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Leg Up Scholarship Program

The Philanthropic Initiative
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/16/2026
Closes: 5/15/2026

The Leg Up Scholarship is for high school seniors or recent graduates who live in Chelsea, East Boston, Medford, Lynn or Revere in Massachusetts and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a competitive college. Students will demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.40 GPA
  • Resident of Boston, Chelsea, Lynn, Medford, or Revere, Massachusetts
  • High school senior or recent graduate
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MA
    • City: Chelsea, Boston, Lynn, Medford, Revere
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Work

    Next Steps