Linda Peters Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a junior undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Nursing. Selection based on essay, academic merit, and financial need.

 

Louis Greenbaum History Writing Contest

Award: $250, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the History/College of Humanities and Fine Arts department. Contest recognizes outstanding papers written for history courses. All topics are eligible, and essays by majors and non-majors may be entered.

 

MassMutual Scholars Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student from a public high school in Springfield, MA. Applicant must have demonstrated performance or exceptional potential for collegiate success and have demonstrated volunteer service to their neighborhood or the City of Springfield. Automatic consideration when applicant is accepted to the University from a Springfield public high school.

 

Michael S. Sarli Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is pursuing an engineering degree. Financial need considered.

 

Nancy S. Anton Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is completing their junior year in the School of Nursing. Essay and interview with members of the Anton family required.

 

Onward & Upwards Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who had been or is currently in the foster care system in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Financial need required.

 

Richard N. Rossi '62 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be enrolled in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration Department. Preference given to the applicant who has worked in UMass Food Services.

 

Spirit of Community Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 8

Applicant must be a high school student who is a resident of the United States and has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.

 

AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31

Applicant must be a currently enrolled student who is working toward a degree in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from a group under-represented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by: gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality and other non-visible differences. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Applicant must click the blue Apply button on the AfterCollege application page and complete their AfterCollege profile which will be the criteria (with specific emphasis on the personal statement) used to determine the recipient of the award.

 

Technology Scholarship for Women

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 16

Applicant must be a full-time female student pursuing a technical degree such as computer science, mathematics, information technology, etc. Software project developed outside of applicant's school or paid work is required.

 

Out to Protect Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 22

Applicant must identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender and be pursuing a career in law enforcement by attending a basic training program.

 

Commercial Video Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a current student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and have taken the SAT or ACT test (if high school senior). College applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. An original commercial about insurance driving habits, good or bad must be submitted. Video must be shared on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, Googleplus, Blogger, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Linkedln, Stumbleupon, Digg and linked to http://www.cheapautoinsurance.org in the video and video description.

 

DegreedUp Cash Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: Monthly

Applicant must be a future or current student who has been accepted to or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university. Applicant must write or type and print the following sentence 25 times: I will not stop and I will not quit until I am degreed up!

 

Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university with aspirations of a career in the dental field.

 

Four-Year National Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must choose to serve in the National Guard, Reserves, or Active Duty upon graduation. Recipient will owe a total of eight years as an Army Officer either four years Active Duty plus four years Individual Ready Reserve or six years in the National Guard or Reserves plus two years in the Individual Ready Reserves. Minimum 2.5 GPA and combined SAT score of 920 (composite ACT score of 19) required.

 

Chancellor's Merit Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts who is graduating from a Massachusetts high school. Minimum 3.0 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1500 (composite ACT score of 34) required.

 

Commonwealth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts who is graduating from a Massachusetts high school. Minimum 3.75 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 32) required.

 

Tsongas Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts who is graduating from Lowell High School.

 

Dean's Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be in the top 10% of the incoming freshman class. Selection made by College Deans.

 

Provost Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state resident with a minimum 3.75 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 32).

 

Academic Council Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27).

 

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum SAT Reasoning score of 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).

 

Regional Provost Scholarship

Award: $9,500, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be a New England regional or Proximity resident. Minimum 3.75 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 32) required.

 

Regional Academic Council Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be a New England Regional or Proximity resident. Minimum 3.5 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27) required.

 

Alumni Association Scholarship Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: None

Applicant nut be an undergraduate junior student with a minimum of 65 credits already completed.

 

Annual Fund Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident with a minimum of 30 credits Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Charles Hoff Leadership Scholars Program

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum of 30 credit hours completed. Financial need and 2.7 GPA required. Preference will be given to qualified students who are members of ethnic groups traditionally under-represented in higher education and who are graduates of Boston Public Schools.

 

David C. Knapp Financial Aid Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident with a minimum of 30 completed credits. Minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status required.

 

Public Safety Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student with a minim of 30 completed credits. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

Richard T. Hogan Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident with a minimum of 30 completed semester hours. Minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstration of conscientiousness and personal motivation, as well as commitment and dedication to family, school, and community required.