Scholar Newsletter: January 2026
Dear Scholars,
Welcome to 2026 — and a brand new semester! I hope the winter break gave you space to rest, reflect, and reset.
This is a crucial time to get organized and take care of the essentials for the upcoming semester. Below, you’ll find a checklist of important action items. Please make time to complete them as soon as possible.
January also marks National Mentoring Month. If you haven’t already, take a moment to reach out and thank your mentor for the support, wisdom, and care they’ve offered along the way. A simple message can go a long way.
Lastly, we recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 as a moment to reflect on justice, equality, service, and the many ways we can show up for our communities.
Prompt for this month:
What sort of mentor would you hope to become one day — and why?
Warmly,
Aiden
Start of Semester Check List
1. Complete the 2026-2027 FASFA
2. Finish registering for classes
3. Waive your school's health insurance (if you already have it through your parents)
4. Pay the spring semester bill before the due date to avoid late fees
If you have any questions or need help, please contact your mentor or Aiden directly.
Scholarship Opportunities
There are plenty of scholarship opportunities available! We have compiled a list of 11 scholarships for you HERE.
Some have deadlines this month and others throughout the spring semester. Don't wait and miss out on free money; apply today!
Internships: Eversource
Eversource has several internships open and we highly encourage those who do not have an internships for the summer to review their opportunities and sign up for job alerts! They have opportunities related to engineering, project management, IT, GIS, and much more. Eversource is willing to provide one on one application process support.
Contingency Funding
Scholars can apply for up to $1,000 each year in contingency funds, in addition to their regular stipend. Examples of contingency funds include but are not limited to buying books, fixing your laptop, attending conferences to network, and anything related to staying on progress to graduation.
Learn more on how to apply: Request for Contingency Request Form
