Guido Masiero Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Guidelines

WHO CAN APPLY

Graduating seniors at Monument Mountain Regional High School and graduating seniors at Manchester Essex Regional High School, Manchester, Mass., who are entering their first year of a two- or four-year college or university to pursue studies in physical education, health and wellness, or business studies.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Guido Masiero Scholarship has been established to honor the life of Guido Masiero. A physical education and health teacher for 37 years, he was committed to personal health and well-being. His curiosity and enthusiasm for these subjects was unabated throughout his life. In addition, he was the visionary behind Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, a family business that has operated since 1979 in Berkshire County.

The Guido Masiero Scholarship Fund was established at Berkshire Taconic in 2006.

ELIGIBILITY

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Manchester Essex Regional High School who are entering their first year of a two-year or four-year regionally accredited college or university to pursue studies in physical education, health and wellness, or business studies.


Monument Mountain Regional High School

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Monument Mountain Regional High School who are entering their first year of a two-year or four-year regionally accredited college or university to pursue studies in physical education, health and wellness, or business studies.

AWARDS

Each year, two awards of $1,000 will be granted to a student at Manchester Essex Regional High School and a student at Monument Mountain Regional High School. Awards will be paid for the students' second semesters provided evidence is submitted of being enrolled and in good academic standing.

REVIEW CRITERIA

The committee will review requests for scholarships according to the following criteria:

  • The student’s motivation to succeed in pursuing a college degree or certificate as evidenced by:
      • His or her ability to overcome challenges
      • Exhibition of a strong work ethic
      • Exceptional dedication to his or her area of interest
  • Financial Need
  • Community Service
Applications will be reviewed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. Their recommendations will be reviewed by Berkshire Taconic’s board of directors.