The Cara E. Murtagh Memorial Scholarship
The Cara E. Murtagh Memorial Scholarship is provided by our foundation to honor our dear friend Cara’s memory. On a yearly basis, we will be awarding a PVMHS senior with a scholarship to help with their college education. Cara was an active member of our foundation where she spearheaded many of our programs and events. After Cara’s passing, the Murtagh family had generously asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Peabody Education Foundation. Donations and messages came in from across the country attesting to the love and admiration so many shared for her. Through this scholarship, we hope to preserve Cara’s dedication and commitment to the education of the school children of Peabody for years to come.
The Cara E. Murtagh Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a PVMHS Senior who:
Is interested in the field of Education
Is engaged in the community
Possesses a strong work ethic
Has achieved good academic standing
Demonstrates excellent preparation & organizational skills
Is self-motivated
Submit Your Application Below!
Applicants for this scholarship must be interested in the field of Education. This scholarship will be awarded to a Peabody High School Senior who possesses a strong work ethic, demonstrates excellent preparation and organizational skills, is engaged in the community, has achieved good academic standing and is self-motivated. Please use the online form below to submit your application!
Students selected to interview with the Scholarship Committee will be contacted to schedule a date and time in May. Students will receive notification by mail if they have not been selected for an interview. Scholarship will be awarded directly to the recipient upon receipt of a PAID tuition bill or payment plan accepted by the school.
Deadline:
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Questions?
info@peabodyedfoundation.org
Application Checklist:
- Applicant is a member of the PVMHS 2026 graduating class who is planning to major in the field of education.
- Each candidate will be required to submit a 250–350-word essay explaining the “importance of education and how it impacts your life”.
- Each candidate will submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher.
- Applicant submits academic transcript.
- Applicant submits a list of community service programs or organizations they are involved with, including dates of service.
Congratulations to our 2026 Recipient Winner, Anabella DeLeon!
2025 Recipient Winner, Victoryia Carter!
2024 Recipient Winners, Ava DeCicco & Clara Oliveira!
2023 Recipient Winners, Sydney Campbell & Siobhan Smith!
2022 Recipient Winner, Gabriella Drinkwater!
2021 Recipient Winner, Paulina Straticos!
2020 Recipient Winner, Kassidy Butt!
Peabody Education Foundation
The Peabody Education Foundation provides unique programs and advanced technology to thousands of students and teachers who might otherwise not enjoy such experiences due to budget constraints.
P.O. Box 233
Peabody, MA 01960
info@peabodyedfoundation.org