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The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund

2009_Scholarship_Fund_Application_Online_Form.pdf

The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post secondary education. Through the scholarship fund program, the City has awarded thousands of dollars to college-bound high school seniors and others who want to pursue higher education. These scholarships are possible thanks to the generosity of Cambridge residents, business owners, and taxpayers who support the annual fund. In fiscal year 2008, the City awarded 32 scholarships of $2,500 each. With the increasing cost of higher education as well as continued economic uncertainty, these scholarships help ease the financial burden for many Cambridge individuals and families.

The City of Cambridge Scholarship fund is administered by the Finance Department. The Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of five Cambridge residents appointed by the City Manager, reviews all applications and selects the scholarship recipients.

Make a Contribution
Contributions to the scholarship fund are tax deductible. Checks made payable to the City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund may be mailed to: Cambridge Scholarship Fund, City of Cambridge, P.O. Box 2005, Cambridge, MA 02139 or dropped off in person at the Finance Department Cashier’s window during regular business hours. Please click below for a contribution form to enclose with your contribution. Click here to see Contribution Letter

Apply For A Scholarship
Interested residents may download the application by clicking on the link below. The majority of the form can be completed on-line, although applicants must print out the application to obtain appropriate signatures before submitting it for consideration. The deadline for the FY 2009 scholarship application, and all supporting documentation, is March 6,2009, Click here to fill out the application form on-line.

Applications also may be obtained at Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge Public Library and all branches and at Cambridge City Hall.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a resident of Cambridge.
Must be attending, have received admittance to, or have an application pending at an accredited education institution beyond the high school level prior to the award date (May 2009)
Scholarship is paid directly to the education institution, and must be used during the 2009/2010 academic year.
Prior recipients NOTeligible; the City Scholarship Award is one-time only.

Application Submission Documents

Completed application form
Transcript of grades from high school, college or other post secondary institution
Student evaluation form completed by high school or college counselor/advisor, a member of the clergy, a teacher/professor, or a professional associate
Completed financial aid questionnaire or FAFSA form

Selection Process and Criteria

The Scholarship Committee, comprised of five Cambridge residents who are appointed by the City Manager, reviews and ranks each application. Committee members do not see the name of the applicant to ensure a completely fair review process. Each application is evaluated and ranked based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community involvement and financial need.

Please contact the City Finance Department at 617 349-4220 if you have any questions or need assistance either making a contribution or submitting an application.