Thanks to the generosity of our dedicated donors, MassBay awards thousands of dollars in scholarships every semester to help students afford their tuition, fees and textbooks. We strongly encourage you to apply for a scholarship every semester you are enrolled at MassBay.
When To Apply
This schedule gives you a general idea of when the scholarship application opens and closes each semester. The exact dates will be communicated by email each semester.
Students are advised of award decisions within 10 days of the application closing. Awards are disbursed to students as reimbursement, after semester bills are due and after the last add/drop deadline for the semester. Students must make payment arrangements for the semester before they receive any scholarship funds.
Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,000 per semester.
| Semester | Application Opens | Application Closes |
| Fall | First week in July | Mid-August |
| Spring | First week in Nov | First week in Jan |
| Summer | First week in March | End of April |
How To Apply for A Scholarship
The application process is the same for all students, whether you are newly enrolling or a returning MassBay student.
The Scholarships We Offer At MassBay
At MassBay, we want every student to have the opportunity to succeed — and scholarships can help make that possible. That’s why we encourage all students to apply for scholarships each semester they’re enrolled.
The best part? You only need to fill out one application to be considered for nearly every scholarship you qualify for.
Scholarship availability may vary each semester depending on funding, and each one has different eligibility criteria—like GPA, number of credits, major, and whether you’re a new or returning student. Just complete the application, and we’ll help match you with the opportunities that are right for you.
Below, you’ll find the scholarships available for the fall and spring semesters. While most scholarships are awarded during these terms, a limited number are also available in the summer. Be sure to log in to our scholarship platform each semester to see what’s currently available—we’re here to help you make the most of your time at MassBay.
AWARD: $500
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
The Automotive Technology Scholarship was established to assist new and returning automotive students with tuition, tools and/or books.
AWARD: $400
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
This scholarship recognizes students who are caring for people in their life while they pursue their studies.
AWARD: $400
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
The Cybersecurity Scholarship is funded by the generous sponsors of the Information Security Summit established by Towerwall. This scholarship supports a student enrolled in the Cybersecurity associate degree or certificate program. This scholarship is available to incoming as well as returning students.
AWARD: $500
In memory of a beloved nephew, the Gabriel Bardo Scholarship was created to recognize the importance of kindness.
AWARD: $1,000
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: $300-$2,000
The Health Sciences Scholarship was established to support students enrolled in the Health Sciences Program at MassBay.
AWARD: $500
The Indigenous People’s 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
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
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: $1,000
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
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 descent. 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: $500
This scholarship honors 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. The scholarship was created to support MassBay students studying criminal justice. This scholarship is offered in the Spring semester only.
Award: $1,000
The Marilyn & Jay Sarles Scholarship awards the accomplishments of students in good academic standing, who are residents of Massachusetts.
AWARD: $500
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
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
The Richard P. Carbone Scholarship was established to honor Richard P. Carbone, 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: $500
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
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
Distinct scholarships are available for domestic, international and self-supporting students with a declared STEM major, pursuing an associate degree or certificate.
AWARD: $1,000
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.