Non-MA Resident Scholarships
Scholarships are normally awarded during the admissions process. With the exception of the Assistive Technology Design Fair and US FIRST scholarships, you do not need to apply to be considered for these scholarships.
For the Assistive Technology Design Fair and US FIRST scholarships, fill out the Francis College of Engineering scholarship application form (pdf).
All merit scholarships for entering freshmen are subject to the following minimum criteria: a high school GPA of 3.25 (out of a possible 4.0) and a combined SAT score of at least 1200 on the Math and Reading portions (out of 1600).
Other available scholarships can be found on the Mass. resident entrance scholarships page.
Endowed and Non-Endowed Scholarships are also available to Francis College of Engineering students.
The following are scholarships available to non-Massachusetts residents who are not part of the New England Board of Higher Education Regional Student Program or Proximity Student Program. These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office upon recommendation of the Dean:
Provost Scholarship
UMass Lowell is proud to award the Provost Scholarship, our most prestigious out-of-state scholarship, to a select number of our most academically qualified admitted freshmen from outside the state of Massachusetts.
Award: Annual award of half tuition and mandatory fees
- Minimum GPA of 3.75 and combined SAT (Math and Reading) scores of 1400
- Based on merit
- Out-of-state, New England Regional, or Proximity Residency
- Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet
- Application not required
Renewal Requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, full-time status, maximum of four award years
Academic Council Scholarship
The Academic Council Scholarship is awarded to a select group of freshmen, with out-of-state residencies, who demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement as measured by outstanding classroom performance and above-average scores on college entrance exams.
Award: Annual award of $10,000
- Minimum GPA of 3.50 and combined SAT (Math and Reading) scores of 1200
- Based on merit
- Out-of-state residency
- Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet
- Application not required
Renewal Requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, full-time status, maximum of four award years
Regional Academic Council Scholarship
The Regional Academic Council Scholarship is awarded to a select group of freshmen, with New England Regional/Proximity residencies, who demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement as measured by outstanding classroom performance and above-average scores on college entrance exams.
Award: Annual award of $3500
- Minimum GPA of 3.50 and combined SAT (Math and Reading) scores of 1200
- Based on merit
- New England Regional or Proximity Residency
- Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet
- Application not required
Renewal requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, full-time status, maximum of four award years
International Provost Scholarship
The International Provost Scholarship, UMass Lowell’s most prestigious international scholarship, is awarded to a select number of our most academically qualified admitted freshmen from outside the United States.
Award: Annual award of half tuition and mandatory fees
- Minimum GPA of 3.75 and combined SAT (Math and Reading) scores of 1400
- Based on merit
- International residency
- Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet
- Application Not Required
Renewal Requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, full-time status, maximum of four award years
International Academic Council Scholarship
The Academic Council Scholarship is awarded to a select group of freshmen, with international residencies, who demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement as measured by outstanding classroom performance and above-average scores on college entrance exams.
Award: Annual award of $10,000
- Minimum GPA of 3.50 and Combined SAT (Math and Reading) scores of 1200
- Based on merit
- International residency
- Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet
- Application Not Required
Renewal Requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, full-time status, maximum of four award years