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Campus Center, 4th Floor
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Scholarships for Continuing Students
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Each year UMass Boston offers hundreds of scholarships to continuing students.
Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in August. Our largest scholarship application opportunity for undergraduate students is the Comprehensive Scholarship; the application deadline is October 15. Many College/School and department awards have a November 1 deadline.
To apply for scholarship opportunities at UMass Boston, log into our scholarship portal, AcademicWorks.
While any current UMass Boston student is welcome to submit a scholarship application, competitive applications will typically require applicants:
- Have a minimum of 24 credits completed at UMass Boston
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0
- Be enrolled in a degree granting program
Once you have completed your scholarship application, you will be able to view scholarship opportunities that may require additional steps for consideration. Browse these opportunities by clicking recommended opportunities on your AcademicWorks home page and following the Apply Now buttons. Please note priority may be given to students who do not already have significant scholarship aid.
Check back often as we update the scholarship opportunities available each semester.
Awards made through this process are typically one-time awards. If selected for one of our competitive continuing student scholarship awards, the amount may range up to $4,000.
If you have any questions about continuing student scholarships please contact us at merit.scholarships@umb.edu.
GRAD Last Mile Scholarship – Rolling deadline until the funding has been exhausted
The purpose of the GRAD Last Mile Fund is to aid students who have non-academic costs that are preventing them from completing their degree, and to help pay university costs, if no other university-based fund is available. This scholarship may not be used to apply for or fund graduate school. The maximum award for the GRAD Last Mile Scholarship is $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an undergraduate student with in-state tuition residency
- Must be graduating in the fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 semester
- Must have exhausted all available financial aid, including subsidized/unsubsidized loans
- Must have a financial roadblock that is preventing you from completing your degree (this can include but is not limited to childcare, transportation, or past due balances)
How to Apply:
Please Apply Here
This is the only scholarship application not in our AcademicWorks Scholarship System.
The Comprehensive Scholarship – Deadline Wednesday, October 15
The Comprehensive Scholarship Application will put students in the running for many scholarships that the Merit Scholarship Office offers. Any student awarded a scholarship from this process will have the funds posted towards their student account for the current academic year as a one-time scholarship. Funding decisions are expected in early December with recipients receiving awards from $400 to $3,000 to their spring 2026 semester bill.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to In-State, Out-of-State, and International Students
- Must be a degree seeking undergraduate student
- Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) for the fall 2025 semester
- Have completed a minimum of 24 credits at UMass Boston
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
How to Apply:
Sign into the scholarship portal and complete a general scholarship application by the deadline.
The College of Education and Human Development Conditional Scholarships – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The CEHD Scholarships are determined each semester for students who meet the eligibility criteria below. A number of awards will be made from different scholarship awards through this application:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a current degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Education and Human Development
- Be entering the practicum portion of their degree program this semester
- Have completed 24 credits or more at UMass Boston
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
How to Apply:
CEHD students who complete a general scholarship application will be prompted to answer the CEHD specific questions below:
- Are you entering the practicum portion of your degree?
- Are you planning on teaching in an urban setting?
- Are you planning to become a teacher in the Boston Metropolitan area?
Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences Conditional Scholarships – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The MCNHS Scholarships are determined each semester for students who meet the eligibility criteria below. A number of awards will be made from different scholarship awards through this application.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a current degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student in the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Must be in good academic standing
How to Apply:
MCNHS students who complete a general scholarship application will then be prompted to answer the MCNHS specific questions below:
- Are you a single, working parent?
- Are you a graduate of Arlington High School or Arlington Catholic School?
- If applicable, please summarize your work with developmentally-delayed or mentally-impaired individuals, and /or research you have done related to developmentally delayed adults or children. (maximum 250 word count)
- Please describe any work experiences you have in elder care or comment if you have a specific interest in working with the elderly. (maximum 250 word count)
- Have you worked in a hospital or healthcare facility in the City of Boston for 10 years or longer?
- Please list all relevant employments, including dates and organizations.
- Please list your Nursing Credentials.
- Have you lived or studied in Guyana, the Caribbean or Africa? If "Yes" please elaborate.
The Chemistry Conditional Scholarships – Deadline Saturday, November 1
This opportunity is made up from a number of scholarships geared towards chemistry and biochemistry majors. The scholarships include: The Edward Shapiro Scholarship, The Berkeley Cue Scholarship, and The Ethel and Herman Rosansky Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a current degree seeking undergraduate student
- Be a chemistry or biochemistry major
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be doing undergraduate research with a member of the Chemistry Faculty
How to Apply:
Chemistry students who complete a general scholarship application will then be prompted to answer the Chemistry Conditional Scholarship specific questions below:
- Please provide a letter of recommendation from your research advisor, a UMass Boston Chemistry or Biochemistry faculty member.
The New Balance Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The New Balance Scholarship was established to support students in the Sport Leadership Program.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a current undergraduate student in the Sport Leadership Program
- Must be in good academic standing
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above, please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
The Krystle Campbell Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
UMass Boston mourns the tragic loss of Krystle Campbell who was killed senselessly in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The university honored Krystle’s memory through its award of a posthumous degree to the former student in 2013 and the establishment of a scholarship in her name. The Krystle Campbell Scholarship will support scholarships that advance students, like Krystle Campbell, interested in pursuing careers in business.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a full-time, degree seeking undergraduate student in the College of Management
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year with unmet financial need.
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above, please submit a general scholarship application and then complete the opportunity specific questions as listed below:
- Please submit a short answer that reflects what receiving the Krystle Campbell Scholarship - created in memory of UMass Boston alumna and a 2013 victim of the Boston Marathon bombing - would mean to you.
- Selected Krystle Campbell Scholarship recipients will be asked to attend a luncheon on a Saturday in April and give a short speech about what receiving the scholarship means to them and how it will help them. Would you be comfortable with this?
The Mary Thistle '83 and Family Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Management.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a degree seeking student in the College of Management
- Must be in good academic standing
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above, please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
The Sam Wilson Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
To be awarded as a direct grant to a student in the Educational Opportunities Program (or its successor programs) who has already completed three courses at UMass Boston. Awards of up to $2,500 will be made from this opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a degree seeking undergraduate student in the College of Management
- Must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year with unmet financial need.
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above, please submit a general scholarship application and then complete the opportunity specific questions as listed below.
- Please submit an essay of approximately 750 words which discusses how the following ideals valued by Sam Wilson are reflected in your own life: Dedication to work, a sense of excellence, and enthusiasm for life.
The Arthur and Tiffany Brown Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide financial support to a student enrolled in the College of Management. Preference will be given to a student from Hyde Park who attended a public high school. If there are no eligible students from Hyde Park, it will be awarded to a student who attended a public high school in Suffolk County. Awards of up to $1,000 will be made from this fund.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a degree seeking undergraduate student in the College of Management
- Must have a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must be a graduate of a Boston High School
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at UMass Boston
- Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year with unmet financial need.
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
The Anderson Family Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
This endowed fund provides an undergraduate scholarship which will be applied against tuition for one or two management students per year. The scholarship will be acknowledged at the College of Management Convocation in the Spring Semester. Recipient must hold an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Finance or Accounting concentration with at least two concentration courses completed.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a degree seeking undergraduate student in the College of Management
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must be a graduate of a Boston High School
- Preference for students who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Finance or Accounting concentration with at least two concentration courses complete
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
The Dr. Jebediah Gaffney Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The purpose of the Fund will be to award an annual Dr. Jebediah Gaffney Scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student with 30 credits or more who is pursuing a degree in Psychology. Preference will be given for students pursuing careers in addiction or substance abuse counseling. A committee formed by the Psychology Department will select the annual recipient.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a full-time, degree seeking undergraduate student
- Must be a Psychology major
- Must be an In-State student
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at UMass Boston
- Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year with unmet financial need
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application and then complete the opportunity specific questions as listed below:
- Please explain why you are a psychology major and your career aspirations upon graduation.
Jeanne Marie Penvenne Africana Studies Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The Jeanne Marie Penvenne Africana Studies Scholarship Fund will provide scholarship support to undergraduate Africana Studies majors who have financial need, regardless of their immigration status. Preference will be given to students who face social, and economic challenges that threaten their access to higher education and/or are members of the first generation in their family to attend college.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an undergraduate, Africana Studies major
- Must have financial need
- Preference for students who are the first generation in their family to attend college
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
The David G. Terkla Memorial Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
To provide scholarship support to students in their junior or senior year studying Economics and/or Environmental Sciences with financial need, regardless of their immigration status. It is the intention of the Donors that the scholarship will benefit students who face social and economic challenges that threaten their access to higher education, come from traditionally under-resourced communities, and/or are the first generation in their family to attend college.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an undergraduate student Environmental Science or Economics major
- Must have financial need
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at the time of application
- Preference for students who are the first generation in their family to attend college
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline to be considered.
T. Scott Miyakawa Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support to a full-time undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts majoring in Sociology. The Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management in consultation with the Chair of the Sociology Department will administer the awarding of the Fund.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a full-time, undergraduate student
- Must be a Sociology, or a Psychology/Sociology (BA or BS) major
- Must have earned a minimum of 30 credits at UMass Boston
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the deadline.
The West End Scholarship – Deadline Saturday, November 1
To provide annual scholarship support for students enrolled in traditionally College of Public and Community Service majors. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the award semester. Additional preference will be given to students who are parenting.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a undergraduate Human Services major
- Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year
- Preference for students who have had a gap in their studies prior to enrolling in UMass Boston
- Preference for those responsible for parenting a child
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application and then complete the opportunity specific questions as listed below:
- Have you been out of higher education programs for two or more years prior to your enrollment at UMass Boston?
- Are you responsible for parenting a child or children who live with you?
- Please attach a statement or essay discussing and /or describing yourself and your reasons for attending pursuing your major and why you believe you should be considered as a recipient of the West End Scholarship.
The Evonne Hill-Shepard Memorial Award – Deadline Saturday, November 1
To provide support for students and student related activities and programs in the College of Public and Community Service.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to undergraduate or graduate Human Services majors
- Must have a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher
How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline.

UMass Boston
Campus Center, 4th Floor
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125