Scholarships
Student Scholarships Newsletter
Deadline: 1/31/2026
See the attached flyer for deadlines and application information.
Henry David Thoreau Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2/1/2026
Criteria: Massachusetts high school seniors pursuing environmental studies
Application: Apply online at www.thoreauscholar.org (Available October 15, 2025)
Big Y Scholarship
Deadline: 2/1/2026
Criteria: High school seniors living in Massachusetts
Apply online: https://www.bigy.com/page/community/scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 2/15/2026
Criteria: Open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic Heritage; 3.0 GPA average or higher; submission of FAFSA
Application: Apply online at https://www.hsf.net/scholarship (Available January 5, 2026)
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Deadline: 2/26/2026
Criteria: Open to Worcester County residents pursuing higher education
Note: Please review the "How to Apply" page for details
Application: https://greaterworcester.org/
Bay Path Education Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 3/6/2026
Eligibility: Open to all Bay Path seniors for either a College Tuition Scholarship or a Tool Scholarship. Students may choose only one option.
Application Requirements: See class of 2026 Application and Addendum Requirements
Please review the Addendum for instructions. The scholarship application requires a 250-word typed essay, which must be reviewed by a teacher before submission. Additionally, students must submit a completed application, a typed resume, and a transcript provided by the guidance office.
Auburn Chamber of Commerce Career/Trade Scholarship
Deadline: 3/13/2026
Criteria: Visit the website for specific criteria
Auburn Chamber of Commerce Academic Scholarship
Deadline: 3/13/2026
Criteria: Visit the website for specific criteria
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
Deadline: 3/15/2026
Criteria: The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. Note: The Foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.
Application: See attached
Southbridge Credit Union Thomas Smalarz Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 3/27/2026
Criteria: Current high school senior who has made a positive impact in your community
Application: See attached
2026 Wachusett Area Rotary Club Scholarship
Deadline: 4/15/2026
Criteria: Rutland & Paxton residents with evidence of community involvement and academic standing
Note: Please complete all parts of the scholarship application.
Application: See attached.
Marcos Rios Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 4/17/2026
Criteria: Bay Path senior planning to attend college
Application: See attached
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/2026
Criteria: Live in New England; Average GPA of 3.0 or higher (that's an 85 avg for Bay Path); demonstration of community service; and financial need
Note: A member of the Class of 2025 from Bay Path was awarded this scholarship!
Application: See attached
Early Deadline: April 2, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Website: www.phillips-scholarship.org
Paul D. O'Reilly Award
Deadline: 6/1/2026
Criteria: Senior in Metal Fabrication at Bay Path, interested in pursuing a career in welding after graduation
Note: Mr. Paul O’Reilly was a master welder who once took a class here at Bay Path. While studying here, he asked the instructor to see the equipment we have in our Metal Fab program. He was very pleased with Bay Path and all that we do for our students. His family is providing this Tool Award in his memory to an outstanding senior from our Metal Fab program who is looking to pursue a career in welding after high school. Recipients will be nominated by their welding instructors.