Deadline For New England Patriots Scholarship Approaching

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The deadline for a local scholarship the New England Patriots give out is fast approaching.

The Kraft family and the New England Patriots' nonprofit arm, the Partners in Patriotism Fund are accepting applications for their annual scholarship until 11.59 p.m., April 1. Established in 2017, the Partners in Patriotism scholarship awards up to five, $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are Foxborough residents.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must plan to attend college or some form of postsecondary education, demonstrate a dedication to community service, complete the scholarship application, submit an activity sheet noting community service and extra-curricular activities and submit an essay of at least 800 words that addresses one of three prompts.

Applications, essay questions and more information about the scholarship can be found at Partners in Patriotism's website.

Scholarship winners will be announced prior to graduation. Any questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to PIPFund@patriots.com.