Award
Greylock will award high school senior students from each public high school in Berkshire and Columbia Counties a $500 scholarship* to be applied toward tuition at a state or nationally accredited two or four-year college/university. Greylock will also award two scholarships to high school seniors from Berkshire and Columbia Counties who will enroll in a program at an accredited technical, vocational or trade school.
Essay
- 300 words or less, typed, using Times New Roman 12-point font
- Header containing full name, contact information, and high school
Essay Topic
Choose one of the following:
- Describe how a meaningful experience impacted your community and how it changed you
- Describe when a person had an impact on your life and how it changed you
Eligibility
Applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Member in good-standing with Greylock
- Demonstrate an outstanding level of community and volunteer work
- College/Technical/Vocational School-bound senior attending a public high school in Berkshire or Columbia County at the time of application
Application
To apply, fill out the Scholarship Application Form. Applications may be submitted in either hard copy or electronic format. Electronic submissions must be formatted as either a .PDF or Word document. Please no “Screen prints” or pictures or submissions in any other format. The application must be returned no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025. Each school will be notified of the chosen scholarship recipient by Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Please print and sign your completed application, then email or mail to:
Amy Reese
150 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Email Amy
PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by email MUST be formatted as either a .PDF or Word document. Please no “screen prints”, pictures or submissions in any other format.
Publicity
Permission from the scholarship recipient will be requested to publicize name in press releases and published in local newspapers, Greylock newsletters, on Greylock’s website and social media platforms.
