2024 Massachusetts Scholarships

Massachusetts is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Massachusetts universities is a whopping $30,356.00 and the total cost of attendance is $52,969.00. 57% of student graduates in Massachusetts graduate with an average debt load of $31,882.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Massachusetts turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These MA scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Massachusetts, and any Massachusetts resident regardless of their interests or background. Massachusetts scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of MA students or MA residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Massachusetts residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for MA residents?

There are 1136 scholarships totaling $6,582,320.00 available to Massachusetts residents. You can easily browse through all 1136 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Massachusetts?

Moms in Massachusetts are eligible for all the same scholarships as MA residents. Therefore, the 1136 scholarships worth $6,582,320.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Massachusetts?

1136 scholarships worth $6,582,320.00 are available for college students in MA. In addition, we encourage current college students in Massachusetts to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Massachusetts for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Massachusetts:

Alaska Pacific University
Harding University
Hendrix College
John Brown University
California Institute of Technology
Dominican University of California
Holy Names University
Humboldt State University
John F. Kennedy University
Lincoln University
Menlo College
Mills College
Notre Dame de Namur University
Pacific Union College
Samuel Merritt University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Simpson University
Saint Mary's College of California

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Massachusetts?

1136 scholarships totaling $6,582,320.00 are available for high school seniors in MA. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of MA to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Massachusetts residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to MA students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Alumni Discount
Sponsor:
Suffolk University
Deadline:
None
$1,000.00
American Legion-Massachusetts Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - Massachusetts
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Department of Massachusetts Legion member in good standing. One award is for nursing only.
Deadline:
April 1
$1,000.00
Oratorical Contest
Sponsor:
American Legion - Massachusetts
Applicant must be a student under age 20 and enrolled as a junior or senior in high school at the time of contest.
Deadline:
December 15
$1,000.00
Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Boston University
Selection is based upon exceptionally strong high school academic record.
Deadline:
January 1 (all application materials)
$25,000.00
Boston College Scholarship/Grant
Sponsor:
Boston College
Selection is based upon financial need and GPA.
Deadline:
February 1
$500.00
AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowship
Sponsor:
American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident entering first year of graduate school at an accredited U.S. institution pursuing a full-time course of study in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year.
Deadline:
March 31
$23,000.00
Theta Delta Chi Educational Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor:
Theta Delta Chi Educational Foundation
Applicant must be an active member in good standing at any active charge or colony in the Fraternity who is a junior or senior in college. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
June 15
$4,000.00
A.J. Carvalho Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1
$5,000.00
Louise A. Habicht University Honors Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Applicant must be a senior working on his/her honors theses.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,000.00
Gustave and Elsa LaStaiti Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 credit hours and must demonstrate involvement in significant public service at the institution or in his/her hometown.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,000.00
Alumni Association Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Selection is based upon merit.
Deadline:
March 1
$500.00
Kenneth G. Gammons C.P.A. Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Applicant must be enrolled in the Charlton College of Business.
Deadline:
March 1
$2,000.00
Robert W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Applicant must be enrolled in the College of Engineering. Preference is given to students pursuing a course of study leading to a career in facilities engineering.
Deadline:
March 1
$2,500.00
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