Applications now accepted for Nathan J. Babcock scholarships

GILFORD ― Nathan J. Babcock was a senior at Gilford High School when he found out the biggest battle of his life was upon him in the form of a rare type of cancer. Babcock battled with dignity and grace but died on Sept. 28, 2005. His wish was to go to college; he planned to attend the University of Rhode Island.

The purpose of the Nathan J. Babcock Scholarship fund is to financially assist students with their endeavors toward post-secondary education, to help them with the opportunity Nate never got.

Nathan was known for his positive demeanor, his great enthusiasm for life, and his ability to light up a room. Those who knew him best remember him for all these things, but more importantly, for his extremely kind and giving nature, his constant reaching out to others in need without any concern for acknowledgment.

It is these qualities The Nathan Babcock Scholarship Fund is most interested in.

The concepts of kindness and compassion in one’s daily life and how one contributes to others are the key criteria used in awarding Nathan Babcock Scholarships.

Students who are graduating from Gilford and Laconia High Schools are eligible to apply if planning to attend a post-secondary educational program in the fall of 2026. Post-secondary educational programs include, but are not limited to, four-year college, two-year college, apprenticeship, and technical programs. Students who have graduated in past years from one of the two high schools listed, and who are still pursuing an education, may apply.

Application forms are available in the Guidance Departments at Gilford and Laconia High Schools. Application forms must be turned in to the appropriate Guidance Dept. or mailed directly to The Babcocks at 41 Haywagon Road, Gilford NH 03249 or by email at jcox@metroast.net by Tuesday, April 28.

All scholarships will be awarded at Awards Night at each high school by a member of The Babcock family.