Rise Again: The Sabrina Best High School Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all Billerica Memorial High School and Shawsheen Technical High School seniors who will continue their education at an accredited certificate, trade, vocational program, or 2 - 4 year college or university.

How to Apply

Cover Letter

Briefly share your academic-interest and goals and how you plan to achieve these goals. As well as, where you plan to continue your education.

Scholarship Essay

In no more than 750 words, describe how your experience with Substance Use Disease has shaped your perspective on the disease. What lessons have you learned from it and how will you use your knowledghe to educate others around you.

Academic Transcript

Minimum GPA of 2.7 required to apply.

Letter of Recommendation

Ask a teacher, guidance counselor, or boss for a letter of recommendation to apply.

Recipient Awarded

Scholarships will be awarded a minimum of $2000 in equal installments second semester and disbursed to the school directly.

Applicants awarded the scholarship are expected to maintain full-time status.

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Annual Scholarship Dedication to

In memory of

Javi Jerez

A talented young man from West Hartford, CT. Javi had a passion for football, hockey, and lacrosse that he played throughout his life. He was a student at Michigan State University studying human capital and Society when his bright future was cut short from the disease.

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In memory of

Kristine Nikonchuk

A graduate of Shawsheen Technical High School, Kristine grew up in the town of Billerica and continues to be remembered by all her friends and family here.

Rise Again: The Sabrina Best Foundation

Rise Again: The Sabrina Best High School Scholarship

How to Apply

Annual Scholarship Dedication to

Rise Again:
The Sabrina Best Foundation