The Alden and Peabody Scholarships
The Honors Program awards scholarship monies provided by the George Alden Trust and the Amelia Peabody Scholarship Fund to students who have financial need and complete the honors eligibility requirements.
2008 2009 Alden Peabody Application
2008-2009 International Student Supplemental Application
Each year, over $200,000 is given to Honors students in the form of scholarships from these funds. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a student's GPA, demonstrated financial need and active participation in the Honors Program.
The Amelia Peabody Scholarship fund is available for students who have a 3.4 GPA, have demonstrated financial need and actively participate in the Honors Program. The George Alden Trust is available for students who have a 3.4 GPA, demonstrated financial need, actively participate in the Honors Program and maintain permanent residency or exclusively reside in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Students may apply for the scholarships if they meet the following criteria:
First Year Students:
- Completion of three Honors classes by the end of the spring 2008 semester.
- Completion of three Honors classes prior to the fall 2007 plus at least one additional course completed by the spring 2008 semester.
Students who have completed Honors Course Distinction also meet the active participation eligibility criteria.
Course Distinction is defined as follows:
- Completion of 6 honors classes including one Honors seminar by spring 2008.
In addition, students must file a FAFSA by the required deadline, have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better and file an Honors Scholarship form to the Honors Program office by the deadline in April 2008. The application will be posted on the website in March 2008.
