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Program

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship, Inc.
Organization

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

The intent of this award is to enable students to attend college without accumulating burdensome debt. Applicants must be permanent residents of a New England state who have financial need, display solid academic achievement, excellent citizenship and character, a strong work-ethic, and have a desire to effect positive change. This scholarship is renewable for four years of undergraduate study. Student must be studying for their first bachelors degree. Award amounts are $3,000-$10,000.
Application Deadline

April 10, 2024
Application Website

www.phillips-scholarship.org

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $3,000 to $10,000. On average, awards tend to be $6,000
Renewable?

Yes
Additional Details

All applicants must be able to apply for federal student aid. It is rare for a community college student to qualify financially. We consider students when they transfer to four-year colleges.

Requirements

Description

Students should have a rigorous academic history and demonstrate a commitment to serving others. Students must provide the financial aid information from the college they will attend. The scholarship meets some portion of unmet need but expects students to incur some federal debt. Students should have part-time employment if possible. Students must have filed a FAFSA. The majority of recipients are Pell eligible. 
Open to residents of:
  • CT
  • MA
  • ME
  • NH
  • RI
  • VT
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

This scholarship is limited to residents of New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.)
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Minimum GPA
 3.0
Year in School
  • Community College to Undergraduate Transfer Student
  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • College Fifth Year Senior
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
Other Details
  • Merit-based
  • Needs-based
  • Open to non-traditional students
Keywords
 scholarship, low income, college, high school
Contact

staff@spscholars.org
Organization Website

www.phillips-scholarship.org
Organization Address

P.O. Box 870
Salem, MA 01970
Organization Phone
 978-744-2111
Last Modified Date
 April 02, 2015