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Vinick Memorial Scholarship Awards 

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Norma & Bernard Vinick

School Year 2023-2024

2 - $1,500 Scholarships

Deadline:  March 15th

Thanks to the generosity of Norma and Bernard Vinick who included the Friends of the East Longmeadow, Inc. as one of the beneficiaries of the Bernard J. Vinick Trust, the Friends unanimously agreed to imitate the Vinicks' actions and share our good fortune by  "paying it forward."  We will present two (2) scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500, to two (2) high school graduating seniors.  Preference will be given to students who have volunteered or worked at the Library and/or those who have participated in library programs.  We wish all applicants continued success throughout their college career.

Eligibility:

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     *  Resident of East Longmeadow

     *  Volunteered at the East Longmeadow Public Library

     *  Entering their freshman year as a full-time student at an accredited college.  

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Students who are family members of individuals on the Scholarship Committee are ineligible for consideration.

The Scholarship Committee's decision will be final.

Submit the following with your application:

     1.  High school transcript

      2.  Details of work in your school and community

      3.  Minimum of 2 reference letters (not from relatives)

      4.  Any additional items of interest.

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Submit application to:

                           Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library, Inc.

                           Attn:  Scholarship Committee

                           60 Center Square    Suite 2

                           East Longmeadow, MA  01028

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Mail all documents in a sealed envelope or bring it to the library on or before March 15th.

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