Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award
The Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award is a need-based scholarship that aims to help sustain our local economy with needed services and skills. Applicants should be residents of Gloucester or Rockport who are in need of financial assistance who, after completing a higher education at a college or university, plan to return to the Cape Ann area in order to contribute to local business or provide a service or skill to the community.
This scholarship is presented in multiple avenues in the North Shore/Cape Ann region. All new applications for the year are collected into a single pool, where up to 10 applicants will be selected from that pool as recipients.
2027 Requirements for New Applicants
Applicants must be residents of Gloucester or Rockport. The award amount for new applicants can be up to $20,000 to cover the academic year.
Applicants must apply with the following documentation.
A copy of the applicant’s most recent transcript of grades. If you are applying as a non-student, this document is not required.
A 2-page resume showing community involvement within Cape Ann, such as volunteering, community service, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
Proof of acceptance into a career training program or college.
A typed 2-page essay that answers the following question: “Where do I see a need in the Cape Ann community and, using my education goals and/or intended degree, how can I fill it?”. (NOTE: Applications with essays that are suspected of using AI writing tools will not be considered)
A letter of recommendation from someone within the applicant's academic career who can best testify to their character and work ethic. If you are applying as a non-student, a letter from a job/manager also works.
A letter of recommendation from a non-academic source, preferably a person familiar with the applicant’s community-centric activities, who can best testify to their commitment to their community and work.
A financial statement form that details expenses and expected earnings for the applicant’s upcoming year of schooling.
2027 Requirements for Returning Applicants
Applicants must be previous recipients of the Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award and are either currently enrolled or pursuing enrollment in a college, or training program. If chosen, returning applicants can receive up to $20,000 in awards to cover the academic year.
Returning applicants must apply with the following documentation.
Proof of current enrollment in an educational institution, trade program, or professional training/apprenticeship.
A copy of the applicant’s most recent transcript of grades or training progress.
An updated 2-page resume featuring community involvement within Cape Ann, such as volunteering, community service, or work experience.
A new financial statement form that details the applicant’s expenses and expected incomes for the next academic year.
A typed, 1-page essay that answers the following question: “This year, how am I currently using or planning to use my education to contribute to Cape Ann?”
Conditions of Payment
This scholarship primarily serves applicants who are in considerable financial need. Changes in financial need may result in a change in award amount or prohibit award eligibility. Confirmed awardees may apply annually with proof of enrollment in education/training. Failure to further education in the Fall/by expected date of enrollment forfeits award eligibility.
Submission
If you are applying for the Twin Lights Beverages Trust award for the first time, please use the First Time Applicant Form.
If you have already received a disbursement of the Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award in the past, and are looking to apply again to potentially receive an additional award for an upcoming academic year, please use the Returning Applicant Form.
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