Printer FriendlyThe scholarships listed here are normally awarded by the dean 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, download (pdf) and fill out the College of Engineering scholarship application form. All merit scholarships for entering freshmen are subject 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 1100 on the Math and Reading portions (out of 1600).
In addition to those listed here, there are other scholarships available within each department for returning students. Please consult the departmental web pages for more details. The Scholar/Intern Program is available to returning students and students in their freshman year. You can find more scholarship opportunities offered within the University of Massachusetts by visiting the UML Undergraduate Scholarships page, or by searching the University of Massachusetts Scholarship Database.
Commonwealth Scholarship
A four-year "free ride" scholarship that covers tuition, fees and on-campus room and board for Massachusetts residents without regard to financial need. These scholarships are awarded to a limited number of high school seniors by the admissions office, who have a minimum, cumulative, recalculated high school GPA of 3.75, combined SAT scores of 1400 or above, and are in the top 5% of their graduating class. Awards are renewed annually for a maximum of four years, if the student maintains a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
University Scholarships
Automatically available to incoming freshmen graduating from an accredited Massachusetts high school ranked 1st or 2nd in their graduating class. University scholars must be nominated by their high school principal and achieve a minimum score of 1200 on their SAT. These scholarships are worth up to $10,000 each year, and are renewable annually for up to 4 years, provide the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Automatically available to Massachusetts public high school students who score in the Advanced category in either the Mathematics or the English language arts section of the grade 10 MCAS test, score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the second subject (Mathematics or English language arts), AND have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district. The Adams Scholarship provides a full tuition waiver, renewable annually for up to four years.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Available to new freshmen in all undergraduate colleges who are in the top 25% of their graduating high school class, have a combined SAT score of 1200 or above and have demonstrated need. These scholarships provide up to $3,000 a year towards tuition and fees and $2,000 toward on-campus room and board. This scholarship is renewable for a total of four years, if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and continues to demonstrate financial need.
Dean's Scholarship
Up to 10 renewable $4,000 scholarships for the College of Engineering (50 total campus-wide). Entering freshmen considered for a Dean's Scholarship must have a high school GPA of 3.25 (out of a possible 4.0) and must have a combined SAT score of at least 1100 in the Math and Reading sections. Recipients are selected, during the admissions process, by each dean of UMass Lowell's undergraduate colleges on the basis of academic achievements and extra curricular activities. This scholarship is renewable for a total of four years, if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 beginning at the end of freshman year. You do not need to apply for this scholarship - you will be considered automatically.
Assistive Technology Design Fair Scholarship (New for Fall 2006)
The College of Engineering offers up to FOUR Scholarships each year that are available only to students who have participated in the UML High School Assistive Technology Design Fair (ATDF). These scholarships will be awarded to the top four applicants based on merit, subject to the same GPA and SAT restrictions as for the Dean's scholarship. Each award will be for $2,000 per year, renewable annually if the student maintains full time status in the College of Engineering and a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship will be in addition to any additional scholarship funding that they may receive, up to the estimated cost of education (tuition, fees, room, board). To apply, please contact the Office of the Dean of Engineering directly, indicating the project, advisor and year of the ATDF project in which you were a team member.
FIRST Robotics ScholarshipThe College of Engineering offers one Dean's merit scholarship to students who have participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). This scholarship will be awarded to the top applicant accepted into the College of Engineering based on merit, and there are no restrictions. Each scholarship will be for $4,000 per year, renewable annually if the student maintains full-time status in the College of Engineering and a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship will be in addition to any additional scholarship funding that they may receive, up to the estimated cost of education (tuition, fees, room, board). To apply, please download the scholarship form and submit the completed form together with the recommendation letter from the FIRST faculty adviser directly to the Office of the Dean of Engineering directly by February 15. Applicants after February 15th will be merged with the other students competing for Dean's scholarships.
College of Engineering Endowed and Non-Endowed Scholarships
The Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell annually awards over $100,000 in undergraduate scholarships, including the following available to incoming freshmen:
Joseph Priestley Scholarship
The Priestley Fund will provide scholarship assistance to graduates of Lowell High School who are entering the Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell as freshman. The fund will provide scholarships to students who demonstrate academic promise and good character.
Alexander Stewart Scholarship
The Stewart Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman engineering student. The recipient must be a Massachusetts resident, with first preference being a resident of Andover. The fund will provide two scholarships of $500 each.
Francis McKone Scholarship
To provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the programs of the Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Gandolfo Family Scholarship
Joseph and Sandy Gandolfo have established this endowment fund to provide scholarships to entering freshman students at the Francis College of Engineering. Scholarships shall be awarded by the Dean based on the following preferences: Recipients will have at least a 2.7 grade point average out of high school, will be residents of the North Shore, and must submit a 500 word essay to the Dean. Essay forms may be picked up at the Dean's office.
Krishna & Aruna Vedula Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be for scholarship aid for engineering students with high financial need at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Gregg Hughes Fund (for E-council members)
The Greg T. Hughes Fellowship is given each year by Greg's father Thomas Hughes. Awards are made to members of the Francis College of engineering E-Council for the engineering students. Members of the E-Council must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and be active members in the council. Awards are made yearly.
Academic Engineer Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to acknowledge the additional coursework or extra curricular activities from humanities, social sciences, and fine arts that engineering students engage in during their tenure as a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The following guidelines as to administration of this scholarship will apply:
1. The student must be entering their junior year in any discipline offered by the Francis College of Engineering.
2. The student must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 GPA scale.
3. The student should be involved in an activity from the humanities, social sciences, or fine arts area. An example would be in Music, Theatre, English (Beat Attitudes Conference), etc.
4. The student must demonstrate financial need.
5. The student must be in good standing on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus.
Eagle Scholarship for Women in Engineering
To benefit women engineering students at UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering. First preferences shall be for women returning from the work force to pursue graduate level degrees in Engineering.
Francis College of Engineering Scholarship
The Francis College of Engineering Endowment Fund, created by the generosity of Francis McKone '56, gives the Dean of the college the flexibility to award scholarships to outstanding incoming freshman students. Awards are made at the Dean's discretion to students in the top one third of their high school classes who have been accepted and plan on enrolling in the Francis College of Engineering in the fall.
The Laska Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund will be to award scholarships for University of Massachusetts Lowell engineering students who have demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship.
The Edward J. Snyder, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The purpose of the fund will be to award scholarships for University of Massachusetts Lowell students pursuing degrees at the Francis College of Engineering.
Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell Scholarships
The Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell (IUAAL) is offering scholarships to deserving students. Scholarships will be awarded in January for the second semester.
Alumni Memorial Library
P.O. Box 242
Lowell, MA 01853
(p) 978-454-6335
(f) 978-452-7889
Email: AlumniOffice@iuaal.org
Applications are available in the Dean’s Office.
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