Blanche B. Perry Scholarship

Blanche B. Perry Scholarship

Funder: Mattapoisett Land Trust Inc, made available through the Edith Glick Shoolman Fund

Purpose: To support Mattapoisett residents pursuing education in sciences, environmental studies, or related fields

Award Amount: $1,000

Geographic Scope: Mattapoisett, Massachusetts residents

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors in spring 2026

Must be a Mattapoisett resident

Pursuing education in sciences and/or environmental studies or a related field

Must have completed minimum of 20 hours of community service

Must have official school transcript including credits and class rank

Preference given to individuals who are, or whose parents or grandparents are, members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust

Participating Schools:
1. Old Rochester Regional High School (ORRHS), Marion Road, Mattapoisett 02739
2. Bishop Stang High School, 500 Slocum Rd, North Dartmouth 02747
3. Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School (OCRVT), 476 North Avenue, Rochester MA 02770
4. Tabor Academy, Front St, Marion, MA 02738

Assessment Criteria:

Academic achievement

Personal statement about career goals and plans to pursue sciences/environmental studies

Professional letter of reference from teacher or guidance counselor

Letter of character reference from employer, activity leader, or community member

Community service (minimum 20 hours)

Financial need

Career goals as they relate to MLT mission

Timeline:

Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

Recipient Notification: By mail by May 15, 2026

Disbursement:
Award will be disbursed after student submits official college transcript documenting successful completion of first semester in college

Contact:
Mattapoisett Land Trust
BLANCHE B. PERRY SCHOLARSHIP
PO Box 31
Mattapoisett, MA 02739