The Mattapoisett Land Trust is extending its deadline for its $1000 Blanche B. Perry Scholarship to May 19. This award is available to a Mattapoisett resident graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, or Tabor Academy by June 2025, and pursuing education in the sciences and/or environmental studies or a related field.
The scholarship is made available through the Edith Glick Shoolman Fund, a bequest left to provide support for children in the community.
Application forms are available in the guidance offices of participating schools listed above and at the Mattapoisett Land Trust website: mattlandtrust.org/education/grants-and-scholarships.
The deadline for submitting the complete application and accompanying materials is May 19, 2025. The awardee will be notified on the week of May 27.
The actual award will be disbursed after the student submits an official college transcript documenting a successful completion of the first semester in college to the Mattapoisett Land Trust.