One Family Scholars Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 4/1/2024

Closes: 7/16/2024

One Family Scholars Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Massachusetts who are single heads of households and interested in attending college in the state.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to residents of Massachusetts who are single heads of households with dependent children younger than 18 years of age.

Applicants must be attempting to enter or reenter college in Massachusetts to work full or parttime on an associate or bachelor's degree.

They must apply through a participating social service organization at sites in Massachusetts.

They must also apply for financial aid and participate in an interview.

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

Selection is based on financial need (family earnings below 200% of the federal poverty level), clear and realistic academic and career goals, potential for success in a chosen academic program, and desire to participate actively in all aspects of the program.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Age

Location

Country: US
State: MA

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Situation

Nontraditional / Returning Student, Single Father, Single Mother, Single Parent

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