THE Nahant 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PAGE
Last Webpage Update: February 1, 2012 10:00 AM

We are very fortunate to have several groups in our community offer educational scholarships to help young people further their learning. Below are the listings we are currently aware of. If your organization offers a scholarship please send in the information and we'll be happy to include it on this page.
Name of Scholarship:	Amount:	Due Date:	Application:
Christmas Parade Scholarship	$500	May 2012 | TBA	Johnson School
The requirements:  Community service, copy of acceptance letter to a school of higher learning (could include Prep school) college or university.  A letter of recommendation from either a Teacher, Clergy, Community service leader, etc.  and a brief letter from the student requesting the Scholarship about their interests and desires for their future.
The Rona Brodsky Memorial Scholarship	$500	May 2012 | TBA	Johnson School or Swampscott High School
A $500 memorial scholarship was established in the fall of 1997 upon the sudden and untimely death of Rona Brodsky.  Miss “B” taught first grade at the Johnson School in Nahant for almost thirty years and she was known and loved by all.  This scholarship will be awarded to a member of the High School Class who has been accepted by a two year or four year college leading to a degree.  Applications for this scholarship may be obtained at the Johnson School or Swampscott High School and must be returned to the Johnson School no later than the date above.
Captain Jennifer J. Harris Scholarship Opportunities	$1,000 $750	MAY 7, 2012	Swampscott High School
The Family of Captain Harris announces the following 2012 annual memorial scholarships: Swampscott/Nahant Citizen Scholarship:  Graduating Swampscott High School students, Home Schooled students or GED recipients from Nahant and Swampscott are invited to apply for a $1,250 scholarship to support college expenses. Returning Veterans: Enlisted veterans returning from an extended overseas combat deployment (6+ months) who are from Nahant, Swampscott or other North Shore communities are invited to apply for a $750 scholarship, to be awarded to one North Shore Veteran, to support college expenses. Information, eligibility requirements, and applications for all scholarships are available at www.jjharrisscholarship.com.   Application deadline is May 7, 2012. Captain Jennifer J. Harris, a native of Swampscott, MA, graduated from Swampscott High School in 1996 and from the United States Naval Academy in 2000.  She was the first female helicopter pilot assigned to the famed Marine Corps squadron HMM-364 “Purple Foxes,” served three tours of duty in Iraq flying casualty evacuation missions, and was killed in action on February 7, 2007 when the helicopter she was piloting was shot down. An educational trust continues Captain Harris’s legacy of serving others.  Contributions may be sent to the Captain Jennifer J. Harris, USMC Memorial Scholarship Fund, Eastern Bank, 405 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907. FYI: Previous Lynn English recipients include Andrew Henkenmeier and Jessica Sabino. Previous Swampscott/Nahant Citizen recipients include: Kate Elizabeth Bartholomew, Carissa Roche, Christopher M. Kalpin, Gina Rose Barden.
Charles Kelley Scholarship	$500	APRIL 2, 2012	Download PDF Here
Please type a short essay on what Community Service means to you. Please DO NOT put your name on the essay. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION: 1) COPY OF YOUR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE ( If you do not yet have your letter please forward as soon as received) 2) SHORT ESSAY (TYPED ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER) ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP: Any Nahant resident who has been accepted to a two or four year accredited college is eligible for this scholarship. Please submit a short essay on what "Community Service" means to you. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE SELECTMEN’S OFFICE AT THE NAHANT TOWN HALL BY April 2, 2012 THE WINNER OF THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ON April 28th FOR PRESENTATION. The Charles Kelley Annual Scholarship was established by residents of Nahant and the Nahant Board of Selectmen in memory of Mr.Kelley’s dedicated years of service. Mr. Charles Kelley served for 33 years as a selectman for the Town of Nahant, this is the longest in the town’s history, and it is believed to be the longest in the modern history of Essex County. Mr. Kelley’s political career started when he was elected to the School Committee in 1950 at the age of 22, he served as chairman of the committee from 1952 to 1955 and was instrumental in the planning and building of the Johnson School. Mr. Kelley when asked about his length of service was quoted as saying “ I’m not out to break records, I’m in politics because I love it and I hope I’m able to do something for my town.” Application available above.
Nahant Garden Club Scholarship	$1,500	May 2012 | TBA	Maureen Ward
The Nahant Garden Club, once again, is pleased to announce our offer of a $2,000 academic scholarship, to a high school graduate, who has been accepted to an accredited institution of high learning. The applicant must be a current resident of Nahant and have been a resident for at least 3 years. Their course of study should be related to ecology, environmental engineering, conservation, landscape architecture, botany, or horticulture. In the absence of an applicant majoring in any of the above fields, the scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated significant contributions to civic and community service organizations. Applicants must include: A transcript of grades, an autobiographical letter describing the applicant’s accomplishments, a copy of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, or community leader. Please submit all requirements to: Maureen H. Ward, 114 Willow Road, Nahant, MA 01908. For more information, please call 781-581-0138
Nahant Lions Club Educational Grant	$500	May 2012 | TBA	Mark Reenstierna
The Nahant Lions Club will award $500 to a Nahant student who meets the following criteria: a current Nahant resident, graduating from an accredited secondary school and acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning. The award is based on citizenship, scholarship, extracurricular activities and need. Interested applicants should submit a letter, detailing how he, or she, meets the citizenship criteria, a transcript through the third quarter of the senior year and a letter of acceptance from the institution of higher learning, that the applicant plans to attend. All documentation must be submitted to: Mr. Mark S. Reenstierna, PO Box 212, Nahant, MA 01908
John H. Osbahr Scholarship	$500	2012 | TBA	Kathy Marini
A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a Swampscott High School graduate who is a Nahant resident, a graduate of the Nahant Johnson School and has been accepted at an accredited two or four year college. The winner of the scholarship will be announced at this year's Swampscott High School and Johnson School graduations in June. For more info call Kathy Marini - 781-593-0964
Woman's Club Scholarship	$1,000	2012 | TBA	Nahant Woman's Club
Our annual $1.000 award will be made to a member of the high school class who will be continuing his, or her, education at an accredited two-four year college. Applicants must have graduated from the Johnson School in Nahant. The award is based on academic record, financial need, community service and extra-curricular activities. The recipient will be announced at the Johnson School Graduation Ceremony in June. The award will be made directly to the applicant, at the beginning of the second semester in college. Information sheets are available at the Swampscott High School Guidance Office and at the Nahant Public Library. Interested seniors should send a letter of application, along with a high school transcript and evidence of acceptance to college to: Nahant Woman's Club Scholarship clo Ruth Ann Switzer, 18 Harbor View Road Nahant, MA 01908