Greater Lowell Community Foundation/Lowell High School Scholarship Program Awards more than $557,000 to 277 Seniors
Lowell, MA – On June 15, 2020, as part of the 2020 Lowell High School Virtual Honor Awards Night more than $557,000was awarded to 277 graduating seniors at Lowell High School.
From recent refugees arriving from war-torn countries to families who have lived in Lowell for generations, the scholarship recipients reflected the diversity of the city. Nearly half of this year’s 317 applicants will be the first in their family to attend college.
The scholarship program is made possible by a partnership between Lowell High School and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. Scholarships are provided through the generous contributions of donors, many of whom are Lowell High School graduates themselves, families honoring a loved one, or local business leaders supporting their community.
Through the foresight of these donors, and the Community Foundation’s stewardship of these funds, the scholarship endowment at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation now totals $6.8 million.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Honors Night was a virtual event. Marianne Busteed, Lowell High School Head of School and Greater Lowell Community Foundation President and CEO Jay Linnehan welcomed students to the event. Both congratulated students on their successes and spoke of the opportunities that lie ahead.
Marianne Busteed expressed her gratitude to the donors who make Honors Night scholarships possible, “To our generous donors thank you once again for your support. You are the difference makers, and you are making a difference with our students.”
Linnehan addressed the scholarship recipients about one day paying it forward, “As you journey down the road of life please don’t forget where you came from and don’t forget who helped you along the way, many students will follow in your footsteps. So, in the years to come please make sure to remember this day and what it meant to you and share it. Please remember to give back and remember that giving back is more than just giving money, it is about philanthropy, it is fundamentally about civic engagement.”
To learn more about the scholarship program please visit: www.glcfoundation.org
To see the virtual Honors Night video, see https://bit.ly/2N4pxa7.
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About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF), founded in 1997, is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 350 funds, currently totaling over $40MM, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities and towns. The Community Foundation annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from its staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled GLCF to award more than $20 million to the Greater Lowell community.
ABOUT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Lowell High School (LHS) was recognized in 1999 as one of the nation’s top urban high schools by U.S. News & World Report for our outstanding educational program. Today, LHS continues to provide a healthy blend of time-tested and innovative lessons in its classrooms, the latest in computer and media technology, and top-notch educational and sporting facilities in an effort to foster within its diverse students the skills and attitudes needed to be responsible, contributing members of a global society and lifelong learners. LHS remains committed to helping all of its students—those bound for college, the workforce or the military—not only succeed but also excel in its classrooms and beyond.
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