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Phone: 617.287.6300

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Merit-Based Scholarship

Phone: 617.287.4850

merit.scholarships@umb.edu Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships for First-Years

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Students are automatically considered for UMass Boston's merit scholarship aid based on their admissions application. Undergraduate Admissions will notify recipients at the time of acceptance if they have been selected for one of these scholarships.

The grids below are an estimate based on historical information and standards may change based on the make-up of the applicant pool.

Scholarships First-Year Students
.	High School GPA	Massachusetts Resident Range	Northeast Regional Range	Out-of-State Student Range	Notes
Tuition and Fees		$15,908	$27,363	$38,125	Based on 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees
Merit Scholarship	3.3 or higher	$2,000 - $13,000	$2,000 - $13,000	$2,000 - $18,000	Renewable for up to 4 years

“GPA” here is based on a cumulative recalculation of all college prep academic courses and considers weighting for honors, AP, and IB courses on a 4.0 scale in accordance with the standards outlined by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
The specific number and amounts of scholarships offered each year are based on available funding. Scholarship offers and award amounts will be determined by a holistic review of the application for admission including a thorough evaluation of the rigor of coursework, high school GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a demonstrated commitment to leadership, community service, and/or employment.
A change in residency may reduce or otherwise impact your scholarship.
Scholarship grid reflects amounts for incoming Fall 2025 first-year students only.

Merit Scholarships for International Students
	High School GPA	SAT or ACT Scores	International Student Range	Notes
International Student Scholarships	3.3 or higher	NA	Up to $5,000	Renewable for up to 4 years

International Scholarships are not available to students entering through partnership programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about scholarship aid.

Outside Scholarships

We also encourage you to explore Outside Scholarships.

More Details on Terms and Conditions

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Your merit scholarship will be applied to your student account and is renewable for up to 8 semesters of continuous study.
Your merit scholarship will not cover winter or summer session coursework.
Study abroad and most similar domestic programs are generally not covered by the scholarship, although reciprocal programs may be. Consult with the Study Abroad Office well in advance of your planned program to determine.
The scholarship requires full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester which is a minimum of 12 credits.
Course withdrawals and failures may impact future eligibility. Please discuss withdrawals and failures with the scholarship office.
A 2.8 cumulative GPA, as well as satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion, are required to retain the scholarship, with the exception of the Chancellor’s Scholarship which requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA. If your GPA drops below the required minimum or you drop below full-time enrollment your scholarship will be put on probation or cancelled.
A single semester leave of absence may be permitted. A leave of absence must be discussed with the Office for Merit-Based Scholarships in advance of the semester of non-enrollment. Failure to readmit after a one semester absence will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. A student must be in good standing with the scholarship terms in order to take a leave and resume the scholarship upon return.
This scholarship is only valid at UMass Boston and cannot be transferred to any other institution, including other UMass campuses.
A scholarship award may impact need-based financial aid awards.