University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Amherst, MA

University Website:  www.umass.edu/
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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
 

ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

American Chemical Society (ACS)

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
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Massachusetts Flower Growers Association Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

Up to $6,000 May 15, 2024 See Details
 

Massachusetts Flower Growers Association Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

Up to $6,000

deadline

May 15, 2024
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GCSAA Scholars Competition Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

Up to $6,000 June 01, 2024 See Details
 

GCSAA Scholars Competition Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

Up to $6,000

deadline

June 01, 2024
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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
 

IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

Varies
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Cape Cod Landscape Association Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

Up to $5,000 April 25, 2024 See Details
 

Cape Cod Landscape Association Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

April 25, 2024
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Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

$2,500 April 30, 2024 See Details
 

Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

$2,500

deadline

April 30, 2024
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Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Up to $4,500 Varies See Details
 

Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

award

Up to $4,500

deadline

Varies
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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
 

IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

Varies
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CT Tree Protective Association (CTPA) Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

$2,000 December 02, 2024 See Details
 

CT Tree Protective Association (CTPA) Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

$2,000

deadline

December 02, 2024
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GCSAA Legacy Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

$1,500 April 15, 2024 See Details
 

GCSAA Legacy Scholarship

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Stockbridge School

award

$1,500

deadline

April 15, 2024
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