John F. Puffer, Sr. was an entrepreneur, logger, and business owner who lived in Shutesbury, Massachusetts.
In addition to being a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, John was known for his eagerness to help those in his community. John was able to help countless members of his community and positively influenced others with his impressive work ethic and infectious smile.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of John F. Puffer, Sr. by supporting students in Massachusetts who exemplify S.M.I.L.E. (shine, motivate, inspire, lead, excel) in their daily lives.
Any high school senior in MA who is passionate about giving back to their community, has a 2.8 GPA or higher, and exemplifies S.M.I.L.E. may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how you’ve excelled in your education and how your actions have affected your ability to leave a legacy on your community and family.
How you have excelled in your education? How have your actions impacted your ability to leave a legacy on your family and community?
The application deadline is Jul 10, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 10, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 10, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.