Foundation awards scholarships to 488 students for 2026
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation awarded scholarships to 488 students for the 2026 academic year. Michael Sobolewski received a record $104,000 through the Becker Scholarship Fund to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. A Worcester student inspired by his younger sister’s heart condition hopes to become a cardiologist. The foundation also awarded 247 new scholarships to students entering college this fall.
The program helps students manage rising tuition and other college expenses as they pursue higher education.
Source: Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards scholarships to 488 students | The Worcester Guardian (theworcesterguardian.org).
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