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          ....Transfer scholarships are usually merit based. This means they are awarded because of strong academic performance (high GPAs), not financial need.

 

          ...Some colleges consider transfer students for the same scholarship programs offered to freshman applicants, while other colleges also have funds earmarked for transfer scholarships.

 

Scholarships can vary from school to school and by various criteria, so the best way to find out is by checking at each college you are interested in.

  1. Start at a college website, search for "Scholarships" or at the Financial Aid page.

  2. Identify any and all transfer scholarships available

  3. Read about the scholarship application process and pick up application materials, if needed.

  4. Find out about scholarship deadlines. If in doubt, call the school to confirm the deadline date.

Transfer Scholarships at Massachusetts State Colleges and University of MA campuses

 

Private college scholarships

 

Links to other scholarship searches

 

Scholarships for International Students

 

Other resources

 

 

 

 

MASSACHUSETTS STATE COLLEGE AND

 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Different kinds of transfer scholarships are available at State Colleges and UMass campuses.

Some are automatic: your name is placed into the pool of eligibility when you apply. Others require a separate application, or nomination by QCC.

 

State college scholarships

  • Fitchburg State College Transfer Merit Scholarships

  • Mass College of Liberal Arts Phi Theta Kappa and Transfer Scholarships

  • Salem State College Academic Transfer Scholarship, Senator Paul E. Tsongas Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships,

  • Worcester State College Transfer Scholarships, Adult Learner Scholarships

 

University of Massachusetts scholarships

  • UMass-Amherst Community College Academic Scholarship

  • UMass-Boston Foster Furcolo Scholarship

  • UMass-Dartmouth Chancellor's Transfer Scholarship

  • UMass-Lowell Community College Transfer Scholarship, Martin Meehan Scholarship Award.

 

 

 

Private College ScholarshipS

  • American International College Joint Admission Transfer Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship

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  • Assumption College Desautels Scholars, Pesse Scholars Merit Scholarships

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  • Boston University/Metropolitan College (Community College Scholars Program

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  • Clark University PTK Scholarships, QCC Graduate Scholarships

     

  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute PTK Scholarships.

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Scholarships Searches

 

 

 

For International Students

 

 

 

Other resources to check out:

  • QCC Transfer Office, Room 58A, Scholarship binders with transfer scholarship listings and Peterson’s Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Prizes

  • QCC Transfer Office bulletin board outside Room 160A, across from Financial Aid.

  • QCC Financial Aid Office, Room 165A. Scholarship binders with transfer scholarship listings

  • Chamber of Commerce – Ask about sponsored by  business organizations, companies, or non-profit groups.
  • Library -- The reference librarian at your local library can direct you to scholarship directories.
  • Employer – Ask about "education benefits" available at the human resources/personnel office at your/your parents’ employer. Some companies offer scholarships or tuition assistance for employees and/or their children.

 

A word of warning. 

There are many organizations offering scholarships and individuals that provide professional assistance in finding them. Most are legitimate, but others are not. Be especially suspicious of organizations that charge application fees for their scholarships. If their goal is to give away money, they should not be asking you for money.  Also beware of individuals who claim there are vast amounts of unclaimed scholarship money and they can guarantee you will get some. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is not true.

 

 
 
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