Join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee

The City of Somerville’s Municipal Scholarship Committee seeks one new volunteer member. 

About the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee 

The mission of the committee is to award scholarships to high school graduates to use toward their higher education expenses. The funding for the scholarships comes from voluntary contributions made by Somerville taxpayers. Scholarship Committee members develop a meeting schedule, review redacted scholarship applications, set criteria for scholarship awards, and make award recommendations. 

What is the Time Commitment? 

The position’s term length is three years. The Municipal Scholarship Committee meets once a month during the day or evening from October through April or May. Additional time to meet during the application-to-award process, January through May/June, is required. 

What is the Appointment Process? 

Members are appointed by the Mayor. 

How Do I Apply? 

A letter of interest can be sent via email to ldubuque@somervillema.gov with ‘Scholarship Committee’ in the Subject Line. Please include your full name, address, and telephone number with your inquiry. 

For questions, accommodations, or more information, contact the Treasury at (617) 625-6600 ext. 3510 or Linda Dubuque at ldubuque@somervillema.gov.