Massachusetts scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 25, 2025

Apply below to the best Massachusetts scholarships for January 2025.

Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship

Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors

Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.

Deadline:

April 11, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship

Lowell • Massachusetts • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $17,000

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Massachusetts • Connecticut • New Hampshire • Maine • Vermont • Rhode Island • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • High school

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship offers up to $17,000 for full-time New England students with a FAFSA SAI of $13,000 or less.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Jihoon Rim Scholarship

Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship

Georgia • Massachusetts • North Carolina • Business Administration • Management • Energy • Finance • Accounting • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Black or African American students in select cities pursuing specific majors.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

Get Up To $40,000

The Cape Cod Foundation Scholarships

Barnstable County • Dukes County • Nantucket County • Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Cape Cod Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $40,000 for local students.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Scholarships

Hampden County • Hampshire County • Franklin County • Massachusetts • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts offers $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors in local counties with one application.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $7,000

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

New York • Connecticut • District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Greater Worcester Community Foundation's Scholarships

Worcester County • Massachusetts • Freshmen

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors in Worcester County based on merit and need.

Deadline:

February 21, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Pennies for Art Scholarship

Massachusetts • Freshmen

The Pennies for Art Scholarship offers $500+ to MA high school seniors with a portfolio, recommendation, and essay. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

Music Scholarship

Massachusetts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Massachusetts Music Scholarship for undergraduates majoring in music. Apply with a recommendation, essay, and performance link. Award: $500+.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $500

Woman Returning to School Scholarship

Massachusetts • For Women

Boston City Federation offers $500+ scholarships for Massachusetts women returning to college after 4+ years. Apply with a recommendation and essay.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $3,500

Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship

Massachusetts • Medicine • For Women • Graduate Students

The Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship offers $3,500 to Polish women in Massachusetts pursuing an M.D. with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

February 17, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

John W. Cromwell Jr. CPA Memorial Scholarship

Massachusetts • Accounting • Finance • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The John W. Cromwell Jr. CPA Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in Massachusetts pursuing accounting degrees.

Deadline:

February 17, 2025

Get Up To $500

Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship

Massachusetts • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to low-income, underrepresented students in Massachusetts facing obstacles.

Deadline:

November 16, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Communications • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship awards $5,000 to seniors pursuing a major in television at a 4-year college.

Deadline:

October 17, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

FNAMA Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing

Massachusetts • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

FNAMA Scholarship supports minority nursing students in Massachusetts with a $2,500 award for baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral programs.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship

Massachusetts • Nursing • For Men • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for men in Massachusetts pursuing an ABSN with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

FNAMA Joyce L. Wolf Scholarship

Massachusetts • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Joyce L. Wolf Scholarship offers $5,000 for ABSN students in Massachusetts with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

John R. Pandolfi Scholarship

Bristol County • Plymouth County • Barnstable County • Massachusetts • Music • Freshmen

The John R. Pandolfi Scholarship offers $250+ for music majors in the Tri-County area. Requires essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Essex County Community Foundation Scholarships

Essex County • Massachusetts • Freshmen

Essex County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

FAQ

Eligibility criteria for Massachusetts scholarships can vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Common criteria include residency in Massachusetts, enrollment in an accredited institution, and sometimes academic performance or financial need.

Yes, there are many Massachusetts scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, foundations, and educational institutions often offer scholarships tailored to residents of specific areas.

It's advisable to start applying for Massachusetts scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have deadlines that can be several months in advance.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Massachusetts scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

Yes, many Massachusetts scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and government entities. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.

Some Massachusetts scholarships are open to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship to determine if international students can apply.