Wallace D. and Dorothy M. Andrews Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Four scholarships are provided annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be African American.
  2. Must be a high school senior.
  3. Must reside in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Wallace D. and Dorothy M. Andrews Scholarship is available for African American students in Worcester County, MA. Students must be high school seniors at the time of application.

Application requirements for the Wallace D. and Dorothy M. Andrews Scholarship are:

  • Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: The Wallace D. and Dorothy M. Andrews Scholarship is provided annually through the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF). The scholarship will be awarded each year to an African American high school senior in Worcester County, MA who demonstrates a combination of academic achievement and unmet financial need. The GWCF has provided opportunity and financial assistance for more than 40 years in the central Massachusetts area, and continues this mission today with a variety of programs including scholarships for local area students. All applications completed prior to the deadline date will be given full consideration based on academic history, unmet financial need, and the strength of received recommendation letters.

Award Amount: Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000. All awards are provided on a one-time basis and are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

The application deadline date has not yet been finalized for this year, but it is expected to remain the same as last year. The deadline date shown here is tentative based on last year's date. Please check back in January for a refreshed application deadline date. Applications, instructions, and additional information about this scholarship can be found online at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation website. To apply for the Wallace D. and Dorothy M. Andrews Scholarship, students must complete the online scholarship application form. All applications will also require the student to upload a copy of current transcripts for all academic coursework completed at their current school, as well as a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or other adult community leader who is familiar with the applicant. All applications and supporting documents must be received online no later than the deadline date.
About Greater Worcester Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Liz Nye, Donor Services Officer
Address: 370 Main Street Suite 650 Worcester, Massachusetts 01608

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