Maureen Tobin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Maureen Tobin, a Stamford parent volunteer who was active in her children’s school PTOs and PTC before she passed away.  It is awarded yearly to a high achieving Stamford Public School High School senior(s) who plan on attending college.  The Scholarship fund consists of contributions made by the member PTOs.

CRITERIA

• Applicant must be a senior at one of Stamford’s public high schools.
• Applicant must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning.
• A scholarship of no less than $500 will be awarded.
• The Parent Teacher Council will endeavor to award scholarships representative of the Stamford student population.
• Consideration in the following areas will be weighted by the Scholarship Committee:
  • • Academics
    • Community Service
    • Work Experience
    • Financial Need
    • Written Essay
    • Extra-Curricular Activities

APPLICATION

• The scholarship application must be completed online.
  • • Click Here for the application link (OR)
    • Use this Direct link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwt6oeDSxgzz2ue0uCihT0w8A05dhb2-Ouvbx393WVzserAw/viewform
• All supporting material (including transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from school personnel) must also be uploaded with the application or emailed to ptcmtmscholarship@gmail.com by the deadline date.
• Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date.

Check back in January 2026 for the 2026 Application details and deadline.

• Upon notification, the PT Council will forward the Scholarship Award to the school that the student will attend, or the award can be given directly to the student.
  • • Please note that if the student is receiving financial aid, the aid amount may decrease by the scholarship award amount.
    • Students are responsible for reporting the amount to the IRS if choosing to receive it directly.
    • Please make sure the student discusses with their parent/guardian and informs PT Council of their decision.
    • Recipient(s) must claim the Scholarship Award prior to September 30th.