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Scholarships
The Waltham Family School Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 to honor the founder of the Waltham Family School, Britta McNemar. It is managed by the Friends of the Waltham Family School.
The scholarship fund supports Waltham Family School parents, alumni, and families of the program as they continue their educational journeys in higher education or vocational training.
Student applications received by April 1 will be given priority.
Amounts of scholarships vary annually depending on the size of the applicant pool. Past awards have ranged from $500-$1250 per student
Applicants may apply more than once for additional funding
Eligibility
All members of a family who participated in Waltham Family School programs, and currently reside in Massachusetts, are eligible to apply. Past Scholarship recipients can also reapply.
For additional support and questions, please contact the Waltham Family School @ 781-314-5696.
Scholarship Support Options
Tuition payments for accredited institutions
Books, technology, and supplies required for learning
Other miscellaneous educational expenses such as transportation, food, childcare and/or healthcare
Scholarships generally cover some of the costs for an applicant’s educational endeavors.
Funds from the scholarship may be used for:
The Scholarship Committee works in conjunction with the Friends of the Waltham Family School to select the recipients of the Waltham Family School Scholarship. The scholarship committee consists of 3-5 people, which could include Friends of Waltham Family School board members, the Waltham Family School Program coordinator/director, Friends of the Waltham Family School Advisory Council members, and a Waltham Family School teacher.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy and commitment of Friends of the Waltham Family School that it does not discriminate based on race, age, color, sex, national origin, language, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or religion.
The total amount of scholarship dollars available to award each year will be determined annually by the Friends of the Waltham Family School Board through a joint recommendation by the Scholarship and Investment Committees.
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510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-314-5696
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