This scholarship is for 1 year.  Recipients may reapply each year.  The amount of the scholarship can change each year depending on the amount of funds available and the number of recipients.

Criteria to qualify for this scholarship:

• Residency in Manchester for at least six months immediately prior to application
• Age 17 or older
• A disability or impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities as interpreted under the Americans With Disabilities Act
• High School diploma or GED
• Planning to begin or continue post-secondary education
• Application Due Date:  June 30, 2021

Documents needed to apply: 

• Verification of high school diploma or GED
• An IEP, 504 plan, a Physician’s Statement or Military Information documenting a disability or impairment
• Transcripts from any post-secondary schools attended
• Statement from the college noting that you have been accepted or the most recent  transcript
• Statement of educational objective
• Completed application - Arthur Goodman Strong Application, Party A (online)

Please answer the following questions.

List special equipment and/or personal assistance you need to participate in your education plan. 

This is a renewable scholarship until graduation from the accredited institution.

Medical Privacy Policy

The Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc. preserves and protects the confidentiality of all information received on this application and will release it only on a need to know basis.

Application Instructions

All applicants are responsible for the submission of part A.  The Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc. reserves the right not to process applications found to be incomplete.

Application Due Date:  June 30, 2021

Part A

Part A must be completed online and include High School diploma, GED of any year or military service information.

Part A gives permission for your school to release your records to Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Part A

This form should be completed by the applicant.  Part A compiles information on your school and/or military experience.  It gives permission to your school to release records to the Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

All future correspondence will be done using email.

For what profession are you preparing?  Provide specific details about your career interests. 

What class year or year will you be entering in September 2021 at your college or training program?

What are your anticipated costs for attending your college or training program?

What is your anticipated graduation date?

List any other funding you are recieving for you college education.

List work experience with grade level indicated.  Are you currently working?  If so, how many hours per week are you working while attending school?

(Optional)  Provide details about any personal struggle you would like to share.  This may be personal, family, academic or health related.

Please attach the latest transcript from the college.

Certification Section

By checking the boxes below and clicking SUBMIT on this application, you and your parent or guardian are affirming that, to the best of your knowledge, the above statements are correct.  Permission is granted for my school to release my class standing to the Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc.  You understand that you are responsible for the submission of all required documentation.  The Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc. reserves the right not to process applications found to be incomplete.