damato adult learners scholarship

 The Damato Adult Learners Scholarship was  initiated in 2004 by board members who identified the unique needs of  adults returning to school and also the changing average age of students  attending universities and colleges.  Since 2018, the Adult Learner  Scholarship has been funded as a part of the Damato financial bequest to  the Foundation.  Our recipients  have included the newly unemployed or  underemployed, those in low wage jobs, immigrants, single parents, as  well as those whose education was interrupted or delayed.  They share a  determination to improve their lives and those of their families through  education.  Among our recipients are those who were able to complete  associate's and bachelor’s degrees.  This is a renewable scholarship. 

What is the Damato Adult Learner Scholarship?

The Damato Adult Learner Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded to eligible adult students.  Scholarships are initially awarded for two academic terms and will  pay the school or college up to $600 for those taking one course and up  to $2000 for those taking two or more courses.

The scholarship award is subject to presentation of evidence of satisfactory progress, by sending a transcript each semester.  Scholarships will be continuously renewed for two terms per year ( Fall, Spring) until the applicant has completed his or her degree or course of study.

There is a 5 year limit to the availability of the scholarship.

The scholarship may NOT be used for post graduate studies.

Once granted, in order to continue the scholarship, courses must be successfully completed.

The number of scholarships awarded at any given time will depend on the funds available.
 

Who is eligible to apply?

Anyone at least twenty-one years of age and a Manchester resident for at least six months at the time of application and who has been  accepted for admission to a college or other accredited post-secondary  school.
 

What are the scholarship criteria?

The criteria include the following:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Clarity and seriousness of educational objectives
• Evidence of ability to honor commitments
• Completion of application form 
• Scholarship funds may be used for academic and lab fees, books, tuition, and required material for the course of instruction.

How are scholarships awarded?

Damato Adult Learner scholarships are awarded on the basis of the  information provided in the completed application (including all  required attachments). 

Applicants will be notified of the decision of the Selection Committee by June 2025.

Application Deadline:  April 15, 2025

Complete the application online - https://form.jotform.com/kmax0126/MSFAdultEdApp