Educational Scholarships
Our proudest and most import endeavor is the WBCA Educational Scholarship. Since 2012, the West Barnstable Civic Association has awarded 59 scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors from public or private schools, who are residents of West Barnstable and who have participated in West Barnstable civic activities. Students 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, Ann Conway, Ed Jay, Debbie Leary, Andy Lee, Julie Lee, and Nancy Meagher, thoughtfully review each application and conduct in person interviews with each student.
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 in 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 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 Village Festival, or Earth Day Village Clean-Up. 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.
WBCA Educational Scholarship Guidelines
WBCA Educational Scholarship Application
2024 Scholarship Recipients
2023 Scholarship Recipients
2022 Scholarship Recipients
2021 Scholarship Recipients
2020 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.
