BNCA Scholarships

David J. Solimine, Sr.	The David J. Solimine, Sr. Honorary Scholarship Awarded annually to a college-bound North Shore high school senior who is a cancer survivor or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.  Click here to download application Click here to apply electronically David J. Solimine Sr. David J. Solimine Sr. is the Founder and Director of Solimine Funeral Homes. Mr. Solimine is deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of North Shore residents. A lifelong Lynn resident, Dave takes pride in his deep community roots. A dedicated and tireless community leader, Dave is a past president and long serving member of Boston North Cancer Association’s Board of Directors.
	The Mary Barbuzzi Breast Cancer Memorial Scholarship A $3,500 scholarship awarded annually to a college-bound North Shore high school senior whose parent is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, survived breast cancer treatment, or passed away from breast cancer. Click here to download application Click here to apply electronically Mary Barbuzzi The late Mary Barbuzzi was a member of the Boston North Cancer Association’s Board of Directors for over ten years. Born in Lynn, Mary was a resident of Swampscott most of her life. A known leader in home care, Mary was a successful businesswoman who developed Freedom Home Care into a top private home care agency on the North Shore.
	The Hope Begins Here Scholarship Awarded annually to a college-bound North Shore high school senior whose parent either passed away from cancer, survived cancer during the applicant's childhood years, or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. This scholarship is awarded in honor of the annual recipient of the Boston North Cancer Association's Hope Begins Here Award.  Click here to download application Click here to apply electronically
The F. John Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to a medical school student who resided in Essex County, MA during their high school years and has a demonstrated interest in cancer treatment and prevention. Click here to download application Click here to apply electronically F. John Bargoot, MD The late F. John Bargoot, MD was past president and long serving member of the Boston North Cancer Association’s Board of Directors. A resident of Swampscott, MA for 40 years, Dr. Bargoot dedicated his entire career to the treatment and prevention of cancer. He served as the Director of the Division of Radiation Therapy for Atlanticare Medical Center in Lynn, MA from 1973-1993, and as a Radiation Oncologist at Lahey Clinic for 10 years.	F. John Bargoot, MD
***NEW*** FUND AN HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP Through the generosity of a growing number of supportive donors, a $1,000 privately-funded honorary scholarship awarded to a college-bound North Shore high school senior impacted by cancer personally or in their immediate family (finalist for above-mentioned scholarships}, based on availability.

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2018 Scholarship Award Recipients

Dorothy Ezemba – Recipient of The David J. Solimine Sr. Honorary Scholarship
Lynn English High School, Class of 2018
UMASS Lowell, Class of 2022

Meghan Craaybeek – Recipient of The Hope Begins Here Scholarship
Gloucester High School, Class of 2018
UMASS Amherst, Class of 2022

Molly Griffin – Recipient of The F. John Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship 
Gloucester High School, Class of 2008
Harvard College, Class of 2012
UMASS Medical School, Class of 2021

Cameron Greenleaf – Recipient of The Mary Barbuzzi Memorial Scholarship 
Funded by the family and friends of Mary Barbuzzi
Lynn Classical High School, Class of 2018
UMASS Lowell, Class of 2022

Meagan Hathaway – Recipient of The Lightshed Photography Honorary Scholarship
Funded by Kendra and Dan St. John of Lightshed Photography
Marblehead High School, Class of 2018
Bucknell University, Class of 2022

Steven Toomajian – Recipient of The Rising Star Honorary Scholarship 
Funded by Carmela Mancini and Tim Swigor
Swampscott High School, Class of 2018
UMASS Lowell, Class of 2022

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Previous Scholarship Winners:

David J. Solimine Sr. Honorary Scholarship

Alicia L. Luongo – 2017**
Saugus High School Class of 2017
Quinnipiac University, Class of 2021

Cassidy S. Woods – 2017**
Bishop Fenwick High School, Class of 2017
Sacred Heart University, Class of 2021

Gillian Guerin – 2016
Manchester Essex Regional High School Class of 2016
Sacred Heart University, Class of 2020

Brooks Saunders – 2015
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Class of 2015
UMass Lowell

Jose Marin – 2014
Lynn Classical, Class of 2014
North Shore Community College

Raquel S. Felipe – 2013
Essex Agricultural Technical High School, Class of 2013
North Shore Community College

Alix Lara – 2012
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Class of 2012
St. Michael’s College, Class of 2016

Victoria Costa – 2011
Lynnfield High School, Class of 2011
University of Rhode Island, Class of 2015

Sengin Holland – 2010*
Lynn Technical Vocational Institute, Class of 2010
Fitchburg State College, Class of 2014

Judith Theriault – 2010*
Bishop Fenwick High School, Class of 2010
Merrimack College, Class of 2014

** In 2018, two $3,500 scholarships were awarded in this category.
*In 2010, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded in this category.

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Hope Begins Here Scholarship
Awarded in honor of
David J. Solomine Sr. – 2018
Noel P. DeFelippo, MD – 2017
Andrea McKee, MD and Rebecca Yang, MD – 2016
Diane T. Stringer – 2015
Herbert H. Leventhal, MD – 2014
Karen J. Krag, MD – 2013
Donald M. Perlman, MD – 2012
Ronald S. Weinger, MD – 2011

Arthur R. Kautz – 2017
Swampscott High School, Class of 2017
Northeastern University, Class of 2021

Erin Curley – 2016
Salem High School, Class of 2016
Simmons College, Class of 2020

Anna Gibbs – 2015
Ipswich High School, Class of 2015
Harvard University

Bella Capone – 2015
Swampscott High School, Class of 2015
North Shore Community College

Haley Greenslade – 2014
Masconomet Regional High School, Class of 2014
Tufts University

Andrew Gibson – 2013
St. John’s Prep, Class of 2013
University of New Hampshire
Susan Pomilla – 2013
Hamilton Wenham RHS, Class of 2013
Endicott College

Joseph Dunning – 2012
Salem High School, Class of 2012
Vassar College, Class of 2016

Brittany Murtaugh – 2011
Marblehead High School, Class of 2011
Lesley University, Class of 2015

Emily Cardenas – 2010*
Swampscott High School, Class of 2010
Boston University, Class of 2014

Wilfredo Garcia – 2010*
Lynn Technical Vocational Institute, Class of 2010
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Class of 2014

Laura Sullivan – 2010*
Lynnfield High School, Class of 2010
Saint Anselm College, Class of 2014

*In 2010, three $1,000 scholarships were awarded in this category.

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F. John Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship

Stewart O. Pine – 2017
Newburyport High School, Class of 2010
Harvard Medical School, Class of 2014
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Class of 2020

Craig J. Maguire – 2016
Triton Regional High School, Class of 2007
University of Rochester, Class of 2011
Tufts University School of Medicine, Class of 2017

Weston Sacco – 2015
Lynnfield High School Class of 2006
Davidson College Class of 2010
Tulane University School of Medicine current

Nathan Bankoff – 2014
Lynnfield High School, Class of 2006
Tufts University, Class of 2010, 2012
Tufts University School of Medicine, current

Jonathan J. Paly – 2013
St. John’s Prep, Class of 2003
Lehigh University, Class of 2007
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, current

Megan Furnari – 2012
Pingree High School, Class of 2002
Brown University, Class of 2006
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Class of 2013

Whitney Hendrickson – 2011
Masconomet Regional High School, Class of 2005
Middlebury College, Class of 2009
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Class of 2014

Julie Lamusta – 2010
Lynnfield High School, Class of 2002
Harvard Medical School, Class of 2006
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Class of 2011