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

  • We would like to congratulate the recipients of the First Annual JJ Nicastro Foundation 8th-11th Grade High School Athletic Scholarships. This scholarship covers the students' user fees for each individual sport they participate in throughout their high school career. The students must maintain a minimum grade point average and maintain a clean academic record.

    1. Hilary Ellis (Sophomore) - Field Hockey, Softball, Track
    2. Hannah Verga (Freshman) - Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball
    3. Hali Doucette (Freshman) - Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Gymnastics
    4. Paulo Lopes(Freshman) - Soccer, Track
    5. Chris Burke (Freshman) - Football, Baseball
    6. Kyle Lucido (Freshman) - Football, Basketball, Baseball
    7. Marcus Cottone (Freshman) - Baseball, Golf
    8. Meghan Muniz (Freshman) - Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Tennis
    9. Andi Jane Phinney (Freshman) - Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball
    10. Keri Brewer (Freshman) - Basketball, Softball

  • We would like to congratulate the recipients of the First Annual JJ Nicastro Foundation College Scholarships. We would also like to thank all of the people who donated their time and money which allows us the opportunity to give back to these tremendous students.

    $1,500 - Adam Quinn
    $1,500 - Mario Peritore
    $1,500 - Stephanie Wright
    $   500 - Samantha Aulisio
    $   500 - Caitlin Cole
    $   500 - Chariy Enos
    $   500 - Jeremy Fanning
    $   500 - Andrew Fulford
    $   500 - Katherine Kippen
    $   500 - Nick LoCoco
    $   500 - Alisha Martin
    $   500 - John Ryan
    $   500 - Caitlyn Shatford
    $   500 - Jaclyn Whie
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    Total: $10,000.00

  • 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.

    • "I feel honored to have received this award," said Fulford.
    "We are thrilled to give Andrew this scholarship," John John replied.

    • 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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