Investing in the potential of young people

The Atkinson Scholarship Program was established in 1995 to recognize local students with financial need, academic promise and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to society.

To be eligible for the Atkinson Scholarship Program, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is:

• A Sudbury resident or the dependent of a Sudbury resident; or
• Enrolled at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS): or
• The dependent of a full-time Town of Sudbury or Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School employee.

Course grades, standardized test scores, involvement in school and community activities, work experience, letters of recommendation, written essays and financial need are considered in the recipient selection process. Up to 15 new, $5,000 awards are made each year. Recipients may reapply for aid annually during their undergraduate education.

Application forms are due on February 1 for the academic year beginning the following September. Click below to download the 2012 Atkinson Scholarship Program application. Applications are also available at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, the Goodnow Library, the Foundation office or by calling 978-443-0849. Early applications are encouraged.

Download the 2012 Atkinson Scholarship Program Application

Scholarship Resources

• Act Inc.
• FastWeb
• Lincoln-Sudbury Scholarship Fund
• Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
• James Lavoie Scholarship/Middlesex Savings Bank
• The SmartStudent® Guide to Financial Aid

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