Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of Massachusetts scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Massachusetts students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
To apply, you must be a full-time high school student attending a public, private, or home school in the Greater Boston Area. If you happen to be the finalist, you will receive all expenses paid trip to MIT that includes: a presentation of research proposals, meeting with MIT professors in the student’s area of interest, personalized tours of MIT research laboratories, attending MIT’s spring tech symposium, opportunity to attend MIT classes and experience MIT student life, the budget of $1000 to implement a project, and weekly mentorship meetings with MIT student mentors. The deadline is January 1st. Read more here and here.
Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship is eligible to residents of South Carolina. Domestic out-of-state students with an exceptional high school academic record will be considered for a renewable merit award. Students who show financial need through their FAFSA application will be considered for renewable grant funds as well as merit awards offered. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester for renewal. Inquire with Financial Aid for specific award amounts. The deadline is January 3rd. More information can be found here and here.
Massachusetts JCI Senate Scholarship will award (2) $1000 scholarships to graduating students in Massachusetts. The State winners will be forwarded to the National JCI Senate and will be eligible for additional $1000 scholarships. We will also award a special $500 scholarship based on need and special circumstances. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating students in Massachusetts who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school. The deadline is January 13th. More info here and here.
The Hanover Community Scholarship Program offers thirty $1000 to $2000 scholarships to Worcester area seniors attending public high school. Leicester High seniors are eligible and must be attending a 2 or 4 years accredited college in the fall. LHS students have won these scholarships in the past and students are encouraged to apply. Please note that financial need is not considered. The application is due January 16th and winners are decided on February 3rd. Learn more here.
ACEC/MA Education Corporation & Scholarships are for students entering their junior, senior, fifth, or master’s degree year demonstrating an interest in consulting engineering. GPA should be 3.0 or higher. This scholarship is favored towards those with internship or co-op experience in the field. The deadline to apply is January 26th. Learn more here
The Barbara J. Sinnott Student of Integrity Scholarship awards $1,000 to each of four graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of the Better Business Bureau. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Website found here and more information regarding the scholarship here.
Rowan University Brown and Gold Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to eligible out-of-state students enrolled full time during the fall semester. Individual award amounts are determined at the discretion of Rowan University’s Office of Admissions based on the overall academic qualifications of the student, the competitiveness of the applicant pool and available funding. The deadline is January 31st. More information can be found here and here.
TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at partner colleges, with a maximum award of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be undocumented or have DACA or TPS status and arrive in the United States before a specified date, maintaining continuous residence since then. Eligible applicants came to the United States before the age of 16 (Note: U.S. born individuals are not eligible). Applicants must demonstrate significant unmet financial need, must live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state. Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or possess a cumulative college/university GPA of 2.5. Applicants must intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College. The application opens on November 1st and the deadline is January 31st. More information can be found here and here.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000 and is invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. The deadline is January 31st. More information can be found here and here.
February
Big Y Scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, community college, and non-traditional students. To be eligible, a student’s permanent residence or school must be located in Massachusetts or Connecticut, and be a Big Y employee, or their dependent. The amount varies and the deadline is February 1st and opens in November. Website here and more info here.
Henry David Thoreau Foundation is for $5,000. To be considered, you must reside in Massachusetts and be in your final year at a Massachusetts high school. You must also plan to enroll in college and demonstrate strong academic qualifications and a commitment to an environmental field. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More info here and here.
Roothbert Fund Scholarships are open to all in the United States. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit: a copy of their most recent official transcript; three recommendation letters; and three autobiographical essays. As long as the applicant is in the United States when applying, this is also open to international students. The deadline is February 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship is for high school students pursuing trade union programs or college/university study. About 2,000 students take the exam annually to compete for scholarships ranging from $500 to $16,000. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must take the Labor History Exam. Applications are due December 20th by 5:00 pm to be eligible for the scholarship exam. The exam will be online and can be administered through February 4th. Read more here.
NFB of MA Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Applicant must be legally blind or have a visual impairment necessitating services from a teacher of the visually impaired, be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in the upcoming academic year, and have not previously received an NFBMA scholarship more than twice for the same degree. The deadline is February 15th. More information can be found here and here.
Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ & Foresters’ Association Scholarship ranges from $500 to $1500 per student. An applicant must be either a student attending an accredited college or university in Massachusetts; or a Massachusetts resident attending an accredited out-of-state college or university; or a high school senior who will be attending an accredited college or university in the fall of the application year. Award decisions are based on financial need and an acceptable grade point average.The deadline is February 15th. Learn more here.
Red Pine Scholars Program is seeking its next class of students from low- to middle-income families in Massachusetts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshmen in the fall. This is a four-year, renewable scholarship of $20,000 per year to cover tuition and fees. This also provides advising and additional funding to successful applicants. The deadline is February 15th. More details here.
Blue Seal Feeds Inc. Scholarship gives two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a four-year degree in animal science or marketing at Cornell University, Penn State University, or Virginia Tech. You must be a resident of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Virginia to be eligible. The deadline is February 15th. More details here.
NEHRA’s Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship aims to support individuals who have demonstrated the desire, ability, and courage to contribute to a more inclusive future. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and have proven academic success and dedication to positive impact. The deadline is February 17th. More information can be found here and here.
The Dawna J Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship will award $2,500 per semester to a Black woman who will be attending a two or four-year institution. If enrolled in a 4-year institution the scholarship can amount to $10,000. Applicants must be a resident of eligible states or Washington, D.C. Please note; in order to receive their award, scholarship winners must be able to attend the Inaugural John Fitzpatrick Memorial Golf Classic in person at the Commonwealth National Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA in June. The deadline is March 7th. More information can be found here and here.
March
Chelmsford High School Alumni Association offers over 100 scholarship awards for high school seniors. The deadline to apply is January 10 for seniors and January 24 for alumni. Learn more here.
Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is for graduating high school students, pursuing a business degree or trade certification, and residing in one of the core towns of the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce (Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, or Shrewsbury). The Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, work and/or internship experience, essay, financial need, and appearance of the application. The Chamber will award a total of $13,375 in scholarships. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here.
SouthCoast Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarship awards ranging from $700-$2,000. It supports students throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Whether you are an accepted high school senior, current college student, or adult learner, the SouthCoast Community Foundation offers a range of scholarship options that will help you pursue your educational goals. The deadline for most scholarships is March 1st, but some scholarship deadlines vary. More info here.
Boston Beanstalks Scholarships is offering one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior. The minimum height for females is 5’10”, males 6’2″. You must be under the age of 21 and live and attend high school in Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, or Connecticut. Applicants must demonstrate academic and personal achievement, involvement in clubs and activities in the school community, and involvement in clubs and activities outside the school community. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). This scholarship is for students under 21 years of age, about to attend their first year of higher education, and who meet the height requirements of TCI — 5′ 10″ (178 cm) for women, and 6′ 2″ (188 cm) for men. Annually, TCI Foundation awards multiple student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each. The deadline is March 1st. More information can be found here and here.
FFC Scholarship is available to promising students born with a facial difference. High school graduates or students currently attending college who are residents of New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) are eligible to apply. The Foundation for Faces of Children (FFC) offers multiple scholarships, each with different or additional criteria. The deadline is March 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Since it was founded in 1890, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs has been a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs from around the country and throughout the world. Although there is considerable diversity in the ages, interests, and experiences of GFWC clubwoman, all are united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. Throughout their generosity, GFWC Massachusetts offers numerous scholarships. The deadline is March 1st. More information can be found here.
Music Scholarship “Nickels for Notes” is starting at $500. This is for High School Seniors in Massachusetts who will major in Piano, Instrument, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Voice. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Music Scholarship for Undergraduate in Voice is starting at $500. This is for undergraduate students who are Massachusetts residents, currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college/university or school of music and majoring in voice. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Business Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate study is starting at $500. Applicants must be legal residents of Massachusetts. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship is starting at $500. Applicants must be legal residents of Massachusetts who are undergraduate or graduate students studying in Public Health. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Education – Teaching Scholarship starts at $500. Applicants must be a senior in a Massachusetts high school or homeschooled and have achieved the standards for graduation set by the town of residence. Applicants will enroll in a four-year accredited college or university in a teacher-training program that leads to certification to teach. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.
International Study Abroad Scholarship is starting at $500. Applicants must currently be undergraduate or graduate students who are legal residents of Massachusetts. The award must be used for a 12-credit Summer session, semester, or full-year program beginning between June 1st of the current year and February 1st of next year. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Pennies for Art Scholarship gives a minimum of $500. To be considered, applicants must be a senior in a Massachusetts high school, or home-schooled and achieved the standards for graduation set by the town of residence. You must write a personal statement and have a portfolio to demonstrate three different examples of original 2D artwork in three (3) different mediums (for example: Oils, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, etc) matted, not framed, not larger than 12″ by 18″ overall dimension. The deadline to submit is March 1st. Read more here.
Women’s Italian Club of Boston Scholarship is for $1,000. To be eligible, applicants must either be (1) seniors of a Massachusetts high school or homeschooled and have achieved the standards for graduation set by the town of residence; or be (2) college sophomores or juniors majoring in Music. The deadline to submit is March 1st. Read more here.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards over 350 college scholarships every spring from 130 different scholarship funds. To be eligible, you must live in Worcester County to qualify for 99% of our scholarships, enroll full-time at an accredited college or university, you may be a graduating high school senior to be eligible for 90% of our scholarships, and you may be an undergraduate college student or a high school senior to be eligible for the remaining 10% of our scholarships. Awards range from $300 to $5,000 toward one year of college. The average award size is $1,500. The deadline for submission is March 1st. Learn more here and here.
Progress Software Mary Székely Scholarship is a $10,000 four-year renewable scholarship for a Massachusetts woman, including those identifying as a woman, who plan to major in computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems. The candidate must: Identify as a woman; Be a resident of Massachusetts and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal financial aid; Plan to major in computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems; Have a financial need; Be a high school senior or high school graduate who plans to enroll or is currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college or trade school; Have a cumulative high school unweighted GPA above 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent); Have a desire to make meaningful contributions in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems. The deadline is March 8th. More information can be found here and here.
NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarship is for $3,500. Region I is reserved for incoming undergraduates in 16 Northeastern states, including Massachusetts. To be eligible, you must be classified as a graduating high school senior, attain academic achievement with a minimum “B” average, gain admission at accredited colleges or trade schools, and choose majors related to the motor vehicle industry. The deadline is March 21st. Learn more here and here.
The Saab Family Foundation provides scholarships to individuals seeking to pursue private high school education or higher education in the pursuit of a two- or four-year undergraduate degree. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and financial need. Recipients are required to have and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, and be actively pursuing private high school or an undergraduate education. The deadline is March 14th. More information can be found here and here.
Since its inception in 1984, The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has given multiple scholarships to Island students. Students of all ages are welcome to apply for scholarships towards college classes, certificate programs, graduate level programs, and other higher education or career-training educational programs. Scholarships typically range in size depending on a student’s need and the availability of funds, so dollar amounts will vary. The deadline is March 15th. More information can be found here and here.
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial Scholarships offers 2 scholarships. The Foundation will provide $2500 to a graduating Rhode Island or Massachusetts high school cheerleader/dancer that has been accepted to a college or University. Applicants should have a GPA of at least a 2.5. The deadline is March 22nd. More information can be found here.
East of the River 5 Town Chamber of Commerce Scholarship promotes the attainment of higher education for graduating seniors who reside within the ERC5 footprint. The East of the River Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) includes East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden, Wilbraham, and Ludlow. A $1000.00 scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors from each Town’s high school. To be considered, applicants must have completed at least one business-focused class during high school. In addition, graduating seniors must be planning to attend an accredited college, technical school, or certification program. The deadline is March 28th. Website found here.
HAMA (Haitian American Medical Association) is for $1,000. This is available to high school seniors of Haitian descent pursuing a degree in healthcare, you must also be a resident of Massachusetts, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline is March 29th. More details here.
Blair Family AvalonBay College Scholarship offers up to $25,000 per year to children of full-time AvalonBay associates who excel academically, are actively engaged in extracurricular and/or community activities and have substantial financial need. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8. The deadline to apply is March 29th. Learn more here.
The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts Memorial Scholarship is offering a $1,000 scholarship to qualified seniors who plan to further their education by attending a two or four-year college program. The deadline for the application is March 30th. A sample application is found here and more information here.
The Greatrex Scholarship Program will receive a $2,500 award. This is for Bona fide residents of Foxborough, Massachusetts. Moreover, you must be a current high school senior or past recipient who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school no later than the fall following high school graduation. The deadline is March 30th. Learn more here.
Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. The essay contest is open to high school juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12) at time of submission of essay. Essay contestants must reside in a district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus Member and be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident. Contestants should identify as African-American or Black. The deadline is March 29th. More information can be found here and here.
Unitil Scholarship Fund will be awarded to five high school seniors from our service territories in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and will each receive $5,000 for the first year of undergraduate study. To be eligible, the applicant must reside (primary address) and attend a school located in one of the cities/towns in our Unitil service territories. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here and here.
Walter S. Barr Scholarship is for $3,000. This is available to residents of Hampden County, MA who are members of the senior class at their local public or private secondary schools. Awards are based on school records, college entrance examinations, general attainments, and financial needs. The deadline is March 31st. More information for high school senior applicants is found here and for current college student applicants is found here.
The William R. Rooney Award provides financial assistance to students with special needs. The annual award is $3,000 for a maximum of four years. This is given to a graduating high school senior who is currently on and has been on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan for a minimum of two years. To qualify for this award, the student must be a resident of Hampden County, Massachusetts, enrolled in an eligible high school, and must attend either a two or four-year accredited college. The deadline is March 31st. Learn more here.
The student must be a senior at MHS planning to study full-time at an accredited two or four-year school. They must also be entering the field of education and must be active in school activities with a strong emphasis on community service. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is March 31st. More details here.
Westfield Bank Future Fund Scholarship Program will award seven $1,000 higher education scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. The money will help with tuition for a college, university, technical institute, or other continuing higher education program of their choice. Eligible students must live or attend high school in one of the following communities: Westfield, Springfield, Agawam, Holyoke, Southwick, East Longmeadow, or West Springfield. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
The MNLA Foundation for Educational Excellence “Scholarship Program” is for $1,000 and is given to high school and college students. To be eligible, applicants must major in a course of study in Horticulture and/or Landscape. They must also be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a minimum of one year. This must be submitted by March 31st. . Learn more here and here.
The National Federation of the Blind currently offers over 30 $8,000 merit-based scholarships. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Applicants must: be legally blind in both eyes; be a resident of the fifty states, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico; be at least 18 by the beginning of July; be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year of application; and be able to participate in the entire NFB National Convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities. The deadline is March 31st. More information can be found here and here.
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to students who reside in a Hearthstone property or in the surrounding community. Applicants must: be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need; be 15-25 years of age; be a resident of a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or a county where a Hearthstone property is located; a full-time high school student, or a full-time undergraduate student attending a college, university, or vocational school in the United States; have at least a 3.0 GPA (if a high school student) or a 2.75 GPA (if a college student); and be available for a phone interview in May. The deadline is March 31st. More information can be found here and here.
April
The Springfield Garden Club is a $2,000 scholarship. This is available to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Hampden County, MA, and are majoring or have been accepted to major in one of the accepted horticulture or environmental-related fields. The deadline for receipt of all documentation is April 1st Learn more here.
Teri Hall Memorial Scholarship is for $3,500. Applicants must either be a college-bound north of Boston high school senior who has a parent currently undergoing treatment for cancer, survived cancer treatment, or passed away from cancer; or who themselves is a cancer survivor or undergoing treatment for cancer. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
Herbert H. Leventhal, MD Honorary Scholarship is for $3,500. Applicants must be college-bound north of Boston high school seniors whose parents either passed away from cancer, survived cancer during the applicant’s childhood years, or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, and has an interest in pursuing a career in medicine. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
David J. Solimine, Sr. Honorary Scholarship is for $3,500 to a college-bound north Boston high school senior who is a cancer survivor or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
Mary Barbuzzi Breast Cancer Memorial Scholarship is for $3,500 to a college-bound north of Boston high school senior whose parent is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, survived breast cancer treatment, or passed away from breast cancer. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
Hope Begins Here Scholarship presents $3,500 each year to college-bound high school seniors who have lost a parent to cancer, have survived childhood cancer, or are currently battling cancer. Applicants must reside on the North Shore, including Essex, Gloucester, Lynnfield, Middleton, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, and Salisbury. Funding can cover tuition, fees, or room and board at any accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. The deadline for applications is April 1st. More details here.
Bargoot Medical School Scholarship is for $7,500 to a medical school student who has a demonstrated interest in cancer treatment and prevention. Applicants must have resided in Essex County, MA during their high school years. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
John Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a medical school student who resided in Essex County, MA during their high school years and has a demonstrated interest in cancer treatment and prevention. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
Barbara Kiely Memorial Scholarship varies in amount. To be considered, applicants must be a resident of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County. Applicants must also be high school seniors with a disability seeking to further their education by attending an accredited college or university. In addition to the above eligibility requirements, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer service, church, and community activities will be considered in selecting scholarship recipients. The deadline is April 1st. A sample application is found here.
Each year Greater Boston PFLAG awards up to $5,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership in improving their school’s climate for LGBTQ youth. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here and here.
REquipment Jennifer Baker Memorial Scholarship supports a student pursuing a career related to assistive technology and durable medical equipment who values reuse to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and older adults. The successful candidate will be enrolled in a degree or certificate program in occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive technology, or a similar field. Applicants residing in Massachusetts or Connecticut will be given preference, as that is where Jennifer Baker lived and worked. The deadline is April 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Valley Press Club Scholarship varies in amount. This is available to any high school senior from the four counties in Western Massachusetts, who has applied to college and is committed to pursuing journalism as their academic major or minor and is eligible for the Valley Press Club Scholarship. The deadline is April 5th. Learn more here and here.
NHAB Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to New Hampshire’s students pursuing a career in broadcasting. Students who are permanent residents of New Hampshire and plan to, or are, enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning are eligible to apply. NHAB awards $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting, as well as a $5,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the NHAB, Al Sprague. The deadline is April 5th. Learn more here.
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts offers a scholarship program of over 1,000 individual scholarship awards given annually to college students living in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties, providing financial assistance to their college education. The deadline to apply is April 7th. Learn more here and here.
The MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program is for $2,500. To be considered, students must be permanent residents of Massachusetts, have declared a communications-related major, and are in the process of enrolling at an accredited institution of higher learning. The deadline to apply is April 12th. Read more here and here.
Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to twenty-five Commonwealth of Massachusetts students who demonstrate academic promise and aspiration for higher education. Awards are based on a student’s college cost of attendance, demonstrated need, and the level of funding for the program. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of four years. Requirements include, any current high school sophomore or junior who are U.S. Citizens, must be nominated by a sponsoring school or agency, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is April 12th. Learn more here and here.
Bernard Harris Scholarship encourages minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Four scholarships for two boys and two girls will be awarded to two Black and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools. Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college or university in the next academic year and pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is April 12th. More information can be found here and here.
The Tri-County Music Association, Inc. is offering conditional scholarships to students attending a four-year college or university as a music major. Applicants must submit the following: a letter of introduction including their interests and plans for the future (no longer than 250 words); a resume of their background and experience; three letters of reference and a copy of the acceptance letter from the college they will be attending in the fall (if timing makes this impossible, a listing of their applications with plans to attend). The deadline is April 12th. More information can be found here and here.
The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts Scholarship is for $1,000. This is for Western Mass seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or technical school to study advertising, communications, marketing, or graphic arts and will be attending in the fall. The deadline is April 15th. Read more here and here.
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program offers $1,000 in scholarship awards for high school seniors planning to attend college as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall. These high school seniors must reside in California, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas, New York, and New Jersey and must plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/ University or a Community College in the state of California, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas, New York, and New Jersey as a 1st-year student in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded. The deadline is sent out as soon as one is invited to apply to the scholarship.The deadline is April 15th. Read more here and here.
Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease. Eligible students must be: the child of a dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a Massachusetts employer; Between 17-22 years old at the time of the application; Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education; Accepted or already enrolled at a university, college or technical school; Full-time students preferred; Part-time students will be considered, at the discretion of the scholarship committee and dependent on the availability of funds. The deadline is April 15th. More information can be found here and here.
Junior League of Greater Springfield Annual Scholarship will award one female graduating high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in volunteer and community service. Applicants must be/identify as female, attend school in Hampshire, Hampden or Franklin County and submit all 4 parts of the JLGS scholarship application, and must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college and provide written verification of college acceptance upon request. The winner must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, complete minimum 20 hours of community service, yearly and submit a letter of reference from a current volunteer supervisor. The deadline is April 19th. More information can be found here and here.
Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice is awarded to students who demonstrate in an essay their experience and commitment to social justice and equality. Applicants of the Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice must be Hampshire or Hampden County Massachusetts public high school seniors who have been active in social justice efforts and plan to attend college or postsecondary school. Applicants must submit an essay (800-1200 words, typed and double-spaced) describing their experiences working for social justice in their schools or communities and explaining how their work relates to the life and works of Sojourner Truth. The deadline is April 25th. More information can be found here and here.
SENEDIA STEM Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a science, technology, engineering, or math field with the potential to support the future national security and defense sector workforce. Students entering their second year of a two-year degree program or entering their third year of a four-year program are eligible to apply. Applicants must also submit a transcript, a resume (indicating employment in the STEM field (where applicable), civic/volunteer work, and any honors/awards earned), and an essay (describing their interest in and passion for a STEM-related career within the defense sector). The deadline is April 26th. More information can be found here and here.
Italian Cultural Center Scholarship is available to Seniors of Italian heritage who are attending high school in Western Massachusetts. The Italian Cultural Center Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of either $1,000 or $500. The deadline to apply is April 27th. The application for the scholarship can be found on their website here.
Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship is for \$5,000 to a student who resides in South Boston, is graduating from high school, and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have an interest in pursuing studies in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Service, or Social Services. The deadline to apply is April 28th. Learn more here.
Donna Rausea Memorial Scholarship is for $5,000 to a young woman who resides in East Boston, is graduating from high school, and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have been involved in community service in East Boston. The deadline to apply is April 28th. Learn more here.
Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship is for $5,000 to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, or Winthrop, is graduating from high school, and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and an interest in pursuing studies in Government, Public Administration, Management, Planning, Architecture, or Design. The deadline to apply is April 28th. Learn more here.
Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship is for $5,000 to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, or Winthrop, is graduating from high school, and has been accepted to an accredited college, university, or registered apprentice program by the submission deadline. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and an interest in pursuing studies in biology, environmental or marine sciences, maritime business, other related maritime fields, or a trade. The deadline to apply is April 28th. Learn more here.
Diversity STEM Scholarship is designed for graduating minority high school seniors who have financial difficulties. The award amount is $3000 and it is awarded to three people. To be considered, you have to be a resident or school attendee of the Neighboring Community (East Boston, South Boston, Chelsea, Charlestown, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Lexington, Lincoln, Concord, and Bedford), have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been accepted to an accredited college or university. You should also be interested in pursuing a degree in one of the following areas of study – Aviation, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources. The deadline is April 28th. More details here.
The Pioneer Valley Women’s Running Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a college-bound female high school senior in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties in Massachusetts as well as Northern Connecticut. The scholarship aims to reward a well-rounded, intelligent, civic-minded senior who has participated in track or cross-country. Interested young women can access the application on the club’s home page here and the deadline for submissions is April 29th.
The PHCC of MASSACHUSETTS Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship offered to high school seniors who are residents of the state and are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree. The deadline is April 30th. Read more here.
The Spada Law Group Scholarship Fund is an award for any graduating senior within the 10 cities selected (see below) who has overcome a challenging situation and has risen above to push forward. They will be honoring 10 students, 1 from each city selected, to win a \$500 scholarship to be used for school in the fall. The deadline is April 30th. Read more here.
In Your Shoes Scholarship will award one $500 scholarship to a deserving person who is dedicated to improving our community. This is for graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts who will enroll as a student in a two- or four-year U.S. accredited college or university. To be eligible students must be Residents of Hopkinton, Holliston, Ashland, Milford, Westborough, Upton, Northborough, or Southborough. The deadline is April 30th. Learn more here.
Ernie’s Auto Wash Scholarship offers three $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors of Worcester area schools. Students who win the scholarships typically have excellent grades and writing skills, and also have had some hardship in their lives which they write about in their essays. Financial need is also a factor. The deadline is April 30th. Read more here.
McGlame – Wordell Scholarship is presented to PHCC of Massachusetts Contractor member sons, daughters, and grandchildren who are pursuing a career in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry. Qualified applicants include students who are enrolled in a full-time degree or certificate program at a four-year college, two-year community college, technical college, Massachusetts Trade school, or certified apprentice program. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
ConvenientMD Student Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing higher education in a healthcare-related field. Applicants must be a resident of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts, must be a high school senior, and must be pursuing post-secondary education in a healthcare major. The deadline is April 30th. More information can be found here and here.
May
PHCC Educational Foundation offers a scholarship program of 61 scholarships worth up to $160,000, providing financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) industry. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Learn more here and here.
FMC Ice Sports Skaters Scholarship for $1,000 has been given to around 400 college-bound high school seniors. It’s reserved for New England residents in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine who actively skate at FMC arenas from East Boston to Worcester. To be eligible, you must be accepted at accredited two- or four-year U.S. colleges, have participated in ice hockey, figure skating, and recreational ice sports, and exhibit financial need for higher education costs. The deadline is May 1st. Learn more here and here.
Grace M. Edwards Scholarship awards at least $2,000 each year to deserving high school seniors in Boston, Massachusetts, who need significant financial assistance to afford their higher education dreams. Successful applicants must be completing a diploma or GED, plan to attend a regionally accredited U.S. college, have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, have lived in Boston for 12+ months, and exhibit good citizenship. Awards can be renewed for four undergraduate years. The deadline for applications is May 1st. Website here and more info here.
The award shall be equal to the cost of the institution’s full-time annual tuition charges. This was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To be considered, you must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) in a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution. The deadline to apply is May 1st. More details here.
Tom Olen Memorial Fund Scholarship is for $5,000. The aim of this scholarship is to offer financial support towards college expenses to a graduating senior who has been directly affected by cancer. To qualify, the applicant must have confirmed attendance as an incoming undergraduate student at a fully accredited college or university in the United States. You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a resident of Massachusetts. The deadline is May 1st. Read more here and here.
Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually to students from Western Massachusetts who are graduating from high school or are enrolled at an accredited college or university. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County. Applicants must also demonstrate either an intention to pursue a degree and a career dedicated to serving persons with disabilities or be a person with a disability seeking to further his or her education. All materials must be postmarked by May 1st. More info. here.
Associated Subcontractors of MA Trade School Scholarship will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a non-profit, registered trade school or vocational high school in Massachusetts pursuing a career in construction and the building trades. The trade school applications are open to non-members of Associated Subcontractors of MA. The deadline is May 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Edwards Scholarship seeks to further the development of good citizenship through education by offering college scholarships to men and women of good character and ability who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants must: reside in the City of Boston from at least the start of their junior year in high school; have a high school diploma or GED prior to the start of their first semester in college; demonstrate financial need; have at least a GPA of a 2.0; and be attending colleges or universities that are regionally accredited and offer recognized degrees. The deadline is May 1st. More information can be found here and here.
To be eligible, students must be a graduating high school senior accepted with plans to attend an accredited university, college, or conservatory with a major or minor course of study to include music. Eligible applicants will have participated in their high school’s performing arts program in one of the districts that Rockport Music serves or participated in the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop in the previous summer. Applicants will write a 500 word essay which addresses their passion for music, how this scholarship will help them in their journey, and ways they envision music in their future. The deadline is May 1st. More information can be found here and here.
The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship supports female students residing in or attending college in New England. Applicants must be females residing in or planning to attend school in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine. Students should be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program. Recipients will be chosen based on their commitment to academics, community service, and participation in extracurricular activities. The deadline is May 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Washington State University offers the Western Undergraduate Exchange and Cougar Awards to incoming, out-of-state students. The WUE award requires a 3.4 GPA, while the Cougar award requires a GPA of 3.0-3.39. Both awards require applicants to be US citizens or permanent residents. Both scholarships are also renewable for three additional years. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. The deadline is May 1st. More information can be found here and here.
The GEAR UP Scholarship will be awarded at a maximum of $620 per year for full and part-time students ($310 per semester maximum). To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate student who has been admitted to an eligible institution, be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year, and be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations. The deadline is May 7th. Read more here.
The Engineering Center Education Trust Scholarship is offered to a Massachusetts high school senior who plans to major in engineering or land surveying. The total amount awarded is $5,000, to be awarded over two years, $2,500 per year. In order to be eligible, the applicant must reside in Massachusetts and plan to attend an ABET-accredited engineering, land surveying, engineering technology program, or a pre-engineering program. Although applicants must be a resident of Massachusetts, the college/university they decide to attend can be in any U.S. state. The deadline for applications is May 10th. Learn more here.
Central Massachusetts Track and Field Officials Association District “E” Track and Field Committee Scholarship is a $500.00 Non-Refundable award will be given to two males and two females District E Scholar-Athletes. To be eligible students must have a 2.0 G.P.A. or better. The deadline is May 10th. Application here.
Lieutenant June T. Murphy Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship will be awarded to a female high school senior who is pursuing a career in law enforcement or criminal justice by attending an accredited college. You must also be a resident of Massachusetts for at least the past two years and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is May 10th. Learn more here.
AGA Boston Chapter offers one Walter Frese Memorial Scholarship to a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled or will be enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student for the year. The scholarship is awarded in a business or financial management-related program. Applicants must be a New England area resident or be enrolled in a New England area college. Student membership is required to apply. The deadline is May 13th. More information can be found here and here.
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship ranges from $3,000 to $18,000. This is need-based aid given to graduating high school seniors from New England who need financial support to attend an accredited U.S. college without burdensome debt. Qualified candidates must be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, uphold a minimum 2.5 GPA, be U.S. citizens or lawful residents, take at least 12 credits per semester, and have low expected family contributions. First priority is given to Massachusetts from Salem and Boston’s northern suburbs. The deadline is May 15th. Read more here.
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is eligible. The scholarship is not academically based but is awarded on the basis of need. The committee is looking for exceptional leaders and people who have proven this leadership within their school. The deadline for applications is May 15th. Learn more here.
Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association (MFGA) Scholarship gives an award of $1,000 per year for up to 4 years. This is available to graduating seniors pursuing a career in floriculture, horticulture, or related sciences. You must also be a resident of Massachusetts for at least 1 year. The deadline to apply is May 15th. Read more here.
Community Scholarship for Brockton High School: Electrify Your Future is for graduating students at Brockton High School who’ll write a short essay answering the prompt “Give us an example of a personal experience about how diversity, equity and inclusion has affected your life.” Essay should be no more than 500 words. The Contest is open to high school seniors enrolled in Brockton High School who plan to enroll in a full-time program of study at an institution of higher learning for the fall. The deadline is May 17th. More information can be found here and here.
New England Community Scholarship is for graduating students throughout New England who’ll write a short essay addressing the prompt: “Give us an example of a personal experience about how diversity, equity and inclusion has affected your life.“ Six scholarships in the amount of \$1,000 each will be awarded. The Contest is open to high school seniors in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island who plan to enroll in a full-time program of study at an institution of higher learning for the fall. The deadline is May 17th. More information can be found here and here.
AlerisLife Inc. & AARP & MIT AgeLab – OMEGA is proud to offer five $5,000 college scholarships. To be considered, applicants must be current high school juniors or seniors attending school in one of the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Applicants must also be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here and here.
Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution as a full-time student, be a resident of six New England states, and have a senior standing in a two-year curriculum (having completed the first year), junior standing in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years), or a graduate student standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for a graduate student. The deadline for applications is May 31st. Learn more here and here.
Gunter Mecking Memorial Scholarship is up to $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in nursery, landscape, horticulture program or related discipline. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.7 GPA in their major. Preferences will be given to those who plan to work in the horticulture industry. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
Spring Meadow Scholarship is for $4,000 to three full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in nursery, landscape, horticulture program, or related discipline. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.7 GPA in their major. Preferences will be given to those who are interested in woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
June
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Student Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship to one male and one female applicant each year. In order to be considered for the scholarship award, applicants must be former members of a youth soccer team affiliated with the organization. Unlike most scholarships, this award is paid only after recipients have completed at least one semester of college at a Massachusetts institution. The deadline to apply is June 1st. You can learn more about the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Student Scholarship here and here.
Spring Meadow Scholarship is for $4,000 to three full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in nursery, landscape, horticulture program, or related discipline. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.7 GPA in their major. Preferences will be given to those who are interested in woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Learn more here.
National Ocean Scholar Program provides tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants must be high school seniors who participate in the NOSB at least once during their high school career, have a career goal in the ocean sciences or a marine-related field, and demonstrate academic success and integrity. The deadline is June 3rd. More information can be found here and here.
White Rose Scholarship awards scholarships to ALL Colorado residents, enabling them to continue their college education. Applicants must be a Massachusetts resident who is an African American male or female, and is a high school senior applying for fall admission into an accredited four-year college/university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The deadline is June 3rd. More information can be found here and here.
MICCA Paul M. Alberta Scholarship Fund gives $1,000 annually to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into accredited U.S. colleges to study music or music education. Suitable applicants must be permanent Massachusetts residents, have good standing in their school’s music group, show active involvement in co-curricular activities, exhibit instrumental or vocal talent, and be recommended by their music director. The deadline is June 15th. More info. here.
The Kearns Louis-Jean Memorial Scholarship gives two $1,000 awards. This is available to students of color that reside in Boston, Cambridge, or the Greater Boston area. Applicants must be classified as low to medium income, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, enter their first year of college, and pursue a degree in STEM. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Learn more here.
July
The Jason A. Fedele Memorial Scholarship Fund ranges from $500 to $1,500 and awards 5-7 applicants per year. To be eligible, Applicants should be graduating high school seniors from Cape Cod and the Islands who work and will be continuing their education. The deadline to apply is July 1st. Application here.
The MassGrant is the state flagship program. Funds are meted out to financially disadvantaged students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree at a private or public college, university or approved nursing school within the state. Awards are granted according to financial need, and academic achievement. To be considered, you must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year prior to the opening of the academic year. The deadline is July 1st. Learn more here.
Moving to College Scholarship supports Massachusetts unaccompanied homeless youth as they transition to, progress through, and complete a college education. Applicants must be Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) income eligible; meet HUD’s definition of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth or have recently aged out of foster care and meet HUD’s criteria of an independent student; and provide a letter verifying homelessness written by the applicant’s school district’s homeless liaison or service provider. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment at a participating institution by July 1st. Learn more here.
John F. Moriarty Scholarship is geared toward any Hampden or Hampshire County resident (5 years or more) who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school. Applicants must have been residents of Hampden or Hampshire County for at least five years and must have been admitted or to or already attending a certified law school. Applicants will be considered based on academic and extracurricular accomplishments to date and on a financial need. After review of all applications received, the finalists will be reviewed and if necessary, finalists will be invited to a Committee interview. The deadline is July 15th. More information can be found here and here.
August
The Annual Asian Heritage High School Scholarship is for $1,000. This is available for graduating high school seniors in the Boston area who are of Asian heritage and will be attending college. They must also have a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. The deadline for applications is August 1st. Read more here.
AIA Central MA Scholarship Program offers two $500 scholarships to full-/part-time students in an architectural program at a community college or a technical college and two $1,000 scholarships to a full-time student in an architectural degree program at a NAAB accredited college. The deadline to apply is August 20th. Learn more here.
Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program is for students at Massachusetts public institutions who are pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Health Professions degree. Applicants must have a minimum college-level GPA of 3.0 to be considered and have applied for FAFSA. The award amounts vary based on applicants’ enrollment status and funding. The deadline to apply is August 30th. Learn more here.
September
Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship Fund is presenting 23 scholarship and book awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 (total of $64,000) to Central Massachusetts medical students. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year student, attending an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school. The deadline to apply is September 1st and opened on June 1st. Learn more here.
The AKLU Scholarship is a $30,000 college scholarship for rising high school seniors who have been positively impacted by a mentoring relationship. To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in a high school within Massachusetts, be a rising senior, apply to a four-year college, and be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to their communities. The deadline is September 23rd. Learn more here.
October
Rossiter Family Scholarship On Behalf of William J. Rizzo, Jr. is eligible to women or racial or ethnic minority (e.g.: African-American or Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander) student currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in civil or environmental engineering. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore or higher, residents of Massachusetts and attend a college or university in Massachusetts. The deadline is October 18th. More information can be found here and here.
Steel Root Scholarship is a $10,000 award to a Massachusetts high school junior who plans to pursue an education and career in cybersecurity and technology. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; be pursuing one or more majors in qualified IT fields of study including information technology, computer science, software engineering, computational or data analysis hardware, software, or networking certification programs; demonstrate financial needs; and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical/trade school after high school graduation. The deadline to apply is October 31st. Learn more here and here.
November
University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships offers merit scholarships for first time, full time out-of-state freshmen enrolling in summer or fall. Dollar amounts will vary by scholarship, but students should have at least a 3.0 GPA. For first-time freshman applicants, students must submit an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. The deadline is November 1st. More information can be found here and here.
University of Florida Out-of-State Tuition Waiver offers a very limited number of merit-based out-of-state scholarships designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for high-achieving students at the following levels. Applicants are reviewed for scholarships using the same holistic and academic criteria used for the admissions review. The deadline is November 1st. More information can be found here and here.
University of South Carolina Alumni Scholars Award (Nonresidents) offers a generous array of scholarships for non- South Carolina resident freshmen. Only one Admissions Merit Award per individual is allowed for nonresidents, with the exception of the Provost Scholars Award, which can be added to any other award listed in this section. To apply for this award, you must submit both a UofSC application and a Top Scholars application supplement to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline is November 15th. More information can be found here and here.
December
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund awards range from $1,500 to $15,000 per year, depending on financial need and ranking in our competitive evaluation process. To be eligible for a Ouimet Scholarship applicants must have completed at least two years service to golf as caddies, helpers in the pro shop, or course superintendent operations at a club in Massachusetts. The deadline is December 1st. More information can be found here and here.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation offers $60,000 to high-achieving rural students from specific public high schools in eligible states. Applicants need a 3.5 GPA, ACT 24+ or SAT 1150+, and must plan to attend a four-year college. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More details here and here.
University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Awards offers renewable academic, competitive and selective scholarship opportunities for incoming first-time freshmen. This reward’s requirements vary, but applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, and if they took the ACT/SAT, a score of at least 25 or 1200. Applicants must be a nonresident of Kentucky. The deadline is December 1st. More information can be found here and here.
ASA NORTHEAST Annual Scholarship Program assists ASA members in the region and/or students currently enrolled in, or with plans to enroll in, accredited higher-education institutions. Applicants’ field of study must be directly related to the PHCP-PVF industry. The deadline to apply is December 8th . Learn more here and here.
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This gives full tuition waivers. Chosen high school seniors can attend the Commonwealth’s nine state institutions, such as Salem State University, Bridgewater State University, and Framingham State University, for free if a 3.3 GPA is maintained. To be eligible, you must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for 12+ months, excel academically with a minimum secondary GPA of 3.75, and have at least a 1200 on the SAT or an ACT equivalent. The deadline varies. More info. here.
William Armstrong Scholarship Award gives $1,500 to high school seniors and graduates who are pursuing undergraduate study at higher learning institutes in Massachusetts. Acceptance criteria mandate planning to enter the recreational marine industry, holding MMTA membership, and sustaining a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must write a brief one-paragraph statement highlighting their marine experiences. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
This is a complementary program to the Need-Based Tuition Waiver Program. It helps needy students by awarding grant money to cover additional charges such as mandatory fees and non-state-supported tuition. To be eligible, you must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for one year prior to the start of the academic year for which the grant is awarded, be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations, and be enrolled in at least three undergraduate credits per semester in an eligible program. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
This provides grants up to \$6000 annually for foster children to help pay for an education beyond high school at any college or university throughout the continental United States. The grant recipient must have signed an agreement with the Department of Children and Families for care and services beyond age 18. To be eligible, you must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts, be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations, and be under 25 years old. The deadline varies. More details here.
This ranges from $200 to a maximum that depends on the type of institution that the student attends. To be considered, you must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year for which the grant is awarded. You must also be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations and be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term in an eligible undergraduate degree program or eligible certificate program. The deadline varies. More details here.
Agnes M. Lindsay Scholarship Program provides assistance to full-time students with demonstrated financial need who are from rural areas of Massachusetts and attend public institutions of higher education within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year. The amount varies and candidates will be nominated on an annual basis. Learn more here.
Young Woman in Public Affairs Award is for college-bound young women between the ages of 16-19. This is in the amount of $500 with the chance for an additional $500 and $1,000. To be eligible, they must be residents of Belchertown, the Brookfields, Hardwick, Holland, Ludlow, Monson, New Braintree, Palmer, Spencer, Wales, Ware, Warren, or Wilbraham. Contact the local club for the deadline. Read more here.
This award has been created to recognize a graduating senior for strongly demonstrated leadership and creativity in serving his or her community through the student’s talents in visual art, drama, music, dance, or literature. The amount of the award is $500, and there may be more than one award, to be determined by the jury. Students who attend any of the following high schools are eligible: Winchester, Burlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Belmont, and Medford. The applicant must be pursuing a four-year art degree program at an accredited college. Website here.
This offers several scholarship awards to civil engineering graduate and/or undergraduate students. Learn more here.
This offers several scholarships and programs in partnerships with other foundations, companies, and funders. Learn more here.
Ball State University Esports Scholarship supports out-of-state Ball State Esports athletes. To be eligible, applicants must: not reside in Indiana; apply and be accepted as a full-time student to one of Ball State’s undergraduate programs; have competitive experience in specified esports titles played at the varsity level; have completion of at least three individual tryout practices with a current Ball State team; and not have been banned, fined, or otherwise removed from competition by league organizers or game developers in the past. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Fisher College MASS Grants provide need-based financial assistance to undergraduate students who reside in Massachusetts and who are enrolled in and pursuing a first bachelor degree in a program of higher education in any approved public or independent college, university, school of nursing or any other approved institution furnishing a program of higher education. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program provides funds for participating Massachusetts’ institutions of higher education and schools of nursing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations and be in compliance with Selective Service Registration, be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) at an eligible institution and demonstrate financial need as determined by program guidelines. In addition, applicants must: be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) at an eligible institution; and not have yet earned a bachelor’s or professional degree or the equivalent. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence is awarded to students who embody Goldman Sachs’s Business Principles. The program is open to undergraduate juniors pursuing a summer internship at GS from all majors that identify as Black, Latinx/Hispanic and/or Native American. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a merit-based program that provides a credit toward tuition for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university. All eligible applicants must: be a legal US resident; have a combined MCAS score that ranks in the top 25% in their school district; registered with Selective Service; not in default of any loans; have a 3.0 GPA; and, be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) in a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution (see website for schools). The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Mass Bay Scholarships awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals. Federal and state financial aid is available to students who need assistance with paying for their college education. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program promotes and enhances access to higher education by delivering quality student financial aid information and services to residents of the Commonwealth, and thus ensuring that they have an opportunity to enrich their lives and contribute to the economic development and social progress of the state. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
NEBHE Tuition Break Program enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discount. Students are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major or program. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Students interested in applying for the Posse Foundation Scholarship will need to either nominate themselves, or be nominated by a counselor, a community foundation or a Posse alumnus. Eligible applicants must be in the first term of their senior year in high school, demonstrate academic potential and demonstrate leadership within their high school, community or family. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
Reading Community Singers Music Scholarship supports the advancement of music education by providing a scholarship to a student pursuing a career in music. The application process is open to any graduating high school senior or full time undergraduate student pursuing a major or minor in music. Applicants must reside in Reading or a town in the surrounding area. The deadline varies. More information can be found here and here.
