University+ Scholarship Application

The University+ Scholarship Application provides summer 2026 scholarships from the David A. Cole Scholarship Fund and the Miriam Williford Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are designed to support students enrolled in primarily University+ based programs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, meaning students who take the majority of their classes from admission until graduation through the University+ session. The scholarship aims to help students stay on track to completing their program and overcoming challenges and disadvantages. The David A. Cole Scholarship specifically focuses on supporting students pursuing career changes. Applicants must complete the FAFSA or explain why they cannot and indicate if they completed the MASFA instead. The scholarship award amount varies based on individual circumstances and available funding.