Educational Scholarships

Since 2012, the West Barnstable Civic Association has awarded 67 scholarships to graduating seniors from public or private schools. Students who are residents of West Barnstable and who plan to attend any college or university, including technical schools and community colleges to pursue a degree of higher learning are eligible. Our committee carefully reviews each application and values the opportunity to meet and interview these high school seniors in person.

How to Help

We have set up a WBCA Scholarship GoFundMe. You have been generous sponsors in the past, and we would appreciate your support again this year. You may donate online or mail a check to the PO Box below.  Thank you for helping us make a difference to the deserving youth of our community.

How to Apply

High School seniors residing in West Barnstable submit a WBCA Scholarship Application, a cover letter of introduction highlighting their reasons for applying and their involvement in West Barnstable Village civic activities. It is important for students to think about this aspect of the Scholarship before their senior year and volunteer by assisting at the Spaghetti Supper, the Fourth of July Parade and Festivities, the Village Festival, Earth Day Village Clean-Up, and Meetinghouse Farm or Whelden Library’s time at the Transfer Station. In addition, applicants need to submit a High School transcript, a letter of recommendation from a High School educator, and a letter of recommendation from an employer, club, or organization. Finalists interview with the WBCA Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are presented annually the third Tuesday in May at the WBCA General Membership Meeting held at the WB Community Building. The 2026 online application will be available on this website in February 2026 and will be due on or before April 10, 2026.

2026 Educational Scholarship Application Guidelines

2024 Scholarship Recipients

2023 Scholarship Recipients

2022 Scholarship Recipients

2019 Scholarship Recipients

Pictured: Jane Manzelli, Fran Manzelli, State Rep. Randy Hunt, Bryson Bergal (Husson University in Maine) and his mother, Emma Barrett (Fordham University ) and her mother, Eve Bancroft (University of Massachusetts in Amherst) and her farther, and Joseph Yalmoka (Merimack College) and his mother.