University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Amherst, MA

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The University of Massachusetts Amherst (otherwise known as Massachusetts, UMass, or UMass Amherst) is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system. With 1,174 faculty members and more than 27,000 students, UMass Amherst is the largest public university in New England.

The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees in 88 undergraduate and 72 graduate areas of study, through eight schools and colleges. The main campus is situated north of downtown Amherst. In a 2009 article for MSN.com, Amherst was ranked first in Best College Towns in the United States. In 2012, U.S. News and World Report ranked Amherst amongst the Top 10 Great College Towns in America.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is categorized as a Research University with Very High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2011, UMass Amherst had research expenditures of $181.3 million. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium.

UMass Amherst sports teams are called the Minutemen and Minutewomen, the colors being maroon and white; the school mascot is Sam the Minuteman. All teams participate in NCAA Division I. The university is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, while playing ice hockey in Hockey East. In football, UMass has completed their last season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) at the FCS level, and in 2012 they upgraded to the FBS level and transition to the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst College Scholarships

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ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

American Chemical Society (ACS)

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

American Chemical Society (ACS)

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$10,000

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Description

The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

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Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Up to $4,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program is open to students who are residents of Massachusetts. You must be a matriculated undergraduate student majoring in early childhood education or a related field (e.g. elementary education, sociology, psychology) at an eligible college or university in Massachusetts. You must also have been...

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Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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Up to $4,500

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The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program is open to students who are residents of Massachusetts. You must be a matriculated undergraduate student majoring in early childhood education or a related field (e.g. elementary education, sociology, psychology) at an eligible college or university in Massachusetts. You must also have been...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

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Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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John and Nancy Butterworth Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

Up to $1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The John and Nancy Butterworth Scholarship is available to junior and senior students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in ornamental horticulture and demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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John and Nancy Butterworth Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

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Up to $1,000

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The John and Nancy Butterworth Scholarship is available to junior and senior students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in ornamental horticulture and demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation

$1,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship is available to full- time undergraduate and master's students. You must be studying manufacturing engineering and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need, minority students, and students participating in Co-...

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Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation

award

$1,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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Description

The Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship is available to full- time undergraduate and master's students. You must be studying manufacturing engineering and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need, minority students, and students participating in Co-...

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George Goddard Memorial Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

$400 Varies See Details

Description

The George Goddard Memorial Scholarship is available to junior and senior students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in ornamental horticulture or floriculture to qualify for this award.

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George Goddard Memorial Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

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$400

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Description

The George Goddard Memorial Scholarship is available to junior and senior students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in ornamental horticulture or floriculture to qualify for this award.

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Oscar G. Anderson Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

$200 Varies See Details

Description

The Oscar G. Anderson Scholarship is available to students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in a pomology related field to qualify for this award.

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Oscar G. Anderson Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

$200

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Description

The Oscar G. Anderson Scholarship is available to students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must be majoring in a pomology related field to qualify for this award.

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Sidney H. Cole Agricultural Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

Varies Varies See Details

Description

The Sidney H. Cole Agricultural Scholarship is available to students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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Sidney H. Cole Agricultural Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

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The Sidney H. Cole Agricultural Scholarship is available to students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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Robert G. and Dorothy P. Tilden Memorial Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

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Description

The Robert G. and Dorothy P. Tilden Memorial Scholarship is available to entering students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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Robert G. and Dorothy P. Tilden Memorial Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

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Description

The Robert G. and Dorothy P. Tilden Memorial Scholarship is available to entering students enrolled at Stockbridge School. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to qualify for this award.

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