Top Massachusetts scholarships for you

The Boston Public High School Scholarships are open to high school seniors graduating from a Boston public high school who are in the top ten percent of their graduating class. Each high school may nominate up to two candidates for the award. Additional candidates may also be identified through Northeastern's general application evaluation process. If you believe that you are a good candidate for this scholarship, please speak with your school counselor about the nomination process.

The UMass Lowell Tsongas Scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of Massachusetts and are Lowell High School graduates. Students are selected by Lowell High School & the UMass Lowell committee. Application is solicited by the Headmaster of Lowell High School. Students may contact the Solution Center for more information and inquiries about the application.

NEBHE's Tuition Break program, formerly known as the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs. Approved degree programs are associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees. NEBHE does not require a separate application for Tuition Break eligibility. A student needs to complete the college's admissions application, and list a Tuition Break program as their intended major or program of study. Some college applications may include a specific question regarding the Tuition Break program. A student eligible for Tuition Break status is considered on the same basis as other equally qualified applicants. The institution informs the student of their Tuition Break status when accepted to the college. An additional review process may be required for acceptance into certain programs. Both internal and external transfer students may be eligible for the Tuition Break, unless an institution has policies that restrict eligibility. Please visit the program's website or contact the New England Board of Higher Education for more information.

The Massachusetts Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program provides financial assistance to those who are currently employed as paraprofessionals in Massachusetts public schools, but wish to become certified as full-time teachers. This grant is designed to reduce their financial burden and help address the Commonwealth's current teacher shortage. Financial need is not a requirement for the Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant. However, recipients must annually file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible for the grant, a student must physically reside in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of the enrolled term, with an intent to remain in Massachusetts consistent with Board of Higher Education policy. They must not be in default of any federal or state Student Loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received. A student must not have received a prior bachelor's degree or its equivalent. They must enroll in a program leading to teacher certification in a Massachusetts Public or Private college or university. The student must also be employed, for a minimum of two years, as a paraprofessional in a Massachusetts public school. If employed less than two years as a paraprofessional, a student may qualify for the grant only if the undergraduate course of study will lead to teacher certification in high-need disciplines: Math, Science, Special Education, Foreign Languages, or Bilingual Education. The 2025-2026 Paraprofessional Grant application is now open. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.

The Betsy C. Pinkerton Scholarship will award two scholarships per year for students from Worcester.

Established by Walter E. Dickinson in memory of his father, Charles S. Dickinson, to be awarded to deserving students who are native-born residents of the townships of Amherst, Sunderland, or Leverett, Massachusetts.

The Karen Jacobs Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program at the professional degree level. Applicants must be members of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Applicants will need three total references: an academic reference, a character reference, and a reference from their OT Program Director. The academic reference should be from a current faculty member or faculty advisor who can speak about the applicant's academic ability. The character reference should be someone who can speak to the applicant's character. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Occupational Therapy Foundation for more information.

The Florence Krevis Scholarship is open to students who are of economically disadvantaged backgrounds and possess promise of success in furthering their education. This scholarship also provides assistance for students from the Greater Boston area who could otherwise benefit from assistance from this Fund and who possess promise of success in furthering their education.

The UC National Outreach Award is a scholarship program recognizing the academic merit of students coming to the University of Cincinnati from designated states. Qualifying students who enroll directly from a high school within the targeted states into a baccalaureate degree program are eligible for a renewable annual award to reduce out-of-state tuition costs. The targeted geographic areas for the UC National Outreach Award are incoming freshmen residents of the following states: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Students residing in one of these states who meet the December 1 application deadline will automatically be reviewed for possible awarding. Qualifying incoming freshmen must have a 3.85 weighted or 3.5 unweighted high school GPA at the time of application submission. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.