Scholarship Programs

The Simons Scholarship
The scholarship was established, in honor of the Honorable William Simons, to promote trial advocacy training to young lawyers in Berkshire County. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to young lawyers who would like to improve his or her trial advocacy skills by attending an accredited trial advocacy training program.

Administered by Richard A. Simons
Simons, Smith and Gerrard
75 North Street, Pitts, MA.
ph. 413-443-2731

FRANK H. WRIGHT MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Frank H. Wright Memorial Fund Scholarship is the general scholarship fund of the Berkshire Bar Association. Each year multiple scholarships are awarded to Berkshire County residents who are entering or attending law school. In selecting the recipients, the Scholarship Committee reviews the academic background, financial need and community service commitment of the applicants.

The Scholarship Fund is named after Frank Hull Wright, a lawyer, community activist, and leader from Southern Berkshire County. Admitted to the Bar in 1881, Wright enjoyed a successful law practice and spent his life giving back to his community. Wright was instrumental in the construction of the Mahaiwe Building, created the Great Barrington Free Library, and helped develop the first public high school in town.

*Number and amount of scholarships varies year to year depending on the distribution amount set by the fund manager, Bank of America

Download an application now.
Or contact:
Robert W. Kinzer, III
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office
7 North Street, PO Box 1969
Pittsfield, MA 01202
413.443.5951