Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship

Name: The Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount: $2,500

Information And Eligibility:
The Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship, presented by The Humane Society of the United States, honors exceptional young advocates who have shown a longstanding commitment to animal protection. This distinguished award recognizes one New England high school senior each year who has demonstrated compassion, leadership, and meaningful action in support of animal welfare. The scholarship provides $2,500 toward the recipient’s college education and is intended for students whose passion for helping animals is evident through sustained involvement, personal initiative, and a dedication to making a positive impact.

Unlike many scholarship programs, the Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship does not require a formal application form. Instead, applicants submit a narrative-style letter, allowing them to speak authentically about their experiences, motivations, and personal philosophy regarding animals. This approach emphasizes genuine commitment over polished application packages and ensures that students who have made real contributions to animal protection have the opportunity to be recognized.

Eligible candidates may have participated in a wide variety of activities supporting animal welfare, including volunteering at shelters, organizing adoption drives, promoting humane education, rescuing or rehabilitating animals, helping draft community awareness campaigns, or leading school-based animal advocacy initiatives. What matters most is that the student has made a significant, consistent contribution over time and can demonstrate empathy, responsibility, and leadership through their actions.

The scholarship is open to graduating seniors from any New England public, private, parochial, or vocational high school. Each year, The Humane Society reviews submissions to identify a student whose work reflects a deep respect for animals and a sincere desire to build a kinder, more humane world.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school senior graduating from a school in the New England region.
• Must have demonstrated long-term, meaningful involvement in animal protection efforts.
• Must show compassion, leadership, and a clear commitment to animal welfare.

Application Requirements:

• No standardized application form.
• Submit a letter describing your accomplishments in animal protection and your philosophy toward animals.
• Include examples of involvement in animal welfare activities over a significant period of time.

Selection Criteria:

• Depth and duration of contribution to animal protection.
• Demonstrated compassion and ethical treatment of animals.
• Leadership, personal initiative, and community impact.

Additional Details:

• Open to public, private, parochial, and vocational school students in New England.
• Award supports first-year college expenses.
• Emphasizes authenticity and genuine service over academic metrics.

Deadline: March

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