The Ronan Fund Application

The 2026 application process is now closed. Come back to us next spring!

A great future doesn’t always start with a four-year college degree. At The Ronan Fund, we believe students pursuing a trade, a creative path, or another hands-on career deserve just as much excitement, encouragement, and support as those heading to college.

If you are a graduating high school senior from Maynard, MA with a plan to pursue work, training, service, or the arts after high school, we invite you to apply.

Say less, and keep it tight. A sentence or two for each question is all we need.

Qualifications

Criteria

Funding

The Ronan Fund Application: 2026

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1. What’s your plan after high school? Tell us about the work, training, creative path, or career you want to pursue.

2. What steps will you take to get there? What training, experience, education, apprenticeship, job, or practice will help you move toward your goal?

3. What are you passionate about? Tell us about your strengths, talents, interests, or experiences — and how you’ve already started pursuing this path.

4. Why are you applying for The Ronan Fund? How would this funding help support your next step?

How would you like to be remembered at your high school?

Using your best guess, how much funding would help kick-start your dream? Give us a high-level breakdown of your anticipated expenses.

Thank you! We have received your application. We look forward to celebrating your dream .

Award Qualifications

Demonstrate plans to achieve post-high school vocational goals through means other than a four-year college degree.
Plans can include pursuit of a skilled trade, the arts, an internship or apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, military service, or full-time entry-level work or volunteer work.
Reside in Maynard, MA and meet requirements to graduate from high school in spring 2026 or have earned a GED or HiSET in the past 12 months.

Award Criteria

Passion for, and pursuit of, a specific post-high school dream.
Demonstrated drive, grit and perseverance to achieve that dream.
A clear articulation of how funding would support vocational plans.
Ongoing demonstration of kindness and integrity.
Grades, test scores, club participation and community service are not a consideration for The Ronan Fund.

Award Funding

Thanks to the generosity of the community, The Ronan Fund provides awards that help students take meaningful steps toward their goals. Tell us what you want to do, what motivates you, and what support would help make it possible.