Jonathan Cardoso Barbosa Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan "Jonny" Cardoso Barbosa passed away too soon but left behind a legacy of empowering the next generation to thrive and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Jonny lived with perseverance and passion, devoting himself to whatever he put his mind to and investing time and effort for the betterment of his community. It’s important for the next generation of young boys to employ a similar attitude, whether they’re setting their sights on higher education, a trade, or launching a business.
This scholarship seeks to uplift young men who embody Jonny's spirit of grit and impact by providing financial support to help them realize their future goals.
Any male, BIPOC high school senior who is a Massachusetts resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from Boston are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your goals for the future and what steps you plan to take in order to achieve them.
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The application deadline is May 12, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 12, 2025.
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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 Jun 12, 2025. 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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