Scholarship Opportunity

Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick New Bedford Scholarships

Offered by Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of New Bedford

The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of New Bedford Scholarship Program provides merit- and need-based educational assistance to graduating students from designated high schools in the Greater New Bedford area. The program includes general scholarships as well as Irish heritage-related award opportunities, and applicants do not need to be of Irish heritage to be considered for the broader scholarship program.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating student from one of the designated Greater New Bedford-area high schools.
  • Provide proof of acceptance to an institution of higher learning.
  • Meet any additional requirements for the specific scholarship category being pursued.
  • Irish heritage is not required for the general scholarship program.

Requirements

  • Complete the appropriate Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick scholarship application.
  • Provide proof of acceptance to an institution of higher learning.
  • Complete any additional requirements associated with the selected scholarship category.
  • Applicants pursuing the Irish Heritage Essay award must complete the applicable essay requirement.
  • Submit all required materials according to the current scholarship instructions.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that you attend one of the eligible Greater New Bedford-area high schools.
  2. 2Obtain the current scholarship application after applications become available.
  3. 3Review the available scholarship categories and determine which opportunities apply to you.
  4. 4Complete the required application materials.
  5. 5Provide proof of acceptance to an institution of higher learning.
  6. 6Complete the Irish heritage essay if applying for that award category.
  7. 7Submit the complete application by the annual deadline.