Accepting Applications for the 2026 Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship
- Fairhaven Historical Society
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The Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship is Awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society Annually to a Fairhaven-resident graduating high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.
The scholarship is given in honor of Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital role in leading the Fairhaven Historical Society for many years.
Who Can Apply: Open to any graduating high school senior who resides in Fairhaven,
Massachusetts, and plans to matriculate to an accredited institution of higher learning in the
fall.
Application Elements: Application form, three references as specified on the application, and
an essay of no more than 400 words focusing on Fairhaven, what the town means to the
applicant, and how that has impacted the applicant’s interest in future studies.
Application Deadline: April 1 (Applications and essays must be submitted digitally to the email
address below)
Scholarship Award Notification: May 1 (Recipient will be notified via email on or before May 1)
Scholarship Amount: One time award of $1500
Delivery of Scholarship Award: Recognition of receipt of the scholarship will be made at
graduation and at the Annual Fairhaven Historical Society Annual Meeting. Actual scholarship
monies will be provided to the recipient upon proof of successful matriculation at an accredited institution.
Application Review Process: Applications received will be reviewed and evaluated by a
volunteer committee and one scholarship recipient will be selected each year.
Other requirements of Scholarship Recipient:O A minimum of three hours of volunteer time at
the Fairhaven Historical Society Museum or Fairhaven Historical Society events/activities within one year of scholarship award notification.
For more information and submission email: historicalsocietyfairhaven@gmail.com
Download the application.