Community Service Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000-$2,000 per year (depending on funding)

Number of recipients: 1 to 2 per year

Purpose: To encourage and support students who have made a meaningful impact through volunteer work and community service. 

Must be a high school senior (Conant High School or Rindge resident attending another school).

Have volunteered extensively in the community (e.g., local organizations, conservation efforts, youth mentorship, veteran support, etc.)

Plan to attend college, university, trade school, or military service.

Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship shall submit a 500-word essay outlining the following:

Your community service and volunteer efforts (provide references)

Current school and grade point average

Your post high school plans (college, military, career fields, etc.)

How your volunteer work has shaped your understanding of service, and

How you plan to continue giving back in the future.

Applications submitted on behalf of an eligible nominee will be considered. 

Applications will be reviewed by a small committee and winner(s) announced at a date and time to be determined. 

For 2025, BZ Vets will begin accepting applications on 1 March through 30 April.

Beginning in 2026, the application window will be open from 1 January to 30 April.

Winner(s) will be announced and recognized sometime in May or June (prior to graduation) publicly and their story showcased here on our website and social media. 

Funds will be paid directly to the student’s educational institution sometime in July-August so that they are applied before tuition bills are due. 

If entering military service, a check will be made out to the winner.