Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund

The Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund raises and administers money for scholarships that help Melrose High School graduates pay for college and other post-secondary education. Every year it awards scholarships to graduating seniors, and in 2025 it gave out its largest total in more than six decades, benefiting 228 students. Residents and local businesses provide most of the support, making the fund a direct way for the community to invest in its young people.

The fund was created by the Melrose High School PTO in 1960 and awarded its first scholarship in June 1961, giving it a run of roughly 65 years. Although it works closely with the high school to support students, it is not formally part of the school. It operates as an independent, volunteer-run organization whose sole mission is raising and distributing scholarship money for Melrose seniors heading on to further study.

What to Know

• The fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations may be tax-deductible.
• More than $547,000 was awarded in the 2025 cycle.
• It is a member of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce.