05 Top State Grants for Massachusetts Students
Students and residents of Massachusetts can take advantage of a number of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid programs to help mitigate college costs. We review some of them below, and also give you some links to explore other opportunities available to students at MA State!
Massachusetts Scholarships
1. Christian A. Herter Memorial
Scholarship Program Christian A. Herter is for students who have overcome major obstacles in their lives. Established in 1972, the award is for those who have overcome mental, physical, geographical or social difficulties. Eligible students who have demonstrated academic merit may receive 50% of the offer requirement at any college within the United States.
Other eligibility requirements include:
The student must be in the tenth or eleventh standard.
The student must be nominated by a school, agency or organization.
Minimum GPA of 2.5
To be a legal and permanent resident of the country.
2. Early Childhood Teacher Scholarship Program
The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program is for current teachers, educators, service providers, and those seeking to enroll in a degree program or college to further their career. Award amounts vary depending on the school an individual attends—between $250 and $500 per credit to a maximum of $2,250 to $4,500 per semester.
To apply, students must
Complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Create a MASSAid student portal account
Be enrolled in an early childhood education program or similar program.
Agree to continue working after completing school.
Work toward your first bachelor’s or master’s degree.
3. Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program
This special program is designed to support the economic development of the country. The 2022-23 application was open to students pursuing a STEM-related degree or career in the healthcare field. Awards vary based on enrollment status (full-time vs. part-time), and range from $1,000 to $3,250 per semester.
Students interested in applying need to:
Complete their FAFSA.
Be enrolled in a field of study defined as having a “high need” in the year of application.
Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 after high school
4. Paul Tsongas Scholarship
The Paul Tsongas Scholarship is a merit-based programme. Students with a minimum 3.75 GPA and at least 1200 on the SAT (or equivalent on the ACT), tuition is waived entirely if they are attending one of the nine participating state universities. But they are eligible for the waiver. The award is renewable annually but the student must maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
5. and more
Agnes M. Lindsay Scholarship Program
Gear Up Scholarship
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Lida@Liberty Scholarship
Family Scholarship Program
Assistant Teacher Preparation Scholarship
Massachusetts Public Service Scholarship
Custody grant for children
Gilbert Scholarship for the matching student
Tuition fee waivers based on need
and more
Where can you find more information about Massachusetts scholarships?
For additional information about grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs within the state of Massachusetts, we recommend visiting the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Aid. There, students can also find resources for getting loans, tuition reimbursement, guides for paying for college and more.
Dealing with college can be stressful, but there are options available to you. In fact, there are billions of dollars in scholarships available to students across the country.
