The Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Fund was established in 1969 to perpetuate the noble courage and character of Lt. Michael P. Quinn, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country on August 29, 1969 in Vietnam. The scholarship fund's purpose is to commemorate Lt. Quinn's exemplary life by providing financial support for the Charlestown youth who embody the same core values as Lt. Quinn- namely, academic excellence, athletic achievement, and responsible citizenship.
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Since the scholarship's creation, more than a quarter of a million dollars has been distributed to over 50 students, enabling the next generation of Charlestown youth to excel unencumbered by the financial strains of higher education.​
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George Patton
$236,500
awarded
55
winners
Meet the 2023 Quinn Scholar
Colleen T Buckley
2023
The Quinn Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce Colleen T Buckley as the the 2023 Quinn Scholar.
Colleen demonstrated a high level of academic achievement throughout her years at Boston Latin Academy, maintaining a A- GPA and scorching her SATs! In addition to her academic prowess, Colleen was a vital member of the women's varsity softball team for three of her four years. Because of these stellar achievements, Colleen has earned a coveted spot in the incoming freshman class at the University of New Hampshire in the fall, and will be enrolling in the Peter T Paul College of Business and Economics.
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The Quinn Scholarship is incredibly proud to select Colleen as our 55th Quinn Scholar.
