Massachusetts In-Demand Scholarship Program

The Massachusetts In-Demand Scholarship Program was created by the Massachusetts Legislature in the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget to support economic development in the Commonwealth by providing financial assistance to residents who are pursuing programs of study that will help address the Commonwealth's workforce needs. The program provides scholarships to students to encourage enrollment and completion of training and degree programs identified by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's annual reports on labor market conditions, for students who intend to remain in the Commonwealth to pursue their professional careers. Awards for eligible applicants under this program may be used to support the full cost of tuition and fees charged to a student, plus a $1,200 allowance for books and supplies for the academic term. Full-time undergraduate students can receive up to four years (eight semesters) for 4-year institutions or two years (four semesters) for community colleges. Part-time undergraduate students can receive up to six years for 4-year institutions or four years for community colleges. Graduate students can receive up to two years (four semesters). Students may also receive an additional payment up to $2,500 for summer term study if funds are available. Eligibility requires Massachusetts residency for at least one year, pursuing a major or program designated as an in-demand profession by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, completing FAFSA or MASFA annually, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrating satisfactory academic progress. The scholarship is available at all public institutions within the Massachusetts public system of higher education including community colleges, state universities, and the University of Massachusetts campuses.