Published on April 11, 2025
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA — The West Springfield Cultural Council is proud to announce the 2025 Tony Di Giore Scholarship, a $500 award available to graduating seniors of West Springfield High School who are planning to pursue a college degree in the Arts. Eligible fields of study include Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Photography, Theater, TV & Film. Applicants must be residents of West Springfield and members of the Class of 2025. The application deadline is May 15, 2025. Interested students can download the scholarship application at the West Springfield High School Scholarships Webpage: https://www.wsps.org/Our-Schools/West-Springfield-High-School/School-Counseling/Scholarships
J. Anthony “Tony” Di Giore was a well-known and iconic figure in his beloved hometown of West Springfield. He was a tireless advocate of music and the arts, in town and for the region. After serving his country in the army during the Korean Conflict, Tony returned home to serve his community. He was a celebrated music educator in the West Springfield Schools for 36 years. He planned the West Springfield Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Concert series for 56 years. And for 50 years, Tony was a member of the West Springfield Arts Council (Now the West Springfield Cultural Council). “Tony touched so many lives, his students, the people of his hometown and so many others with his talent and the gift of music and art for all. We are so pleased to be able to keep his legacy alive with this scholarship,” said Donna LaConti, Chair of the West Springfield Cultural Council. “Tony’s family recently made an additional contribution to his scholarship. We may be able to award two scholarships this year because of their generosity,” said LaConti For additional information, please contact the West Springfield Cultural Council at culturalcouncil@tows.org. The West Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency, is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.