THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 5, 2025 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Page 9 Malden High seniors eligible for over $300,000 in Adams Scholarships for high performance in MCAS testing results MHS hosts breakfast to honor nearly 100 recipients who are eligible for free tuition at Mass. colleges & universities By Steve Freker T his was an honor worth waiting for and Malden High School’s administration was there to host the festivities for some of its top students. Nearly 100 members of the MHS Class of 2026 were the guests of honor at a celebratory breakfast held at the school Wednesday morning to honor the recently announced recipients of the 2025-26 John and Abigail Adams Scholarships. Earning eligibility of between $2,800 and $3,500 per full college year of scholarship assistance, Malden High students have become eligible for over $300,000 in potential college tuition assistance. “We are very proud of our newest group of Adams Scholarship awardees,” said Malden High School 9th-year Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “Through their academic excellence, they have earned this generous scholarship which will assist them and their families when they are trying to pay college expenses should they attend a state school.” The Adams Scholarship is provided by the Office of Student MHS ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (at right) and his administrative team hosted a celebration breakfast before school for the nearly 100 members of the MHS Senior Class of 2026 who were named recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. Sponsored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the scholarship is awarded for excellence in the MCAS testing program. The scholarship covers full tuition for four years at any state college, university or community college. Many of the winners are shown above with the principal at the breakfast. (Courtesy/Malden High School Photo) Financial Assistance / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. It provides a free, full tuition scholarship award for up to eight semesters at any and all state colleges, universities or community colleges. To qualify for the Adams Scholarship students must excel in the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): —Score in the Advanced category on one of three high school state assessment tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/ Engineering) —Score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the remaining two high school state assessment tests —Have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district According to the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), “The purpose of the award is to: “• Reward and inspire student achievement; “• Help attract more high-performing students to Massachusetts public higher education; and “• provide families of college-bound students with financial assistance.” The OFSA website reports, “Recipients of the John and Abigail Chinese Culture Connection Celebrates 40 Years and Opens New Malden Headquarters T he Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) marked a milestone weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, opening reception, and community Open House at its new location, 75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403. The celebrations honored 40 years of service, 25 years in Malden, and the start of a new chapter focused on community connection and expanded programming. The ribbon cutting on Friday November 21included Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Chamber of Commerce representatives, and CCC Board members. That evening, more than thirty guests enjoyed the opening reception and a live guqin performance by Shin Yi Yang. Executive Director Mei Hung said, “This new space represents not only our past achievements but the possibilities ahead. It gives us the room to dream bigger, serve more deeply, and welcome more people into our community.” CCC’s new headquarters offers space for early literacy activities, cultural workshops, Taichi classes, a Bilingual Family Library, and the weekly Malden Resident Meetup, fostering dialogue among newcomers and long-time residents. Sunday’s Open House welcomed more than 80 guests, who enjoyed children’s rhyming time, crafts, Chinese games, and cultural demonstrations. Attendees also shared ideas for future programming, which CCC is reviewing. Upcoming Events: • Holiday Potluck Dinner Party – December 14, 5–7 PM at Bread of Life • Lunar New Year Celebration – February 7, 2026, 11-4 pm at Malden High School Please mark your calendars! For questions, contact CCC at 781-3216316 or info@chinesecultureconnection.org. About CCC: Founded in 1985 and Malden-based since 1999, the CCC empowers Chinese immigrants and Chinese-descended residents of Greater Boston through educational programs, cultural workshops, and community events, fostering heritage retention, bicultural fluency, and cross-cultural understanding. Adams Scholarship are eligible for an award of a merit-based credit toward tuition. Individual student awards at State Universities and Community Colleges shall be no more than the resident undergraduate tuition rate at the participating institutions. Individual student awards at the University of Massachusetts shall be valued at $1,714 [per semester] at Amherst, $1,714 at Boston, $1,417 at Dartmouth, and $1,454 at Lowell.”
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