Top 48 Massachusetts Scholarships in September 2023

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The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs Scholarship will be awarded to a Massachusetts resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program at the professional degree level. Applicants must be members of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. To apply, students must have their references (two are required) and Program Directors submit their online forms. If you're a Massachusetts resident enrolled in a professional occupational therapy degree program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance for currently employed early childhood educators and providers who enroll in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Child Care Administration, or fields that directly name early child development and its specific areas of inquiry. Both U.S. Citizens and non-citizens are eligible to apply, but every applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts. For more information on the employment requirements and a full list of eligible institutions, we encourage you to visit the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance's website. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on making a difference in your own life and those of the children you serve, every day.

Are you a New England resident who is in your final year in veterinary school? If so, consider applying for the VSTONE Scholar Award! The VSTONE Scholar Award is open to New England residents in their final year of their AVMA-accredited veterinary school or college program. The scholarship is offered by the Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to New Englanders studying veterinary medicine. Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to a lucky student from each of the six (6) New England States. If you’re passionate about having a career in veterinary medicine and are looking for some help to pay off your final year as a veterinary student, we encourage you to apply!

The ASHRAE Region I Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a mechanical or architectural engineering student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region I or who has graduated from a high school within Region I (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maine, & New Hampshire). Applicants' course of study must have traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession and they must have a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent. In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: be enrolled in an institution with an active ASHRAE Student Branch, or be in a program accredited by ABET or the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Keep on reading to learn more!

The Communication Disorder/Speech Therapy Scholarship is open to Massachusetts residents who are pursuing a career in speech therapy. To apply, candidates must provide a letter of reference from an academic advisor or professor, a copy of their Massachusetts driver's license, and a 500-word personal statement outlining their aspirations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your education and career in communication disorders!

The Education - Teaching Scholarship is open to Massachusetts high school seniors or homeschooled students who meet graduation standards. The scholarship supports enrollment in a four-year teacher-training program at an accredited college or university. To apply, submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or academic advisor and a copy of your Massachusetts driver's license or high school ID. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pursue your passion for teaching!

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who was killed or missing in the line of public service duty (including the military) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Public Service Grant Program is a scholarship program not based on demonstrated financial need, but rather on entitlement. Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for one year prior to the start of the academic year for which the scholarship is granted. For more information on the eligibility requirements and the renewal application process, we recommend checking out the scholarship provider's website.

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!

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!

The Hellenic Women's Club, Inc., EOK Scholarship is a great opportunity for young women who have demonstrated exceptional community service, leadership, and academic achievement. With an award amount of $5,000, this scholarship is open to all eligible candidates, including previous applicants who must submit a new application. However, prior recipients are not eligible. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to further your education and make a difference in your community!

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!

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!

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, an organization that ensures Massachusetts residents have the opportunity to benefit from a higher education that enriches their lives and advances their contributions to the civic life, economic development, and social progress of the Commonwealth. Each year, their Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships of varying amounts to college-bound high school sophomores and juniors from Massachusetts who have overcome major adversity in their lives. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Massachusetts High Demand Professions Scholarship was created by the Massachusetts Legislature to support economic development in the Commonwealth by providing financial assistance to residents who are pursuing programs of study that will help address the Commonwealth's workforce needs. To apply, submit an official transcript from your current institution to OSFA. Don't miss out on this chance to support economic development in the Commonwealth!

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!

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships is looking for full-time undergraduates who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a passion for serving others. They want students who work hard and display leadership qualities. The scholarship is open to U.S. citizens or noncitizens with lawful presence in the U.S. and a work permit, who are permanent residents of a New England state. You can attend any college in the U.S. and must be pursuing your first bachelor's degree.