Archive for Restricted Scholarship Fund

D. William Owens Jr and Attorney Robert M. Owens Scholarship Fund

William Owens, Jr. established this scholarship fund in 2004 in memory of his brother, Robert Owens. The fund supports a graduating senior who is a Branford resident either in public or private high school, and is granted based upon financial need, citizenship, grade point average and community service….

Kendra Martin Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established in 2007. The Kendra Martin Scholarship Fund annually awards a scholarship to a graduating Branford High School senior and is designed for a student in a one-parent or no-parent home. Additional criteria for this scholarship are financial need and demonstration of volunteer efforts…

James MacVeigh Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund offers a scholarship to a Branford High School graduating senior who is a student athlete.

Margie L. Hughes Scholarship Fund

The Hughes Family established this fund in 2021 to honor their mother who had a passion for the field of nursing. This award is for a student pursuing a secondary degree in the healthcare field. The student selected should possess the aptitude, compassion, and persistence to succeed in…

Joseph E. Higgins Jr 9-11 Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in 2020 to assist a first responder and to provide an annual scholarship award for a graduating Branford High School students pursuing a vocation in Fire Fighting or Emergency Medical Services or entering a career path or currently involved with the Branford Fire Services…

Maureen Gustafson Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund offers a scholarship to a Branford High School graduating senior who is pursuing a degree in education.

Vincent S. Giordano Sr Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was originally established as the Giordano Family Fund. The family created the fund in memory of Vincent A. Giordano, Sr. In 2003, the fund was renamed the Vincent S. Giordano Sr. Scholarship Fund to provide a scholarship to graduating Branford seniors who pursue an interest…

PJ Ferriolo Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established in 2000 in the memory of Peter M. “P.J.” Ferriolo. This fund provides an annual scholarship to a Branford high school senior who intends to pursue a career in aviation.

Bob Dow Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Fund

When Bob Dow died in February 2008, his family established the Bob Dow Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Fund. A scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating Branford high school student who best represents the competitive drive and sportsman-like qualities that Bob valued.

Philip A. DeLise Scholarship Fund

Philip A. DeLise’s family established this fund in 2016 to create a living memorial for their father. Philip A. DeLise started working at Branford High School in 1965, eventually becoming assistant principal in 1970 and ultimately principal from 1990 to 1999. Named the town of Branford’s “Citizen of…