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Establishment of the Joshua Gray Newman Fund

Aug 26, 2025

The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Joshua Gray Newman Fund.   Josh Newman was a lifelong resident of Wakefield and a proud member of the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2000.   He had a deep love...

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2024 Merit Scholarship Winners

Apr 4, 2025

TSF announced the winners of its 2024 merit awards at the WMHS Senior Award ceremony held on May 28th, 2024. The Bill Spaulding Merit Award honors an esteemed member of TSF’s Board of Directors. For almost forty years, Bill Spaulding provided outstanding financial...

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2024 Breakfast Meeting & Honorees

2024 Breakfast Meeting & Honorees

Mar 19, 2025

TSF presented its 2024 Community Recognition Award and recognized the 2023-2024 student directorsfrom Wakefield Memorial High School at its recent Annual Breakfast held on May 31. The Community Recognition Award is given in recognition of an individual, company or...

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TSF Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Mar 19, 2025

The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is proud to announce that it has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.  This rating designates The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that TSF...

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🎉 TSF is celebrating 66 years of “Investing in Students and Honoring Legacies!” Founded on August 8, 1960, as the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield and renamed in 2013, TSF has proudly helped generations of Wakefield students pursue higher education while preserving the legacies of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations through our scholarship funds. Thank you to everyone in the Wakefield community who has been part of this journey. Here’s to continuing the mission of “Investing in Students and Honoring Legacies” for generations to come. 💙
📬 Friendly reminder, TSF recipients! Have you written your fund sponsors a thank-you note yet? A heartfelt thank-you goes a long way in showing your appreciation for the generosity that has made your scholarship possible. Your words make a meaningful impact by letting the fund sponsors know their efforts have made a difference. If you haven’t sent your thank you notes yet, now’s the perfect time! 💙
💙 It’s great to hear from our Merit Award recipients and learn about the impact these special awards have made. We appreciate their heartfelt words of gratitude and we are happy to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of these exceptional students! Congratulations to all of our Merit Award recipients! TSF is proud to be a part of your journey. 🎓✨
Congratulations to Emanuelle Dias, this year’s Boston College Academic Award recipient! This merit-based award recognizes the top graduating senior from Wakefield Memorial High School who will be attending Boston College. Made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor, this scholarship celebrates outstanding academic achievement and supports a student’s next chapter at Boston College. Congratulations, Emanuelle! 🎓🦅
Congratulations to Emma Ickes, recipient of the 2026 Dan Blanchard Athletics & History Award! 🎉 Established in memory of longtime educator, coach, and TSF leader Dan Blanchard, this award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in both history and athletics.
🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 Bill Spaulding Merit Award recipients! This award honors the legacy of Bill Spaulding, a devoted friend and benefactor of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield. For 42 years, Bill served as a director and financial leader, helping shape TSF’s mission of supporting local students. Each year, seven outstanding students are selected for this award in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! 👏🎉
Stop by the The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield booth at today’s Festival by the Lake! It’s a perfect day to explore the work of talented local artisans and crafters, enjoy live entertainment and refreshments, and learn more about the many outstanding community organizations like TSF that make Wakefield such a special place! www.TSFofWakefield.org
🎵 TSF is proud to announce the establishment of the Benjamin J. Tan Scholarship for the Performing Arts. This scholarship honors Ben Tan, a gifted musician, dedicated educator, and compassionate individual whose life was defined by music, community, and connection. Through this fund, his passion for the performing arts and his belief in the power of education will continue to inspire and support future generations of students. 🎓 To help grow the fund and expand its impact, donate online at TSFofWakefield.org/donate or mail your contribution to: The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield P.O. Box 321 Wakefield, MA 01880

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