Fred A. Nichols Fund

This fund honors a former Town Health Agent and the proprietor of Fairlawn Kennels from 1965 until his death in 1982. Fred was killed while piloting his own airplane, which had iced up and spun out of control. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He also worked as a sanitary inspector and a meat and dairy inspector and he received many awards in recognition of his work in these fields. The fund has a preference for an individual planning to study animal husbandry or veterinary medicine.

Scholarship Recipients

2026

  • Charlise Meier — University of Massachusetts, Amherst

2025

  • Madison Nett — University of Massachusetts, Amherst

2024

  • Erin Mulcahy — Bridgewater State University

2023

  • Akshita Nistala — Smith College

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...