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Merit-Based Scholarship

Scholarships for Continuing Students

Have questions about scholarships? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with us.

Each year UMass Boston offers hundreds of scholarships to continuing students. 

Submit a Merit Scholarship Application Today!

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 from $500 to as much as $4,000.

If you have any questions about continuing student scholarships please contact us at merit.scholarships@umb.edu.

GRAD Last Mile Scholarship – Deadline: Rolling Until the Funds Have 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. The maximum award for the GRAD Last Mile Scholarship is $2,500.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be an in-state undergraduate student
  • Must be graduating in the fall 2023, spring 2024, or summer 24 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 child care, transportation, or past due balances)

How to Apply:

Apply for this award. This is the only scholarship application not in our AcademicWorks Scholarship System.

Paul M. English Computer Science Scholarship - Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024

The University of Massachusetts Boston acknowledges with gratitude the generous commitment from Paul M. English to establish The Paul M. English ’87 Computer Science Endowed Scholarship. The purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship support to one or more talented full-time students in Computer Science who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.

This award will be made for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

 Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate student who plans to enroll for the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Must be a Information Technology, or Computer Science (BA or BS) major
  • Must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Must have a demonstrated financial need either on the FAFSA or in your essay

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:

  1. Please provide a letter of recommendation from a Computer Science Faculty Member
  2. Please provide a second letter of recommendation

The Krystle Campbell Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

 

The Sam Wilson Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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.

  1. 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 Dr. Jebediah Gaffney Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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:

  1. Please explain why you are a psychology major and your career aspirations upon graduation.

The Comprehensive Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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 2024 semester bill.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be an In-State student
  • Must be a degree seeking undergraduate student
  • Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) for the fall 2023 semester
  • Have completed a minimum of 24 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Not graduating in the fall 2023 semester

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants. 

The Chemistry Conditional Scholarships: Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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

How to Apply:

This scholarship application has closed for the 2023/24 school year. 

Chemistry students who complete a general scholarship application then be prompted to answer the Chemistry Conditional Scholarship specific questions below:

  1. Please provide a letter of recommendation from a UMass Boston Chemistry or Biochemistry faculty member.

The New Balance Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The New Balance Scholarship was established to support students in the New Balance Sports Leadership Program.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a current undergraduate student in the Sports Leadership Program
  • Must be in good academic standing

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

ABSN Fuld Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This Scholarship Fund is for Accelerated Nursing students in the fall semester each year who might otherwise not be eligible to apply for continuing student funding based on the timing of their degree program. Awards of up to $1,000 will be assigned to a limited number of recipients for the fall 2023 semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a degree seeking undergraduate student in the Accelerated Nursing Program
  • Must be in good academic standing

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

The Non-Resident Scholarship for Out-of-State and International Students - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This scholarship opportunity is open to students who are not Massachusetts Residents, students who are being charged out-of-state tuition. U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students are eligible to apply. Awards from the Non-Resident Scholarship are typically up to $3,000 and decisions should be announced in late October.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a degree seeking undergraduate student
  • Must have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Has completed a minimum of 24 credits at UMass Boston
  • Enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits in the current semester 

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for this scholarship for 2023.

The Arthur and Tiffany Brown Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

The College of Education and Human Development Conditional Scholarships - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

This scholarship application has closed for the 2023/24 school year.

CEHD students who complete a general scholarship application will be prompted to answer the CEHD specific questions below:

  1. Are you entering the practicum portion of your degree?
  2. Are you planning on teaching in an urban setting?
  3. Are you planning to become a teacher in the Boston Metropolitan area?

The Anderson Family Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

The West End Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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:

  1. Have you been out of higher education programs for two or more years prior to your enrollment at UMass Boston?
  2. Are you responsible for parenting a child or children who live with you?
  3. 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 Immigrant Achievers Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix were nationally recognized immigrant graduate student leaders from Brown and Columbia Universities. They worked tirelessly on behalf of the DREAM Act movement, but their lives were tragically cut short in a car accident in 2011. This scholarship has been created with that in mind, and students who are immigrants or the children of immigrants are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate a future commitment to community engagement and are in need of financial assistance but are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a degree seeking undergraduate student
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits or more)
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Eligibility for federal financial aid is not required.
  • Preference for students who immigrated to the U.S. as a minor or do you have at least one parent or guardian who is an immigrant

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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.

  1. Did you Immigrate to the U.S. as a minor or do you have at least one parent or guardian who is an immigrant?
  2. Describe how your personal or family immigrant history and financial hardships make you eligible for this scholarship. Explain how you feel you embody the hopes, aspirations, and passion of Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix through a) your past and/or current community service that benefits low-income immigrant communities; b) your future plans or goals to contribute to your campus, community, or a social cause.
  3. Provide one letter of recommendation from a professor, counselor, teacher, employer, or community leader (such as a pastor, monk, elected official, etc.) who can attest to your hopes, aspirations, contributions, and commitment to benefitting low-income immigrant community/communities.

The Rev. Dr. J. Theodore Klein Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The purpose of the Rev. Dr. J. Theodore Klein Scholarship is to aid students studying Philosophy and Ethical Philosophy. The Philosophy Department is honored to host this legacy, which memorializes Professor Klein’s scholarship on the ethics of care, service to his community, and dedication as an educator.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a undergraduate philosophy major
  • Must have at least 24 credits completed at UMass Boston
  • Must have a letter of recommendation from a UMB philosophy faculty member (listed under the optional letter of recommendation of the application)

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

The Evonne Hill-Shepard Memorial Award - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application by the application deadline.

William Bulger Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

To provide financial support on an annual basis to William M. Bulger Scholars at the UMass Boston campus. For continuing students, an overall GPA of 3.25 or above with a minimum of 12 credits earned at the university are required. The scholarship is awarded for one year and is renewable for up to three years. A GPA of 3.25 and full-time enrollment status must be maintained throughout the duration of the scholarship. To be considered, a student must submit a application including a 500 word or more essay on the person with the greatest influence in the student’s life and why.
This award will be made for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate student who plans to enroll for the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Must be an In-State student
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must have a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Please submit an essay of 500 words or more on “Who in your life has been your biggest influence and why?”

Rusty Simonds Award - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This scholarship is named for Arthur P. (Rusty) Simonds, an expert in political theory and member of the Political Science Department at UMB for over thirty years. Rusty was an inspiration and a beloved figure to many in the UMB community. Named in his honor, this award is given to an outstanding UMB junior or senior who demonstrates an interest in political theory and who intends to pursue an advanced degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student
  • Must have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Have completed a minimum of 60 credits at UMass Boston

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Please address why you are interested in political theory, or explain who your favorite political theorist is and why. (500-600 word essay)

 

  • We also encourage you to explore Fellowships Opportunities.
  • For students interested in the U.S. Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship please visit Outside Scholarships.
  • Please check back often for more scholarship opportunities as new opportunities become available throughout the academic year.

Roger Feinstein Memorial Scholarship for First Generation Students - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

Provided by a 1992 alumnus of the University of Massachusetts Boston, The Roger Feinstein Memorial Scholarship for First Generation Students is named for a beloved member of the Political Science faculty. It is intended to provide tuition and fees support for the Fall 2023 semester to students who are the first in their family to attend college. Himself a first-generation college graduate, this scholarship is made possible by a generous alumnus of UMass Boston’s Political Science Department. He continues to support first generation students who intend to contribute to society and their communities by working on important social issues. This award is for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a first generation college student
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Must have earned a minimum of 90 college credits

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please provide a short answer (500 words or less) describing some challenges you have overcome, your academic interests, and how your intended career path will improve US society in some way.

Jalal Alamgir Memorial Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The Political Science Department is pleased to announce the Jalal Alamgir Scholarship to be awarded to an outstanding junior-level student in Political Science, International Relations or any other major in the university, who has demonstrated serious interest in and/or intention to pursue further study in the areas of democracy, development, and social justice. Focus on areas of Global South is preferable but not a requirement. These issues were near and dear to the heart of UMass Boston Professor Jalal Alamgir, for whom this scholarship is named in memory.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be have a demonstrated interest in and/or intention to pursue further study in the areas of democracy, development, and social justice
  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student
  • Must be a junior-level student
  • Must have a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please explain your current or future interest in studying democracy, development and social justice. (600-800 word essay)
  2. Please upload your current resume

First Year Student Achievement Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The First Year Student Achievement Scholarship is open to Freshman and first year transfer students. Scholarships vary between $500-$1,000 and the funds will be credited to the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year:

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have begun your first undergraduate degree in the fall 2023 semester
  • Must be have a 3.75 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must be a domestic student

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application

Elizabeth Bussiere Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This scholarship is named for Elizabeth Bussiere, a political science professor at UMass Boston, for her dedication and commitment to UMB students. It is awarded to political science majors on the basis of their outstanding academic performance and their interest in public policy, law, social justice and community service, broadly defined and related to U.S., comparative, or international politics.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a Political Science or International Relations major
  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Please describe a political issue that you feel passionately about and the value you see in using a Political Science approach in order to understand it. (600-800 word essay)

Barron Internship Award: Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The purpose of the Fund is to provide two undergraduate students per year with financial resources that allow them to participate in Congressional internships in Washington D.C. Recipients will be known as Barron Interns. This award is for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Are you planning on participating in a Congressional Internship in Washington D.C. in the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Are you planning to participate in a Congressional Internship in Washington D.C. this coming academic year?
  2. If Yes please share any details about your planned internship.

David C. Knapp Political Science Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This scholarship is named for David C. Knapp, a former Political Scientist and President of the University of Massachusetts who wished to promote the study of politics and public affairs. It is awarded to a student primarily on the basis of outstanding academic performance, but also considers additional factors such as public and community service, career goals, and personal background. This award will provide two awards of up to $2,500.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have completed at least 3 UMass Boston Political Science classes
  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student
  • Must have earned a minimum of 30 credits at UMass Boston

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Have you taken at least 3 UMB political science classes?
  2. Please address any public or community service you have undertaken, or would like to undertake, as well as explain the value you see in such service from a political science, as well as personal, point of view. (500-600 word essay)
  3. Please upload your current resume

Charles J. Hoff Scholarship - Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024

Charles J. Hoff, President of the Hoff Foundation and a former trustee of the University of Massachusetts, credits the education he received at UMass Lowell with “providing the foundation that has enabled me to build a successful career”. He, in turn, has made the educational dreams of many students a reality by providing them with financial assistance. This award is for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year. The Hoff Leadership Scholarship is valued at up to $2000.00 per year, and is partially merit, partially need based. Need is defined by the results of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The scholarship is awarded to high achieving students to provide recognition for demonstrated excellence at UMass Boston.

The Hoff Scholarship Program supports many students throughout the University of Massachusetts system

This award will be made for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate student who plans to enroll for the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Must be an In-State student
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year

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:

  1. Please provide a short statement (300 words or less), discussing why you wish to be considered for this award. Please do not repeat your general scholarship essay here.
  2. What is your proposed occupation upon graduation?
  3. Are you a transfer student? If yes please list the college you transferred from.
  4. Do you consent to the release of information for reporting purposes to the donor of any scholarships you may receive? This includes the EFC (expected family contribution) from your most recent FAFSA.

Charles D. Baker Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The Charles D. Baker II Scholarship has been established by his grandson, Charles D. Baker IV, to honor the memory of his grandfather who, despite experiencing significant hardship in his life, approached each day and each challenge in life with persistence, optimism, and grace. Charles D. Baker II never had the opportunity to pursue higher education but served his country with distinction and ensured that each of his children completed college studies.
This award will be made for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate student who plans to enroll for the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Must be an In-State student
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application and then complete the opportunity specific question as listed below:

  1. Please complete an essay of up to 750 words that addresses the following: 1. A difficult time in your life, and why it was difficult. 2. How did your perspective on life change as a result of the difficulty?

Grace K. Fey Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The University of Massachusetts is offering $1,500 scholarships to provide recognition of and financial assistance to an outstanding student.
This award will be made for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate student who plans to enroll for the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Must be an In-State student
  • Must be currently in your Sophomore year
  • Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits at UMass Boston
  • Must have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

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:

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Please provide a letter of recommendation
  3. Please provide an essay of up to 1500 words that addresses the following three questions. 1. Why have you chosen your current course of study at UMass? 2. Choose a person you admire and explain why. 3. Describe how being awarded the Grace K. Fey Scholarship will help you achieve your education and career goals.
  4. Are you currently a sophomore at UMass Boston?

T. Scott Miyakawa Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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.
This award will be made for the current academic year.

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:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

If you meet the eligibility criteria as listed above please submit a general scholarship application.

Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences Conditional Scholarships - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

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
  • Must not be graduating in the fall 2023 semester

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants.

MCNHS students who complete a general scholarship application will then be prompted to answer the MCNHS specific questions below:

  1. Are you a single, working parent?
  2. Are you a graduate of Arlington High School or Arlington Catholic School?
  3. If applicable, please summarize your work with developmentally-delayed or mentally-impared individuals, and /or research you have done related to developmentally delayed adults or children. (maximum 250 word count)
  4. 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)
  5. Have you worked in a hospital or healthcare facility in the City of Boston for 10 years or longer?
  6. Please list all relevant employments, including dates and organizations:
  7. Please list your Nursing Credentials:
  8. Have you lived or studied in Guyana, the Caribbean or Africa? If "Yes" please elaborate:

The Susan Cunningham Campbell Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

The Susan Cunningham Campbell Endowed Scholarship is a bequest to both the Boston and Amherst campuses of the University of Massachusetts. The endowment was set up in 2003 by the estate of Susan Cunningham Campbell, who had expressed wishes prior to her death to support music at the University of Massachusetts in perpetuity.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a degree seeking Music or Music Education major
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2023 applicants.

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:

  1. Are you a declared freshman music major (0-29 credits), non-freshman music major (30+ credits), or music education major?
  2. What is your major instrument?
  3. Please provide a brief essay (up to 400 words) addressing one of the following: 1. What does it mean to be a music major at UMass Boston? 2. Why is music education important to society? 3. What is “musical excellence?”
  4. Please provide a letter of recommendation from a current UMB music faculty.
  5. Please provide an Audition (.mp4) [Departmental juries may be used for this purpose]

The Alumni Association Scholarship - Closed for the 2023/24 School Year

This scholarship is made available to UMass Boston undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to the university through campus involvement, leadership roles, etc. Recipients must have financial need. This award does not have a minimum GPA, but strong academic records or a demonstrated improvement over time are considerations.

This scholarship is funded by the Alumni Association of the University of Massachusetts Boston. The recipients and final award amounts are determined by the Alumni Association Board of Directors Scholarship Committee. Recipients will receive the scholarship in spring 2024 and will be celebrated at a dinner with the Chancellor and Alumni Board at the UMass Club in Boston on Tuesday, April 30. The board would appreciate if student applicants could save the date of April 30 when applying.

The Alumni Association of the University of Massachusetts Boston, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization formed to support UMass Boston’s students and the University’s mission.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing

How to Apply:

The deadline has passed for 2024 applicants. 

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:

  1. Would you like to share any other information about ways you participate in the campus community that were not expressed elsewhere in your application?
  2. Are you the child of a UMass Boston alumnus? If yes, please provide their full name and address, and approximate graduation date.
  3. Please provide a letter of recommendation

Financial Aid

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

Phone: 617.287.6300
Fax: 617.287.6323
Merit-Based Scholarship