The Dr. Robert "Buddy" Spillane ’56 Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in January 2017 by Buddy's widow Geraldine, Buddy's brother John "Jack" Spillane, and Jack's son Sean, for students with financial need residing in New London, Tolland or Windham counties. Buddy Spillane served as superintendent of the Boston Public Schools from 1981 to 1985 before taking over the 10th largest school district in the country, Fairfax County (VA).

Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1