Our Opportunities - University of Massachusetts

Scholarship Opportunities for Continuing Students

You have at least one semester under your belt and now you’re looking to the future! We are here to support your efforts in continuing your education. Explore the scholarship opportunities available below, which include the qualifications in the description. In order to apply for these scholarships, sign in using your WISER credentials to access the campus login portal.

What to Expect:

Start with the general application
The general application will require a two page essay
After completing the general scholarship application, you may see other scholarship opportunities with additional steps. These opportunities have been matched to you based on your qualifications.
You will receive an email to your UMass Boston email account if you are selected to receive a scholarship.

Each scholarship opportunity has its own individual criteria and guidelines. Some scholarships will only be open to students in certain majors, with certain cumulative GPAs, or a number of other factors. Our scholarship opportunities are highly sought over and funding is limited. Apply early to receive the most consideration.

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	Immigrant Achievers Scholarship Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix were nationally recognized immigrant graduate student leaders from Brown and Columbia Universities. They worked... Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix were nationally recognized immigrant graduate... Deadline: 01/29/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/29/2021
Varies	Education Scholarships (Spring Semester Awards) This Scholarship is specifically for students in the College of Education and Human Development who meet the following criteria: -Be a degree... This Scholarship is specifically for students in the College of... Deadline: 02/02/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/02/2021
$4,670.00	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... This scholarship is named for David C. Knapp, a former Political... Deadline: 02/19/2021 Award: $4,670.00	Deadline02/19/2021
$1,000.00	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.... This scholarship is named for Elizabeth Bussiere, a political science... Deadline: 02/19/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/19/2021
$2,754.70	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... The Political Science Department is pleased to announce the Jalal... Deadline: 02/19/2021 Award: $2,754.70	Deadline02/19/2021
$227.04	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... Endowed in 1995 by a generous gift from former Massachusetts Governor... Deadline: 02/19/2021 Award: $227.04	Deadline02/19/2021
$3,549.00	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... This scholarship is named for Arthur P. (Rusty) Simonds, an expert in... Deadline: 02/19/2021 Award: $3,549.00	Deadline02/19/2021
up to $1,000	First Year Student Achievement Scholarship The First Year Student Achievement Scholarship is open to Freshman and first year transfer students. Scholarships vary between $500-$1,000 and the... The First Year Student Achievement Scholarship is open to Freshman and... Deadline: 02/26/2021 Award: up to $1,000	Deadline02/26/2021
$1,000	Michael A. Ventresca '69 Student Leadership Award Initiated by members of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Student Government, the Michael Ventresca ‘69 Leadership Award bestows $1,000 to an... Initiated by members of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Student Government,... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/01/2021
Up to $1,000	The Charles D. Baker II Scholarship 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... The Charles D. Baker II Scholarship has been established by his... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: Up to $1,000	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,500	The Grace K. Fey Scholarship The University of Massachusetts is offering $1,500 scholarships to provide recognition of and financial assistance to an outstanding student. The University of Massachusetts is offering $1,500 scholarships to... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/01/2021
up to $5,000	The James J. Karam Presidential Scholarship The James J. Karam Scholarship was established in 2013 by James J. Karam. Mr. Karam is President and founder of First Bristol Corporation, a N.E.... The James J. Karam Scholarship was established in 2013 by James J.... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: up to $5,000	Deadline03/01/2021
$5,000.00	The William M. Bulger Endowed Scholarship Fund To provide financial support on an annual basis to William M. Bulger Scholars at the UMass Boston campus. For continuing students, an overall GPA... To provide financial support on an annual basis to William M. Bulger... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $5,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
up to $2,000	Charles J. Hoff Leadership Scholarship Charles J. Hoff, President of the Hoff Foundation and a former trustee of the University of Massachusetts, credits the education he received at... Charles J. Hoff, President of the Hoff Foundation and a former trustee... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: up to $2,000	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	The Police Department Scholarship The Department of Public Safety is sponsoring a scholarship funded by the revenue generated from the collection of parking fines. Applicants should... The Department of Public Safety is sponsoring a scholarship funded by... Deadline: 03/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/31/2021
Varies	Alumni Association Scholarship This scholarship is made available to UMass Boston undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to the university through campus... This scholarship is made available to UMass Boston undergraduate... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline04/01/2021
$1,000.00	Camille M. Presti Scholarship Fund To provide an annual award to an undergraduate or graduate student in a historically CPCS major at UMB. Recipient should be of sophomore or higher... To provide an annual award to an undergraduate or graduate student in a... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline04/01/2021
$1,024	The Alvin Levin Scholarship Fund To recognize the contributions of Alvin Levin in the areas of civil rights and community organizing with a scholarship awarded to a non-traditional... To recognize the contributions of Alvin Levin in the areas of civil... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $1,024	Deadline04/01/2021
Varies	The Evonne HIll-Shepard Memorial Award To provide support for students and student related activities and programs in the College of Public and Community Service, including, but not... To provide support for students and student related activities and... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline04/01/2021
$0.00	The Paul M. English ’87 Computer Science Endowed Scholarship The University of Massachusetts Boston acknowledges with gratitude the generous commitment from Paul M. English to establish The Paul M. English... The University of Massachusetts Boston acknowledges with gratitude the... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline04/01/2021
up to $3,500	The West End Scholarship To provide annual scholarship support for students enrolled in traditionally College of Public and Community Service majors. Recipients must be... To provide annual scholarship support for students enrolled in... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: up to $3,500	Deadline04/01/2021
Varies	The Young Alumni Scholarship The Young Alumni Scholarship was created to award rising Juniors and Seniors each year. The Young Alumni Scholarship was created to award rising Juniors and... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline04/01/2021
$8,000.00	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... Provided by a 1992 alumnus of the University of Massachusetts Boston,... Deadline: 04/12/2021 Award: $8,000.00	Deadline04/12/2021
$0.00	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... The purpose of the fund will be to provide scholarship support to... Deadline: Award: $0.00
$266.00	The Arthur and Tiffany Brown Scholarship The purpose of the Fund will be to provide financial support to an incoming freshman enrolled in the College of Management. Preference will be... The purpose of the Fund will be to provide financial support to an... Deadline: Award: $266.00
$720	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. To provide a scholarship to a student who is need of funds to complete... Deadline: Award: $720
$3467	The Litton Industries Scholarship To fund not more than two scholarships of equal value for third and fourth year undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, computer science,... To fund not more than two scholarships of equal value for third and... Deadline: Award: $3467
$0.00	The Mabbett Family Endowment for Student Veterans The purpose of the fund will be to provide financial support to a veteran of any military branch, including the US Coast Guard, who is enrolled in... The purpose of the fund will be to provide financial support to a... Deadline: Award: $0.00
$466.11	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... To award scholarships to senior physical education majors at the Boston... Deadline: Award: $466.11

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