Oct 11, 2008
454 Broadway
Ste. 200
Revere, MA 02151
Ph: (617)727-9420
Fax: (617)727-0667
URL: http://www.osfa.mass.edu
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for Massachusetts residents who are in the 10th-11th grades and whose socio-economic backgrounds and environment may inhibit their ability to attain educational goals. Must exhibit severe personal or family-related difficulties, medical problems, or have overcome a personal obstacle. Provides up to 50% of the student's calculated need, as determined by Federal methodology, at the college of their choice within the continental U.S. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 25. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 100 scholarship(s), totalling $990,000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; interview; financial need analysis; reference(s). Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award is tuition exemption for up to four years. Available to active members of Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard who are residents of Massachusetts. For use at a Massachusetts college or university. Deadlines vary. Contact veterans coordinator at college. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to members of the following branches of the military: Air Force; Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Provides need-based financial assistance to Massachusetts residents to attend undergraduate postsecondary institutions in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and District of Columbia. High school seniors may apply. Timely filing of FAFSA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 25000. Maximum no. of awards: 30000. Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $2300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 37000 grant(s), totalling $27,000,000. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: A need-based grant to assist with mandatory fees and non-state supported tuition, this supplemental award is available to Massachusetts residents who are undergraduates at public two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Must file FAFSA before May 1. Contact college financial aid office for information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $150. Maximum award amount: $1900. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 31020 grant(s), totalling $34,488,627. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Must be permanent Massachusetts resident for at least one year and attending an independent, regionally accredited Massachusetts school or school of nursing full time. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after January 1. Contact college financial aid office for complete details and deadlines. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10381 grant(s), totalling $20,727,718. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Award for permanent Massachusetts resident for at least one year enrolled part-time in a state-approved postsecondary school. Recipient must not have first bachelor's degree. FAFSA must be filed before May 1. Contact college financial aid office for further information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $150. Maximum award amount: $1150. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 9680 grant(s), totalling $3,716,690. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Scholarships for children and/or spouses of deceased members of fire, police, and corrections departments who were killed in the line of duty. For Massachusetts residents attending Massachusetts institutions. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $720. Maximum award amount: $1714. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 20 grant(s), totalling $29,534. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Grant providing financial aid assistance to Massachusetts residents who are currently employed as paraprofessionals in Massachusetts public schools and wish to obtain higher education and become certified as full time teachers. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $750. Maximum award amount: $6500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 135 grant(s), totalling $438,290. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: One-time award to residents of Massachusetts enrolled in a Massachusetts postsecondary institution. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Timely filing of FAFSA required. Must be sophomore, junior or senior level undergraduate. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $350. Maximum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2277 grant(s), totalling $956,251. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Tuition waver for graduating high school senior ranking in top 25% of class. Must be a resident of Massachusetts and pursue a bachelor's degree at a public college or university in the Commonwealth. Must commit to teach for four years in a Massachusetts public school. Focus: Education Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 762 scholarship(s), totalling $3,816,516. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/15. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Need-based tuition waiver for full-time students. Must attend a Massachusetts public institution of higher education and be a permanent Massachusetts resident. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after January 1. Award is for undergraduate use. Contact school financial aid office for more information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $175. Maximum award amount: $1300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 27040 scholarship(s), totalling $16,396,872. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.
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