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Counselors' Corner is where you can find events, resources, opportunities and information not officially sponsored by MASCA, but which may be of general interest to the counseling community.

You may also link to our REQUESTS page to view requests made by the greater counseling community, including information about research studies in which school counselors my be interested in participating.

  • 18 Mar 2025 9:16 AM | Jean Atwater-Williams (Administrator)

    The New England Service Scholarships, offered by the Red Sox Foundation, recognizes 100 high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and academic excellence.

    Selected students from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education. We would love and greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word to eligible students.

    In addition to the scholarship, recipients will participate in a service project in Boston before being honored on the field at Fenway Park before the Friday, June 27th game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:10pm.

    Would you be willing to share this opportunity through school newsletters, guidance office announcements, or social media channels? Our application is now open and closes April 24! Here is the link with more details: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/

    New England Service Scholarships - Red Sox Foundation

    About the Scholarships: The Red Sox Foundation’s New England Service Scholarship initiative recognizes graduating high school seniors across New England who are making a meaningful impact through service in their local communities by awarding them a $1,000 college scholarship.

    www.redsoxfoundation.org

    This opportunity is open to all 12th grade students in New England, so please share this scholarship with anyone who might be interested within your state and beyond!

    Please let us know any questions you might have via email: giving@redsox.com

    Thank you for your support, and we hope to help serve some of your 12th grade students this year!

    Best,

    The Red Sox Foundation NESS Team

    Haley Kwoun (she/her)
    Program and Partnerships Coordinator
    Red Sox Foundation
    Fenway Park | 4 Jersey Street
    Boston, MA 02215

    phone: (781) 715-3616


  • 12 Mar 2025 9:26 AM | Jean Atwater-Williams (Administrator)

    The 2025 Norma K. Clarke Scholarship application is officially open!

    Three scholarships of $7,500 each will be awarded!

    These scholarships are in honor of former NEHRA Board Member, Norma Kornegay Clarke.  They are presented to high school seniors who demonstrate academic responsibility, perform community service, offer a helping hand to fellow students and promote harmony among diverse groups. 

    All applications are due by March 28th. We will not be able to extend the deadline this year, as we're already running on a tight timeline. If applications are submitted with missing information, they will automatically be disqualified. We plan to interview our final candidates mid to late April and will notify everyone of their status shortly thereafter.

    Here is the link to the application information:  

    https://forms.monday.com/forms/4d19cebf06c8a9d276a446ae609e5e86?r=use1

    To apply, please review the information below: 

    Complete the application here and attach a copy of the following: 

    your current transcript; 

    at least one letter of recommendation for the scholarship; 

    a resume; 

    a personal essay of no more than 750 words answering the following questions *: 

    1. How do you promote diversity and inclusion in your school and your community? 
    2. How do you promote respect and inclusive behaviors in your school or community? 
    3. How do you demonstrate a commitment to service within your school and/or community? 
    4. How do you demonstrate your understanding of the principles of diversity & inclusion in your life? 

      Uploaded documents must be either a PDF file or a Word document.

    *Please note that applications must be complete and received no later than March 28th to be considered by the selection committee. The content of your essay is weighted most heavily in the selection process. 

    For questions, please contact:

    EMILY GUERTIN
    events & operations specialist

    northeast hr association | nehra 
    po box 151  walpole, ma  02081
    direct: 
    781-239-8718 | main: 781-235-2900

    eguertin@nehra.com


     


  • 06 Feb 2025 4:51 PM | Jean Atwater-Williams (Administrator)

    Applications for the impact-driven, four-year, full-tuition Cameron Impact Scholarship are officially open for the CLASS OF 2026.

    The Cameron Impact Scholarship is impact-driven and open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors.  Integrity, intelligence, motivation, work ethic, and willingness to serve others are the strongest indicators of a worthy educational investment.

    • 15 scholarships awarded per annum
    • Four-year, full tuition scholarship (actual dollar amount varies based upon school selection)
    • Freedom in choice of school and area of study

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    • Accepting applications for the Class of 2026;
    • have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher;
    • be a citizen of the United States.

    *** WE ARE LIMITED TO ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF 3,000 COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

    EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 - 12:00PM / NOON PT

    REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE: WHEN WE REACH 3,000 ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS OR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - 12:00PM / NOON PT - WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.  Please note that we typically hit our maximum number of applications well in advance of the September Deadline. 

    ***** We are only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications - please note that we typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE applicants to submit well before the September deadline. 

    For more information, please view the CIS Flyer 2026.pdf or contact Amie Lucas at amie@bryancameronef.org

  • 02 Mar 2024 8:47 AM | Jean Atwater-Williams (Administrator)

    ConvenientMD will be awarding five $2,500 scholarships this spring to students in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The scholarships are open to high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in any healthcare-related field. Students can apply by completing a brief application at convenientmd.com/scholarshipsThe deadline to apply is April 30. Please share this opportunity with students in your school who may be interested in applying. Contact communitysupport@convenientmd.com with questions.



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