# Scholarship Application for High School Students

> Amount varies from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/scholarship-application-for-high-school-students
- Provider: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 15, 2027
- Official page: https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/apply-for-scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Scholarship Application for High School Students, provided by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, is designed for graduating high school seniors. To qualify, applicants must live or attend school in the Berkshire Taconic region, which encompasses Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County in New York, and northwest Litchfield County in Connecticut. Proof of citizenship or residency is not required to apply. 

The program covers tuition and educational expenses at any accredited college, university, or trade school. Recipients are matched automatically with various individual scholarships based on their application details. 

To apply, students must submit their Student Aid Index. This is obtained by completing the FAFSA, or by using the Federal Student Aid Estimator if they are ineligible to complete the FAFSA. Additional requirements include a resume, a guidance counselor's email address, two recommendation letters, and an essay. The deadline to submit all application materials is March 15.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA, NY, CT
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Open to graduating high school seniors who live or attend school in the Berkshire Taconic region, which includes Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County in New York, and northwest Litchfield County in Connecticut. Proof of citizenship or residency is not required.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the general online application form for high school students, including a resume. After submission, you may be prompted to answer additional fund-specific questions.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.