Institution for Savings $20,000 Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a graduating senior from Amesbury, Beverly, Gloucester, Hamilton-Wenham, Ipswich, Masconomet Regional, Pentucket Regional, Newburyport, Rockport, Salem, or Triton Regional High School.
• Rank among the top 50 students academically in your graduating class.
• If the school does not publish class rank, obtain confirmation from the Guidance Department that you are academically within the top 50 students.
• Apply to or have been accepted for admission at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate qualities consistent with the Institution for Savings vision, including leadership, volunteerism, innovation, service, academic achievement, or a positive effect on others or the community.

Requirements

• Complete the Institution for Savings scholarship application.
• Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
• Submit class rank or a Guidance Counselor letter confirming top-50 academic standing if the school does not publish class rank.
• Submit a copy of your FAFSA confirmation page showing your Student Aid Index.
• Submit an autobiographical statement.
• Complete the two required scholarship essays.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Include all required documents in the scholarship package.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm that you attend one of the eleven participating high schools and meet the top-50 academic requirement.
2. 2Complete the Institution for Savings scholarship application.
3. 3Obtain your transcript and class-rank verification.
4. 4Print or save your FAFSA confirmation page showing your Student Aid Index.
5. 5Prepare the autobiographical statement and both required essays.
6. 6Request two recommendation letters.
7. 7Assemble the complete scholarship package with every required attachment.
8. 8Submit the complete package to the Institution for Savings Scholarship Committee by April 1.