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
Grace Hart – Rhode Island College
Jane C. McDaid Memorial Scholarship - 2023
Amanda Erickson – Southern Wesleyan University
Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship Award - 2023
Eric Zhang – Case Western Reserve University
The John B. Mulliken Scholarship Award - 2023
Matthew Loughlin – Saint Anselm College
Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship Award - 2023
Kamryn Berube – Northeastern University
The John B. Mulliken Scholarship Award - 2023
Elizabeth Huettig – Oberlin College
Barbara Seltzer Memorial Scholarship - 2023
Past Scholarship Awardees
Teagan Dymek – Bryant College
Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship
Holly Chin – Wellesley College
The John B. Mulliken Scholarship Award - 2022
McKayla Kendall – Bates College
The John B. Mulliken Scholarship Award - 2022
Marshall Naegelin – Villanova University
The John B. Mulliken Scholarship Award - 2022
Kathryn McGillivray – UMass Amherst
Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship Award - 2022
Madeline Faubert – University of Rhode Island
The Jane C. McDaid Memorial Award - 2022
Aidan Larrabee – Texas A&M University
The Jane C. McDaid Memorial Award - 2022
Jessica Hu – Williams College
Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship
Fiona Zokou – National University of Ireland
Jane C. McDaid Memorial Scholarship
Diego Alonso – George Washington University
Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship
Catherine Souza – University of Vermont
Barbara Seltzer Memorial Scholarship
Annabella Pizzi – St. Anselm College
Jane C. McDaid Memorial Scholarship
Caroline Aspinwall – Mass College of Pharmacy and Heath Sciences
The Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship will be awarded to Caroline Aspinwall from East Walpole, MA. She is attending Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Taylor Suffoletto – Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA
The Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship will be awarded to Taylor Suffoletto from Warwick, RI. Taylor will attend Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA where she will study to become a Forensic Psychologist.
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