In honor of Louise R. Boulanger, who worked for Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Catholic Family Life Insurance and Catholic Financial Life. She served as Administrator & Executive Director of the SJBEF from 1994 through 2015. Louise increased the Trust Fund from $800,000 to as much as $1.88 million dollars. She is a member of Chapter N442 of Somerset, MA.
In memory of Aldea Berthiaume, a devoted council officer of Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste from Council 397 of Watertown, CT and a strong advocate for the preservation of the French language and French Canadian traditions. Her husband served on the USJB Board of Directors. Mrs. Berthiaume named the Foundation in her last will and testament.
Msgr. Charles Marcoux Scholarship – Established by Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste in memory of Msgr. Charles Marcoux for having served as Spiritual Director from 1967-1977. This scholarship is restricted to benefit and to recognize a seminarian from the Diocese of Burlington, VT.
Dr. Omer E. Boivin & Laurette Boivin Scholarship Fund, a devoted member of Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, from Fall River, MA and a strong advocate for the preservation of the French language and French Canadian traditions. He began serving USJB in 1934 as medical director then became a board member in 1937 serving through 1968 where he was 2nd Vice President before he retired. Dr. Boivin named the Foundation in his last will and testament.
In memory of Armand Bonvouloir, a devoted member of Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste from Holyoke, MA who served as USJB Treasurer General from 1936-1940 then as General Board member through 1958.
In memory of Albert Dumais, devoted member of Council 159-Lewiston, ME and former council officer, agent and member of the USJB Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This scholarship was established by the members of Council 159 and is awarded to a student residing in Lewiston or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Maine.
In honor of Lionel J. Frappier, devoted member from Chapter N439 of Bellingham, MA who served in various officer positions, this scholarship is awarded to a student from Bellingham, MA or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts. Lionel also served as a former USJB General Board member, USJB Director of Fraternal Activities and as SJBEF administrator.
In honor of Cecile & Jeannette Frechette, two sisters who were members of Chapter N149 of Waterbury, CT and who served in various officer positions. Both were strong advocates for the preservation of the French language and French Canadian traditions. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Waterbury or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Connecticut.
In memory of Corinne and J. Henry Goguen, both devoted members of USJB from Leominster, MA. Mr. Goguen served as President General of Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste from 1946-1974 and was the founding president of the SJBEF. Mr. Goguen was a strong advocate for the preservation of the French language and French Canadian traditions. This scholarship is awarded to a student from Leominster, MA or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Labossiere, both devoted members of USJB Council 216 of Ware, MA. Both were strong advocates for the preservation of the French language and French Canadian traditions. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Ware or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Doria & Edgar Martel, both devoted USJB members from Woonsocket, RI. Mr. Martel served as President General of USJB from 1975-1986. This scholarship is awarded to a student from Woonsocket, RI or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Rhode Island.
In honor of and in memory of Pearl Plante who served as a member of the New England Advisory Board with CFLI and Catholic Financial Life and who served as a Trustee of the SJBEF. This scholarship was established by chapter N002 – Woonsocket, RI.
In honor of Chapter N001 – Holyoke, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded March 5, 1901) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Holyoke or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N002 – Woonsocket, RI – This scholarship was established in recognition of the council’s generosity and major gift during the 1995 Million Dollar Campaign. This chapter celebrated their 100th anniversary (founded October 31, 1900) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student from Woonsocket or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Rhode Island.
In honor of Chapter N003 – New Bedford, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded February 21, 1901) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in New Bedford or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N012 – Southbridge, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded March 12, 1901) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Southbridge or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N034 – Newport, VT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded June 1, 1901) and its members. The scholarship is awarded to a student in Newport or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Vermont.
In honor of Chapter N035 – Winooski, VT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded June 1, 1901) and its members. The scholarship is awarded to a student in Winooski or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Vermont.
In honor of Chapter N037 – St. Albans, VT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded June 1, 1901) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in St. Albans or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Vermont.
In honor of Chapter N042 – North Attleboro, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded July 25, 1901) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in North Attleboro or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N052 – Danielson, CT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded April 27, 1902) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Danielson or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Connecticut.
In honor of Chapter N053 – Taunton, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded April 3, 1902) and its members. This is awarded to a student in Taunton or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N056 – Worcester, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded January 10, 1907) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Worcester or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N072 – Beverly, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded March 2, 1904) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Beverly or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N084 – Gardner, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary and its members (founded April 17, 1904) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Gardner or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N093 – Fitchburg, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded April 10, 1904) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Fitchburg or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N119 – Woonsocket, RI – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded May 14, 1905) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Woonsocket or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Rhode Island.
In honor of Chapter N120 – Biddeford, ME – This scholarship was established in recognition of the council’s 100th anniversary (founded April 27, 1905) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Biddeford or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Maine.
In honor of Chapter N147 – Springfield, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (January 28, 1906) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Springfield or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N149 – Waterbury, CT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded December 17, 1905) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Waterbury or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Connecticut.
In honor of Chapter N160 – Biddeford, ME – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded March 18, 1906) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Biddeford or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Maine.
In honor of Chapter N163 – Sanford, ME – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s generosity and major gift during the 1995 Million Dollar Campaign. This chapter celebrated their 100th anniversary as it was founded March 1, 1906. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Sanford or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Maine.
In honor of Chapter N167 – Providence, RI – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded April 8, 1906) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Providence or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Rhode Island.
In honor of Chapter N280 – Leominster, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded January 30, 1910) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Leominster or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N196 – Moosup, CT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded December 30, 1906) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Moosup or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Connecticut.
In honor of Chapter N231 – Fall River, MA – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (founded April 12, 1908) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Fall River or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Massachusetts.
In honor of Chapter N304 Waterbury, CT – This scholarship was established in recognition of the chapter’s 100th anniversary (August 7, 1910) and its members. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Waterbury or in the event there is none, to a student from the state of Connecticut.
In honor of the members of Chapter N439 – Bellingham, Massachusetts for their dedication and support since the chapter was founded. This scholarship was established by the members of the said chapter.