Since being established in 1999, the FFC scholarship award program has distributed 109 scholarships totaling $359,000. 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.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027.
In 2026, 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 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 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 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.
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Past Scholarship Awardees
Joseph Levasseur – University of Massachusetts
Joseph Levasseur, Tewksbury, MA – a 2013 Lowell Catholic High School graduate from Tewksbury, Mass., where he was a member of the school’s football and basketball teams as well as their 2013 Eastern Massachusetts Division 4 State champion baseball team.
Kristina Ladd – Rowan University
Kristina Ladd, of Ayer, Mass., is a recent graduate of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School where she was an active member of her school’s Model United Nations team, winning two accolades for excellence in oral presentation.
Thomas Chappuis – Johnson & Wales University
Thomas Chappuis, of Sharon, Mass., recently graduated from Sharon High School where he was active in all of his school’s drama productions — often in leading roles.
Bridget Burke – University of Massachusetts
Bridget Burke, Westwood, MA is a recent Westwood High school graduate. Her passion is swimming; she was captain and most valuable player for her high school varsity team and competed on the Shamrock Swim Club and Adirondack Aquatic Club.
Madeline Andrews – Colby College
Madeline Andrews, of Wells, Maine, graduated from Wells High School in June. She was a member of the varsity lacrosse, soccer and indoor track teams, and was named lacrosse team captain her junior year.
Chris Timpson – University of Rhode Island
Chris Timpson, Narragansett, RI, a recent graduate of Narragansett High School. Chris was a member of his high school’s varsity teams for both lacrosse and crosscountry and was named cross-country team captain this past year. He also served as a member of the Future Farmers of America Club and ran a landscaping business. I
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.
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
