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
$500	The John T. Pelton Parking and Transporation Scholarship The John T. Pelton Parking and Transportation Scholarship was established by John’s family as a way to honor his memory and thank UMass Boston’s... The John T. Pelton Parking and Transportation Scholarship was... Deadline: 03/10/2021 Award: $500	Deadline03/10/2021
up to $8,000	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: 03/12/2021 Award: up to $8,000	Deadline03/12/2021
$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: 03/12/2021 Award: $3,549.00	Deadline03/12/2021
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
Varies	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,... To fund scholarships for undergraduate students who have completed a... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: Varies	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
$1,260	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... The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship assistance for... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $1,260	Deadline04/01/2021
Varies	The Ella Brehm Scholarship To provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrable financial need majoring in chemistry, mathematics/computer science, physics,... To provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrable... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: Varies	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
$5,000.00	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... The purpose of the award will be to provide a one-time named scholarship... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $5,000.00	Deadline04/01/2021
$3467	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,... To fund not more than two scholarships of equal value for third and... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $3467	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	College of Management Supply Chain & Service Management Scholarship Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline05/01/2021
$663	The Anthony S. Chan Award for Asian American Studies To endow awards for students involved in activities related to the work of the Institute for Asian American Studies. Recipients must have satisfied... To endow awards for students involved in activities related to the work... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $663	Deadline05/01/2021
$2,100	The Harold Weinberg Memorial Scholarship To provide scholarship assistance to a deserving UMass Boston student with high academic performance. Like Harold Weinberg, a student dedicated to... To provide scholarship assistance to a deserving UMass Boston student... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $2,100	Deadline05/01/2021
$1,500.00	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... The purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship support to one or... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline05/01/2021
Up to $1,000	The Putnam UMass Scholarship The University of Massachusetts is offering this scholarship to provide recognition of and financial assistance to an outstanding student. The... The University of Massachusetts is offering this scholarship to provide... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: Up to $1,000	Deadline05/01/2021
Varies	The Samuel B. Brehm Scholarship To encourage Boston Public High School students to pursue a four-year college education. Students should be graduates of Boston or Chelsea public... To encourage Boston Public High School students to pursue a four-year... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline05/01/2021
$827	The Timothy McCarthy Graduate Fellowship Fund To provide support for students enrolled in the History Masters program at UMass Boston. To provide support for students enrolled in the History Masters program... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $827	Deadline05/01/2021
$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
$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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