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FFC Scholarship Award Program

FFC Scholarship Award Program2023-09-26T16:03:18+00:00

Since being established in 1999, the FFC scholarship award program has distributed 93 scholarships totaling $279,000. The program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. High school graduates or students currently attending college who are residents of New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) are eligible to apply. The Foundation selects award recipients based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service.

2024 Scholarship Application is now available. Applications are due March 1.

In 2023, FFC has awarded $30,000 in scholarships!  The 6 scholarship recipients are listed below.

FFC is happy to be able to play a small role in helping New England students realize their dreams and having a meaningful college experience.

Scholarships

The Jane C. McDaid Memorial Scholarship

The Jane C. McDaid Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant that shows evidence of strong community service. This scholarship was named to honor FFC past president and board member, Jane McDaid.

The Barbara Seltzer Memorial Scholarship

The Barbara Seltzer Memorial Scholarship

Named to honor Prescription Parents co-founder Barbara Seltzer, this scholarship will be awarded solely to an applicant with cleft lip/palate. Particular attention will be directed to someone with an interest in the arts or who will be pursuing a career in the arts.

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship

Named to honor Dorothy B. MacDonald, RN, this scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who will be pursuing a career in the health profession. Dorothy B. MacDonald, RN, who has dedicated her career to caring for children with craniofacial differences.

The Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship

The Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship

Named to honor Dr. John B. Mulliken, founder of the Foundation for Faces of Children, this scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who demonstrates excellence in academic scholarship and leadership. Dr. John B. Mulliken has devoted his life to working with and improving the lives of children born with craniofacial differences.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Past Scholarship Awardees

Sophie Cellerino – Endicott College

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship will be awarded to Sophie Cellerino from West Simsbury, CT. Sophie will be attending Endicott College in Beverly, Mass, where she hopes to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse and working in a pediatric ICU.

2008

  • Brian Pender, Westwood, MA
  • Eric Riklin, Newtonville, MA
  • Edward Strumm, Dorchester, MA

2007

  • Josh Bemis, Plymouth, MA

2006

  • Leah Dion, Nashua, NH
  • Maren Grey, Tewksbury, MA
  • Emily Wood, Maine

2005

  • Brittany Modoono, Lexington, MA
  • Brandon Murphy, Holliston, MA
  • Rachael Ronald, Wilbraham, MA

2004

  • Matthew MacEachern, Wilmington, MA
  • Amelia Potvin, Hampden, ME
  • Gina-Marie Scarpa, Peabody, MA

2003

  • Elizabeth Berry, Bedford, MA
  • Chantal Dewey, Concord, MA
  • Jesse Kristin, Winthrop, MA

2002

  • Kristofor Carlson, Coventry, RI
  • Alex Chappell, Somersworth, NH
  • Sarah Walker, Middlebury, VT

2001

  • Riley Cole, Groveland, MA
  • Aislinn Dewey, Concord, MA
  • Stephanie Henderson, Easton, MA

2000

  • Kara Jackman, Duxbury, MA
  • Tyler Mack, Hanover, MA
  • Alexia Manus, Concord, NH
  • Stephanie Henderson, Easton, MA

1999

  • Laura Ward, Portland, ME
  • Tyler Mack, Hanover, MA
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