The scholarship was established by The Day in honor of Alcino Almeida to serve as a permanent reminder of his years of dedicated service to the community.For graduating high school seniors from East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington and Waterford with good academic standing to pursue any field of study. Financial need is considered.

- Graduating high school seniors from East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington and Waterford with good academic standing to pursue any field of study. - Financial need is considered.