Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: A. James Lavoie Scholarship Essay Contest Written by Robyn Stewarton March 5th, 2018 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Have you been to your bank lately? Your local credit union or bank may have scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. For students living in a town or city served by Middlesex Savings Bank, this essay contest will allow you to keep your money in the bank just a little bit longer. Scholarship: A. James Lavoie Scholarship Essay Contest Awarding Organization: Middlesex Charitable Foundation Amount: $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Must be a graduate of a high school in one of communities served by Middlesex Savings Bank and have plans to pursue a four-year degree program after high school. All applicants will be considered based on academic achievement, community service experience, and financial need. How to Apply: Instructions for essay submission are available on the website. Deadline: March 23 Website: https://www.middlesexbank.com/about-us/community-support/middlesex-savings-charitable-foundation Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
