Starting July 1, 2023, you may apply for scholarships through Academic Works by searching for the app in OneLogin — MassBay single sign on. You must be registered for classes in the semester by August 18, 2023 for your application to be considered.
FOR FALL 2023: There is a new General Application that you must complete. Once you have completed this General Application, you will automatically be considered for over 20 available scholarships. One exception is for STEM Mentor Scholarships. Students must apply for those separately, outside of Academic Works. Scroll down for more information about those scholarships.
Specific scholarships may require an additional step beyond the general application. If you qualify for one of those scholarships, that scholarship will appear on your Academic Works home page when you login as a Recommended Opportunity. Check your account carefully.
Please be advised that scholarship money is disbursed to students as reimbursement, after you have enrolled and paid your semester bill. For GPA and Enrolled Credit requirements, we will look at the data in each applicant’s record as of the application deadline.
If you have any questions, please contact the Development Office at foundation@massbay.edu or call us at 781-239-3125.
Scholarship applications for the fall 2023 semester are due by Friday, August 18, 2023. All scholarship decisions will be communicated the week of August 28.
Below is a list of all fall 2023 MassBay scholarships for current/returning students. Log in to Academic Works and click the Opportunities tab to see this full list and the specific criteria for each scholarship. Scroll down for a link to the criteria and application for STEM Mentor Scholarships.
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: $1,000
Automotive Technology Scholarships (current students)
The Automotive Technology Scholarship was established to assist 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: $400
Cleverdon Family Scholarship
Created by the Cleverdon Family in recognition of the resiliency of MassBay students, to support those pursuing a healthcare degree.
AWARD: $1,000
Cybersecurity Scholarship (full-time student)
The Cybersecurity Scholarship is funded by the generous sponsors of the Information Security Summit established by Towerwall. This scholarship supports a full-time student enrolled in the Cyber Security associate degree or certificate program. This scholarship is available to incoming as well as returning students.
AWARD: $1,000
Cybersecurity Scholarship (part-time student)
The Cybersecurity Scholarship was created and is funded by the generous sponsors of the Information Security Summit established by Towerwall. This scholarship supports a part-time student enrolled in the Cyber Security 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
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 Salen, 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: $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 scholarship is offered for the Fall semester only.
AWARD: $1,000
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 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 scholarship awards $750 for two consecutive semesters, starting in the fall semester only.
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/joint custody of minor child/children.
AWARD: $500
STEM Mentor Program Scholarship | All STEM Majors
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student pursing an associate degree or certificate. The student must be an active participant in the STEM Mentor Program. The scholarship application opens Friday, October 13, 2023 and closes Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Click here to see the exact criteria and to apply.
AWARD: $500
STEM Mentor Program Scholarship | Science Majors
This scholarship supports a STEM Division student pursuing an associate degree or certificate in a science major (Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Safety, or General Studies (AS)). The student much be an active participant in the STEM Mentor Program. The scholarship application opens Friday, October 13, 2023, and closes Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Click here to see the exact criteria and to apply.
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/joint custody of minor children who are pursuing a college education.
AWARD: $1,000
Virginia F. Sapienza Scholarship
The Virginia F. Sapienza Scholarship was established to support a student who is actively engaged in his/her/their art, as evidenced by relevant performance, display and/or publication endeavors, while attending MassBay. This award is for students who are serious about their art, not necessarily attempting to earn a living by it, and will be able to submit examples as part of their scholarship application. Virginia F. Sapienza was a long-time dedicated music professor at MassBay Community College.
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.