Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship

The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, Inc. in Holyoke at Jericho, has established the Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to students from Western Massachusetts who are graduating from high school or are enrolled at an accredited college or university.

To be eligible, a student must:

1. Be a resident of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire County
2. Be a graduating high school senior or a returning student attending an accredited college or university
3. Demonstrate either an intention to pursue a degree and a career dedicated to serving persons with disabilities, or be a person with a disability seeking to further his or her education

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer service, and church and community activities will also be considered in selecting scholarship recipients.

To complete the application process, the applicant must provide the following materials: 

• Completed scholarship application found at www.jerichobeca.org
• Official transcript of academic records for grades 9-12 and/or undergraduate record
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement from a physician or school administrator verifying disability (if applicable)

All materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2012 and sent to:

Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship

The Bureau for Exceptional children and Adults, Inc.

P.O. Box 1039

Holyoke, Ma 01041-1039

For additional information, please call 413-538-7450