Frequently Asked Questions
No. We are located in Marlborough but provide scholarships to high schools adjacent to Marlborough: Assabet Valley Regional High, AMSA Charter School, New England Innovation Academy, Algonquin High School, and Hudson High School.
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Yes, all seniors attending Marlborough area high schools and planning to enroll in college the following fall are eligible to apply, no matter their intended college major. While a business interest is beneficial, many facets are considered in the decision process, including academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and letters of reference.
Please mail it to MRCF, 11 Florence St, Marlborough, MA 01752.
Everything you need to know about applying for an MRCF scholarship is described in the application form. Follow the application guidelines carefully! Any application that fails to follow the guidelines will not be reviewed by the committee.
Yes, that is fine! We are not concerned about whether you are applying for other scholarships, too.
Successful applicants will be notified by mail after the scholarship committee completes their review in early May. Each student who is awarded a scholarship will receive a letter from MRCF, and their guidance counselor will receive a copy, too. MCRF will notify you via mail of our awards event where the scholarships will be presented.
We ask all scholarship recipients to have their photo taken at the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce office over the summer. We will use your photo on social media and the Chamber and MRCF websites, with your permission. Once you have completed your first semester of college, we will contact you again to hear about your college experience. Why? Because your story will inspire new MRCF scholarship applications – and hopefully new donations so we can increase the number of scholarships we offer!
Scholarship Application Requirements
What we need:
Your completed application form and all required supporting materials.
What to Include:
In addition to the completed application form, you need to include a biographical essay, two letters of reference, a copy of your high school transcript, and an activity summary.
In your biographical essay, include information that shows us you are a solid candidate for this scholarship. Describe your professional goals, plans for the future, extracurricular activities, community involvement, volunteering, work experience, and any awards you have received. In addition, tell us about any unusual personal circumstances you may have faced.
Who can apply?
All students are encouraged to apply, and all properly completed and submitted applications will be considered.
Mail or drop off your materials to The Marlborough Regional Community Foundation, Inc., 11 Florence Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 by the deadline.
Applications will be accepted beginning February 15th and ending on the 3rd Friday in March every year.
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