Endowed Scholarships:
Nichols College offers several endowed scholarships. Please read below for more information about these scholarships. Many scholarships do not require a separate application, however, a few do. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to be considered for any scholarships that require financial need for consideration. The Financial Aid Office will e-mail an application to every full-time day student early each fall semester with instructions, deadlines and other scholarship criteria. Late applicants are disqualified for consideration.
John F. Birch, Jr. '73 Memorial Scholarship:
The John F. Birch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created by the parents and estate of the late John F. Birch, class of 1973. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in accounting and entering his/her senior year with proven academic excellence and financial need. Selection is determined by committee made up of members of the Accounting Department.
Hal Chalmers /Elks Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded by committee to a student from Dudley, Webster or Oxford. Eligibility is based on financial need. Award amounts are based on interest on the fund.
Col. James L. Conrad Memorial Scholarship:
The scholarship is named for Col. James L. Conrad who served as president of Nichols College from 1931 to 1966. The recipient is to be a resident of northern Worcester County (Leominster north to the New Hampshire line). The scholarship, renewable for up to three years, is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Financial need is a requirement to receive consideration. The amount and availability of this award is dependent upon interest earned on the fund.
Professor Keith Corkum Endowed Scholarship in Economics:
The selection of the award will be made by committee and is based on academic achievement and service to the Nichols community. The recipient must be a junior or senior student who majors or minors in Economics. The award amount is based on interest on the fund.
James Dunbar Scholarship in Criminal Justice:
The selection of the award will be made by committee based on academic achievement and service to the Nichols community. The recipient must be a junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice Management or General Business. Award amounts are based on interest on the fund.
Dean Robert H. Eaton Memorial Scholarship:
The Dean Robert H. Eaton Memorial Scholarship was created by family, alumni, and friends of the late Dean Eaton in tribute to his 42 years of service to Nichols College. The scholarship will be awarded to a resident of New Hampshire who has at least a 2.5 grade point average, has completed at least 15 credit hours and demonstrates financial need. Minimum award is $250. Annual availability is based on interest on the fund.
Faucher Endowed Scholarship:
Scholarship selection is based on financial need, good citizenship and community involvement. The recipient must reside in Thompson, Connecticut and is available to either a commuter or a resident student. The amount of the scholarship is based on interest on the fund.
Joan Fels Endowed Scholarships:
Several scholarships are donated by Marilyn and Gerald Fels in memory of his mother, Mrs. Joan Fels. The scholarship supports several graduating high school seniors from Webster or Dudley who plan to matriculate at Nichols College as commuting students. The student must attend full time in the day division and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years provided the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average and continues to demonstrate financial need each year.
Fischer Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a student involved in the Washington internship program. The recipient must be a junior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, be of outstanding moral character and be recommended by two Nichols College professors. The amount of the scholarship is based on interest on the fund.
George F and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need. The amount and number of scholarships offered is based on donations to the fund annually. Recipients are chosen by the Director of Financial Aid.
Rusell E. Fuller Endowed Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded to Hispanic/Latino students from the Worcester area. Recipients are chosen by the Financial Aid Office based on financial need. Applications for the scholarship are available in the Financial Aid Office.
James C. Gahan IV Endowed Scholarship:
This scholarship is in memory of Nichols student James C. Gahan IV. The recipient must be a junior or senior with at least 60 hours of coursework completed. The student must major in General Business or Business Communication. The selection will be determined by committee and will be based on academic achievement and service to the Nichols College community. The amount of the scholarship is based on interest on the fund not to exceed $2,500.
Edwin L. Hubbard Faculty Scholarship:
Annually, at the Spring Academic Honor Societies' induction ceremony, the faculty awards the Hubbard Faculty Scholarship, which was created by and in honor of Professor Emeritus Edwin Hubbard, to a deserving student who is an outstanding scholar in the sophomore class.
Robert B. Kuppenheimer Endowed Scholarship:
This scholarship, named for College alumnus and Trustee Robert B. Kuppenheimer, will support up to eight worthy students who reside in a midwestern state and who receive solid recommendations from their guidance directors. Each recipient will receive $5,000 per year toward the cost of tuition.
Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants:
This scholarship is given to an Accounting major with high academic achievement. Selection is made by the Accounting Department Head. The recipient is honored at the spring awards banquet. The award is usually $1,000 and is not renewable.
South County Scholarship Fund:
The scholarship is available to full-time day students who graduated from one of the following southern Worcester county towns: Oxford, Webster, Dudley, Charlton, Southbridge or Sturbridge. Amounts vary based on donations received. Awards are made by the Financial Aid Office. Primary consideration will be given to students with significant financial need. Awards are not automatically renewable but applicants may apply each year.
The John R. Suleski, Jr., Memorial Scholarship:
A scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior from either Tourtellotte High School or Woodstock Academy. If funding allows, the award may be renewed for up to three years, providing that the recipient makes satisfactory progress toward graduation and maintains a "C" average (2.0). If at any time the holder of the scholarship falls below a 2.0 average, a new, incoming freshman student shall be selected to receive the John R. Suleski, Jr., Memorial Scholarship. The amount and availability of this award is dependent upon interest earned on the fund.
Daniel Van Leuvan Memorial Scholarship for Education:
This annual award from the Daniel Van Leuvan Memorial Scholarship Fund will be used to help a second semester junior enrolled in the Educator Preparation Program. This award will be based on financial need, academic achievement and overall contribution to the Nichols community. The amount of the award is based on interest on the fund.
Wigglesworth Scholarship:
The purpose of the Wigglesworth Scholarship is to honor a Nichols College student who has excelled in the classroom and who demonstrates a commitment to the College community. The student must be a junior majoring in a business field who has earned a 3.0 or greater GPA. This scholarship is funded by an annual gift of $1,000 from the donor, Paul Wigglesworth. A worthy recipient will be selected upon receipt of the annual donation.