General Scholarships

One scholarship awarded to a deserving member of the graduating class who will be pursuing a degree in elementary education at an accredited college or university.

One scholarship awarded to a deserving member of the graduating class who will be pursuing a career at a vocational or technical school, or apprentice program.

Available to a deserving member of the graduating class, not planning on attending a four-year college, but will be pursuing a career in one of the vocational schools, technical schools, career schools, apprentice programs, etc.

Available to a graduating Madison resident who has attended Daniel Hand High School for four complete years.  He/she must have demonstrated service to others, both in school and in the community. Preference is given to a student planning to enroll in a four-year accredited, post-secondary school program with a major in the environmental sciences. This includes, but not limited to, studies in agriculture, animal husbandry, ecological studies and forestry.

Available to a member of the Madison Community who exhibits the potential for leadership, a genuine concern for others and who has shown steady improvement in academic achievement.  In the response, the applicant MUST discuss how they incorporate the Rotary 4-Way Test into their everyday life; Is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned.

Provides one, one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating senior planning to pursue a degree in Nursing, Sports Medicine or Allied Health Sciences.

Awarded to a graduating member of the Daniel Hand Boys Varsity Soccer Team for their outstanding effort, achievements, and contributions to the team. The scholarship is to provide financial assistance to be used in the pursuit of continuing education.

Awarded to a graduating senior who has successfully completed a business course during their four years at Daniel Hand High School (with preference to seniors who were enrolled in the Entrepreneurship class), and has aspirations of majoring in business or starting their own business in the future.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has consistently and enthusiastically been civically engaged in the Daniel Hand High School community. This student leader has an optimistic outlook and often spearheads positive change in our school community.

Awarded to a graduating member of the Daniel Hand Girls Varsity Soccer Team who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the team, both on and off the field.

Available to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated service to his or her class and community.

Available to two members of the graduating class who have demonstrated service to his or her school and who have been admitted to a two or four-year college, technical or professional school.

Sponsored by the Subway Restaurant Chain and named for its founder who was given a one thousand dollar loan at age 17 to open a sandwich shop. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has been accepted to an accredited college, university, trade, or vocational school (2 or 4 year program), demonstrates academic achievement of 3.0 or higher, participates in extra-curricular activities, employed while attending school, and demonstrates financial need. Renewable over four years with GPA performance.

Available to graduating seniors who rank in the top 1/3 of the class, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and character traits, and have been admitted to a four-year college or university.

Available to a graduating senior who is pursuing a college education and will be majoring in either environment studies or library sciences.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has successfully completed four years of a world language, has maintained an overall “B” average and will be attending a four-year college or university. Priority will be given to those majoring or continuing in the study of foreign language.

Available to a member of the graduating class who has been a member of the Daniel Hand High School band for a minimum of 2 years and has also participated in sports, clubs, or community service activities.

Awarded to a graduating high school senior, pursuing a post-secondary program in the Visual Arts whose artistic talents, work ethic and contributions to the creative climate has been an inspiration to his/her peers.  Recipient is chosen by members of the Art Department.

The family of Aja Gerrity is once again offering a scholarship to the student whose main focus is love of the arts -- drama/theater, music, and/or debate programs -- as this was Aja’s passion.  Applicant must have demonstrated their dedication in the areas of art, music, drama, and/or speech/debate programs during their high school tenure.  Financial need will be a consideration, not necessarily a requirement.

Awarded to a student who has declared their intention to work in the field of education, most specifically for those students who will pursue careers as teachers or administrators.

The Guilford Savings Bank Scholarship Program was created to recognize one female and one male graduating senior at DHHS who were in the top half of their class, shows strong leadership qualities, demonstrates a genuine interest in the community through volunteer initiatives and plans on continuing their education.

Awarded to a graduating senior who has been admitted to a four-year college or university and is interested in pursuing a career in the field of education and in the estimation of the DHHS Scholarship Committee would make an outstanding educator. Renewable, provided that the student maintains academic good standing as documented by a yearly transcript, and continues in an education program.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, by example, demonstrates the qualities of integrity, sincerity and personal concern for humanity and the environment.

Awarded to a deserving member of the graduating class who intends to pursue a career in environmental farming, agriculture or forestry.

Available to a member of the class who ranks in the top 25%, has demonstrated both school and community service and has been admitted to a college or university. Preference will be given to students entering a nursing program.

Awarded to a male member of the graduating class who has been admitted to a two or four-year college. Applicants preferably have participated in soccer or lacrosse at the varsity level as a player or referee, have been involved in volunteer work in the community, (preference given to the fire department), and must show academic improvement over the course of their high school career. Financial need is not a criterion for this award.

Two awards are given to both a female and male athlete of the graduating class.  Recipients must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, pursuing continuing education and must be considered to be good citizens with exemplary characters.

Available to a member of the graduating class who has been admitted to a two or four-year college, technical or professional school. Applicants must have been involved in some type of volunteer work in the community or social service/health field; i.e. library, fire department, hospital, etc.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who is an active participant while at DHHS and in the community. 

Awarded to a female member of the graduating class who with the Madison Youth Soccer Club, was a referee or played as a member.

Awarded to a male member of the graduating class who with the Madison Youth Soccer Club, was a referee or played as a member.

Awarded to a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA at Daniel Hand High School and who is planning to study for a career in science at a four year college or university. Renewable, providing the student maintains academic good standing as documented by a yearly transcript, and continues in a science program and maintains a "B" average while in college.

Awarded to both a male and female member of the graduating class who are conscientious students and who demonstrates good sportsmanship on and off the field. Financial need is not a criterion for this award.

Available to a member of the graduating class who has been admitted to a two or four-year college, technical or professional school.

Awarded to a graduating student impacted either personally or by family member as a result of Lymphoma or Leukemia.

To honor Dave and support his dreams of being an aspiring musician, the scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in music.

Awarded to a member of graduating class who will be continuing his/her education at either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university or will attend a training institute or professional school.  The recipient must have maintained a minimum of a “C” average and promoted the qualities of academic responsibility, reliability, and common sensed, and promoted the spirit of contribution and commitment for the benefit of others.