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Harry D Thomson Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jun 15, 2023
Winners Announced
Jul 15, 2023
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school junior or senior
State:
Massachusetts

“Freedom lies in being bold.” ― Robert Frost

Harry D Thomson always had to work hard to achieve his goals. He learned to do as much as he could on his own when building, repairing, and maintaining his homes and vehicles, in order to be independent and self-sufficient.

He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1964, enlisted in the Army Reserves, and was an employee of Teradyne, Inc. Boston, MA, for many years.

This scholarship will honor Harry D Thomson by supporting students in Massachusetts who work hard to achieve their goals. 

High school juniors and seniors in Massachusetts may apply. Vocational high school students are especially encouraged to apply. 

To apply, share your story and explain how this scholarship will aid you in reaching your aspirations. Please include skills you have learned and developed during your high school years which have allowed you to become more independent and how you plan to use these skills as you move forward.

Selection Criteria:
Hardwork, Passion, Ambition
Published March 1, 2023
Essay Topic

Please tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will help you. Please include skills you have learned and developed during your high school years which have allowed you to become more independent and how you plan to use these skills as you move forward.

200–300 words

Winners and Finalists

July 2023

Finalists
Baban Gill
Arthur Shea
Juliana Errara
Cody Gordon
Sebastian Lamour
Benjamin Bourgery
Tara Powell
Gayatri Kondabathini
Thomas Williamson
Kaitlyn Collins
Taylor Dennison
Arissa Dorelas
Gavin Earle
Annika Lakatos
Megan Sweeney
michael martone
Colton Lestorti
Emma Cvitkovich
Olivia Hogan
Isabella Ronzoni
Liam Johnston
Lexi Avelar
Brady Kessel
Abbigail Holloway
Casey Nguyen
Dustin Fournier
Leah martins
scarlette degennaro
Daniel Zizza
Kalob Theriaque
Bryce Roberts
Vashisht Jetly
Aaliyah Jimenez
Lilian Gosselin
Alessa Lima
Jaime Tryder
Mateo Reyes
Hailey Lutjelusche
Piper Englin
Samuel Goncalves
Curtis Merrill
Anthony Cooper

Winning Application

Megan Bradley
Merrimack CollegeBoxford, MA

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jun 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2023.