Supporting Students of Falmouth Public Schools through Scholarship Awards
Scholarships
With this application, you are eligible for one or more of the awards offered by the Falmouth Scholarship Association. Each application is considered for every scholarship although some scholarships are limited to students that qualify for specific stipulations. Your unique eligibility could improve your chance of receiving an award. All applications are confidential and used for scholarship consideration only.
Who can apply:
Applicants must have attended Falmouth Public Schools for at least one year from grades 8-12.
When to apply:
The Scholarship Application is available on this website on February 2, 2026.
Application deadline: March 31, 2026.
Where to apply:
Application and all required documents may be uploaded using the online application form below.
How to apply:
Applicant must fill out the application form online. The application must be filled out in full with a resume of school and community activities and an essay (see below for essay requirements).
The Scholarship Application will be available on February 2, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Details
PLAN YOUR TIME WISELY to collect all required documents. You can begin the application process through the Falmouth Scholarship website, save your application, and return to it. However, once you press submit, the application cannot be changed. Your application must be submitted before midnight on the deadline date.
The following materials must be included An incomplete application and/or any missing materials WILL DISQUALIFY you from the pool of applicants (see checklist below).
- Essay written about your chosen community
- Transcript
- Resume
- Student Signature
- SAI / FAFSA or MASFA Cover Sheet (if applicable)
- Attach your most current transcript and resume of school and community activities.
- Your signature is required.
- The application and all required documents must be submitted through the Falmouth Scholarship Association website on or before March 31, 2026.
- Questions concerning the application and submission process may be directed to your guidance counselor or the contacts on the Falmouth Scholarship Association website.
Essay Topic and Requirements
Our seaside town is unique. Within Falmouth there are different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, cuisine, sports, interests, race, ideology, or heritage. Communities can be as individual as you are and could be a team, band, club, place of work or something you define.
You may belong to several communities in or beyond the borders of Falmouth. Choose one to which you belong and tell your story through the community you describe.
You may want to answer the following questions, but you can structure your essay to tell your story in the way you wish.
• What is your community about?
• Why is it important to you?
• How has it shaped you?
Your essay topic must be about your chosen community, or your application will not be considered.
Essays should be a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 500 words.
Online Scholarship Application
As you fill out the application, you may save your entry to finish it later. At the bottom of this online application form, click the Save and Continue Later button. You will be given a link to access your saved entry.
“Thank you for the scholarship which will help me tremendously as I move on to college. I appreciate the work the Falmouth Scholarship Association does to help not just me, but other Falmouth students to pursue their goals.”
