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    William R. Hanrahan Scholarship Fund

    The Boston Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This scholarship program was established to honor the memory and legacy of Bill Hanrahan, a dedicated community advocate and lifelong learner from South Boston. The fund provides financial assistance for college tuition to help local students pursue higher education. It is specifically designed for residents of Boston who are attending college. Selection for the award is managed by the foundation and is based on the financial need of the applicants.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Massachusetts
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college
    • Open to Boston residents.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. The scholarship is administered by the Boston Foundation, and interested students should contact the foundation directly for application instructions.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    The Boston Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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