Top 87 Massachusetts Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a Massachusetts resident enrolled in a public, in-state institution of higher education? If so, MASSGrant and MASSGrant Plus may be great opportunities for you! While MASSGrant is a grant assistance program that provides need-based financial aid to undergraduate students who reside in Massachusetts and are enrolled in a Massachusetts college or university, MASSGrant Plus helps cover any remaining unmet financial need for tuition and mandatory fees related to instruction after taking into account expected family contribution (EFC) and any other financial aid grant provided either by the state or the student’s institution. To apply for both, interested students simply need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by June 30th of each year. If you're a Massachusetts resident who will be attending an in-state, public university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Paul Tsongas Scholarship is a merit-based program that rewards Massachusetts students with a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.75 and highly competitive Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) scores of at least 1200 (or the American College Testing [A.C.T.] equivalent). Eligible students will receive a waiver of tuition and mandatory fees at a Massachusetts state university. For more information, applicants should contact the Massachusetts state college that they plan to attend for application requirements and deadlines. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program (GMSGP) provides funds for participating Massachusetts' institutions of higher education and schools of nursing. All funds recieved must be used for direct financial assistance to undergraduate students from Massachusetts so they may attend or continue to attend such institutions. Applicants or their guardians must have been permanent residents of Massachusetts for the past 12 months. If you're a proud Masachusettsan pursuing your first baccaulareate or nursing degree, we encourage you to apply! For more information, applicants should contact the Massachusetts state college that they plan to attend for application requirements and deadlines.Show Less

The Massachusetts Part-Time Grant Program is open to Massachusetts residents who are 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 in Massachusetts. To be considered, individuals must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education website, or keep on reading, to learn more.Show Less

Have you been in foster care through Casey Family Services? If so, consider applying for the Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship! The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship is open to 16-49-year-old current and incoming university students pursuing any degree or professional degree who were in foster care through Casey Family Services in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. The scholarship is offered by Foster Care To Success, the oldest and largest national non-profit organization working solely with college-bound foster youth to help provide them with tuition grants, books, living stipends, and emergency funding. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants up to $10,000 to help former foster youth pay for their postsecondary educational expenses. If you're a former foster youth looking for help funding your schooling, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Massachusetts adoptee aged 24 or younger? If so, consider applying for the Department of Children and Families Adopted Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program! This scholarship is open to adoptees aged 24 and younger who were adopted through DCF by Massachusetts state employees or eligible Massachusetts residents. Applicants must be planning to attend a public, in-state university. The scholarship is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, an agency that ensures that Massachusetts residents have the opportunity to benefit from a higher education that enriches their lives and advances their contributions to the Commonwealth. Each year, selected eligible students will be entitled to a tuition waiver and fee assistance equal to 100% of the resident rate. If you’re a Massachusetts adoptee passionate about pursuing your dream career and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a female undergraduate student of Greek descent? If so, the Hellenic Women's Club EOK Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple undergraduate students of Greek heritage who have demonstrated exceptional community service, leadership, and academic achievement. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior who has participated in Massachusetts Youth Soccer? If so, consider applying for the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Scholarship Program! The program is open to college-bound high school seniors who have played in a Massachusetts Youth Soccer league for at least the past two years. The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association is a nonprofit educational and service organization dedicated to the “ongoing development of youth soccer players, coaches, clubs, and leagues in an inclusive, safe, and fun environment.” Every year, their Scholarship Program awards $1,000 in addition to an invitation to the Annual Awards Banquet to two lucky applicants. If you are a college-bound high school senior who has played in the Massachusetts Youth Soccer for the past two years, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship applicants must be New England residents enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for a graduate student. Preference will be given to an applicant who plans to work in any aspect of the nursery industry following graduation, including the desire to own one's own business. Preference will also be given to applicants in financial need. Keep on reading to learn more about the scholarship!Show Less

Are you pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are from New England? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship is open to permanent residents of New England who are entering or returning to an accredited undergraduate institution and demonstrate financial need. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund is proud to offer this scholarship to help students attend college without accumulating debt. The scholarship is in honor of Stephen Philips, a Massachusetts family man who was involved in the merchant sailing era of Salem following the American Revolution. Every year, the scholarship awards up to $17,000 to help multiple New England residents cover their tuition costs. If you are a New England resident looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an adult (ages 24 - 55) planning to pursue a second career in nursing and obtain either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in New England? If so, consider applying for the Mary Cafolla Wallace Nursing Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards up to $20,000 each to multiple applicants who will be pursuing a nursing degree in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont in the upcoming Fall. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The LSP Association Scholarship is intended to assist students in pursuing the educational requirements necessary for licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional or to seek opportunities in other related professions within the environmental industry. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be awarded at the LSP Association Membership Meeting in June following the application deadline. Applicants must have been accepted to a degree program at an accredited New England College or University and be majoring in an approved environmental-related curriculum. Lastly, students must be Massachusetts residents OR be current members of the LSP Association, or have an immediate family member who is. If you're pursuing licensure to become a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less