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Ralphine McGill-Coons Memorial Scholarship

Each year, Boston Mensa awards the $500 Ralphine McGill-Coons Memorial Scholarship to the local student in science or medicine who submits the best essay to our competition.

To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen and live or attend school in the Boston Mensa area (Massachusetts zip codes 01420 through 02675). You also must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student for the following academic year. You do not need to be a member of Mensa, or be related to one.

The deadline for requesting an application is December 31st and all completed applications must be received via regular postal delivery by January 15th. (Special delivery mail or deliveries requiring a signature will not be accepted.) Please visit our website for more information.

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