Education, preferably Special Education

    • A GPA of 3.0 or higher; waived if student is on an IEP or in special education classes

    • Active in sports, community or is employed

  • One available at $1,500

    Criteria:

    • Senior boy or senior girl attending a 4 year college

    • Strong academic achievement

    • Consideration given to student entering a healthcare field

  • One available at $2,000

    Criteria:

    • Plans to attend a four-year college

    • Member of National Honor Society (NHS)

    • Played a Varsity sport in high school

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Intends to pursue a career in Business

    • Completed Entrepreneurship or Business class at Minnechaug Regional High School

    • Employment history considered

Type II Scholarships

These scholarships require a specific recommendation or separate paragraph in addition to your essay as outlined within the application.

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Awarded to a senior boy

    • Accepted to a two- or four-year college

    • Must have maintained a “B” or better average for four years at Minnechaug

    • Participation in at least one Varsity or JV sport

    • Work experience with a good recommendation

    • Must have a strong work ethic

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • Two scholarships at $2500 each

    • Intended for a STEM major with an emphasis on science

    • Recommendation from teachers in the field preferred

    • Strong community service

    • Minimum 4.0 GPA

    • Both merit and financial need based

  • One available at $1,500

    Criteria:

    • Student must have maintained a high grade point average in mathematics in grades 9-12; honors classes and the number of mathematics courses taken are a consideration

    • A senior who exhibits a degree of conscientiousness and dedication through his/her participation in mathematics related activities

    • Financial need is a consideration

    • Requires recommendation from the Mathematics Department

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Exemplifies scholarship, integrity, involvement and sincere intent to pursue a career in the Biological Sciences

    • Requires recommendation from the Science Department

  • One at $3000

    Criteria

    • Awarded to a student that best exempifies leadership in academics, the community and/or athletics

    • Minimum GPA of 3.7

    • Must play one Varsity sport

    • Must have meaningful community service

    • Must provide a short paragraph (100 words or less) about a time you failed and how you learned from it or about a time you helped someone else overcome a challenge

  • One available at $1000

    Criteria:

    • Participated in the high school Strings Program 3 of their 4 years

    • Submit an essay about how music will play a part in their life in the future

    • Requires recommendation from the Fine Arts Department Chair

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Interest in humanities

    • Notable personal growth and leadership potential

    • Contribution to the growth or progress of others

    • Requires recommendation from the English Department

  • One at $2000

    Criteria

    • Awarded to a student that best exemplifies overcoming adversity to succeed in academics, the community and/or athletics

    • 3.3 GPA or higher

    • Must be a varsity athlete

    • Must provide a short paragraph (100 words or less) on how you overcame adversity to succeed or provide an example of how you overcame adversity to succeed

  • Two available at $1,000 each

    Criteria:

    • Awarded to a senior boy or senior girl

    • Plans to pursue a music field in college (education, business, performance, production/technology, etc.)

    • Must have participated in the Music Program at Minnechaug with preference given to students that have participated all four years

    • GPA of 3.5 or better

    • Financial need is a consideration

    • Requires recommendation from the Music Department

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • 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 considerationcription

  • One available at $2500

    Criteria:

    • Awarded to a Wilbraham or Hampden senior with minimum GPA of 3.50

    • Preference given to senior applicant with demonstrated passion for STEM

    • Recommendation from math or science teacher

    • Pursuing a major in Math, Science, Technology or Engineering

    • Financial need may be considered

Type III Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded solely on the recommendation from Minnechaug Regional High School faculty.

  • One available at $2,000.

    Criteria:

    • Selection is determined by the varsity tennis coach

    • Senior boy or girl that has demonstrated enthusiasm on the Varsity tennis team

    • Accepted to a two or four-year college

    • Financial needs is a consideration

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Selection is determined by a committee of the applicant’s Science teachers and the Science Department Chair

    • Maintained a GPA in science in grades 9-12, preference given to honors courses and number of science courses taken

    • Exhibits high degree of conscientiousness; responsibility and persistence; pride in his/her work; a love and curiosity for learning; seriousness of purpose, dedication and critical thinking; and problem solving skills

    • Interested in the pursuit of a science education, as shown by high school science work and activities and documented college plans

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • One available at $2,500

    • Merit based

    • Minimum 3.7 GPA

    • Must be attending 4-year college or university

    • Preference given to a multi-sport athlete

    • Recommendation provided by Principal Hale for a student that embodies the following qualities: hard-working, thoughtful, kind, persevering and team-oriented

  • Two available at $2,500 each

    Criteria:

    • Candidate selection is determined by Minnechaug Golf coaching staff and History Dept

    • Accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college with a major in Education

    • Student must be a varsity athlete, preferably golf or baseball

    • Good academic standing

    • Has proven a high level of care, concern and commitment to teammates and strives for excellence on and off the field

    • Financial need is a consideration

  • One available at $1,000

    Criteria:

    • Varsity Football Player

    • Accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA

    • Recommended by the Coach for being a supportive teammate and a positive presence of the team

Past Scholarship Winners

  • Type I

    Wilbraham-Hampden Scholarship Foundation Scholarship: Bryan Beckel, Ian Wall, Antonia Mascaro, Ethan Purcell, Grace Fallon,  and Victoria Gonzalez

    Jerry and Joan Badger Scholarship: William Bao

    Kate Belsky ‘Do Good Anyway’ Scholarship: Leah Tassinari

    John S. Bordenuk Scholarship: Ryan Ice

    The Andrew Clines Memorial Scholarship: Arthur Lam

    Shawn Courtney Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Fopp & McKenna Hale

    Joseph and Anna C. Dias Jr., Family Foundation Scholarship: Madeleine Rooney & Bryce Barlow

    Eddie Fallon & Jonny Gregoire “Live Big” Scholarship: Ava Ofcarcik

    John M. Flynn Memorial Scholarship: Chloe Sullivan

    Dr. Paul C. Gagliarducci Scholarship: Matthew Ryan

    GreatHorse Scholarship: Jason DeGray & Wenxi Gao

    Lisa (Wilson) Leary Soccer Scholarship: Nora Kennedy

    Luso Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Alyah Noqueira

    Monson Savings Bank Scholarship: Sofia Villanueva, Isabelle Manning, and Quinn Symington

    The Dylan Pariseau’s ‘Follow Your Passion” Scholarship: Mackenzie Barlow

    Pediatric Services Scholarship: Jack Sullivan

    Pioneer Valley Financial Group Scholarship: Elizabeth Dickson

    Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Polom Scholarship: Layla King

    Project Blueberry Scholarship: Cayla Bartosz

    Henry & Jane Prothero Scholarship: Collin Meunier, Braydin O’Sullivan, and Nathan Pace

    Florence Sheehan Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Burnham

    The Ray & Helene Trombley Memorial Scholarship: Marissa Bontempi

    Trombley Associates Investment Scholarship: Skylar Weinberg

    The Wilbraham Shop Scholarship: Catherine McMahon

    Type II

    Roy S. Brown Scholarship: Nicholas Benninger

    The Jeffrey G. Jones Memorial Scholarship: Tiffany Nguyen & Mackenzie Dafonseca

    Donald Norman Corey Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Meunier

    Crouser-Stambaugh Biological Sciences Scholarship: Isabella Tirabassi

    Haggerty Leadership Scholarship: Ryan Oldread

    Susan Jones Memorial Scholarship: Noelle Hisgen

    The Ken Kilduff Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Atkin

    Margaret Reidy Excellence in Music Scholarship: Paul Diehl

    Father Joseph M. Soranno Annual Scholarship: Alayna Lucas

    Dr. Janice Voss, NASA Astronaut Memorial Scholarship: Margaret Michels

    The Hope Scholarship by the Women's Center for Healing: Nina M. Gallagher

    Type III

    The Pamela S. Accardi Memorial Tennis Scholarship: Kelvin Kyei Ohemeng

    Dr. Richard A. Brown Scholarship: Abby Peyman

    The CJ Cronin “Live For Others” Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Ladadorf

    Ben Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Beaudin & Aaron Gateyer

    “Coach” Rich Heineman Memorial Scholarship: Joshua Disa

  • Wilbraham-Hampden Scholarship Foundation Scholarship: Siena Dansereau, Emily Esteves, Mia Fraga, Mia Hickson, Vyan Patel., & Katherine Tzoumas

    Jerry and Joan Badger Scholarship: Annabella Foster

    Kate Belsky ‘Do Good Anyway’ Scholarship: McKenzie Murray

    John S. Bordenuk Scholarship: Jackson Derosia

    Shawn Courtney Memorial Scholarship: Aiden Sergienko & Sofia Digrande

    Joseph and Anna C. Dias Jr., Family Foundation Scholarship: Kaliana Gagnon & Veera Patel

    Eddie Fallon & Jonny Gregoire “Live Big” Scholarship: Matt O'Keefe

    John M. Flynn Memorial Scholarship: Dakota Joseph

    Dr. Paul C. Gagliarducci Scholarship: Chad Santos

    GreatHorse Scholarship: Lauren LoMascolo, & Lylah Jeanotte

    Lisa (Wilson) Leary Soccer Scholarship: Bianca Facchetti

    Luso Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Lindsey Labadorf

    Monson Savings Bank Scholarship: Norah Dumala, Serina Chan, & Rose Caltabiano

    Pediatric Services Scholarship: Aren Brubach

    Pioneer Valley Financial Group Scholarship: Chase Harrison

    Project Blueberry Scholarship: Olivia Rucki

    Henry & Jane Prothero Scholarship: Abyssinia Haile & Jack Tassinari

    The Radiance Skincare Scholarship: Kayleigh Kinsman

    Florence Sheehan Memorial Scholarship: Ava Sheehan

    Father Joseph M. Soranno Annual Scholarship: Christian Erskine

    The Ray & Helene Memorial Scholarship: Ainsley Sheehan

    Trombley Associates Investment Scholarship: Mary Woytowicz

    The WellPoint Health Solutions Scholarship: Paige Hebert

    Dr. Janice Voss, NASA Astronaut Memorial Scholarship: Lilian Smith

    The Wilbraham Shop Scholarship: Georgia Serra

    Nazih A. Zebian Memorial Scholarship: Jonas Saabye

    Roy S. Brown Scholarship: Nicolas Disa

    Donald Norman Corey Memorial Scholarship: Katja Wurm

    Crouser-Stambaugh Biological Sciences Scholarship: Grace Maloni

    Peter J. Delaney Memorial Scholarship: Victoria Harrington

    Haggerty Leadership Scholarship: Ben Wilson

    Elaine T. Holdsworth Strings Instrumental Music Scholarship: Julia Long

    Susan Jones Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Long

    The Ken Kilduff Memorial Scholarship: Kate O'Connor

    Margaret Reidy Excellence in Music Scholarship: Olivia Lee & Christopher Capen

    The Hope Scholarship by the Women's Center for Healing: Jayla Comes

    The Pamela S. Accardi Memorial Tennis Scholarship: Lilliana Digrande

    Dr. Richard A. Brown Scholarship: Benjamin Langone

    Ben Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Amy Dunklee & John Fitzgerald

    “Coach” Rich Heineman Memorial Scholarship: Sean Murphy

  • Wilbraham-Hampden Scholarship Foundation Scholarship: Nicole Foley, Juliette Goulet, Madeline Murphy, Alyssa Penna, Jada Rosario, & Nikolas Supczak

    Jerry A. Badger Scholarship: David Borawski

    Kate Belsky ‘Do Good Anyway’ Scholarship: Marena Valiton

    John S. Bordenuk Scholarship: Jack Trolio

    Shawn Courtney Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Boudreau & Audrey LaPre

    Eddie Fallon & Jonny Gregoire “Live Big” Scholarship: David Noel

    John M. Flynn Memorial Scholarship: Marissa Warren

    Dr. Paul C. Gagliarducci Scholarship: Caleigh Wall

    GreatHorse Scholarship: Lily Kane & William Meeker, Jr.

    Lisa (Wilson) Leary Soccer Scholarship: Emma Kennedy

    Luso Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Alexa Patrakis

    Monson Savings Bank Scholarship: Lauren Tomala, Matthew Wurszt, & Anya Khan

    Pediatric Services Scholarship: Lexi Stone

    Pioneer Valley Financial Group Scholarship: Kristina Aguilar

    Project Blueberry Scholarship: Patrick Cowles

    Henry & Jane Prothero Scholarship: Hallie Dones & Molly Brewer

    The WHSF Francis S. Pychewicz Scholarship: Demetrias Patrakis

    The Radiance Skincare Scholarship: Reese Jordan

    Florence Sheehan Memorial Scholarship: Kayleigh Delamarter

    Father Joseph M. Soranno Annual Scholarship: Stephen Putnam & Cassidy Richard

    The Ray & Helene Memorial Scholarship: Alice Sleboda

    Trombley Associates Investment Scholarship: Sean Holden

    The WellPoint Health Solutions Scholarship: Vivian Tranghese

    The Wilbraham Shop Scholarship: Taryn Grozio

    Nazih A. Zebian Memorial Scholarship: Kaelin Cerasuolo

    Roy S. Brown Scholarship: Timothy Boudreau

    Donald Norman Corey Memorial Scholarship: Molly Olsen

    Couser-Stambaugh Biological Sciences Scholarship: Aleena Wilkinson

    Peter J. Delaney Memorial Scholarship: Ian Dzierwinski

    Elaine T. Holdsworth Strings Instrumental Music Scholarship: Cassandra Toth

    Susan Jones Memorial Scholarship: Seth Chaffee

    Margaret Reidy Excellence in Music Scholarship: Joseph Hale & Catriona Ferreira

    The Pamela S. Accardi Memorial Tennis Scholarship: Audrey Streeter

    Dr. Richard A. Brown Scholarship: Dominick Seymour

    Ben Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Lucarelle & Franklin Graziano

    “Coach” Rich Heineman Memorial Scholarship: Isaiah Kozub

  • Wilbraham-Hampden Scholarship Foundation Scholarship: Zachary Capen, Sofia Carlson, Jace Falcon, Kiana Gonzalez, Claire Heinold, Isabela Meeker, Jaclyn Nguyen, Molly Oldread, Claire Robinson, Mia Scatolini, Luke Wadzinski, Bethany Whalen-Sylver

    Jerry A. Badger Scholarship: Trent Maziarz

    Kate Belsky ‘Do Good Anyway’ Scholarship: Anna O’Keefe

    Robert H. Bohlke Scholarship: Rachel Lowe

    John S. Bordenuk Scholarship: Olivia Long & Lela Osmani

    Shawn Courtney Memorial Scholarship: Tyler King & Katie Slattery

    Eddie Fallon & Jonny Gregoire “Live Big” Scholarship: Connor Joyce

    John M. Flynn Memorial Scholarship: James Jolicoeur

    Dr. Paul C. Gagliarducci Scholarship: Aubrey Welch

    Garvey/Post Office Park Young Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Isabel Lopes

    GFWC Wilbraham Jr. Women’s Club Scholarship: Gabrielle Amato

    GreatHorse Scholarship: Joshua Kozub & Linh Nguyen

    The William & Anna Kober Scholarship: Abigal Hotaling

    Lisa (Wilson) Leary Soccer Scholarship: Isabelle Fergus

    Luso Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Madison McGrath

    Harold Miller Memorial Scholarship: Sierra Doughty

    New Valley Bank Scholarship: Cally Seyler

    Pioneer Valley Financial Group Scholarship: Genevieve Matthews

    Project Blueberry Scholarship: Christopher Cronin

    Henry & Jane Prothero Scholarship: Cameron Kolisko & Erik Beckel

    Recreation Association of Hampden (RAH) Scholarship: Colin Ostrander & Victoria Valzquez

    Florence Sheehan Memorial Scholarship: Emma Pszeniczny

    Father Joseph M. Soranno Annual Scholarship: Kevin Tessicini & Taylor Garvey

    Trombley Associates Investment Scholarship: Luke Dunklee

    The WellPoint Health Solutions Scholarship: Maisie Straut

    The Wilbraham Shop Scholarship: Megan Youmell

    Nazih A. Zebian Memorial Scholarship: Jeremy Diehl

    Type II Scholarships

    Roy S. Brown Scholarship: Matthew Sherman

    Donald Norman Corey Memorial Scholarship: Peter Kuselias

    Couser-Stambaugh Biological Sciences Scholarship: Lauren Beaudin

    Peter J. Delaney Memorial Scholarship: Kayla Rivera

    Susan Jones Memorial Scholarship: Tatum Nelson

    Margaret Reidy Excellence in Music Scholarship: Jacob Evans & Allison Clifford

    Type III Scholarships

    The Pamela S. Accardi Memorial Tennis Scholarship: Joseph Gentile

    Dr. Richard A. Brown Scholarship: Joseph Sarno

    Ben Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Camryn Baroni & Jeff Dupierre