Scholarship Guidelines
Minuteman students are eligible for numerous scholarships, both from Minuteman itself and from local communities.
In order to effectively position themselves for these potential opportunities, students should consider the following:
1. Seniors interested in being considered for any Minuteman High School scholarship or award must complete the Minuteman Application for Awards and Scholarships. Students do not apply for specific scholarships; instead a general application is completed and the Minuteman Scholarship Committee matches applicants with individual scholarship eligibility requirements. Many scholarships and awards can be used for either college tuition or tools for students who plan to go directly into the workforce after graduation; therefore we encourage all students to apply.
2. Specific details outlining which particular scholarships are available this year and their related criteria will be available online and in the Guidance Department. Seniors interested in being considered for a scholarship or award must complete the general application form by March 1, 2012.
3. The Minuteman Scholarship Committee meets regularly from January through May reviewing all scholarship applications. Students must make sure that the application is complete and accurate. Students who do not complete the essay portion will not be considered.
4. To clarify – there are two separate types of scholarships and awards that are available. The Minuteman Scholarship Committee is responsible for selecting students for certain scholarships that have been established in the community. These are the scholarships that students are eligible for after completing the Minuteman Application for Awards and Scholarships. The other type of scholarship is through the Scholarship Bulletin that is distributed to students monthly, beginning in December. These scholarships are not covered under the Minuteman Application for Awards and Scholarships. These scholarships are outside the control of the Minuteman Scholarship Committee and have other deadlines, separate applications and different procedures. Applications for these scholarships can be found in the scholarship file cabinet in the Guidance Department.
5. Remember that you are also eligible for many scholarships from your own community, so contact your sending high school for scholarships for which you may qualify. For example, there are a number of towns that have Pop Warner or Little League scholarships that only require that you live in that town and took part in that activity.
6. All scholarships and awards will be announced and presented at either the Senior Awards Banquet or at the Commencement Ceremony. Decisions of the Minuteman Scholarship Committee are final.
7. Minuteman High School makes scholarships and awards available to students without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, handicap or sexual orientation.
8. Copies of these guidelines and the Minuteman Application for Scholarships and Awards are also available for download below.
9. If you have any questions, please contact Patti Metcalf by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
