Guidance Department
The mission of the Westport Middle and Westport High School Counseling Departments is to provide a comprehensive program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and global learners.
Guidance
The guidance counselors provide a comprehensive counseling program designed to ensure student success. Counselors work to facilitate each student’s personal, academic, and career development through individual guidance and group activities. Counseling goals aim to foster student potential through identifying interests and abilities; enhancing productivity, dependability and responsibility; constructing self expression and control; and building decision making and conflict resolution skills, along with other social competencies that assist youth in becoming healthy well rounded adults.
Where are they now?
Henrique Melo, a graduate of 2019 went to UMASS-Dartmouth as part of the College NOW program. Henrique was the first person in his family to attend college and qualified for the program. He was a phenomenal young man and his collegiate record makes that point obvious.
Please click on the link below for the full story:
https://www.umassd.edu/
| Scholarship Name | Requirements to apply | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Scholarship | Open to all students continuing their education after high school. Community service involvement is essential. Applications are in the guidance office. | 31-Mar-26 | |
| Mass Association of Insurance Women | Open to all seniors attending a 4yr college/ university after high school. Applications are in the guidance office. | 31-Mar-26 | |
| SEMARA Scholarship Southeastern Mass Amateur Radio Association | Open to students interested in radio. Can be a hobby. https://semara.org/files/documents/scholarship application.pdf_ | 31-Mar-26 | |
| Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc | Open to all seniors attending a college or technical school after high school. Applications are online at: feastoftheblessedsacrament.com | 1-Apr-26 | |
| Azorean Maritime Heritage Society Scholarships | Open to all who are continuing their education either in college or a trade schools There are 6 separate scholarships for this one application. Application is in the guidance office. | 1-Apr-26 | |
| Portuese-American Student Scholarship Prince Henry Society of Mass | Must be of Portuguese Heritage Continuing your education. Applications are in the guidance office. | 1-Apr-26 | |
| Friendly Sons of St. Patrick | Open to students who are able to respond to the Irish Heritage Essay and have been accepted to a college/university. Applications are in Guidance Office. | 1-Apr-26 | |
| Southcoast Health Ambassadors Scholarship | Open to all students majoring in a career in the medical field Application online at: https://southcoast.org/community./southcoasthealth-ambassadors/scholarships/ | 1-Apr-26 | |
| Friendly Sons of St. Patrick | Open to all students who have been accepted to a college/university. Applications are in the Guidance Office. | 1-Apr-26 | |
| The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund | Must be attending a 4yr college after high school, 3.6 GPA or higher, community service, part-time employment, financial need Information in the guidance office. | 1-May-26 Or Early Decision 2-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Police Association Student Scholarship Sergeant Dan Sullivan Scholarship | Open to students continuing their education after high school Must have a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must remain in your school full time Must have proof of acceptance. Applications are in the guidance office. | 13-Apr-26 | |
| John H Brown Jr Dartmouth Grange Scholarship | Open to all student but priority will be given to those studying the environment, natural resources or sustaining agricultural heritage. Applications in the guidance office. | 15-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Art Group Scholarship | Open to students pursuing a degree in the Visual Arts. Applications in the guidance office. | 15-Apr-26 | |
| South Coast Community Chorale Scholarship | Open to students entering a degree program in music (education, performing, production, and theatre) Application is in the guidance office | 15-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Education Foundation Westport Lion's Club Memorial Scholarship | Three separate scholarships one application: Prudence and Ernest Chadwck Memorial Scholarship worth $10,000-$2,500 per yr for four years Harold S. Wood Memorial Scholarship worth $6,000-$1,500 per year for four years Ruch Workman/Frank McGuigan Family payment. Open to all seniors continuing their education. Academic merit and financial need considered. Applications in the guidance office. | 15-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Education Foundation Scholarship for Future Teachers | Open to students who will be continuing their education in the teaching profession. Applications in the guidance office. | 15-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Education Foundation Lydia Poole Barker Art Scholarship | Open to students who are pursuing their education in the arts field or intends on incorporating the arts in their field of study or future. Applications in the guidance office. | 15-Apr-26 | |
| One SouthCoast Chamber Scholarships | Open to all seniors Apply on the following site: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z8ec2smmup q55j14bc73h/AMtktAcZcvB0cdxOIQ9nRrw?rlke y=20itumq88t3yklmn2oihbkoex&st=37h8tknx&dl=0 | 17-Apr-26 | |
| Mass Broadcasters Association Scholarship | Must be majoring in a broad-cast related field. Applications in the guidance office. | 17-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Town Scholarship | Open to all students continuing their education This application is for the following Town Scholarships: Betsy Ann Taber, Chelsea Ann Ponte Memorial, Dianne Rezendes Memorial, Grimshaw Gudewicz, Health Science Award, Honey Dew Donuts, John Moniz Memorial, Lisa Branco Bellavance Memorial, Maryada Award, Nancy Ring Fenn Memorial, Potter Funeral Service Merit Award, Westport Fair Scholarship, Westport Middle High School PTO and Yvonne and Clyde Salisbury Scholarship. Applications are in Guidance and to be returned to Mrs. Ruel. | 17-Apr-26 | |
| Hawthorn Medical Associates Scholarship | Open to students who are continuing their education in the health/medical field. Applications in the guidance office. | 16-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Fair Scholarship in memory of Michael C. Lees II | Open to seniors in Bristol County seeking studies in Construction Management, business, landscape architecture or engineering. Applications in the guidance office. | 24-Apr-26 | |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance Merit Award Scholarship | Open to seniors who will be pursuing a college degree in a field that benefits the environment engineering, education, law etc or have demonstrated an interest in the watershed and/ or environmental protection. Application is online at: https://forms.gle/ p22NUPa5umDvZT7X7 | 27-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Music Boosters Scholarship | Open to seniors who have made meaningful contributions to music and the performing arts program at Westport High School. Demonstrate academic excellence alongside their artistic achievements and show dedication and loyalty to growing the school's music and arts programs in the community. Applications are in the guidance office | 28-Apr-26 | |
| Prima Care Scholarship | Open to students who are pursuing a career in the medical field or who have a parent/ guardian working in the medical field. Application in the guidance office. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| Amber Mello Memorial Scholarship Fund | Pursing a career in the medical field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Must provide an acceptance letter, Applications in the guidance office. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| Kara Elizabeth Borges Memorial Scholarship | Open to students who demonstrate kindness, creativity, compassion and a commitment to helping others. Preference to students pursuing a path in education, child development, special education, communication, science or other helping profession. Applications are in the guidance office. Return the completed application to Mrs. Ruel. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| Westport Woman's Club Scholarship | Open to all seniors continuing their education. Applications in the guidance office. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| The Rotary Club of Fall River Scholarship | Open to all seniors continuing their education who have served their school and community with the motto "Service Above Self". Applications are online at: frrotary.org | 30-Apr-26 | |
| Somerset Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Three separate scholarships for students who are member of the credit union or whose parent or guardian is a member. Applications in the guidance office. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| Susan H. Harding Scholarship | Open to seniors who will be attending college and a family member is a member of the AFSCME Union of Westport Community Schools. Must be returned to Mrs. Amy Arruda in the Special Education Office. | 30-Apr-26 | |
| 2026 Edward J. Sullivan Scholarship | Must be continuing your education after high school. Must be a former student of one of the following Citizens for Citizens programs: Head Start, After School Day Care, Family Child Care or Extended Day Care. Applications are in the Guidance Office | 1-May-26 | |
| Missy DaSilva Special Education Memorial Scholarship | Open to students who have a 504 or IEP Plan who are continuing their education at a college, university of trade school. A student who is pursuing a degree in special education or The student has volunteered in a unified sport, club, Special Olympics or another inclusive program. Applications in the guidance office. | 1-May-26 | |
| Matt. T. Benoit Memorial Scholarship Fund | Open to seniors who are continuing their education who have a solid academic record, play sports, work part-time and contribute to their community and family. Applications are in the guidance office | 1-May-26 | |
| The Greater Southeastern Mass Central Labor Council Annual Scholarship |
Open to students who have a parent. Legal guardian, aunt, uncle or grandparent who are affiliated with the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council. Please refer to: https://gmslaborcouncil.org/scholarship for information on the essay requirements. Applications in the guidance office. |
1-May-26 | |
| Marcus Urann Scholarship | Open to students who are the child of a cranberry bog or a child of a cranberry bog employee. Applications in the guidance office. | 30-Jul-26 |