Scholarship

The Portuguese National Club offers one or more scholarships for the current academic year. These scholarships are intended for current high school seniors who will continue their education during the academic year following their high school graduation. Since 1978, the Portuguese National Club has donated over $45,000 in scholarships!

Who is eligible?
Applicants must have been accepted to a 4 year program at a college or university. Applicants must be a son or daughter of a full member of the Portuguese National Club. The member must be in good standing for two years prior to the date of the application.

When is the application due?
Applications must be postmarked or received no later than the last day of March and notification will be given by the last day of April.

What are the candidates judged on?
All candidates will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Good academic standing
• Plans for continuing education
• Academic promise
• Good citizenship

The Board of Directors reserves the right on deciding the number of students contemplated and the total amount of dollars each candidate receives.

Are there any other requirements?
The application form must be accompanied by the following:

• A letter of recommendation from the student’s high school guidance counselor or teacher
• An official transcript of the student’s high school studies grades 9-12
• A personal statement concerning post secondary educational plans (100 words)
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• MCAS scores (English/Math)

Where can I get an application?
Applications are available at the club or you can download an application below in one of the following formats:

• Scholarship Application (Word Format)
• Scholarship Application (PDF Format)

Where do I send my application and required documents?
All applications and required documents can be mailed to:

Portuguese National Club
21 Railroad Ave
Stoughton, MA. 02072

Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.

Past Recipients