Massachusetts Scholarships

A Scholarship for high school graduates from Hampden County, MA and Hampshire County, MA who will be studying civil engineering at a four year college or university.

Awarded to African Americans who reside in the Massachusetts counties of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire who attend four-year colleges.

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority's (MCCA) Hospitality Scholarship Program awards academic scholarships to students pursuing an education in the hospitality field. Four scholarships of $2,500 each are available annually to Massachusetts residents-two from Boston and two from other areas of the Commonwealth. The deadline for applications for the 2009 academic year is March 20th.

The Assumption College Merit Scholarship Program was established to reflect the College's commitment to upholding a campus culture that champions academic excellence and student leadership. Scholarships of up to $20,000 are awarded to students whose high school records demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and potential for success at Assumption College. All students who apply and are admitted to Assumption College are considered for these awards. Presidential Scholars will receive scholarships of $20,000. These scholarships are guaranteed for four years, provided the recipient maintains the required level of academic achievement at Assumption.

Over $20,000 will be awarded via MEFA U.Fund College Investing Plans for winning students' entries that best depict what they want to be when they graduate college. In addition to the student contest winners, private, public and charter schools in Massachusetts will have an opportunity to win $500, $300 and $100 gift cards for school supplies. The winning schools will be selected based upon the highest percentage of eligible students who enter from each grade level. Massachusetts students in grades 3, 4 and 5 have until 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2008 to submit their artwork. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each grade level and winners will receive $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. The money will be deposited in the student's name into a U.Fund College Investing Plan account, the Massachusetts 529 college savings plan offered by MEFA and managed by Fidelity Investments. "We hope parents, teachers and school administrators will take advantage of this opportunity to encourage children to embrace their future aspirations and submit artwork illustrating these dreams," said Thomas Graf, Executive Director of MEFA. In the past four years, MEFA's College Savings Art Competition has received more than 10,000 entries and awarded over $95,000 in prizes that have been contributed to U.Fund College Investing Plan accounts. Further information about the art competition, including the official rules and eligibility

Scholarships for the Boston University College of Communications. Deadline May 1 of each year.

The Boston College Asian American Scholarship was created in 1995 through the initiative of a group of students, faculty, and administrators, to recognize BC juniors whose commitment to academic excellence, to promoting Asian American awareness, and to serving both the Asian American and the wider communities on and off campus, is exceptional. The Scholarship provides 75% of tuition for senior year. In addition, up to four finalists will be awarded $1,000 grants for purchases at the Boston College Bookstore. All full-time, Boston College juniors who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The application process involves short statements describing academic and community service activities, as well as a longer essay asking applicants to reflect upon their roles as future leaders for the Asian American community. A selection committee composed of faculty members, staff, administrators, and students will review all applications, and finalists are selected on the basis of two main criteria: 1. Academic accomplishments as evidenced by strong grades, an ambitious selection of courses, and the integration of academic interests with personal goals; and 2. Participation in activities, on campus or off, that serve others and that help strengthen the Asian American community and its contributions to the larger American society. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents in the United States. The applicant's financial need is also a consideration. All finalists will be invited to an interview with the selection committee in late March or early April. Announcement of awards will be made in the last week of April.

This past year the Reading Scholarship Foundation awarded almost $140,000 of need-based scholarships to 152 deserving students from Reading, MA. While the Guidance Office does a great job of notifying current high school students, students who are currently enrolled in college are often not aware of this opportunity. We need more applicants!! Any Reading resident who is currently enrolled as a college freshman, sophomore, or junior and who will be enrolled full-time next year is eligible to apply. The application and additional information is available at www.readingsf.org. The deadline to apply is March 7, 2008 but students may want to apply now or over the holiday break when they may have a little more free time. Thank you so much in helping to spread the word to your current students.

Since its inception in 1980, the Correctional Association of Massachusetts (CAM) has been dedicated to improve communication and learning among correction professionals, and to the recruitment of highly motivated and educated people to work in this challenging field. Must be a resident of Massachusetts.

FSC Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships are awarded based upon academic success and sometimes financial need (determined from the FAFSA). They are awarded to both new and returning students. Returning students must submit a Framingham State College Scholarship Application and all supporting materials by March 15, 2007. Some scholarships require additional information. Applications can be picked up in the Financial Aid Office or downloaded. Freshmen and transfer students do not need to submit the Framingham State College Scholarship Application (with the exception of Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Scholarship applicants). Freshmen and transfer students will be evaluated for scholarships based upon their admissions application, including official transcripts. Candidates for the Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Scholarship may obtain an application from the Admissions Office or from the Financial Aid Office.