Massachusetts scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Massachusetts residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Massachusetts scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Massachusetts residents (1)
- Massachusetts MASSGrant$740–$7,395
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE)
Massachusetts resident undergrads enrolled full-time at a state community college, state university, or UMass campus can get a need-based grant running roughly $740 to $7,395 a year, up to $5,500 a semester for students with the highest need. File the FAFSA by May 1; it caps out at 8 semesters for a 4-year program.
FAFSA due by May 1 each yearLast verified Sep 28, 2026