Below is our Application instructions for 2024

SGT Shane Duffy Memorial Scholarship

Our mission is to strive to improve our community, honoring and giving back to our Veterans and citizens. Our goal is to help improve the world by honoring those who gave and continue to give their all. 

This organization comes out of a very personal experience for us all.  In 2008, Shane P. Duffy was killed in Tikrit, Iraq.  The Duffy family, their friends, and the citizens of the community suffered a loss that would bring us all together in the face of tragedy. Shane was a person who would help anyone and everyone. While we have lost a light in our lives, we have gained so much support and guidance, and we want to pay it forward to others. 

Our goal is to help honor Veterans who have given their all. These soldiers fought to let us live the American Dream; now it's our turn to help them. Additionally, we want to better our community by giving back, lending a hand, bringing the community together, and encouraging the goodness in our citizens.

Application Information

To be considered for this year's SGT Shane Duffy Memorial Scholarship, please submit a well-written and structured essay response to the following prompt: Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability in your school, work, or community.

500 Word Minimum Amount: $1,000 award Number of Awards Given: 2

Due Date: May 1st, 2024

****Entries accepted from graduating seniors at Taunton High School, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Tech, Bristol County Agricultural High School, Bridgewater-Raynham High School, and Dighton-Rehoboth High School****

Mail Entries To: SGT Shane Duffy Memorial Fund 43 Trimount Ave Taunton, MA 02780

*ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED*

This year's essays will be read by a three-member team. Together they will choose the winners from the entire pool of applicants for the $1,000 scholarships to be awarded shortly after the deadline of May 1st. 

PLEASE INCLUDE a phone number and email you can be reached at should your essay be chosen.

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Due Date: May 1st, 2024