Transfer Scholarships



cap and moneyA number of scholarships are available to MCC students planning to transfer from MCC to bachelor’s degree programs. Questions about these external transfer scholarships should be directed to Jane Fain, Transfer Counselor, fainj@middlesex.mass.edu, 978-656-3266.

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MassMutual Scholars Program

Applications for the MassMutual Scholars Program are open until March 31, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. EST

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to students of all majors.
  • Will be entering sophomore, junior, senior or 5th-year senior year in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
  • Plan to attend a degree-seeking program, full-time at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2016–2017 academic year.
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Preference will be given to students who demonstrate:
  • An interest in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry.
  • Leadership and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Must complete and submit for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • Must show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (if selected).
  • A total of $150,000 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2016–2017 school year.
  • Selected students attending accredited 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities will be awarded $2,500 or $5,000 respectively.
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New England Transfer Association Scholarship (pdf)

Each year the New England Transfer Association awards several $1,000 scholarships to students transferring from NETA affiliated community colleges to NETA affiliated Baccalaureate institutions.

Student Qualifications:

  • Must be slated to receive an Associate’s degree by the end of the summer 2016 term.
  • Plans to transfer to a NETA-affiliated, four-year institution beginning in fall 2016.
  • Demonstrates consistent academic performance with a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
  • Has successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at MCC at the time of application

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UMASS Amherst MassTransfer Scholarships

Please click on the link above for additional information and application.

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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 attached application and the required documents listed in it should be sent to a Transfer Counselor located in the Academic Career & Transfer Center in either the Bedford or Lowell by March 28, 2016.

Eligibility requirements are listed on the application form.

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UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor’s Transfer Merit Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Eligible students are those who are graduating from a two-year college (public or private)
  • 3.5 or better Grade Point Average
  • Associate Degree completed by the fall semester of their matriculation
  • Scholarship is renewable for up to six semesters as long as students complete 18 credits a year and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average
  • Application for admissions and subsequent acceptance to UMD will automatically allow students to be considered. Recipients are selected by an Admissions Committee.
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UMass Lowell Transfer Scholarship

UMass Lowell is proud to award the UMass Lowell Transfer Scholarship, an In-State scholarship, to a select number of the most academically qualified admitted transfer students from within the state of Massachusetts.

Award: $2,500

  • In-State residency required
  • Minimum GPA of 3.00
  • 15 earned transfer credits
  • Application not required

Renewal criteria: 3.0 GPA; full-time status; maximum six semesters

Additional information on UMass Lowell Scholarship opportunities

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Charter Oak Transfer Scholarship for Community College Graduates

Amount of award: $1,000 Community College Transfer Scholarship Application (PDF)

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest and success in online learning
    • Completion of 6 or more credits through online courses
  • Accepted at Charter Oak State College - application and credentials on file
  • Overall grade point average: 2.7
  • Nominated by an instructor, counselor or administrator at the attending community college
  • Provide a short essay on the benefits of online learning

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Additional Scholarships 

 

For further information on transfer scholarships, contact Jane G. Fain, Transfer Counselor, by phone at (978) 656-3266 or email her at fainj@middlesex.mass.edu

 
 

Last Modified: 6/10/16