Friendship Dairies - known for its cottage cheese and sour cream - will award a total of $20,000 in scholarship money to ten eligible high school seniors across Massachusetts who have been accepted to an accredited college or university for the fall 2006 semester. Scholarships range from $1,500 to $5,000. Former New England Patriot Ted Johnson joins the Friendship panel of judges to select the winners.
The first Project Friendship Scholarship serves as a thank you to Massachusetts residents for their support of Friendship Dairies. In the past, Friendship has awarded scholarships to high school students from Connecticut and Florida.
Eligibility Requirements:
# Applicants must be graduating high school seniors residing in Massachusetts.

# Selection criteria is based on academic achievement (3.0 or higher grade point average) and a demonstration of leadership in school and/or community volunteer activities that promote a safe and friendly environment.
In addition to submitting a completed Project Friendship Scholarship Application, students must also submit the following at the same time:

# A four-year high school transcript;

# Letters of reference: one from a teacher familiar with the student’s academic ability and one from a community leader not from school who is familiar with the student’s volunteer activities;

# A detailed list of school and community volunteer work; and

# An essay of 1,000 words or less explaining how they have made their high school and/or community a friendlier place and/or how they plan to use their education to make the world a friendlier place.
Applications received after the Dec. 16 deadline will not be considered.
For more information on Project Friendship Scholarship, students can visit their school’s guidance counselor, visit www.FriendshipDairies.com or call 516-719-4000.

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