University of Massachusetts-Boston Scholarships


Absn Fuld Fund
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. more...

Alumni Association Scholarship
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 award does not have an in-state residency requirement. Please contact vanessa.carta@umb.edu with any questions related to your application.
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 2022 and will be celebrated at the Alumni Board of Directors meeting in June 2022 at the UMass Club in Boston if it is safe to gather, or virtually if gathering restrictions remain due to COVID. Recipients must attend the celebration to be eligible for renewal in the 2022-2023 academic year. 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. more...

Boston State College Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide merit scholarship (s) for fully matriculated undergraduate students who are Massachusetts residents with a 3.0 or greater grade
point average and 24 credits earned at the University. When applicable, the scholarship may be used to reduce student loans. more...

Class Of 1958 Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide support to a Master’s student in the College of Education and Human Development each year. more...

Colin Simonelli Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide financial support to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. The student shall have strong academic credentials and demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. This award may be renewable, as grades and financial need are reassessed each year more...

Collins Family Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to provide support for a University student who has demonstrated financial need. This award is determined through the Comprehensive Scholarship Application each fall semester. more...

Comprehensive Scholarship
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. Students must meet the criteria below in order to be eligible for this Scholarship:
Must be:
Massachusetts Resident
Degree seeking student (6 credits per semester minimum)
Have completed a minimum of 24 credits at UMass Boston
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
Not graduating in the fall semester more...

Dr. Albert E. Beaton Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarship support to full-time undergraduate students in the College of Science and Mathematics who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. more...

Dr. Kin-Chung Lam Scholarship Fund For Immigrant Success
The Dr. Kin-Chung Lam Scholarship Fund for Immigrant Success will provide two scholarship awards of $2,500 per student, per year, to full- or part-time undergraduate students in good standing, regardless of their residency status. Recipients will be pursuing a degree after a prolonged pause in their educational pursuits, and preference will be given to students parenting minor children. Financial need is a consideration and may be demonstrated through the FAFSA form or personal statements. The scholarship will be awarded to a student or students with greater than 24 credits completed and is renewable as long as the above criteria are met. At least one scholarship recipient each year must self-identify as a single-parent. Preference may be given to students from Brazil in honor of alumna Talita Guerrero ’15. more...

Edith G. Colantuono And Amelia And Henry Deangelis Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarships for outstanding, full-time students at the University of Massachusetts Boston who have proven themselves with exemplary leadership qualities and volunteer service, provided that such students shall be pursuing study in any one or more of the following fields of study: human services, teaching, recreation, therapeutic recreation, outdoor education, or environmental sciences. Applicants must have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Preference shall be given to students from East Boston High School or residents of East Boston. more...

Education Scholarships (Fall Semester Awards)
This Scholarship is specifically for students in the College of Education and Human Development or students who are minoring in Education who meet the following criteria:
-Be a degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student
-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 more...

Edward Shapiro Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to award a Chemistry major each academic year. more...

Florence Krevis Scholarship
To provide assistance for students who are of economically disadvantaged backgrounds and possess promise of success in furthering their education, and/or to provide assistance for students from the Greater Boston area who could otherwise benefit by assistance from this Fund and who possess promise of success in furthering their education. The scholarship is open to any U.S. Citizen or other legal permanent resident. more...

Goddard House - Doane Scholarship
Available to student enrolled in a CNHS program during the 2020-2021 academic year (all levels and incoming students welcome) and have one or more credentials (CNA, RN, NP, etc.). Student must have worked in one or more hospitals or health care facilities, within the City of Boston proper, for 10 or more cumulative years. Preference may be given to students who have worked in, or expressed interest in, an elder care career. more...

Immigrant Achievers Scholarship
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.
Scholarship Criteria:
-Immigrated to the U.S. as a minor or has at least one parent or guardian who is an immigrant
-Eligibility for federal financial aid is not required
-Has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application
-Is currently enrolled as a full or part-time student at UMass Boston
-Applicants are not required to have U.S. Citizenship more...

James F. O'leary And Joyce Lagana O'leary Family Fund
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship to full- or part-time students who are registered nurses enrolled in the College of Nursing and Health Science’s RN-BS program and working toward attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. more...

Kathleen Teehan International Scholarship
The purpose of the Fundwill be used to fund any full-time undergraduate or graduate International student(s) attending the University of Massachusetts Boston in any given major and/or academic year. Preference will be given to students from China. The scholarship will support financial assistance for tuition and fees, aid or books, supplies or lab fees or other incidental academic expenses incurred at the university to complete the student(s) education. more...

Non-Resident Scholarship For Out-Of-State And International Students
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. This is a one-time award which may be reapplied for each year that a student meets the criteria below:
-Has a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
-Is a degree seeking undergraduate student
-Has completed 24 credits or more at UMass Boston more...

Orville Wright Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to endow a scholarship to support Music Majors in the Performing Arts Department who express an interest in promoting the Africian
American community and meet the following criteria: GPA of 2.8 or higher; Applicant must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) or can benefit from loan reduction. Applicant must be a resident of the Boston areas of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan or Hyde Park. Applicant must be a US Citizen or US
resident. Must be a full time student at UMass Boston. At the direction of a 3 person committee, the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management will be responsible for awarding the
scholarship funds each year. University Advancement will form the committee that will include at least 2 representatives from UMass Boston and one member of the Wright family,
provided the Wright family contacts University Advancement each fall. In the event that a Wright family member is not available to participate on the committee, they may appoint a
suitable representative of their choosing. When possible, the Wright family may offer suggestions on which UMass Boston representative should participate. If the Wright family has not
offered their suggestion by December of each year, University Advancement will proceed with forming the committee independently. In the event the fund cannot be awarded according to
the criteria above by March 1 of each year, the Music major that has achieved the highest GPA and has demonstrated financila need and/or or can benefit from loan reduction should
receive the scholarship. more...

Professor Gerald Garrett Scholarship
General Financial Aid Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship Process each fall semester. more...

Ruth V. Benjamin '79 Scholarship For Everett High School Graduates
To provide an annual award of up to $2,400 to an undergraduate (and/or graduate) student at UMB who graduated from Everett (MA) High School. Recipient should be in good academic standing with a minimum gpa of 3.0. more...

Sandra Derenzo Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Education and Human Development who express an interest in pursuing a career in inner city education in Massachusetts. more...

Suffolk Cares Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is open to full-time, in-state students, who have completed 24 or more credits at UMass Boston and have a cumulative GPA of a 3.3 or higher. more...

Talita Guerrero You Can Scholarship
Scholarship support to full- or part-time undergraduate students in good standing, regardless of their residency status. Recipients will be pursuing a degree after a prolonged pause in their educational pursuits, and preference will be given to students parenting minor children. Financial need is a consideration and may be demonstrated through the FAFSA form or personal statements. The scholarship will be awarded to a student or students with greater than 24 credits completed and is renewable as long as the above criteria are met. more...

The Alton J. Brann Endowed Scholarships
To fund scholarships for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 30 credits, but not more than 90, and who are majoring in Biology, Biology Medical Technology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. more...

The Bank Of America Scholarship Fund
This endowment provides scholarship support for students attending the University of Massachusetts Boston who are graduates of the Boston public schools and who have demonstrated a commitment to improving their community. Preference may be considered for students who are themselves or related to Bank of America employees. more...

The Boston Edison Foundation Scholarship (Nstar)
To provide scholarship support for students who are from financially and academically disadvantaged backgrounds in metropolitan Boston. more...

The Boston Teachers College Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree in education and are currently enrolled in the practicum semester or pre-practicum semester. Preference will be given to undergraduate students in the Teacher Preparation Program. Preference will be given to graduates of Boston and surrounding area high schools. Undergraduate students must have a minimum of 30 credits earned at UMass Boston. Scholarship recipients will receive the award during their practicum semester. more...

The Carna Scholarship Fund
To provide annual support for full-time students at the University of Massachusetts Boston who are in financial need. The Scholarship recipient shall carry the title of the Carna Scholar; Preference shall be given to first generation American citizens, followed by United States Permanent Residents; Scholarship applicants shall submit a one page (approximately 250-word) summary describing how their family came to reside in the United States, their near-term professional goals and how they will empower their family by obtaining a college degree; Preference shall be given to students who are the first in their family to attend college and those who are pursuing a degree within the College of Management. more...

The Charles B. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide financial aid to a student wishing to pursue a career in conservation, agricultural related areas, environmental sciences of teaching. The recipient must have financial need and be enrolled for at least his/her second semester. more...

The Christine Armett-Kibel Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship assistance for undergraduate students in their junior and senior years at the University who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth, Environment and Ocean Science, Computer Science, Engineering and future majors in the College of Science, and when appropriate, other fields and disciplines where the content of the student’s work is extensively and primarily involved with the natural sciences. Whereas the primary purpose of the fund is scholarship assistance, it can, under certain circumstances, provide support to enhance the student’s educational experience, such as conference fees, travel to conferences, etc. The following guidelines will apply: A) Applicants will have a minimum of 55 credits completed toward degree with at least 12 credits at the University; B) Applicants must be United States citizens; C) Applicants will be evaluated on their academic record, promise and determination, and intention to pursue a career in the Sciences; D) Students are eligible to receive the award more than once; E) A committee of faculty and, as appropriate, professional staff appointed by the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics will determine use of the income from the Fund in consultation with the University’s Merit Scholarship Office; F) While it is expected that the Fund will assist students regularly, it is not required that all earned income from the Fund be spent yearly. Any unspent interest will remain for further expenditures, however, the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics may at her/his discretion return unspent interest to the principal.
This award will be for the upcoming fall semester more...

The Clare B. Conway Endowed Fund
To support one or more students who are studying to become teachers through the Program for Provisional Teacher Certification at the UMass Boston College of Education. The scholarship is to be awarded to students annually who demonstrate meritorious academic achievement, who work to help finance their education and who have need for assistance with their college expenses. more...

The Class Of 1928 Scholarship Fund
To award scholarships to students specializing in Elementary/Early Childhood Education in the Institute for Learning and Teaching who have completed at least 80 credits towards their degree and have attained at least a 3.5 GPA. more...

The Class Of 1955 Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are Massachusetts residents, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are full-time, matriculated at the Graduate College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program in combination with a major (CLA, CSM, etc.) in a UMass Boston college whose students qualify for this program. Financial need may be a consideration. more...

The Class Of 1957 Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide support to students training to be teachers in the College of Education and Human Development. more...

The Class Of 1969 Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by our financial aid office. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship process each fall semester. more...

The David C. Knapp Political Science Scholarship
This scholarship is named for David C. Knapp, a former Political Scientist and President of the University of Massachusetts whom 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.
For further information, please consult the department flyer for at www.umb.edu/academics/cla/polisci/scholarships_and_awards/knapp_scholarship more...

The Diane Merker Writing Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a worthy student in the English Department. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid Office and English Department on the basis of financial need and interest and ability in writing. more...

The Dr. Berkeley W. Cue Endowed Scholarship Fund In Chemistry
To make an annual scholarship award to one or more Chemistry or Biochemistry majors who have completed their sophomore year at UMass Boston. more...

The Dr. Jebediah Gaffney Endowed Scholarship Fund
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. The student should be a Massachusetts resident, with a 3.0 GPA or better, and have financial need. 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. Copies of the top three applications will be sent to Barbara Gaffney each year until otherwise requested. more...

The Dr. Myron Segelman Scholarship Fund
To provide financial support on an annual basis to College of Nursing students at UMass Boston. more...

The Dr. Paul I. Ossen Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
To endow scholarships for needy and deserving matriculated undergraduate students who demonstrate self-help in financing their own education. Students must be Massachusetts residents, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, with 30 credits earned at UMass Boston, and enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours. more...

The Dr. Sylvia C. Gendrop College Of Nursing Endowed Student Scholarship Fund
To endow a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in the College of Nursing at the University. Students must be matriculated undergraduate students in the College of Nursing and in good academic standing. Preference to single working parents with children at home. more...

The Eileen M. Campbell Scholarship
To financially assist a North Quincy, MA, High School student with tuition costs at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Selection will be based on financial need and academic merit. more...

The Elizabeth Bussiere Scholarship
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.
For further information, please consult the department flyer at https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/polisci/scholarships_and_awards/the_elizabeth_bussiere_scholarship more...

The Elizabeth Rogers Endowment Fund
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Nurse Practitioner Masters Program at UMass Boston. more...

The Ella Brehm Scholarship
To provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrable financial need majoring in chemistry, mathematics/computer science, physics, physical anthropology, psychology or biology. Must be a graduate of Boston Public Schools and a Massachusetts resident with 30 credits or less earned at UMass Boston with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
This award will be for the upcoming fall semester. more...

The Ethel And Herman Rosansky Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a student who is need of funds to complete his/her degree in Chemistry. more...

The Florence Squires Endowed Scholarship Fund
To assist in the financial support of needy, deserving undergraduate students who graduated from Arlington High School or Arlington Catholic High School and whose major at UMass Boston is Nursing. If no Nursing major is available, students may major in one of these sciences: Biochemistry, Biology-Medical Technology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Physics or Physics. (Human Performance and Fitness majors are excluded). more...

The Follett Corporation Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships for needy and deserving undergraduate students. Students shall be Massachusetts residents, will have accrued 24 or more credits in residence at UMass Boston, will have a UMass Boston GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be enrolled as full-time students, and will have demonstrable self-help in financing their education. The fund will be held by the foundation and administered by the university and foundation according to the terms of the agreement. The scholarship will be awarded annually in increments of $500 by a committee formed by the Office for Merit Based Scholarships. more...

The Francis J. And Marie C. Anderson Scholarship Fund
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. Recipients are graduates or hold a GED from a Boston School. 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. Student must be enrolled for classes for the fall semester following the award. Recipients will be selected by the Anderson Scholarship Selection Committee made of the Dean, Chair, and Designated Donor representative. more...

The Frederick W. And Josephine Pannier Mccarthy Endowed Scholarship Fund
To support deserving students enrolled in teacher preparation programs at UMass Boston, providing these students with access to superior public education and helping them realize their aspirations to become teachers. The scholarships are to be awarded annually to students who demonstrate meritorious academic achievement, work to help finance their education, and who have need for assistance with college expenses. more...

The Genevieve Keohane Burlingame Scholarship Endowment In The Class Of 1946 Fund
The purpose of the Genevieve Keohane Burlingame Scholarship Fund shall be to support annually one or more scholarships for undergraduate students in the Teacher Preparation Program. Scholarship support can be extended through the M.Ed. degree for recipients who demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and choose to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Massachusetts Boston. more...

The George F. Procida Scholarship
To endow a scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at the University. The following guidelines will apply: Student must be full-time matriculated having earned at least 24 credits in residence at UMass Boston. Student must be a MA resident, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Financial need will be a consideration. Preference will be given to students who have written for The Mass Media or participate in a non-sports related extra-curricular activity for at least two semesters. Preference to be given to self-supporting students. more...

The George M. Collins, Jr. Endowment Fund
The George M. Collins, Jr. Endowment Fund distributions supports traditional-aged students at the University who have graduated from an accredited Boston high school. more...

The Gillette Scholars Fund
To provide scholarships to enable graduates of the Dorchester, South Boston, and Jeremiah E. Burke High Schools to attend UMass Boston. more...

The Gina M. Cappello Scholarship
The Gina M. Cappello Scholarship Fund memorializes Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Gina Cappello, and her constant advocacy for UMass Boston students. The scholarship is intended to support students with outstanding financial need, with preference given to those who face such challenges as homelessness, foster care transition and food insecurity. Recipients must be a resident of Massachusetts, with preference for residents of Boston or Somerville. more...

The Haverty Scholars And Fellows In Education
To support students who are matriculating towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree and have made a commitment to dedicate a portion of their teaching career to the Boston area public school. more...

The Helen And Warren Wilkins Endowed Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship assistance to students in the College of Nursing and other undergraduate programs. more...

The Huber Family Scholarship Fund
The Huber Family Scholarship Fund will provide a scholarship to one or more full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing with financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Students must have a FAFSA on file to be considered eligible. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship Process each fall semester. more...

The Ibew 2222 Scholarship
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide undergraduate scholarships, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of current and retired IBEW members of Local 2222 who are full-time students in good academic standing at the University. The purpose of this Fund is to assist a student(s) to meet the cost of tuition, fees, and/or books. In furtherance of said purpose, the following guidelines apply: 1. Eligibility for financial aid is required – this is a need base scholarship. 2. Minimum GPA should be at least 2.3 3. Students from all majors are eligible as well as students who have yet to declare a major. 4. Students are eligible to re-apply for this scholarship each year up to a max. of 4 years. more...

The Jalal Alamgir Memorial Scholarship
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.
For further information, please consult the department flyer at https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/polisci/scholarships_and_awards/jalal_alamgir_memorial_scholarship more...

The Jean Marie Doyle And Pamela Helen Strong Scholarship
To provide a direct grant to a student for either tuition or general support. The recipient will be selected from among graduates of UMB, and will be someone who will pursue graduate studies in Education at UMass Boston. Recipient should demonstrate a need for financial aid. more...

The Jennie M. Russo Scholarship Fund
In support of the Boston Teachers College Scholarship Fund, this scholarship fund will also provide scholarship assistance on a yearly basis to College of Education and Human Development students. more...

The Jessie A. Nichols Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide a scholarship to an academically deserving student(s) at either the undergraduate or graduate level who is enrolled in a full-time degree program as an educator in early childhood education. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in order to apply for the scholarship and have generally determined financial need. Preference will be given to students from Boston and Cambridge. more...

The John F. Kennedy Scholarship Fund In Memory Of John B. Crimmins
To provide tuition assistance to a resident of South Boston who has been accepted for admission at UMass Boston. The recipient shall be chosen based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, contribution to the school and neighborhood community and the needs of the respective nominees. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship Application process each fall semester. more...

The John T. Pelton Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarship support to a full-time undergraduate student in either the College of Nursing and Health Sciences or the College of Science and Mathematics. The recipient should demonstrate an interest in working in the field of oncology either as a direct care provider— such as a doctor, nurse, or physical therapist— or as a researcher. This determination will be made based on submitted scholarship application materials. more...

The Joseph Webster Scholarship Fund
To award a scholarship each year to three students involved with the campus ministry. The selection of Freshman to senior student is up the committee, established by the University Chaplain. more...

The Judith Galer Kohn Endowed Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship assistance to students who are MA residents enrolled in the Program for Teacher Certification at UMass Boston. Students must be enrolled full-time must have earned a minimum of 90 undergraduate credits, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and have demonstrable financial need. Preference will be given to students preparing to teach Early Childhood Education. more...

The Julie Rodick Scholarship
To award scholarship(s) to students who are Massachusetts residents and have graduated from UMass Boston with a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship recipients shall be twenty-five years of age or older. The recipient shall be accepted in his/her first semester in a master’s program at UMass Boston in one of the following fields: American Civilization, Counselor Training, Education, Educational Administration, Special Education, School Psychology, Human Services, Applied Sociology, or Public Affairs. Recipients must have demonstrable financial need as documented by the Office of Financial Aid Services. A Free Application for Student Aid Form (FAFSA) must be on file in the UMass Boston Student Financial Aid Office. more...

The Katherine Newman Scholarship
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship support to one or more full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. more...

The Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund
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 scholarship was set up by University of Massachusetts Trustee Richard P. Campbell, J.D. (no relation).
The Krystle Campbell Scholarship will support scholarships that advance students, like Krystle Campbell, interested in pursuing careers in business. more...

The Laurie Melchionda Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Laurie Melchionda Scholarship is to provide support to one or more undergraduate and/or graduate student(s) in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences who have unmet financial need. Preference will be given to students who are returning to their education after a cumulative gap of two (2) or more years in higher education, making a career change to nursing, and/or are seeking a graduate degree to advance their nursing career. The scholarship may be renewed provided students maintain satisfactory academic and clinical progress. more...

The Liberty Mutual Endowed Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to Boston residents with preference given to upperclassmen with financial need who are making good progress in their academic work. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship process each fall semester. more...

The Lola Tassinari Mcgrail Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to supplement the award of the Boston Teachers Scholarship. The Fund will provide scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree in education and are currently enrolled in the practicum semester or the pre-practicum semester. Preference will be given to undergraduate students in the Teacher Preparation Program. Preference will be given to graduates of Boston and surrounding area high schools. Undergraduate students must have a minimum of 30 credits earned at UMass Boston. Scholarship recipients will receive the award during their practicum semester. more...

The Lucia Mayerson David Scholarship
The Lucia Mayerson-David Endowment was established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Lucia after her passing in 2011. It supports students for whom English is not their native language and have participated in programs developed or created by Lucia for students in Boston Public Schools and are enrolling at the University of Massachusetts Boston. If for any reason there are no students who meet these criteria, then it will be awarded to another English Language Learner. more...

The Madden-Quigley Scholarship Fund
To award scholarships to Learning and Teaching students majoring in Mathematics or English at the Boston campus who have completed at least 80 credits towards their degree and have attained at least a 3.5 GPA. more...

The Marie And Thomas Donohue Scholarship
To provide financial aid to undergraduate students in good academic standing pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship Application each fall semester. more...

The Mark E. Atkins Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship assistance for students at the University who are of economically disadvantaged backgrounds and who show potential for significant upward mobility. Applicants must have strong ties to Boston, demonstrate financial need and have a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with UMass Boston. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA at UMass Boston. more...

The Martin Foundation Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Fund
To assist able but needy students enrolled in the Master of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner Program of the College of Nursing at UMass Boston. more...

The Mary Putnam Crawford Scholarship Fund
To provide support for full-time or part-time students at UMass Boston who are in financial need. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship Process each fall semester. more...

The Mary Stewart Steele '62 Scholarship Award
The purpose of the award will be to provide a one-time named scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Education and Human Development with a minimum GPA of 3.0. more...

The Mary T. Morris Scholarship Fund
To be awarded to an older individual (with a preference for female) attending UMass Boston. The scholarship should go to an individual in circumstances similar to Mrs. Morris, who because of children, was unable to prepare for a career outside the home upon leaving high school and to someone suffering financial hardship without the funds. The individual need not be a degree candidate. more...

The Mary T. Mroz Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to support graduate students entering the field of elementary education. more...

The Mary Thistle '83 And Family Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Management. more...

The Michael Dukakis Internship In Public Service Award
Endowed in 1995 by a generous gift from former Massachusetts Governor Michael S. Dukakis, the Michael S. Dukakis Internship in Public Service is an annual award made to up to three students who will represent the University of Massachusetts Boston as a “working ambassador” in a government agency which serves the public. The student will be given a monetary award to work for a semester in a state or municipal government office, Students must enroll in a credit-granting internship course at UMB as part of a regular class schedule. This is a prestigious award based on the overall merit of the application and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. This award will be given for the fall 2023 semester.
For further information, please consult the department flyer at https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/polisci/scholarships_and_awards/michael_s_dukakis_internship_in_public_service more...

The Myra And Robert Kraft Boston Boys And Girls Club Endowed Scholarship
The purpose of the Endowment is to assist needy and deserving UMass Boston students (the “Recipients”) who have “active involvement” with the Boys & Girls Clubs or related organizations (referred to hereinafter as the “Boys & Girls Clubs”). Related organizations include: Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, The Walter Denney Youth Center, The West End Club, The Salesian Club. Active involvement shall mean that the student has either been a member or an employee of the Boys & Girls Clubs for at least one year. The University agrees to make reasonable efforts to confirm Recipients’ active involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs. Recipients shall have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and may continue to receive the award annually during their enrollment at UMass Boston provided they meet the grade point average requirement. Notwithstanding this provision, the University’s designees (the Principal Investigator), in consultation with the Donor or his representative, may, in her/his discretion, waive the grade point average requirement based on circumstances which justify an award made to a student who may not meet the initial grade point requirement but who is likely to achieve (and thereafter maintain) said grade point average in the first semester for which the award was received. more...

The Naiff And Jessica Bethoney Scholarship
To provide annual support for a student in the College of Liberal Arts majoring in English at the University who has demonstrated financial need. The Scholarship recipient shall carry the title of the Naiff and Jessica Bethoney Scholar. more...

The Nancy And Mary Lou Roumacher Endowed Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide financial aid to a student(s) enrolled full time at the University in the College of Education and Human Development who is
interested in becoming a teacher in the Boston Metropolitan area, preferably teaching grades 1 through 12. Preference will be given to those planning to become science and math teachers.
A GPA of 3.0 is required. Preference will be given to Massachusetts and Boston residents. more...

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

The Northrop Grumman Scholarship
To fund not more than two scholarships of equal value for third and fourth year undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, computer science, or any physical science. Selection will be based on scholastic achievement and character. Financial need will not be a primary factor. Ordinarily, the scholarship will be renewable.
*This awards is for the upcoming fall semester. * more...

The Pauline And Thorndike Litchfield Scholarship
The fund is to provide financial assistance to a student who is pursuing a graduate course study in the field of mental retardation (special education). more...

The Peter And Carolyn Lynch Endowed Scholarship Fund-State
To assist graduates of Boston area Catholic high schools. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship process each fall semester. more...

The Peter And Jackie Berlandi Scholarship Fund
This endowment establishes a scholarship for any undergraduate student, of any major and academic year, attending the University of Massachusetts Boston in any given major and/or academic year.
1.)The student(s) must be a graduate of a public or private high school in and a current resident of an urban community within the Metropolitan Boston area.
2.)The student(s) must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher.
3.)Students with federally determined financial need may be given preferred consideration.
4.)Preference may be considered for students in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. more...

The Peter Langer And Lynne Goodstein Scholarship
The Peter Langer and Lynne Goodstein Scholarship Program will annually support one or more full-time undergraduate students from any discipline who have earned 60 or more credits, with at least 30 credits earned at UMass Boston, achieved a 3.0 or greater grade point average, and expressed financial hardship. more...

The Philip E. Pichulo Scholarship
The purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship support to one or more full-time juniors or seniors from New England who demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or greater. more...

The Pitino Presidential Scholarship
To provide special recognition to certain especially outstanding MA resident students participating in the Commonwealth Scholars or University Scholars Program or an Honors Program at an undergraduate campus of the University to selected students at the Worcester graduate campus. Student candidates will be recommended by the Chancellors of the various campuses to the CEO of the Foundation and President who will provide a report of recipients to Mr. Pitino during his lifetime. more...

The Pollan Bahn Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to provide annual support for a student who is self supporting and maintains a 3.5 or above cumulative average. The scholarship recipient shall carry the title of the Pollan Bahn Scholar. more...

The R.O.S.E. Fund Endowed Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to survivors of violence thereby empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency through the attainment of a college degree. more...

The Rev. Dr. J. Theodore Klein Scholarship
*The Rev. Dr. J. Theodore Klein Scholarship *
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:
Open to all philosophy majors and only philosophy majors.
Transfer students not eligible the year they transfer.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Freshmen are not eligible.
*How to Apply: *
Complete the general scholarship application and then complete the requirement listed below:
Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a member of the UMB philosophy faculty (only philosophy letters accepted). If a student has transferred, we will accept letters of recommendation from philosophy/humanities faculty at other institutions but not as the only letter. more...

The Richard T. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide an annual scholarship to a student in good standing at the University. This scholarship is awarded through the Comprehensive Scholarship process each fall semester. more...

The Robert And Jean O'hara Sheridan Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund is to:
1) establish an endowment whose earnings will be used to fund need based scholarship aid to any full-time undergraduate students(s) attending the University of Massachusetts Boston in any given major and/or academic year.
2) Student must have a current year FAFSA on file with UMass Boston
3) The student(s) must be a resident of the City of Boston, or Everett, Massachusetts.
4) Preference will be given to a student(s) who participate in co-curricular activities. more...

The Roger Feinstein Memorial Scholarship For First Generation Students
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.
Criteria:
• Recipient must be a first generation college student;
• Recipient must be a U.S. Resident;
• Recipient should have a 3.0 GPA or better;
• Recipient should have some sense of their intended major and career field. These ambitions must be clearly expressed the personal essay. more...

The Rusty Simonds Award Fund
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. In rare circumstances and depending on the quality of the applicant pool, the award is given to an outstanding recent alumna or alumnus who is already in an advanced degree program.
For further information, please consult the department flyer at https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/polisci/scholarships_and_awards/rusty_simonds_award more...

The Ruth Burnside Lind Scholarship Fund
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate students from the College of Nursing and Health Science. Additional preferences include: a student who has expressed interest in pursuing a career working with developmentally-delayed or mentally-retarded individuals; a student who has either worked with, or done research related to developmentally delayed adults and/or children. Work may have been paid work, voluntary service or a residency or internship; preference will be for a student with the Exercise and Health Science Department. more...

The Sam Wilson Scholarship Fund
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. The Dean will administer the Fund. A set of three names developed by the Director of the Educational Opportunities Program and the Dean or their designees will be sent to Marie Wilson for her recommendation. If no family member or designee is available, the Dean will make the decision. The Wilson family may turn their role back to the Dean at any time. Students will be chosen on the basis of academic performance and financial need. more...

The Sarah Richmond Endowed Scholarship Fund
To support deserving undergraduates in their pursuit of a liberal arts education at UMass Boston. Selection criteria are as follows: MA resident, earned between 30 and 90 credits, with a minimum of 30 credits earned at UMass Boston. Full-time student Major in anthropology, black studies, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or women’s studies. GPA of 3.0 or better. Student must have demonstrated self-help in financing his/her education. more...

The Smith Presidential Scholarship
To provide special recognition to certain especially outstanding students participating in the University Scholars Program at undergraduate campuses of the University (based in part upon SAT or equivalent test scores) and to selected resident students at the Worcester graduate campus. Student candidates will be recommended by the Admissions Office and Provosts of the various campuses, with final selection made by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and CEO of the Foundation, who will provide a report of recipients to Mr. Smith during his lifetime. more...

The Terrance Raymond And Jean B. Hood Endowment Scholarship Fund
To provide as many $500 scholarships as the income will allow to students who intend to be teachers. Any student entering the program during the first semester of their Junior Year will be eligible. Although the scholarship is for one semester, students may reapply for continuing support. Scholarship emphasis will be focused on support for students during the semester when practicum is underway. more...

The Theresa M. Corcoran/George M. Rody Physical Education Graduate Scholarship
To award scholarships to senior physical education majors at the Boston campus who have been accepted by a graduate program in physical education or related area. more...

The University Of Massachusetts Boston Honor And Remembrance Fund
To be awarded annually to a junior at UMass Boston on the basis of scholarship and financial need. The scholarship will pay full tuition expenses for one year. For donations of $4,000 or more received in honor or in memory of an individual, a permanent award can be created with a names award periodically being made from the fund. At the time of the establishment, the Fund will contain three named awards; the Michael Russo Art Scholarship, the Mary Mahoney Page Scholarship and the Sonya Copeland Scholarship. the University will be responsible for monitoring the Fund to ensure that individual awards are administered properly. more...

The University Of Massachusetts Student Senate Endowment
To provide scholarships for undergraduate students at UMass Boston. At least 35% shall go to merit-based scholarships for currently matriculated undergraduate students at UMass Boston that have completed at least 30 credits at UMass Boston, achieved at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA. more...

The Vincent F. And Theresa M. Raso Family Fund
The purpose of the Fund will be to award a scholarship to an academically deserving student planning to pursue a career in teaching, who demonstrates financial need, and who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to Massachusetts residents. The award will be made during practicum semester. more...

Tina Bachand Memorial Scholarship
The Purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarship support to full matriculated undergraduate students in the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Nursing and Health Sciences who meet the following criteria:
1.) Reside in Dorchester or South Boston
2.) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3.) Have a FAFSA on file at UMass Boston for the current academic year
Preference will be given to applicants who have self-identified as single mothers. more...