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.

Greater Lowell Community Foundation/Lowell High School 2020 Scholarship Program Awards $557,000 to 277 seniors at a virtual announcement.

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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GLCF Announces LHS Scholarship Established in Honor of Gerald “Jerry” C. Barnes II

Greater Lowell Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund, a memorial scholarship named for Barnes, a 2015 Lowell High School graduate and lacrosse player.

As a new school year begins, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund. This new scholarship fund honors the spirit of Gerald “Jerry” C. Barnes II by awarding scholarships to a Lowell High School (LHS) graduating senior lacrosse player.

A 2015 graduate of LHS, Barnes completed his junior year at UMass Amherst as a Natural Resource Conservation major when he died unexpectedly in June of 2018. An active outdoor enthusiast, Barnes worked for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation at Walden Pond in Concord and enjoyed playing lacrosse which he played throughout high school. To honor his memory, family and friends launched the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation.

“Jerry brought endless joy into so many lives. He always helped others and through the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund a part of him will continue to help by assisting with college expenses,” said Donna Barnes, mother of Jerry. The first scholarship is scheduled to be awarded in Spring of 2020 at the Lowell High School Athletic Awards Banquet.

A fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Keep, 110 Gorham St. in Lowell. All proceeds to benefit the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets, visit: https://glcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1363

Donations to any fund at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, including the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund, can be made online at www.glcfoundation.org/donate or by mail to the Gerald C. Barnes II Scholarship Fund c/o GLCF, 100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202, Lowell, MA 01852.

The Lowell High School 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. Scholarships play a significant role in helping GLCF achieve its mission to improve the quality of life for the Greater Lowell community. For more information, call 978-970-1600  to learn how the community foundation can help a donor establish a scholarship.

For more information on the Greater Lowell Community Foundation please visit www.glcfoundation.org.

Now Open: Chelmsford Business Association, Eric S. Sullivan Memorial and College Club of Greater Lowell/Laura Greene Memorial Scholarships

Chelmsford Business Association Scholarship:
This fund awards scholarships to Chelmsford residents who upon graduation from the Chelmsford Public High School, the Nashoba Valley Technical High School or any other accredited private high school, including charter high schools, intend to pursue a degree at an accredited two or four year college or junior college.

College Club of Greater Lowell/Laura Greene Memorial Scholarship:
This fund provides scholarship awards to graduating seniors who reside in Lowell, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Dracut, Billerica, Westford, and Tyngsboro.

Eric S. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Award to students graduating from Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, who have been involved in a swim team, tennis team, and/or theater program and have overcome a social or an academic challenge.

To apply, click here. If you have any questions, please contact us at 978-970-1600 or fatima@glcfoundation.org.

Lowell High School Honors Night Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Community Foundation is pleased to partner with Lowell High School to offer students the opportunity to apply for hundreds of scholarships made possible by the generosity of donors. The scholarship application is now completely online. In 2018, over $500,000 was awarded to seniors at Lowell High School.

Any senior who has a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, attended LHS as a junior, and plans to further their education in the Fall of 2019 is eligible to apply.

Students must submit the following required scholarship materials online to be considered:

  • Lowell High School Honors Night Scholarship Application (submit all required questions, essays, and documents online)
  • ID Only Transcript (available in Naviance, under About Me tab, click documents)
  • Required Essay (maximum 300 words)

Apply by clicking here.

CMDS Women’s Engineering Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Custom MMIC Design Services (CMDS) Women’s Engineering Scholarship is now accepting applications. The scholarship was created with the express purpose of supporting young women in their pursuit of a degree in engineering. It will provide at least one female high school senior with a four-year scholarship to the ABET accredited engineering school of her choice as she works towards an undergraduate degree in engineering. The scholarship includes tuition for two semesters (or three trimesters) per year. The recipient(s) of this award should display a sincere interest in studying a field of engineering.

Hard copies of completed applications must be mailed to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation at the following address:

CMDS Women’s Engineering Scholarship
c/o Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack St Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852

To access the application form, please click here. Any questions about the application should be emailed to info@glcfoundation.org.