Scholarships

About the Scholarships

The JJ Nicastro Foundation Scholarships are awarded in loving memory of John Jordan (JJ) Nicastro, a twelve year old boy who was stricken with a heart virus and passed away on July 12, 2007.

The scholarships will be given out by the Foundation to students whom they believe their financial involvement can make the most positive influence on a student's life.

The JJ Nicastro High School and College Scholarships will provide financial support to students who participate(d) in school endorsed extracurricular activities and meet and maintain the minimum requirements.


Scholarships Awarded

Congratulations to all the recipients of the JJ Nicastro Scholarships. Always maintain a positive attitude toward others and help those who aren't as naturatlly gifted as yourself. Please pay it forward.

Choose a year below to view scholarship recipients from that year.

"I feel honored to have received this award," ~ Andrew Fulford.

  • March, 2008, Peter Pereira received a scholarship to the Gloucester Stage Company for the spring production.
  • August, 2007, Andrew Fulford, a senior at Gloucester High School, was named the first recipient of the JJ Nicastro High School Scholarship.
  • September, 2007, both Charlie Gillen and Tiffany Howick were given scholarships by the JJ Nicastro Foundation to attend the Youth Acting Workshops at the Gloucester Stage Company.

The JJ Nicastro Foundation * 9 Lattof Farm Circle * Rockport, MA 01966

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