Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Catalog

Education/Government United States Website

About

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is a state government agency responsible for overseeing public education in Massachusetts from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The department provides leadership, resources, and support to school districts across the Commonwealth, focusing on areas including curriculum standards, student assessment (MCAS), educator licensure and evaluation, special education, career and technical education, and school accountability. DESE works to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students while supporting educators and administrators in their professional development.

Funding Opportunities

Moving to College Scholarship

The Moving to College (MTC) Scholarship is the newest housing scholarship initiative within the Massachusetts Housing Scholarship Program. MTC provides an on-campus housing scholarship to Massachusetts public high school and HiSET graduates who are also an unaccompanied homeless youth. A MTC Scholarship supports a student's transition to, progress through, and completion of a college education. The Massachusetts Housing Scholarship Program is housed at the Department of Higher Education (DHE) and aligned with DHE's Strategic Plan for Racial Equity. Scholarships for up to 20 students are supported through partnership among the Departments of Higher Education (DHE), of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), and with additional support provided by Regional Youth Service Providers and participating campus partners. Scholarships are supported by state funds and cover year-round on-campus housing, meal plans, and case management and other support services. The scholarship does not cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, or transportation.

Open

education

At a Glance

Total Funding Opportunities: 1
Active Now: 1
Source Domain: doe.mass.edu

Catalog Data

This funder profile was automatically extracted from grant listings. Information may be incomplete.

Visit official website

Back to all funders