Scholarships
Scholarships and research funding for Commonwealth Honors College students.
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Both Commonwealth Honors College and UMass Amherst offer a range of merit and need-based scholarships and research funding opportunities for students.
In addition to funding specifically for Commonwealth Honors College students, you’ll find funding possibilities connected to your major, department, and academic college, as well as campuswide options.
Commonwealth Honors College Scholarships
Honors students who are currently enrolled at UMass and have attended at least one semester may be eligible for one of our many scholarships. You’ll need to log into the campus scholarship application portal, Academic Works, to apply. Once you’ve completed the CHC “conditional” application, the portal will match your profile with our scholarship opportunities.
National and International Scholarships
UMass Amherst students are frequently awarded national and international scholarships, and the Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) provides support and guidance to help you develop your most competitive application. ONSA, housed in Commonwealth Honors College, works with eligible students applying for distinguished nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. ONSA offers advice on application information, recommendations, study and research proposals, personal statements, and interview preparation.
Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students
The UMass Admissions Office oversees all application, financial aid, and scholarship decisions for students new to UMass Amherst.
Current Commonwealth Honors College Students
Commonwealth Honors College offers scholarships and research funding. There are also scholarships available through your major, your department, your academic college, and other sources.
How to Use Academic Works
Here’s a great video tutorial on how to use Academic Works to apply for scholarships.