Woburn, Massachusetts, January 31, 2024 – Northern Bank announced today that it would begin accepting applicants for its annual $5,000 college scholarship award.

All graduating high school seniors, who have a parent or legal guardian employed as a police officer or firefighter in Middlesex County, are eligible to apply. Applications, which can be found here, are due by May 1, 2024.

The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation launched the James E. McGarry, Jr. Scholarship in 2014. It honors the late “Jim” McGarry, Jr., of Woburn, for his 50 years of service to Northern Bank and his lifelong appreciation for local fire and police departments. Ryan T. Bellemore, of Westford, captured last year’s scholarship.

For more information about Northern Bank’s charitable giving and the scholarship application process, please visit: https://nbtc.com/community-giving/ or email mcgarryscholarship@nbtc.com.

About Northern Bank

Northern Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing practical, common sense financial solutions to help our customers’ lives and businesses grow. From deposit products to loans to payment and collections services, we work hands on with our entrepreneurial customers, both locally and across the country, to provide the financial support they need to realize their personal and business goals. Founded in 1960, Northern Bank has 13 locations serving communities throughout Middlesex County. Northern Bank is a Member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender.