Class of 1945 Merit Scholarship Fund

The Class of 1945 Merit Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This merit-based scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance and achievement. Recipients must maintain good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship particularly aims to support students who are members of the Minuteman Marching Band, though this is stated as a preference rather than a strict requirement. The award amount varies and students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their completed General Application through the UMass Amherst scholarship portal.