The Horace Smith Fund, celebrating its 125^th anniversary, will be awarding $310,000 in scholarships and fellowships to residents of Hampden County, who have also graduated from an eligible high school or private school. This year 20 scholarships, three fellowships and one William R. Rooney Award for students with special needs will be presented to recipients at the June 19^th Awards Night ceremony at Storrowton Carriage House in West Springfield.

Scholarships are offered not only to graduating high school seniors but also to students already in college or those wishing to return to college.  Scholarships of $12,000 are distributed as $3,000 annually and renewable each year until graduation.  Fellowship awards of $15,000 are distributed as $7,500 annually and renewable for one additional year to students pursuing a full-time graduate degree. Students must maintain at least a B average to renew. 

Recipients are selected on a variety of criteria, including academic records, merit, and financial need.  Of great importance is a personal written account of why the student feels deserving of financial assistance.  Applicants must submit their transcripts and, if applicable, college entrance exam scores or graduate degree specific tests, and three letters of recommendation. 

Completed applications must be received either electronically or be mailed to The Horace Smith Fund at 16 Union Avenue, Suite 2K, Westfield, MA 01085 no later than March 15, 2025.  Applications are available at local high school guidance offices, college financial aid offices, and on-line at www.HoraceSmithFund.org or by phoning (413) 739-4222.