Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships
More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.
Students in Fall River have a powerful opportunity knocking at their door this spring, and it comes with over $50,000 in scholarship funding to help pay for college.
The Fall River Scholarship Foundation just announced its 2026 awards, open to both high school and college students who live in or attend school in Fall River. Applications are available now through guidance departments at Durfee and Diman Regional High Schools, or online at the Foundation's website.
The deadline to apply is April 1, giving students plenty of time to complete their applications. Foundation president James Rogers leads the selection process, with a committee of seven community members reviewing submissions.
This isn't a one-year wonder. Since launching in 1995, the Foundation has awarded more than $950,000 in scholarships to local students, changing lives one award at a time.
Why This Inspires
In an era when student debt dominates headlines, a small community foundation has quietly transformed hundreds of lives over 30 years. The Foundation operates as a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit and earned the 2019 John S. Brayton, Jr. Community Service Award for its work.
The program also honors community members making a difference. Last year, Rene Kochman received recognition as Person of the Year for his ongoing education projects at Durfee High School.
Families and businesses can create legacy scholarships too. Anyone can establish a $1,000 scholarship as a memorial or tribute by contacting Rogers directly, then present it to the recipient at the June awards ceremony.
The program proves that sustained commitment to education pays dividends far beyond the dollars distributed. Every scholarship represents a student who might otherwise struggle to afford college, a family relieved of financial stress, and a community investing in its own future.
With applications now available and a full two months to prepare, Fall River students have everything they need to take the first step toward their educational goals.
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