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
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.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Past Scholarship Awardees
Kassaundra Jebb – Providence College
Kassaundra Jebb, Wilbraham, MA – from Wilbraham, Mass., a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. Kassaundra was a member of the field hockey team and also participated in band and chorus. She was selected by audition for the Western District Senior Festival Concert in 2011.
Lauren Dausch – University of North Carolina
Lauren Dausch, Sharon, MA, a graduate of Sharon High School in 2011. During the past year, she volunteered with mentally disabled teens as well as the elderly, while taking classes at Wharton County Junior College.
Chelsea Williamson – University of Pennsylvania
Chelsea Williamson, Franklin, MA, graduated from Franklin High School. She was involved in such extracurricular activities as varsity lacrosse, the peer leadership program, and peer mediation. She was a National Honor Society member and received the Harvard Book Award and National Language Arts Award.
Ashley Robinson – Middlesex Community College
Ashley Robinson, Chelmsford, MA, and graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in the dental assisting program. She has special interest in photography and writing and was a varsity member of her high school softball team.
Julie O’Neil – University of Massachusetts
Julie O’Neil, is from Methuen, Mass., and graduated from Methuen High School. She participated in her high school’s theater productions, was an active member of the Key Club, and was a peer leader and algebra tutor.
Kevin Hazel – University of New Hampshire
Kevin Hazel, is from Chelmsford, Mass., and graduated from Chelmsford High School. He was involved in many extracurricular activities, including high school musicals, choir, mock trial, and the freshman mentor program.
Noah Sleeper – Bates College
Noah Sleeper, Portland, ME – graduated from Deering High School, where he participated in the Academic Decathalon, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Student Senate. He also was a member and vice president of the National Honor Society.
Lindsey Spoor – Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Lindsey Spoor, Dartmouth, MA- graduated from Dartmouth High School, where she performed in many plays and musicals, often in starring roles. Lindsey is an accomplished dancer in multiple genres and a member of a World Champion Indoor Percussion Dance Team.
Victoria Seager – Syracuse University
Victoria Seager, Gilford, NH – graduated from Gilford High School where she participated in both field hockey and lacrosse and was the team manager for the varsity football team.Victoria also was active in the Interact Club (a Rotary-sponsored service organization), youth government, Amnesty International, and the Spanish club.
Torrence Chrisman – Landmark College
Torrence Chrisman, Lee, MA – graduated from Lee High School, where he played trumpet in the band and jazz band, worked on the technical crew of every major school drama production, and helped produce the student-based television show “Lee Live.”
Rachel Bergan – Marist College
Rachel Bergan, Andover, MA – graduated from Andover High School, where she participated in both ice hockey and field hockey teams and received the “High-Five Award” for demonstration of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment in physical education.
Nathaniel – University of Hartford
Nathaniel, Lexington, MA – graduated from Lexington High School, where he played on the ultimate Frisbee team and worked on the tech crew for school drama productions. He also served in the peer leader program as an advocate to other students.
Torrence Chrisman – Curry College
Torrence Chrisman, Lee, MA – graduated from Lee High School, where he played trumpet in the band and jazz band, worked on the technical crew of every major school drama production, and helped produce the student-based television show “Lee Live.”
Rachel Bergan – Marist College
Rachel Bergan, Andover, MA – graduated from Andover High School, where she participated in both ice hockey and field hockey teams and received the “High-Five Award” for demonstration of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment in physical education.
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