Francis J. Smith Fund

For thirty years, Francis J. Smith operated Smith’s Drug Store in Wakefield. He also served as Chairman of the Wakefield Recreation Commission. Mr. Smith passed away in 1957. His fund has a preference for a student studying in the field of medicine.

Scholarship Recipients

2026

  • Wisely Chea — Mass College of Pharmacy & HS

2025

  • Mitchell Kennedy — University of Massachusetts, Chan Med Sch

2024

  • Hannah Canavan — Brandeis University

2023

  • Senila Yasmin — Tufts University School of Medicine

Recent News

Establishment of the Celeste Landers Wentworth Fund

Celeste Landers Wentworth was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on June 12, 2026. Celeste was raised in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where she attended the public schools and graduated from Wakefield High School.  She continued her...

2026 Merit Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 Merit Award Winners on their outstanding achievements! These exceptional students are recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and leadership accomplishments.Bill Spaulding Merit AwardThe Bill Spaulding Merit Award honors an esteemed...

Establishment of the Babb Family Scholarship

The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Babb Family Scholarship.  The Babb Family established this fund in honor of their deep roots and commitment to the community.   Pictured left to right are Babb Family...