Scholarships

Since 2003, the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society has awarded scholarships to deserving local high school seniors and first-time college applicants who will be pursuing undergraduate education.  Our scholarships began as two modest book awards of $50 each.  Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, they have grown steadily over time.  AMHS is committed to helping our Portuguese-American community’s youth achieve higher education and to growing our scholarship offerings over time.

In 2024, AMHS issued nine scholarships. The Pico, Faial, and Bela Vista scholarships ($1,000 each) are named after each of our whaleboats. The Dr. Mary T. Vermette Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) honors our founder and her dedication to keep our shared maritime heritage alive.

The Diamantino Fidalgo Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded with preference for a student who plans to pursue maritime studies.

Irene Medeiros Memorial Scholarship ($1,000). Long time supporter of women rowing the AMHS boats.

In Memory of Jose Pacheco Branco ($1,000).

In Memory of Clotilde da Rosa Branco ($1,000).

Memorial Scholarship for Arminda C.N.S. da Silva ($1,000)

You can help fund these scholarships for our promising local youth. Become a member, make a donation to the scholarship fund, or attend one of our annual fundraising events: the Scholarship Dinner in February and the Sails of Portugal wine tasting in June.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

The Mary Vermette Scholarship: Andre Ribeiro Capataz, Dartmouth High School $1,500

The Faial Scholarship: Lilly Baptiste, Dartmouth High School $1,000

The Pico Scholarship: Roger Jackman, Bishop Stang- lives $1,000

The Bela Vista Scholarship: Avery Carvalho, Westport High School $1,000

The Maria Jose & Diamantino Fidalgo Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Dias, New Bedford Vocational $1,000

In Memory of Jose Pacheco Branco: Lucas Correia, Fairhaven High School $1,000

In Memory of Clotilde da Rosa Branco: Gabriel Correia, Fairhaven High School $1,000

Irene Medeiros Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Lynn Paiva, Fairhaven High School $1,000

Memorial Scholarship for Arminda C.N.S. da Silva: Caiden Demanche ,Dartmouth High School $1,000