Massachusetts Scholarships for High School and College Students

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.

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...