John and Abigail Adams Scholarship

The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a merit-based program that provides a credit toward tuition for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university. Merit is based on student scores on the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test. The program aims to reward and inspire student achievement, help attract more high-performing students to Massachusetts public higher education, and provide families of college-bound students with financial assistance. Recipients receive a merit-based tuition credit that varies by institution, with individual awards at State Universities and Community Colleges valued at no more than the resident undergraduate tuition rate, and awards at University of Massachusetts campuses ranging from $1,417 to $1,714 depending on the campus. There is no application process; eligible students are automatically notified in the fall of their senior year in high school.