MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program
$4,000
Introduction
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) supports the next generation of broadcasting professionals by helping outstanding Massachusetts students pursue careers in the broadcast industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must be permanent residents of Massachusetts and either enrolled at, or planning to enroll at, an accredited institution of higher learning. Students pursuing broadcast-related degrees are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Awards
Each year the MBA grants scholarships of $2,500 to students entering broadcast-related fields. In addition, a $4,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of former MBA President Al Sprague.
How to Apply
Complete the scholarship application in full and submit it by email to...
Introduction
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) supports the next generation of broadcasting professionals by helping outstanding Massachusetts students pursue careers in the broadcast industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must be permanent residents of Massachusetts and either enrolled at, or planning to enroll at, an accredited institution of higher learning. Students pursuing broadcast-related degrees are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Awards
Each year the MBA grants scholarships of $2,500 to students entering broadcast-related fields. In addition, a $4,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of former MBA President Al Sprague.
How to Apply
Complete the scholarship application in full and submit it by email to...
Massachusetts Police Association Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Massachusetts Police Association offers annual scholarships for college students who are children of MPA members. A total of $35,000 is awarded each year in $1,000 grants.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be the child of an active or retired MPA member who is in good standing.
- Children of MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible.
- Students must be currently enrolled in or actively attending college to qualify.
- No individual may receive more than one scholarship.
- Recipients must plan to continue their education in the school year...
Overview
The Massachusetts Police Association offers annual scholarships for college students who are children of MPA members. A total of $35,000 is awarded each year in $1,000 grants.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be the child of an active or retired MPA member who is in good standing.
- Children of MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible.
- Students must be currently enrolled in or actively attending college to qualify.
- No individual may receive more than one scholarship.
- Recipients must plan to continue their education in the school year...
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Scholarships
$10,000
Introduction
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recognizes that college can be costly and aims to ease that burden for students residing in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Through more than 160 distinct scholarship funds, the Foundation awards over 1,000 individual scholarships each year—totaling roughly $1.4 million—to help students reach their degree goals.
General rules
- Awards are made for a single academic year and do not renew automatically.
- Students may reapply every year they plan to attend college; each year’s submission will be reviewed for all scholarships for which the applicant qualifies.
Application timeline
- January: The online...
Introduction
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recognizes that college can be costly and aims to ease that burden for students residing in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Through more than 160 distinct scholarship funds, the Foundation awards over 1,000 individual scholarships each year—totaling roughly $1.4 million—to help students reach their degree goals.
General rules
- Awards are made for a single academic year and do not renew automatically.
- Students may reapply every year they plan to attend college; each year’s submission will be reviewed for all scholarships for which the applicant qualifies.
Application timeline
- January: The online...
Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. provides scholarships for both undergraduate students (including current high school seniors who will enroll as college freshmen in the fall) and graduate students who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities.
Important deadlines
- GCFM application deadline: April 1 (all application materials must be received by this date).
- Applications that qualify for consideration by National Garden Clubs, Inc. are forwarded to NGC by March 1.
- Official GCFM recognition of scholarship recipients occurs at the end of the fiscal year (June 30); winners are announced in the fall issue of The...
Overview
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. provides scholarships for both undergraduate students (including current high school seniors who will enroll as college freshmen in the fall) and graduate students who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities.
Important deadlines
- GCFM application deadline: April 1 (all application materials must be received by this date).
- Applications that qualify for consideration by National Garden Clubs, Inc. are forwarded to NGC by March 1.
- Official GCFM recognition of scholarship recipients occurs at the end of the fiscal year (June 30); winners are announced in the fall issue of The...
Marc E. Lewis Youth Scholarship
$10,000
FLAG Flag Football is offering a scholarship totaling up to $10,000 to one or more graduating Massachusetts high school seniors who will attend a two- or four-year college or a post-high-school career school during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Purpose
The award recognizes a student who has helped make their high school and/or community sports programs safer and more welcoming for LGBTQIA+ student-athletes—either by serving as a role model or acting as an ally. In keeping with our organization’s mission, applicants of every athletic skill level and background are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility & Selection
- Must be a graduating high...
FLAG Flag Football is offering a scholarship totaling up to $10,000 to one or more graduating Massachusetts high school seniors who will attend a two- or four-year college or a post-high-school career school during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Purpose
The award recognizes a student who has helped make their high school and/or community sports programs safer and more welcoming for LGBTQIA+ student-athletes—either by serving as a role model or acting as an ally. In keeping with our organization’s mission, applicants of every athletic skill level and background are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility & Selection
- Must be a graduating high...
Massachusetts Flower Growers Association Scholarship
$6,000
The Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association offers a scholarship program providing up to $6,000 in support, depending on the length of study. Click here for an application.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be pursuing a major in floriculture, horticulture, or a closely related agricultural science.
- Applicants are required to have been residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the date they submit their application.
- All completed applications must be received by May 15 of the year in which the award is to be granted.
Award details
- The scholarship is paid at $1,500 per...
The Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association offers a scholarship program providing up to $6,000 in support, depending on the length of study. Click here for an application.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be pursuing a major in floriculture, horticulture, or a closely related agricultural science.
- Applicants are required to have been residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the date they submit their application.
- All completed applications must be received by May 15 of the year in which the award is to be granted.
Award details
- The scholarship is paid at $1,500 per...
FutureSmart Scholarship
$5,000
Intro
If you completed FutureSmart or SmartEconomics (the program presented by the MassMutual Foundation), you may enter a scholarship contest for a chance to win a college savings gift card worth up to $5,000. During the spring semester, 60 students will be awarded 529 college-savings gift cards: thirty-five winners will receive $5,000 each and twenty-five winners will receive $1,000 each.
Who may enter (Eligibility)
- You are eligible to participate if you are a FutureSmart student and have completed at least three lessons from either FutureSmart or SmartEconomics.
How to enter (Three simple steps)
1) Finish at least three lessons...
Intro
If you completed FutureSmart or SmartEconomics (the program presented by the MassMutual Foundation), you may enter a scholarship contest for a chance to win a college savings gift card worth up to $5,000. During the spring semester, 60 students will be awarded 529 college-savings gift cards: thirty-five winners will receive $5,000 each and twenty-five winners will receive $1,000 each.
Who may enter (Eligibility)
- You are eligible to participate if you are a FutureSmart student and have completed at least three lessons from either FutureSmart or SmartEconomics.
How to enter (Three simple steps)
1) Finish at least three lessons...
Massachusetts Nurses Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
The Massachusetts Nurses Foundation awards scholarships to assist nurses and other health care professionals who are furthering their education. In addition to financial support, the Foundation advances professional growth through grants, awards and recognition programs, and it helps build a stronger nursing community by promoting participation in union activities and developing members’ leadership abilities.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) member who is currently in good standing.
- Applicant must be enrolled in, or accepted to, a program leading to a degree as a Registered Nurse or another Health Care Professional....
The Massachusetts Nurses Foundation awards scholarships to assist nurses and other health care professionals who are furthering their education. In addition to financial support, the Foundation advances professional growth through grants, awards and recognition programs, and it helps build a stronger nursing community by promoting participation in union activities and developing members’ leadership abilities.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) member who is currently in good standing.
- Applicant must be enrolled in, or accepted to, a program leading to a degree as a Registered Nurse or another Health Care Professional....
RAS Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) will grant one or more scholarships to students accepted into or currently enrolled in post–high school programs tied to museum or library studies. Eligible areas include, but are not limited to, museum or library science, history, archaeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, and preservation. Nontraditional programs related to these fields may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Eligibility
Applicants should be from Rehoboth or the surrounding communities, or demonstrate a significant connection to Rehoboth. The scholarship funds will be applied to the second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Award
The RAS offers a one‑time award...
Overview
The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) will grant one or more scholarships to students accepted into or currently enrolled in post–high school programs tied to museum or library studies. Eligible areas include, but are not limited to, museum or library science, history, archaeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, and preservation. Nontraditional programs related to these fields may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Eligibility
Applicants should be from Rehoboth or the surrounding communities, or demonstrate a significant connection to Rehoboth. The scholarship funds will be applied to the second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Award
The RAS offers a one‑time award...
FedPoint Nursing Scholarship
$5,000
Our service mission goes beyond the tangible benefits we provide; it also means supporting the people and professions that help keep communities healthy and resilient.
About the FedPoint Nursing Scholarship
The FedPoint Nursing Scholarship is one way we act on that commitment. By encouraging and investing in the next wave of nurses, we aim to strengthen care and compassion in the communities we serve. With nurses among our own employees, we recognize the dedication, clinical skill, and empathy required by the profession. This scholarship represents more than financial assistance — it reflects FedPoint’s focus on people-centered service and on sustaining...
Our service mission goes beyond the tangible benefits we provide; it also means supporting the people and professions that help keep communities healthy and resilient.
About the FedPoint Nursing Scholarship
The FedPoint Nursing Scholarship is one way we act on that commitment. By encouraging and investing in the next wave of nurses, we aim to strengthen care and compassion in the communities we serve. With nurses among our own employees, we recognize the dedication, clinical skill, and empathy required by the profession. This scholarship represents more than financial assistance — it reflects FedPoint’s focus on people-centered service and on sustaining...
Blue Water Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Blue Water Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license programs at one of the five State Maritime Academies. Below are the qualifications and policies applicants must understand before applying.
Eligibility
- The application must be completed and submitted by the student applicant personally — parents or guardians should not fill it out for them.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a program that leads to a USCG license at one of these state maritime academies: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, or Texas. Programs that do not include the USCG...
Introduction
The Blue Water Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license programs at one of the five State Maritime Academies. Below are the qualifications and policies applicants must understand before applying.
Eligibility
- The application must be completed and submitted by the student applicant personally — parents or guardians should not fill it out for them.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a program that leads to a USCG license at one of these state maritime academies: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, or Texas. Programs that do not include the USCG...
New England Newspaper and Press Association Scholarship
$2,000
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is accepting applications for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program. The program will award scholarships of up to $2,000 to talented student reporters, editors, photographers, and multimedia storytellers from across New England.
Administered by the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA), the scholarship supports as many as ten promising students committed to careers in journalism or related fields. Each year the program also recognizes one outstanding recipient with the MacGregor Fiske Award for exceptional promise in the profession.
Important dates and amount
- Award amount: Up to $2,000 per recipient...
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is accepting applications for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program. The program will award scholarships of up to $2,000 to talented student reporters, editors, photographers, and multimedia storytellers from across New England.
Administered by the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA), the scholarship supports as many as ten promising students committed to careers in journalism or related fields. Each year the program also recognizes one outstanding recipient with the MacGregor Fiske Award for exceptional promise in the profession.
Important dates and amount
- Award amount: Up to $2,000 per recipient...
