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πŸ’° University of Massachusetts-Boston Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$2,000-$11,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$17,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.3 GPA

University of Massachusetts-Boston awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $4,000-$17,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.3 GPA. Against tuition of $37,495, students receiving the largest award pay about $20,495 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Tuition & fees
$37,495
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Largest annual award
$17,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$20,495/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $19,128), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Massachusetts-Boston's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Massachusetts-Boston β€” no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

CCAS - Minimum per semester
Award
$2,500-$5,000/semester in-state
Students are awarded a minimum of $2,500 per semester ($5,000 annually) for a total of two years.
Eligibility: Top 10 percent of community college spring graduates who enroll at a University of Massachusetts campus Complete the FAFSA or equivalent state financial aid application Be eligible for in-state tuition Have earned 45+ credits that are transferable to UMass Boston
How to apply: ["no separate application (eligibility determined by community college rank/notification)", "complete FAFSA or equivalent"]
πŸ“‹ Total of two years Source β†—
International Merit Award (incoming first-year)
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
International students with a 3.3 GPA or higher are considered for a merit scholarship of up to $10,000 annually.
Eligibility: Incoming first year students are automatically considered for UMass Boston merit scholarship aid based on their admissions application. International students with a 3.3 GPA or higher are considered for a merit scholarship of up to $10,000 annually. These scholarships are not available to students entering through partnership programs.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration via admissions application", "not available to students entering through partnership programs"]
Source β†—
International Student Scholarships (First-Year)
Merit Scholarship | 3.3 or higher | $2,000 - $10,000 | $4,000 - $11,000 | $4,000 - $17,000 | Renewable for up to 4 years
Eligibility: 3.3 or higher
How to apply: ["automatic consideration via admissions application", "holistic review of the application for admission including coursework rigor, high school GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership/community service/employment"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source β†—
Massachusetts Resident Range (First-Year)
Award
$2,000-$10,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Merit Scholarship | 3.3 or higher | $2,000 - $10,000 | $4,000 - $11,000 | $4,000 - $17,000 | Renewable for up to 4 years
Eligibility: 3.3 or higher
How to apply: ["automatic consideration via admissions application", "holistic review of the application for admission including coursework rigor, high school GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership/community service/employment"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source β†—
Northeast Regional Range (First-Year)
Award
$4,000-$11,000/yr in-state
$4,000-$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Merit Scholarship | 3.3 or higher | $2,000 - $10,000 | $4,000 - $11,000 | $4,000 - $17,000 | Renewable for up to 4 years
Eligibility: 3.3 or higher
How to apply: ["automatic consideration via admissions application", "holistic review of the application for admission including coursework rigor, high school GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership/community service/employment"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source β†—
Out-of-State Student Range (First-Year)
Award
$4,000-$17,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Merit Scholarship | 3.3 or higher | $2,000 - $10,000 | $4,000 - $11,000 | $4,000 - $17,000 | Renewable for up to 4 years
Eligibility: 3.3 or higher
How to apply: ["automatic consideration via admissions application", "holistic review of the application for admission including coursework rigor, high school GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership/community service/employment"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source β†—

Other scholarships at University of Massachusetts-Boston (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

MassTransfer Tuition Credit
$1,714/yr
This scholarship is a tuition credit of up to $1,714 per year, renewable for up to two years while enrolled at UMass Boston.
Eligibility: Are a MassTransfer student who has completed an associate's degree at an approved Massachusetts Community College Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 Enroll at UMass Boston within one year of completion of associate's degree
How to apply: ["meet MassTransfer program eligibility", "enroll within one year of completion"]
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Continuing Student Competitive Awards
$4,000 one-time
Awards made through this process are typically one-time awards. If selected for one of our competitive continuing student scholarship awards, the amount may range up to $4,000.
Eligibility: Have a minimum of 24 credits completed at UMass Boston Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 Be enrolled in a degree granting program
How to apply: ["complete general scholarship application in AcademicWorks", "may require additional steps for specific opportunities", "priority may be given to students who do not already have significant scholarship aid"]
Source β†—
Furcolo Scholars - Tuition & Fees
It awards two-year scholarships covering tuition and most mandatory fees to one graduate of each public community college in Massachusetts.
Eligibility: Earned an associate's degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 Are Massachusetts resident Are a first time, full-time student enrolling for fall semester immediately following graduation from the community college
How to apply: ["nomination by the community college president", "final selection determined by UMass Boston"]
Source β†—
GRAD Last Mile - Maximum Award
$3,000 one-time
The maximum award for the GRAD Last Mile Scholarship is $3,000.
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student with in-state tuition residency Must be graduating in the fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 semester Must have exhausted all available financial aid, including subsidized/unsubsidized loans Must have a financial roadblock that is preventing you from completing your degree
How to apply: ["apply via the GRAD Last Mile application (link provided)", "in-state tuition residency", "graduating in specified terms"]
Source β†—
NETA Scholarship - $1,000 awards
$1,000/yr
This scholarship is potentially renewable, and awards $1,000 to up to six local transfer students each year.
Eligibility: Have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.25 Be eligible to receive an Associate's degree during the academic year Transfer from a regionally accredited two-year New England college or University
How to apply: ["apply via New England Transfer Association process (contact provided)", "successfully complete 30 credits from the sending institution"]
Source β†—
Osher Reentry - Up to $6,000
$6,000/yr
This scholarship awards up to $6,000 per year and is potentially renewable.
Eligibility: Be starting at UMass Boston for the first time Be resuming college after a gap of approximately five years Be completing a first bachelor's degree Not be enrolling in a fully online degree program Have an application for admission on file for an upcoming semester
How to apply: ["apply online via provided Apply Online link", "must meet reentry criteria (approx five years away from higher education)"]
Source β†—
Transfer Scholarship Awards
$500-$2,000 one-time
Awards range from $500 to $2,000.
Eligibility: Be a new transfer student starting your first semester at UMass Boston in the Fall 2026 semester Have an application for admission on file for an upcoming semester
How to apply: ["apply online via provided Apply Online link", "have an application for admission on file"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Early Action
11/05/2025
Regular Decision
02/15/2026

Common questions about University of Massachusetts-Boston scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Massachusetts-Boston give?

Published awards range $4,000-$17,000/yr. University of Massachusetts-Boston lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.3 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Massachusetts-Boston give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $4,000-$17,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 45% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/05/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Massachusetts-Boston's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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