Scholarships for Incoming First Years

Abraham and Janice Weisblat Scholarship

Established by alumnus David Weisblat ’75 in memory of his parents, the Abraham and Janice Weisblat scholarship provides need-based financial aid to an outstanding Commonwealth Honors College student who exemplifies stellar academic and extracurricular success. (Incoming first years)

ASPIRE Community Scholarship

The ASPIRE Community Scholarship was established by a Class of 1983 graduate of UMass Amherst.  The intent is to award a first generation college student with outstanding academic potential and financial need the opportunity to pursue a career in medicine or medical research.  This scholarship is a four-year award that supports an incoming first-year Commonwealth Honors College student. (Incoming first years)

Chancellor John V. Lombardi and Cathryn L. Lombardi Scholarship

Established in honor of former UMass Amherst Chancellor John V. Lombardi and his wife, Cathryn, this scholarship provides renewable financial assistance to incoming Commonwealth Honors College students with interests in academic research and community service. (Incoming first years)

Cheryl Spencer Scholarship

Established by Aaron Spencer, founder of UNO Chicago Grill, and chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education from 1996 to 2007, The Cheryl Spencer Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship given to students with demonstrated financial need, with special consideration given to students who envision using their education to improve the world. (Incoming first years)

Chuck & Lily Schultz Community Scholarship

Established by Chuck and Lily Schultz, this need-based scholarship, renewable over four years, supports incoming first-year Commonwealth Honors College students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential, with preference for first generation college students. (Incoming first years)

Commonwealth Honors College Community Scholarship

This need-based award, renewable over four years, supports incoming first-year Commonwealth Honors College students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential, with preference for first generation college students. Individual donors from the Commonwealth Honors College community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and parents contributed to this award. (Incoming first years)

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)

Donna E. Cohen Family Community Scholarship

Established by alumna Donna E. Cohen in recognition of the importance of access to education, this scholarship is designed to provide access for Commonwealth Honors College students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential, with a preference for first-generation college students. This scholarship is renewable providing that recipients maintain good academic standing in Commonwealth Honors College. (Incoming first years)

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)

Joseph and Elizabeth Rountree Merit Scholarship

Established by a bequest from Elizabeth Mary Rountree, the Joseph and Elizabeth Rountree Merit Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to attract and retain high-performing students who demonstrate outstanding talents and abilities. (Incoming first years)

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)

Paul Solli Opportunity Scholarship

Established by a 1979 graduate of UMass Amherst, the Paul Solli 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)

Priscilla M. Clarkson CHC Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship was established through a gift from the member institutions of the Commonwealth Honors Program in memory of Priscilla M. Clarkson. As dean of Commonwealth Honors College, Dr. Clarkson was a key administrator, guiding to completion the College’s Residential Community, which students moved into in fall 2013. This scholarship is designed to provide access for a student transferring into Commonwealth Honors College from one of the state’s Commonwealth Honors Programs and is renewable as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing. (Incoming first years)