Scholarships for Current First Years
Andy Moes Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College members in their first, second or third year of study who are majoring in Hotel Management or Communications are eligible to apply for the Andy Moes Scholarship. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Annaliese Bischoff Honors Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College students who are pursuing creative endeavors in the arts and humanities or in social sciences are eligible to apply for the Annaliese Bischoff Honors Scholarship. Preference will be given to first generation college students and/or those with financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
This scholarship was endowed by a long time UMass Amherst and Commonwealth Honors College Professor and consists of a one-time award that is applied directly toward the student’s tuition and fees. Selection is based on a combination of financial need and academic achievement. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Bettez-Simanis Scholarship
Members of the Bettez and Simanis families established this scholarship in honor of their parents and grandparents, Marie-Jeanne and Albert Bettez and Joseph and Elizabeth Simanis. The Bettez-Simanis Scholarship provides access for a Commonwealth Honors College student who is the child of one or more immigrants, and honors the generosity the donors benefited from by offering support to the next generation of immigrant families. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Charles J. Hoff Scholarship
Commonwealth Honors College students who are US. citizens or eligible non-residents of Massachusetts and demonstrate a minimum of $4,000 of financial need are eligible to apply for a Charles J. Hoff Scholarship. Funded by the Hoff Foundation, the scholarships are designed to provide need-based assistance to motivated Commonwealth Honors College Students. Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by March 1. Hoff scholarship applications are submitted to the Commonwealth Honors College office in March. Finalists may be asked to attend an in-person interview in June at the UMass Worcester Campus. The number of scholarships awarded will vary from year to year. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Christian M. Flynn Memorial Scholarship
Established by alumni Michael and Nancy Flynn and family in memory of alumnus Dr. Christian M. Flynn, this scholarship provides support to students in Commonwealth Honors College with financial need with special consideration for those interested in mental health issues, women’s studies, or music. Dr. Flynn graduated from UMass in 1991 and after being commissioned in the US Army, went on to medical school. Mental health became a hallmark of Dr. Flynn’s work and he entered the field of psychiatry, dedicating his career to treating people with mental illness and addictions. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Commonwealth Honors College Opportunity Scholarship
This award, renewable for up to six semesters, supports current UMass Amherst students admitted to Commonwealth Honors College as part of the on-campus application process. Selection for this scholarship is based on a combination of the student’s UMass Amherst record and financial need. (Incoming first years, current first years)
David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship
The David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship was established by their son, Matthew Littlefield ’99 to honor his parents and to support Commonwealth Honors College students study abroad experience. Littlefield participated in the Oxford Summer Seminar and a study abroad program in Mexico as a student at UMass Amherst. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
David J. Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Commonwealth Honors College students in their first, second or third year of study are eligible to apply for the David J. Snyder Memorial Scholarship. Each year one or more scholarships are awarded as a one-time award and applied toward the student's tuition in the following academic year. Selection is based on a combination of financial need and academic achievement. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
David N. Hansen Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by an honors alumnus and consists of a one-time award that is applied directly toward the student’s tuition and fees. Selection is based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement and career goals. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Dresden Honors Scholars
This scholarship was established by alumna Jennifer Hanes-Schromm to honor the generations of educators within the Dresden Family. The purpose of the Fund will be to support Commonwealth Honors College undergraduate students with financial need. Preference for female students who have demonstrated leadership through student organizations or community service activities. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Frank and Helen DiGiammarino Scholarship Fund
The Frank and Helen DiGiammarino Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 by members of the DiGiammarino family, many of whom are UMass alums, as a way to honor their parents, Frank and Helen DiGiammarino for their commitment to academic excellence. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Gerald S. Creem ‘67 Scholarship
Established by a 1967 graduate of UMass Amherst, the Creem Commonwealth Honors College Opportunity Scholarship supports current UMass Amherst students admitted to Commonwealth Honors College as part of the on-campus application process. Selection for this scholarship is based on a combination of the student’s UMass Amherst record and financial need. (Incoming first years, current first years)
Gyalwang Drukpa Scholarship
Established by Celso Avelar and Cam Tu Pham Avelar in honor of the work of the Gyalwang Drukpa, this fund provides scholarship support to students in Commonwealth Honors College with financial need and who are pursuing academic, co-curricular, internship, or community work in at least one of the following areas: environment, human rights, women's leadership, gender equality, social justice, healthcare, and/or animal welfare. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Lewenberg Family Scholarship
Commonwealth Honors College students in their first, second or third year of study, who are active in Hillel, are eligible to apply for the Lewenberg Family Scholarship. Each year one or more scholarships are awarded as a one-time grant and applied toward the student's tuition in the following academic year. Selection is based on a combination of financial need and academic achievement. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Linda Lockwood Opportunity Scholarship
The Linda Lockwood Opportunity Scholarship was created through a bequest from the estate of Linda Lockwood, professor of environmental science and Director of the UMass Amherst Honors Program from 1982 to 1992. This award, renewable for up to six semesters, supports current UMass Amherst students admitted to Commonwealth Honors College as part of the on-campus application process. Selection for this scholarship is based on a combination of the student’s UMass Amherst record and financial need. (Incoming first years, current first years)
Lynda Walker Dean’s Opportunity Scholarship
Established by alumna Lynda Walker, this fund supports students in Commonwealth Honors College. The scholarship is awarded to outstanding students with financial need, with a preference for first-generation students. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Malone Commonwealth Honors College Opportunity Scholarship
Established by a 1975 graduate of UMass Amherst, the Malone Commonwealth Honors College Opportunity Scholarship supports current UMass Amherst students admitted to Commonwealth Honors College as part of the on-campus application process. Selection for this scholarship is based on a combination of the student’s UMass Amherst record and financial need. To the extent possible, the scholarships are distributed across a wide range of majors. (Current first years, current sophomores)
Marybeth T. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Marybeth T. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Marybeth T. Murphy, a 1983 graduate who studied landscape architecture with a major in environmental design, this scholarship serves as a tribute to her and her commitment to urban public art. She helped design many parks, city streets, and bike trails in an effort to make the world a more beautiful place. Friends and family established this scholarship to provide needed support for students who share her ideals. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship support for UMass Amherst undergraduates with financial need pursuing landscape architecture. Preference is given for students who are members of Commonwealth Honors College. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
McGoldrick-Jenkins Family Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College members in their first, second or third year of study with strong academic performance and financial need are eligible to apply for the McGoldrick-Jenkins Family Scholarship. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Melvin Howard Scholarship
Commonwealth Honors College students in their first, second or third year of study, with an interest in economics or business, are eligible to apply for the Melvin Howard Scholarship. The Melvin Howard Fund supports up to five $1,500 scholarships or Honor Research Grants relative to business or economics (see Honors Research Grants on the Commonwealth Honors College web site). The scholarships are awarded as a one-time grant and applied toward the student's tuition in the following academic year. Selection is based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and career goals. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Rachel and John Morton Honors Scholarship
Commonwealth Honors College students in their first or second year of study are eligible to apply for the Rachel and John Morton Honors Scholarship. This year, two scholarships will be awarded as a one-time grant and applied toward the student's tuition in the following academic year. Selection is based on a combination of financial need and academic achievement. In addition, all other things being equal, preference will be given to a student from Stoughton, Massachusetts. (Current first years, current sophomores)
Research Assistant Fellowships
Visit the Honors Research Assistant Fellowships page for more information. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)
Tina Brown-Stevenson and Harry C. Stevenson Diverse Scholars in Healthcare Scholarship
Established to support Commonwealth Honors College undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students who are underrepresented on the UMass Amherst campus and who plan to pursue a career in a health care field, such as but not limited to, clinical practice, pharmacology, medical research, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or mental health. Students transferring from a community college are also eligible. (Current first years, current sophomores, current juniors)