New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program

New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program Star Kids provides scholarship opportunities for high risk, low-income children who have a parent wit in Fairhaven, MA, desired to "give back" to the community.

Founded in 2000 by Dr. Timothy Flanigan, Star Kids Scholarship Program founded in 2000, serving the Newport/Fall River area, quickly discovered many children eligible for the program in the greater New Bedford community. This fact inspired the Star Kids Executive Committee to explore the possibility of further expanding the program into the New Bedford area. Bill and Joan Martin and their son, Scott, owners of Brahmin, Inc. The Martins made a significant contribution to New Bedford Star Kids administrative and educational programs. This contribution, combined with other funding that we have received, has allowed us to achieve our goal of expanding the Star Kids Scholarship Program in New Bedford. New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program became its own 501 (c)(3) in 2009. Joshua Pacos was appointed as the President/CEO of the New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program on January 1, 2024. With over 15 years of experience as an innovative educator and leader. New Bedford Star Kids students attend local schools including: All Saints Christian Academy, Bishop Stang High School, Bristol County Agricultural High School, Friends Academy, Global Learning Charter Public, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Mullein Hill Christian Academy, Nativity Prep, Nazarene Christian Academy, Our Sisters' School, Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Joseph’s of Fairhaven, Cape Cod Christian Academy, Tabor Academy, Jireh Swift School, Saint Bridget's and Cardinal Spelman High School. For more information about New Bedford Star Kids, please contact:
Josh Pacos, President/CEO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 774-400-7954

09/22/2026
09/22/2026

What a day! ⛳️☀️
It may have been a little windy, but we avoided the rain, and the sun even decided to join us by lunchtime!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for the New Bedford Star Kids Golf Tournament and to The Bay Club in Mattapoisett MA. for being such wonderful hosts.

And, of course, thank you to our incredible sponsors:

BayCoast Bank • Blount Fine Foods • C Naughton Corp • Doug Lally • Dupre Masonry • Friendly Sons of St. Patrick • Fuchs/Nye Lubricants • Imtra Corporation • Jenn Tetrault Ciesielski/Tetrault Insurance • Lawrence-Lynch Corp • Mosquito Squad • Philip G. David Insurance • Plumbers Supply • Sea Fuels

Your support helps create educational opportunities and brighter futures for our Star Kids. 💙⭐

We are excited to present the findings of an independent research study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of...
09/22/2026

We are excited to present the findings of an independent research study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Education (Center for Research and Reform in Education) regarding the outcomes of alumni from three local organizations!

New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program, Star Kids Scholarship Program-Newport/Fall River, and RISE Providence are coming together on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

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Come out and learn more about these organizations that are making a significant impact in YOUR local community!

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A huge THANK YOU to Brahmin for once again donating backpacks to our New Bedford Star Kids! Your generosity helps our s...
08/25/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Brahmin for once again donating backpacks to our New Bedford Star Kids! Your generosity helps our students head back to school feeling prepared, confident, and excited for the year ahead.

It’s partnerships like this that make the SouthCoast such a special place to live and give. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our students and families!

Thank you, Brahmin, for helping our Star Kids start the school year in style!

06/26/2026

On Wednesday Night at the New Bedford Whaling Museum we undated 22 NEW Star Kids into the New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program. This is what it's all about for us... To learn more visit www.newbedfordstarkids.org

06/25/2026

Yesterday was induction day! We welcomed 22 new students in the New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program! Stay tuned for highlights!

What a night we had on Thursday! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, granted wishes, bid and those who cheered ...
06/22/2026

What a night we had on Thursday! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, granted wishes, bid and those who cheered us on from afar.

We celebrated the legacy of a beloved supporter of New Bedford Star Kids, Biff MacLean, and allowed his passion to ignite a fire in all of us for the mission of New Bedford Star Kids!

We are hosting our induction on Wednesday to welcome 22 new students into the program!

If you want to learn more about us and our mission to empower students in our local community, visit our website:

www.newbedfordstarkids.org

06/01/2026

Thank you to St. Anne's Credit Union for your continued support of New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program and Starry Night!

Address

P. O. Box 50494
New Bedford, MA
02745

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17744007954

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