The Tom Cosenzi Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Thomas E. Cosenzi. When Thomas E. Cosenzi passed away in 2009, it was not only ownership of the TommyCar Auto Group that passed to his children, Carla and Thomas, but his legacy of giving back to the community. TommyCar Auto was pleased to award three outstanding students with this $2,500 scholarship to support their pursuit of education. They demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in the community.
TommyCar Auto offers scholarships to graduating high school students who plan to attend a two‑year or four‑year College, University, or Trade School. The fund is open to two designated schools that are located in the communities where the Auto Group has dealerships: Hopkins Academy in Hadley and Northampton High School in Northampton.
Students applying for the scholarship are required to submit a one‑page‑minimum essay describing why they are deserving of the award and what their future plans include. Many also included academic transcripts, resumes of sports, clubs, and volunteer/community involvement, as well as letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, and principals.