Scholarships For MassBay Students
Below is a list of scholarships available at MassBay. This list is subject to change by semester, based on available funding. The criterion for each scholarship varies by GPA, enrolled credits, declared major, if the student is new or returning, etc. Log in to our scholarship system, AwardSpring, and click the Scholarships tab to see the full list of scholarships available for a current semester and the specific criteria for each scholarship.
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AWARD: $500
Angelina Grimaldi Cioffari & Vincent Grimaldi Cioffari Scholarship
Angelina Grimaldi Cioffari was a professor of French, Spanish, and Italian at MassBay Community College from 1964-1980. This scholarship was established in memory of her and her son Vincent to support a student who demonstrates high academic success at MassBay.
AWARD: $500-$1,000
Automotive Technology Scholarships
The Automotive Technology Scholarship was established to assist new and returning automotive students with tuition, tools and/or books.
AWARD: $400
Biotechnology Scholarship for First Generation Scientists
The Biotechnology Scholarship for First Generation Scientists was created through the generosity of MassBay professor Dr. Nirmal Singh and his family to support students enrolled in the College’s biotechnology program. Priority will be given to first generation college students and international students.
AWARD: $500
Caregivers Scholarship
The Caregivers Scholarship, funded by a generous donor, honors the dedication of students who balance their studies with the responsibility of caring for others -- whether a parent, child, spouse, sibling, or another loved one.
AWARD: $400
Cleverdon Family Scholarship
Created by the Cleverdon Family in recognition of the resiliency of MassBay students, to support those pursuing a healthcare degree. This scholarship is offered in the fall semester only.
AWARD: $1,000
Cybersecurity Scholarship
The Cybersecurity Scholarship is funded by the generous sponsors of the Information Security Summit established by Towerwall. This scholarship supports students enrolled in the Cybersecurity associate degree or certificate program. This scholarship is available to incoming as well as returning students.
AWARD: $500
DACA Scholarship
The DACA Scholarship fund was created and is supported through gifts to the MassBay Community College Foundation from alumni and friends, for students with a declared DACA status.
AWARD: $500
Gabriel Bardo Scholarship
In memory of a beloved nephew, the Gabriel Bardo Scholarship was created to recognize the importance of kindness.
AWARD: $300-$2,000
Health Sciences Scholarship
The Health Sciences Scholarship was established to support students enrolled in the Health Sciences Program at MassBay.
AWARD: $500
Indigenous People’s Scholarship for Incoming Students
The Indigenous Peoples Scholarship is for incoming students who are Massachusetts residents from an Indigenous tribe. Special consideration will be given to students from Nipmuc, Pawtucket, and Massachusetts tribes.
AWARD: $500
Johnny Appleseed Scholarship
Created through the generosity of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, the Johnny Appleseed Scholarship awards students from the foundation’s service area as they pursue an education at MassBay. To qualify, students must live in one of the following towns: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Clinton, Devens, Erving, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Salem, Orange, Pepperell, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton (Baldwinville), Townsend, Warwick, Wendell, Westminster, Winchendon.
AWARD: $1,000
Krystle Campbell Scholarship
Krystle Campbell was a 2005 graduate of MassBay who tragically lost her life in the Boston Marathon bombing. This scholarship was established in her memory to support a business major pursuing an associate degree at MassBay.
AWARD: $1,000
Lauren Eldridge Memorial Scholarship
In memory of a loving mother, daughter, and a MassBay alum who found great joy and success in her career as a Radiologic Technician, this scholarship supports Radiologic Technology majors completing their clinical rotation during the award semester.
AWARD: $2,000
Leonce Cadet Berotte Scholarship
The Leonce Cadet Berotte Scholarship was established in honor of Leonce Cadet Berotte, father of Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph, President of MassBay from 2005 to 2011. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one MassBay student who is from the Caribbean or is of Haitian decent. This is a two-semester award, with $1,000 awarded for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring. This scholarship is only newly awarded in the fall semester.
AWARD: $1,000
Keshava-Ghandi Family Scholarship
The Keshava-Gandhi Family Scholarship is for a self-supporting or immigrant or international student who demonstrates financial need but does not qualify for financial assistance. Students must have a declared STEM major, pursuing an associate degree or Certificate. This is a two-semester award, with $500 awarded for the fall semester and $500 for the spring. This scholarship is only newly awarded in the fall semester.
AWARD: $500
Louise Mayer Scholarship
The Louise Mayer Scholarship was established by Frederick and Denise Mayer to support students enrolled in the Health Services Program at MassBay.
AWARD: $500
Marc Stanton Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created with gifts from friends and colleagues of Professor Marc Stanton, a beloved professor at MassBay who passed away in 2018. Professor Stanton served as chair of the Legal Studies and Government Department and was a devoted Criminal Justice faculty member. He was a sincere and conscientious mentor for his many students, advising them throughout their educational and career paths in law enforcement. During his time at MassBay, he had taught and helped launch the careers of state and federal police officers, corrections officers, lawyers, paralegals and many other law enforcement and legal professionals. The scholarship was created to support MassBay students studying criminal justice. This scholarship is offered in the Spring semester only.
AWARD: $1,000
Marilyn & Jay Sarles Scholarship
The Marilyn & Jay Sarles Scholarship awards the accomplishments of both full and part-time students, in good academic standing, who are residents of Massachusetts.
AWARD: $500
MassBay General Scholarship
The MassBay General Scholarship is available to any MassBay student with a declared major who is pursuing an associate degree or certificate. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits in the award semester.
AWARD: $1,000
Maxine Elmont Scholarship
The Maxine Elmont Endowed Scholarship was named in honor of Maxine Elmont, Professor of Human Services at MassBay Community College. The scholarship supports a student 25 years or older re-entering college and majoring in Human Services at MassBay.
AWARD: $700
Richard P. Carbone Scholarship
The Richard P. Carbone Scholarship was established to support students are who interested in pursuing a college education and have completed a minimum of 9 credits at MassBay Community College. Richard P. Carbone was a Wellesley High School Assistant Principal from 1968 until he retired in 1985. His wife, Toria, recalls, “He was most proud that he never gave up on a kid.”
AWARD: $1,500
Robert and Rosemary Murphy Scholarship
The Robert and Rosemary Murphy Scholarship was established in memory of Robert and Rosemary Murphy, for a student who is either a Needham resident OR a graduate from Needham High School. This is a two-semester award, with $750 awarded for the fall semester and $750 for the spring. This scholarship is only newly awarded in the fall semester.
AWARD: $500
Schrafft Charitable Trust Scholarship
The Schrafft Charitable Trust supports the education and cultural enrichment of Boston students. This scholarship was created to benefit MassBay students who live in the City of Boston and/or graduated from a Boston High School.
AWARD: $500
Single Parent Scholarship
The Single Parent Scholarship was established to support a student who is a single parent with full or joint custody of minor child/children.
AWARD: $500
STEM Program Scholarship – all STEM students
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student pursing an Associate Degree or Certificate.
AWARD: $500
STEM Scholarship – International student
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student who is an immigrant or international student pursing an Associate Degree or Certificate who is not eligible for federal financial aid.
AWARD: $500
STEM Mentor Program Scholarship – Self-supporting student
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student who is self-supporting (not listed as a dependent on parent’s federal income tax and/or not receiving financial support from parents or guardians) and pursuing an Associate Degree or Certificate. The student must be an active participant in the STEM Mentor Program. One application is used for all scholarships. In the application, students must select the scholarships for which they are eligible.
AWARD: $500
STEM Scholarship – Science majors
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student pursing an Associate Degree in a science major (Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Safety or General Studies (AS)). The student must be an active participant in the STEM Mentor Program. One application is used for all scholarships. In the application, students must select the scholarships for which they are eligible. The deadline for submitting all STEM Mentor Scholarships for the spring 2024 semester is January 31, 2024.
AWARD: $1,000
The Gladys Brooks Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Gladys Brooks Foundation Scholarships were established with a very generous gift from the Gladys Brooks Foundation. These scholarships are to support high achieving students who are single parents, with full or joint custody of minor children who are pursuing a college education.
AWARD: $1,000
Thomas M. Britt, Jr. Scholarship
The Thomas M. Britt, Jr. Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Britt, a member of the first MassBay graduating class in 1963. Mr. Britt then transferred to Suffolk University where he earned his BS and MBA in Business Administration. This scholarship was established to support current MassBay students with the ambition to do well in college and earn a degree or certificate.