The Sherbridge Fund

Eligibility & Requirements

• Who is eligible to apply?
  
  • Must be a current resident of residing of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont or Rhode Island with proof of residency
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be a high school senior (receiving diploma by June 2026)
  • Must be attending a 4 year, accredited non profit university
  • Planning to major in a STEM field or Journalism may apply
  • Students with a FAFSA score under 7500
    
• Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
  
  • 3.0 minimum GPA requirement

The Application Process

• Complete application form including short essays 
• What documents do I need to submit? 
  • Official High School Transcript 
• FAFSA Report indicating SAI (Student Aid Index)
• 1 Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselor
• 1 Optional additional Letter of Recommendation from a work supervisor, clergy or volunteer coordinator
  

• When is the application deadline?
  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
    
• Email completed application to [email protected] with subject line “Sherbridge Fund 2026 Application”

Financials & Award Details

• Can the funds be used for things other than tuition?
  • Educational expenses only (tuition, books, on campus housing, lab fees, or a laptop)
  • If scholarship money is used for expenses that are not directly paid to your school are considered taxable (inlcuding but not limited to: food, off campus house, car or commuter expenses, etc.), and a 1099 will be issued at the end of the year.
    
• Will this scholarship affect my other financial aid packages?
  • No. The supplemental Sherbridge Fund scholarship will not affect other aid you receive

Technical Support & Deadlines

• Can I edit my application after submission?
  • No, you cannot edit your application after submission. Please ensure you proofread and finalize your information and essays before submission.
    
• What if I miss the deadline?
  • You must submit your application by the deadline to be considered
• Will I be notified?
  • Only students who are chosen for the scholarship will be notified. The volume of applicants will not permit us to respond to each individual applicants.
    
• Who can I contact if I have technical issues with the application or website?
  • [email protected]

Please Note:

• Scholarship recipients may be eligible for the Sherbridge Fund scholarship each year you work toward your 4 year degree.  You must meet GPA requirements to be eligible for years 2, 3, and 4 after year 1 is awarded.  GPA requirements are 3.0 for year one, 3.3 minimum GPA for years 2-4.  You will need to submit transcripts at the end of each year to re-qualify.

• Sherbridge Fund retains the right to not award scholarships if it is determined that no qualified applicants are presented