HOW TO APPLY
The Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award is a need-based scholarship that aims to help sustain the future of local businesses and tradespeople who provide needed services and skills to Cape Ann and its surrounding communities.
All applications are collected into a single pool, where up to 6 students will be selected from that pool as recipients.
2025 Requirements for New Applicants
Applicants must be residents of Gloucester or Rockport who are graduating seniors or local residents with a high school diploma, GED, or HiSET. If chosen, new applicants can receive up to $25,000 in awards.
Applicants must apply with the following documentation. Applications that lack any of these documents will not be considered:
A copy of the applicant’s most recent transcript of grades.
A 2-page resume showing community involvement within Cape Ann, such as volunteering, community service, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
Proof of acceptance into a trade school, career training program, apprenticeship, or college.
A typed 2-page essay that answers the following question: “Where do I see a need in the Cape Ann community and, using my education goals and/or intended degree, how can I fill it?”. (NOTE: Applications with essays that are suspected of using AI writing will not be considered)
A letter of recommendation from someone within the applicant's academic career who can best testify to their character and work ethic.
A letter of recommendation from a non-academic source, preferably a person familiar with the applicant’s community-centric activities, who can best testify to their commitment to their community and work.
A financial statement form that details expenses and expected earnings for the applicant’s upcoming year of schooling.
2025 Requirements for Returning Applicants
Applicants must be previous recipients of the Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award and currently enrolled in a trade school, career training program, apprenticeship, or college. If chosen, returning applicants can receive up to $20,000 in awards.
Returning applicants must apply with the following documentation. Applications that lack any of these documents will not be considered:
Proof of current enrollment in an educational institution, trade program, or professional training/apprenticeship.
A copy of the applicant’s most recent transcript of grades or training progress.
An updated 2-page resume featuring community involvement within Cape Ann, such as volunteering, community service, or work experience.
A new financial statement form that details the applicant’s expenses and expected incomes for the next academic year.
A typed, 1-page essay that answers the following question: “This year, how am I currently using or planning to use my education to contribute to Cape Ann?”
Conditions of Payment
The scholarship will only be awarded to applicants who are in considerable financial need. Changes in financial need may result in a change in award amount or prohibit award eligibility. Failure to further education in the Fall/by expected date of enrollment forfeits award eligibility.
Submission
If you are applying for the Twin Lights Beverages Trust award for the first time, please use the First Time Applicant Form.
If you have already received a disbursement of the Twin Lights Beverages Trust Award in the past, and are looking to apply again to potentially receive an additional award for an upcoming academic year, please use the Returning Applicant Form.