Since being established in 1999, the FFC scholarship award program has distributed 98 scholarships totaling $304,000. 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.

2025 Scholarship Application is now available. Applications are due March 1.

In 2024, FFC has awarded $25,000 in scholarships! The 5 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

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

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

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

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.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Past Scholarship Awardees

Samantha Berman – University of Bristol

The John Mulliken Scholarship for 2019 was awarded to Samantha Berman from Lexington, MA. She is currently enrolled in the University of Bristol as a Fullbright scholar pursuing her Master's in Public Health.

Sydney Cerveny – American University in Washington, D.C.

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship was awarded to Sydney Cerveny from Winchester, MA. She graduated from Austin Preparatory High School and aims to complete her doctoral studies in neuroscience and participate in research. Sydney will be attending American University in Washington, D.C. where she will major in Neuroscience. In ten years, Sydney hopes to be completing her doctoral studies in neuroscience and participating in research.

Elizabeth Hodgkins – The Catholic University of America

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship was awarded to Elizabeth Hodgkins from Cumberland, Maine. She graduated from Cheverus High School. Elizabeth will be attending The Catholic University of America in Washington DC where she will major in nursing. She hopes to work in pediatrics as a sub-specialty ultimately becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.