FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for a college scholarship?
BNCA restricts college scholarship funding to applicants who reside in one of the following communities:
Amesbury, Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Merrimac. Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury.
How are college scholarship recipients selected and notified?
One applicant will be selected for each scholarship category from a competitive application process. BNCA will notify applicants about award decisions.
How are college scholarships awarded?
These are one-time, non-renewable $5,000 scholarships. Additional scholarships may be awarded.
How are college scholarships presented?
The scholarship awards will be presented at a special reception on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Danversport in Danvers. The scholarship award recipients are required to attend (exceptions may be granted by the scholarship committee).
How are college scholarship payments secured?
In order to secure the scholarship payment, scholarship recipients must submit written documentation from the college/university to BNCA indicating that the recipients are actively enrolled for the fall 2025 semester.
Who are some of the past college scholarship recipients?
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For questions or additional information, contact BNCA at [email protected].
