About Rose Elizabeth Bell MacConkey

This scholarship honors the memory of Rose Elizabeth Bell MacConkey, who graduated from Cambridge High School in 1935.

Rose was not financially able to attend college full time, so she took night classes at the Cambridge Business School while working. Later, as a young widow with two children, Rose returned to the workforce. She took a job in the office of Cambridge High School, where she worked until retirement. When asked about her accomplishments, Rose always mentioned her children and working at Cambridge High School.

Rose believed more women needed to be in business careers, so she always worked to empower women and to help those less fortunate.

Eligibility Requirements and Criteria
  • A female student graduating from Cambridge High School (or a past graduate of the school) attending any university, college, community college, or trade, vocational or technical school
  • Taking a course of study related to a career in business (e.g., business management, human resources, accounting or any other business-related field)
  • Grade point average of 2.5 or above
  • Financial need may be considered

Previous scholarship recipients may apply for continued support, but preference may be given to graduating seniors.

Application Period

Applications are accepted annually in January and February.