The Second Annual Mo Mahar Memorial Golf Tournament is Another Rousing Success!
June 7 was quite possibly the wettest day of the year, but the teams of Northampton golf legends that donned every bit of rain gear and Mo Memorial swag, were able to make the most of the challenging conditions and help contribute to a day that was even more successful than last year's. The tourney's earnings will add a dozen scholarships to our expanding list of support for local students.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 AWARD WINNERS.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
7:00 PM. NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 AWARDS OPEN ON JANUARY 1, 2026.
Please go to the Students & Parents page to begin your application.
Three New Scholarships to Apply for This Year!
The Willard "Bill" Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Created in memory of Willard "Bill" Johnson, a long-time Northampton High School business and math teacher, respected and beloved by students and faculty alike, this scholarship will be awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career as an Educator and who has demonstrated a commitment to help others by an involvement in community service.
To make a donation in Bill's memory, please go to our DONATION PAGE. Please be sure to note that your donation is intended for this scholarship when you make your donation. Thank you.
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The Greenfield Savings Bank Community Scholarship
Established by the Greenfield Savings Bank to award a student who intends to pursue further education in the financial services industry.
To make a donation, please go to our DONATION PAGE. Please be sure to note that your donation is intended for this scholarship when you make your donation. Thank you.
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The Addis Family Scholarships
Two scholarships, created by Edwin Addis, who was born in Northampton and has lived most of his life in Florence. The donor had a career in engineering and is the parent of two other engineers, all three of whom were NHS graduates. The scholarships will be rewarded to graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue a four-year degree in a technical major.
To make a donation in Ted's memory, please go to our DONATION PAGE. Please be sure to note that your donation is intended for this scholarship when you make your donation. Thank you.
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The Jon W. Western Memorial Scholarship
Beginning in 2026, The Jon W. Western Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated curiosity about the world through a broad and varied range of academic and other interests, and who intends to begin their postgraduate studies at a community college. Preference for students who have demonstrated a work ethic that may include part-time work, caring for younger siblings, or other responsibilities.
Jon attended a community college and then Macalester College before earning a Ph.D. from Columbia University and joining the faculty at Mt. Holyoke College.
As a professor of international relations and then dean of faculty, he was a passionate advocate for making college accessible to everyone who wants to attend, including students who work or have family responsibilities outside of school.
To make a donation in Jon's memory, please go to our DONATION PAGE. Please be sure to note that your donation is intended for this scholarship when you make your donation. Thank you.
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The Second Annual Mo Mahar Memorial Golf Tournament
On June 7, 2025, join family, colleagues, and friends of Mo Mahar at her favorite course, for a lively 18-hole tournament to honor Mo's memory and provide support for Northampton Dollars for Scholars. Mo served on the Board for more than 30 years, serving as president and chair of the awards committee during her long tenure. Her commitment to the students of Northampton, Florence, and Leeds was unmatched and she truly cared about providing them with as much financial support as possible as the organization grew over her years of service. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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To make a contribution, please go to our DONATION PAGE!
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Northampton Dollars for Scholars
P.O. Box 60382, Florence, MA 01062-0382
Info@NHDFS.org
