Massachusetts Elks Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Massachusetts Elks Association supports charitable efforts to help deserving young men and women obtain the benefits of an undergraduate college education through a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, known as Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Inc. The program awards grants to applicants who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and good citizenship. Awards may be renewed each year provided the recipient continues to show financial need and satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility
1. Awards are intended to assist students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at a four (4) year undergraduate college.
2. Funds will not be used to...
Introduction
The Massachusetts Elks Association supports charitable efforts to help deserving young men and women obtain the benefits of an undergraduate college education through a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, known as Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Inc. The program awards grants to applicants who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and good citizenship. Awards may be renewed each year provided the recipient continues to show financial need and satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility
1. Awards are intended to assist students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at a four (4) year undergraduate college.
2. Funds will not be used to...
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Scholarships
$1,000
Introductory statement
Each year the Charitable and Educational Trust of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will award up to twenty scholarships of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each. In addition, donor-funded scholarships of varying amounts may be distributed; those awards are made either under these same procedures or according to rules specified by the donor.
Selection and numbers
The Scholarship Commission is responsible for recommending to the State Council a minimum of twenty principal recipients and six alternates. Among the principal awards, one shall be reserved for a student majoring in art, one...
Introductory statement
Each year the Charitable and Educational Trust of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will award up to twenty scholarships of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each. In addition, donor-funded scholarships of varying amounts may be distributed; those awards are made either under these same procedures or according to rules specified by the donor.
Selection and numbers
The Scholarship Commission is responsible for recommending to the State Council a minimum of twenty principal recipients and six alternates. Among the principal awards, one shall be reserved for a student majoring in art, one...
Henry David Thoreau Scholarship
$1,000
Overview and key dates
- Applications are accepted only through the online application.
- Online application opens: October 15th.
- Application and all supporting materials must be received by: February 1st.
- Applicants will be informed of the Selection Committee’s decision by: April 30th.
Who is eligible
To be considered for a Henry David Thoreau Scholarship you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Massachusetts.
- Be in your final year of high school and intend to graduate from a Massachusetts high school.
- Plan to begin college in the same year the scholarship is awarded.
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Overview and key dates
- Applications are accepted only through the online application.
- Online application opens: October 15th.
- Application and all supporting materials must be received by: February 1st.
- Applicants will be informed of the Selection Committee’s decision by: April 30th.
Who is eligible
To be considered for a Henry David Thoreau Scholarship you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Massachusetts.
- Be in your final year of high school and intend to graduate from a Massachusetts high school.
- Plan to begin college in the same year the scholarship is awarded.
-...
GFWC Massachusetts Scholarships
$3,000
Overview
These awards are available for undergraduate and graduate students in specified fields. Amounts shown are the minimum awards; exact amounts awarded may be higher. Specific eligibility notes for individual scholarships are listed below.
General eligibility highlights
- Undergraduate or graduate status is required as specified for each award.
- International Study Abroad Scholarships (undergraduate and graduate) must be applied toward a 12-credit Summer Session, Semester, or full-year program that begins between June 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
- “Woman Returning to School” awards require a gap in postsecondary enrollment of at least four years.
- Art applicants must...
Overview
These awards are available for undergraduate and graduate students in specified fields. Amounts shown are the minimum awards; exact amounts awarded may be higher. Specific eligibility notes for individual scholarships are listed below.
General eligibility highlights
- Undergraduate or graduate status is required as specified for each award.
- International Study Abroad Scholarships (undergraduate and graduate) must be applied toward a 12-credit Summer Session, Semester, or full-year program that begins between June 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
- “Woman Returning to School” awards require a gap in postsecondary enrollment of at least four years.
- Art applicants must...
Cape Cod Foundation Scholarships
$40,000
Intro
Founded in 1989 with a single scholarship, The Cape Cod Foundation has grown into the steward of more than 330 separate funds. More than 100 of those funds provide annual scholarships to local students pursuing a variety of educational paths. Each fund reflects the generosity of individuals or families who wanted to expand learning opportunities within the community.
How we help
Our staff manages all scholarship processes and acts as a resource for students, parents/guardians, and school officials. The scholarship listings on our site give a concise overview of the funds we administer.
One application, better matching
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Intro
Founded in 1989 with a single scholarship, The Cape Cod Foundation has grown into the steward of more than 330 separate funds. More than 100 of those funds provide annual scholarships to local students pursuing a variety of educational paths. Each fund reflects the generosity of individuals or families who wanted to expand learning opportunities within the community.
How we help
Our staff manages all scholarship processes and acts as a resource for students, parents/guardians, and school officials. The scholarship listings on our site give a concise overview of the funds we administer.
One application, better matching
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Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
Intro
The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was established to support promising young men and women as they strive to better themselves, their schools, and their communities.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Open to any high school student who resides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Awards are determined primarily by financial need; academic performance is not a criterion.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have actively contributed to their community or demonstrated leadership within their school or local area.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026.
- Recipients will be informed by May 15, 2026.
Intro
The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was established to support promising young men and women as they strive to better themselves, their schools, and their communities.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Open to any high school student who resides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Awards are determined primarily by financial need; academic performance is not a criterion.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have actively contributed to their community or demonstrated leadership within their school or local area.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026.
- Recipients will be informed by May 15, 2026.
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...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
Big Y's Scholarship Program
$2,500
Overview
The Big Y Scholarship program accepts applications from graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Employees of Big Y, their dependents, customers and customers’ dependents are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Applicants must either live in Massachusetts or Connecticut or be enrolled at a school located in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
- Eligible applicant categories include graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students.
How to Apply / Deadlines
- Applications are accepted only through the online system; paper forms are no longer accepted.
- All materials must be submitted by February 1. Incomplete or late applications...
Overview
The Big Y Scholarship program accepts applications from graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Employees of Big Y, their dependents, customers and customers’ dependents are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Applicants must either live in Massachusetts or Connecticut or be enrolled at a school located in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
- Eligible applicant categories include graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students.
How to Apply / Deadlines
- Applications are accepted only through the online system; paper forms are no longer accepted.
- All materials must be submitted by February 1. Incomplete or late applications...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Intro
We offer scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors and other residents of Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess, and northwest Litchfield counties. The Foundation administers more than 80 scholarship funds created by donors who want to help students achieve their full potential.
How to apply / Deadlines
Most scholarship application deadlines are March 15. Applicants complete a single general application — submitting that one form automatically places them into consideration for every scholarship for which they meet the eligibility requirements.
About the awards and donors
These scholarships exist thanks to the generosity of individuals and families in the community. By...
Intro
We offer scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors and other residents of Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess, and northwest Litchfield counties. The Foundation administers more than 80 scholarship funds created by donors who want to help students achieve their full potential.
How to apply / Deadlines
Most scholarship application deadlines are March 15. Applicants complete a single general application — submitting that one form automatically places them into consideration for every scholarship for which they meet the eligibility requirements.
About the awards and donors
These scholarships exist thanks to the generosity of individuals and families in the community. By...
