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The Lexington Scholarship Committee disburses scholarship award money from funds that are managed by the Trustee of Public Trusts for the Town of Lexington.
Scholarships are awarded to graduates of Lexington High School (LHS), Minuteman High School (MHS) and Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) who are Lexington residents at the time of graduation.
Awards can be applied to the cost of certificate, one-year, two-year, four-year and undergraduate college programs, as well as to graduate school programs.
Arlington Community Foundation has a well-established Annual Scholarship Program. The Foundation awards nearly $700,000 in college scholarships to about 100 new students each year, with a total of about 200 recipients including renewal scholarships.
Deadline is February 9th, 2026
The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation provides deserving high school graduates who reside in the Town of Arlington with financial assistance for their post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate Felicia’s qualities, including a strong work ethic and commitment to community. Scholarship winners for the upcoming school year are announced in June and payments are made directly, generally in two installments, to the educational institutions.
P.E.O. Chapter U of Lexington is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a woman entering or returning to college. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is an organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.Doris A. Clark Memorial Scholarship
The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation is pleased to offer the 20th Annual $5,000 A. James Lavoie Essay Contest Scholarship. An independent selection committee will choose one student to receive the scholarship based on essay quality as well as the academic criteria below. The essay contest will be open to any senior graduating from a public, charter or vocational high school in our 28 branch towns who plans on attending a four-year college program. All application information, including essays, transcripts, and financial need information must be submitted by March 20, 2026.
Supports Massachusetts students with financial need who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Awards range from $1,000–$15,000 and are renewable.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
LexArt offers scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education in the visual arts or a related creative field. Scholarships are awarded based on artistic merit, commitment to the arts, and demonstrated potential. Students pursuing fine art, design, architecture, media arts, or other creative disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: April 1 2026
Supports students who demonstrate financial need, academic potential, and a strong work ethic. Students with part-time work experience are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: February 9, 2026
The mission of the Chris Thomas Memorial Fund is to continue Chris's legacy by providing scholarships to aspiring electricians.
Scholarship Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an approved program at time of reward, or have application in process to accredited electrical school.
- Optional reference from a teacher or manager.
- A short essay telling us about yourself and why you want to be an electrician.
The credit union awards 18 scholars to graduating seniors from high schools within the credit union's field of membership who attend a certificate program, two-year college or four-year college.
A scholarship for permanent residents of New England states, with financial need, who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic and leadership qualities. Students must be pursuing bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. (Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate degree programs do not qualify). Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs. A SAI (Student Aid Index) from the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Submission Summary (FSS) that is $13,000 or less (contact staff@spscholars.org if your SAI is greater than $13,000 but you believe there are extenuating financial circumstances).
An essay-based scholarship ideal for students who are strong writers and willing to invest time in a thoughtful response.
Deadline: February 15, 2026