INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OF FRAMINGHAM STATE ALUMNI
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND LOANS

The James and Margaret Judge Akillian Scholarship was originally made possible by the fundraising efforts of a committee that wanted to honor the memory of Margaret Judge Akillian by making a scholarship available for education majors with a minimum QPA of 3.0. She was a graduate of the Class of 1973 and had a teaching career in Brockton until she died suddenly in 1992 leaving a husband and two children. Her husband, James Akillian, was a graduate of the Class of 1974 and on the staff of Massasoit Community College in 2002 when he was killed in an automobile accident. In order to remember Jim, the committee added an additional scholarship award for a student athlete with a minimum QPA of 2.75.

The Alumni General Scholarship was established by generous alumni in 1989. Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors who meet the criteria for consideration are eligible to apply. Additional funds were contributed by the Boston-Framingham Alumni Club with the stipulation that one of the scholarships be awarded to a student from the greater Boston area.

The Mary F. Bond Scholarship was established in 1992 by a friend in order to honor Mary Bond who graduated from Framingham State Teachers College in 1936 and later earned a Bachelor's degree in 1943. After thirty years of teaching primary grade students, Mary joined the faculty of the State College at Framingham and taught for ten years in the Elementary-Early Childhood Education Department. It is granted to an undergraduate Elementary or Early Childhood Education major who is a resident of Massachusetts.

The John A. and Eileen F. Carr and Kathryn V. Whalen Scholarship was named for the late Eileen Whalen Carr and her husband, Col. John A. Carr, USAF Ret. and it is awarded to a Consumer Sciences major from Bristol County, Massachusetts. Eileen taught Home Economics in the Fall River and New York City areas and served as Chair of the Legislative Committee of the Greater New York Nutritional Council. Col. Carr was a graduate of Harvard Law School and practiced law for forty years in New York City and Suffolk County, Long Island. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II and was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict. The scholarship also honors Kathryn V. Whalen, sister of Eileen Carr.

The Class of 1941 Scholarship was established by the Class of 1941 on the occasion of their 50th reunion and the anniversary of their graduation from Framingham State Teachers College. The scholarship is available to students in any major who maintain a minimum QPA of 3.0.

The Class of 1944 Scholarship was established by the Class of 1944 on the occasion of their 50th reunion. They made it available for female students who have children or other family dependents, are at least 25 years of age, are pursuing an undergraduate education at Framingham State College, and meet the guidelines for financial need and academic achievement.

The Marion L. Cronan Award honors the memory of Marion Cronan who graduated from Framingham Normal School in 1928. She became well recognized as a leader, author, and teacher in the nutrition field. This award is granted to an outstanding FSC junior who has demonstrated an ability and a passion for the field of nutrition and is studying to be a nutrition professional.

The Janet Chisholm Dolan Scholarship was made possible by the loving friends and family of Janet Chisholm Dolan. Janet was a graduate of Framingham State College in 1991 with a Master's Degree in Special Needs Education. She taught elementary and high school students for over twenty years and was very active with women, and youth sports programs for the town of Wayland. This scholarship is available for a female resident of Massachusetts who is pursuing a degree in the field of Special Education at Framingham State College.

The David A. and Margaret E. Foley Scholarship was established by Margaret F. Harris and David J. Foley in memory of their parents. Margaret E. (Madigan) Foley, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, graduated from Framingham Normal School in 1926 and taught for 42 years in the Hopkinton Public Schools. David A. Foley, a retired Post Office employee and long time resident of Hopkinton, ran the College Bookstore at Framingham State College in the late 1960's. Both were deeply interested in the Hopkinton Public Schools and the education of future teachers. The award is available to FSC students who are graduates of Hopkinton Junior-Senior High School.

The Marilyn Minahan Foley Scholarship was established at the time of her retirement in recognition of Marilyn Foley's many years of service to the Alumni Association, Framingham State College. This fund provides scholarship assistance for the Editor of the student newspaper, The Gatepost.

The Stuart B. Foster Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 by June Trayers Becker '50 in honor of her esteemed professor, Dr. Stuart B. Foster, and additional funding has been provided by other individual alumni, alumni classes, and colleagues of Dr. Foster. Although his official retirement from Framingham State College came in 1957, his close association with the College and its graduates continued throughout his life, spanning a half century between 1921 and 1978. His legend will live on through the Stuart B. Foster Scholarship Fund that is available to Food and Nutrition majors at Framingham State College.

The Mildred Boice Germain Scholarship was established in memory of Mildred Boice Germain '20. It was established through a bequest from her son, Mark W. Germain, and is available for students with demonstrated financial need from the counties of Franklin and Hampshire in Massachusetts.

The Ellen Hyde Interest Free Loan Fundwas established in 1898 to honor Ellen Hyde who graduated from the State Normal School at Framingham in 1862 and then became its principal. She was an inspiring teacher and a builder of character in her pupils. From her intimate knowledge of the struggle many students had to pay their way, she felt the need for a fund that could be used to help them. This interest-free loan fund is administered by elected alumni members and used to assist undergraduate students of Framingham State College.

The Kathleen Browne Ittig Scholarship was established by the Class of 1968 in memory of Kathleen Browne Ittig '68 to provide financial assistance to a Consumer Science major who has completed two years of study and maintained a cumulative QPA of 3.0. Kathleen was the daughter of Miriam Walsh Browne '41 and was an active member of the FSC community throughout her four years as a student. She earned her Master's and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. Professor Ittig taught at the State College of Buffalo in NY, Rutgers University in NJ, and Bridgewater State College. She died of cancer in 1984 at the age of 37. The Class of 1968 maintains this fund that is administered with the assistance of the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni.

The Dorothy Larned International Scholarship fund was established in 1964 by the Class of 1939 to aid foreign students at FSC. This award was named to honor Dorothy Larned who came to Framingham Normal School to teach French in 1929. She served many years as Dean of Women until her retirement in 1961. This scholarship encourages the sharing of cultures by providing financial assistance to international students.

The Ethel Groves Lucas Scholarship was established with contributions in memory of Ethel Groves Lucas who graduated from the College and later returned to teach. She was president of the alumni Class of 1935 and received an Alumni Achievement Award in 1980. Preference is given to students with a Consumer and Family Studies major who are residents of Massachusetts or New York State.

The Christine Carley Malzone Scholarship was named in memory of Christine Carley Malzone who graduated from Framingham State College in 1972 as a Food and Nutrition major. She pursued her career as a therapeutic dietitian at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick. Following her death in 1982, her family established this scholarship in her name to assist students who are Food and Nutrition majors realize their career goals.

The D. Justin McCarthy College & Community Service Scholarship was established by the Class of 1985 to honor Dr. McCarthy who served a President of Framingham State College from 1961 until his retirement in 1985. During his long and productive presidency, a major building program took place on campus. Academic offerings increased from two to twenty-one undergraduate areas of study. The Division of Continuing Education was also established offering master's degrees and the External Degree Program. This award is granted to an individual who has been active in co-curricular activities within the College community.

The Dr. William H.D. Meier Award was established by his former students to honor Dr. Meier who was a biology professor at Framingham State Teachers College from 1911-1938. It is granted to an outstanding biology student who shows unusual ability and interest in the field of the natural sciences.

The Paul T. Murphy Memorial Scholarship was established by the Class of 1986 in memory of their Class President, Paul T. Murphy, who was stricken and died suddenly during his senior year. Paul was a Media major who was active in numerous campus activities and organizations. In addition to the original contribution from his class, this scholarship has received contributions from Paul's family and friends. For 21 years, a Memorial Golf Tournament was held and the proceeds were added to the scholarship fund that assists Communication Arts majors.

The Northern California Framingham Club Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of the Northern California Framingham Club. It is awarded each year to a student at Framingham State College. California residents are given preference.

The Debra Osier Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Debra Osier. Debra died of injuries she received in an automobile accident during the spring of her senior year. In addition to being a member of the Executive Committee of her class, Debra was an active member of the Home Economics Club. This scholarship is awarded to a Consumer and Family Studies major.

The Catherine S. Parker Scholarship fund was established by Hope Parker in memory of her sister, Catherine, who graduated as a Home Economics major in 1924 and returned to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1931. Catherine taught Home Economics in Saxonville and then went into public relations and home service work for 36 years for the Massachusetts Electric Company. This scholarship is designated for students from Attleboro and its surrounding area with preference given to Consumer Science majors.

The Edward and Eunice Phillips Scholarship was established by Edward and Eunice Phillips to assist an aspiring high school senior with plans to attend Framingham State College. The award is to be granted to an entering freshman who had a minimum 3.0 average in high school and is a resident of Massachusetts. The student must show documentation that they held a part-time job for the last two years.

The Dr. Joseph J. Previte Pre-Professional Medical Studies Award was established by the Class of 1951 to honor Dr. Previte on the occasion of his retirement from the FSC biology department in 2001. It is granted annually to an outstanding senior in the biology department's pre-professional program and is pursuing an advanced professional degree.

The Ada Shawkey Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Ada Shawkey who taught in the geography department at Framingham State College for many years. On the occasion of its 50th reunion, the Class of 1957 made a substantial donation to this fund so that it can now benefit a geography major who has completed 3 semesters, has a minimum QPA of 2.75, and has held part-time employment.

The Gladys Felton Taylor Scholarship fund was provided according to the provisions of Gladys Felton Taylor's will. A graduate with the class of 1932, Gladys spent her teaching career at the University of Maine at Farmington. The fund provides an award to a student with a Consumer Sciences major.

Scholarship applications are due on March 15th of each year for the following academic year. Loan application due dates are March 15th for the fall semester and November 15th for the spring semesters. Forms are available at the IAFSA office or you maydownload the application here.