Transfer Scholarships

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A number of scholarships are available to MCC students planning to transfer from MCC to bachelor’s degree programs. The below scholarships are a great place to start. Students should also conduct their own scholarship searches.

 
*Please review all scholarship application deadlines and connect with the organization offering the scholarship for the most up to date information.

AICPA Foundation Two-year Transfer Scholarship Award

This scholarship $5,000 award is available to students looking to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution to complete their degree in accounting or an accounting-related field. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

You can find more details and apply here.
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024 at 11:59pm ET

 

Boston University's Metropolitan College Scholarship for Community College Graduates

Recipients of this annual scholarship will receive a 50 percent tuition scholarship for up to 12 credits per semester while they complete their bachelor’s degree at Boston University’s Metropolitan College. Those selected for the Scholarship for Community College Graduates will be required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to continue receiving the tuition benefits of the program.

Eligible students can apply at: https://www.bu.edu/met/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships/community-college-graduates-scholarship/


Bridgewater State University

Please click on the link below for Bridgewater State University scholarship information

https://www.bridgew.edu/admissions/transfer-merit-scholarships


Emerson - Next Step Emerson Scholarship

For students who plan to enter Emerson in Fall 2024, the amount of the Next Step Emerson Scholarship is $30,000 annually. Students must plan to earn an associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 from one of the participating community colleges by the time they matriculate at Emerson. This scholarship is limited to fall term enrollment and students must have a complete transfer application by March 15. Students who meet these qualifications will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

Eligible students must plan to enroll full-time at Emerson College and complete their degree in five or fewer semesters. While enrolled at Emerson, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to continue to receive this scholarship. More information can be found at: https://www.emerson.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admission/financial-aid-scholarships


Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship

The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.  
This award can provide as much as $55,000 per year!
MCC students have received this award before.

Eligibility:

  • Be a new transfer student
  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Open to any area of study.
  • Many participate in Honors and/or leadership.

Application:

  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation letters
  • Several Short Essays
  • Etc.
  • In the Transfer Common Application
    • Go to "Add Program" and search Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
  • Frequently Asked Question

Deadline: January 11, 2024


New England Transfer Association

Each year the New England Transfer Association awards up to six $1,000 scholarships to local transfer students.

2024 Scholarship Application Due: Monday, April 1, 2024

To Apply: Click Here
Note: A Google/Gmail account is needed to apply.

Scholarship applicants must:

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.25
  • Be Eligible to receive an Associate's degree during the 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Transfer from a regionally accredited two-year New England college or university to a regionally accredited two-year New England college or university in either the spring or fall semester of 2024.
  • Successfully complete 30 credits or more from the sending institution.
  • Complete an Essay: How will your bachelor's degree assist you in reaching your career goals?
  • Send Unofficial Transcripts

Northeastern University Community College Scholarships

Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies recognizes the investment made by students in partner institutions through the Community College Scholarship. New, incoming students with an earned associate degree from one of these partner community colleges may be eligible for a scholarship up to $8,000. A FAFSA may need to be submitted.

Review Eligibility Requirements
Learn more about Northeastern

Northeastern University Lowell Institute Scholarship

Scholarships worth up to $15,000 are awarded to deserving students from New England who have been admitted into one of the 11 qualifying Bachelor's Completion programs.  To be eligible for the award, students must obtain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
A FAFSA may need to be submitted.

Review Eligibility Requirements
Learn more about Northeastern

Northeastern University - Biotechnology A2M Scholars

The Biotech A2M Scholars Program is an accelerated pathway for students from their associate to their master’s degree in biotechnology. The NSF (National Science Foundation) has awarded Northeastern University and Middlesex Community College scholarship funds (up to $10,000 per year per student) to assist qualifying students looking to pursue their associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in biotechnology. A FAFSA may need to be submitted.

Learn about the program and requirements.

For more information, please contact the Biotech Navigator at biotech-navigator@northeastern.edu

Phi Theta Kappa

Students must be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) to be considered for these scholarships. Students should check with the four-year schools they are applying to, to learn if a Phi Theta Kappa specific scholarship is offered, and the deadlines and requirements for it.
Additionally, students can view the link below for additional scholarships.

https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/i-am-transferring/ptk-competitive-scholarships/#


Salem State University

Please click on the link below for Salem State University scholarship information

https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/grants-and-scholarships

UMASS Amherst MassTransfer Scholarships

Please click on the link below for UMass Amherst scholarship information

https://www.umass.edu/umfa/scholarship/umass-admission-scholarships

 

UMASS Boston Foster Furcolo Scholarship

The UMASS BOSTON Foster Furcolo Scholarship was established to honor Foster Furcolo who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1957 to 1960. He was instrumental in the creation of the system of public community colleges in the Commonwealth.

This is a two-year scholarship covering tuition and most mandatory fees to one graduate of each public community college in Massachusetts. The student must be starting their first semester as a full time student at UMass Boston in fall 2024. The student must graduate from MCC in May 2024.
Application is due on April 20, 2024.

Additional information and eligibility requirements are listed on the application form.


UMASS Boston Transfer Merit Scholarship

The Transfer Merit Scholarship is for new transfer students at UMass Boston. It is potentially renewable for students who maintain good standing. The award ranges from $500 to $2,000 per semester.

Eligibility:

Deadline: July 1, 2024

The UMass Boston Osher Reentry Scholarship

Awarded to newly entering UMass Boston students who are returning to college after an interruption in study of five years. This five year time frame need not be consecutive. Osher Reentry Scholars will receive up to a $5,000.00 per year scholarship. The scholarship is potentially renewable.

Eligibility

  • Resuming college after a gap of approximately five years. This gap need not be consecutive. You may have stopped in and out of school, but should have a total of five years away from higher education and be eager to complete your degree at UMass Boston now.
  • Completing a first bachelor's degree
  • Not open to students enrolling in fully online degree programs
  • Looking forward to a significant number of years in the work force after graduation
  • An admission application must be on file.

To Apply

Fill out a paper application

Send the application to the Office for Merit-Based Scholarships at merit.scholarships@umb.edu

Deadline:

  • July 15, 2024 for students entering in fall 2024

 

UMASS Dartmouth Transfer Scholarships

By applying and being accepted to UMass Dartmouth, you'll automatically be considered for the following scholarships:

  • Chancellor's Transfer Scholarship
  • Dean's Transfer Scholarship
  • UMassD Transfer Award

Please click the link below for scholarship details.
https://www.umassd.edu/financialaid/scholarships/transfers-after-2018/

UMass Lowell Transfer Scholarships

Although not required for all scholarships, UMass Lowell recommends that all students fill out the FAFSA.

UNCF Scholarships

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.
Each year they award more than $100 million in scholarships. They coordinate and process multiple scholarships from STEM to Healthcare to Education. If you are thinking of attend an HBCU after graduating MCC, they also have some scholarships specifically for those schools.       

Scholarship Deadlines Vary

Apply and Review Eligibility Requirements

Wellesley College - Davis Scholars

The Davis Scholars program is designed for women who may not have been able to finish a bachelor's degree in the traditional 18-23 age range.  Students applying for this scholarship will typically be U.S. veterans, mothers, and any women age 24 or older. US citizens or permanent residents only. Wellesley meets 100% of calculated need for all admitted students. Please contact Wellesley for more information.

Application and Eligibility Overview

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Additional Scholarships

 

For further information on transfer scholarships, please contact Jane Fain, Coordinator of Transfer Affairs, fainj@middlesex.mass.edu, 978-656-3266 or Nick Cloutier, Coordinator of Transfer Affairs, Cloutiern@middlesex.mass.edu, 781-280-3587.

Last Modified: 3/1/24