The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Student Life

Barbara B. Burn Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications

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Applications for this year’s Barbara B. Burn Memorial Scholarship for international undergraduate students are open through Friday, March 6.

The $1,000 scholarship was established in memory of the International Programs Office’s founder, Barbara B. Burn, who devoted her career to making international education accessible for any student.

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior bachelor’s degree international student at UMass Amherst as of the start of spring semester 2020
  • Have a minimum cumulative average (GPA) of 3.75
  • Be sponsored by UMass Amherst in a non-immigrant visa status (i.e. F-1, J-1)

Students are invited to submit an electronic application to Pamela Dutta no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.