Richard J. Connor Award
Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 by 4 p.m.
Each Spring, the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library sponsors the Richard J. Connor Award. The award, in the amount of $5,000, will go to a graduating senior residing in Sandwich, regardless of where they go to school, and who is continuing their education as a full-time student at a fully accredited institution. Home schooled students are eligible to apply.
This award honors the Library's former director, Richard J. Connor, and our intent is to provide financial assistance towards the purchase of the recipient's textbooks, course materials, or other expenses for their continuing education.
To apply for this award, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and attach your completed application, essay, and college acceptance letter. Applications are due Friday, April 17, 2026 before 4p.m.
2025 Award Winner
Mia Mulcahy
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending Washington and Lee University in Virginia to study Accounting
2024 Award Winner
Ronan Gleason
Attended Upper Cape Cod Technical Regional High School
Attending Northeastern University in the fall to study Engineering
2023 Award Winner
Maili Sullivan
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending The University of Miami as a Health Science Major in the School of Nursing and Health Studies
2022 Award Winner
Ellen Murray
Attended Sturgis Charter Public School
Attending Lehigh University as a Biology major and member of the Eckardt Scholars Honors Program
2021 Award Winner
Parker Hunt
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Past Award Winners
2020
Jacob Swenson
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending George Washington University - Honors College
Major - Political Science and Economics
2019
Joseph Rotonda
Attended Upper Cape Regional Technical High School
Attending University of Oklahoma
Major - College of Atmospheric and Geologic Sciences
2018
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Caroline Breen Attended Sandwich High School Attending Curry College Major - Nursing |
Matthew Aguiar Sturgis Charter School Worcester Polytechnic Institute Major - Computer Engineering |
