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John and Abigail Adams Scholarship

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2025
Closes: 12/31/2025

The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is available to students who score in the advanced category on the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test. Eligible students are identified during their senior year. Recipients of this scholarship have up to six years following high school graduation to utilize these funds.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Resident of Massachusetts
  • High school sophomore, junior, senior, or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Fulltime student
  • Attending or planning to attend an eligible public institution in Massachusetts
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Score in the Advanced category on one of three high school state assessment tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/Engineering) and have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district
  • Not be in default with applicable law regarding any federal or state student education loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received
  • Proven academic achievement

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Sophomore, High School Junior, High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MA
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Have Not Defaulted on Any Financial Student Loans

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