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How Does $4,000 Sound to You?

UMass Lowell's Immersive Scholars Program awards deserving students with $4,000 for work in research on campus or out in the community, or to apply toward a study abroad program. 

Explore this invaluable opportunity

Massachusetts Residents

First-time, first-year, in-state undergraduate applicants are eligible to be considered for the scholarships listed in this section.

Chancellor's Scholarship

UMass Lowell is proud to award the Chancellor's Scholarship, to a select number of our most academically qualified admitted freshmen who are permanent residents of Massachusetts.

  • Awards: Annual award of full tuition and mandatory fees.
  • Application not required. Admissions application must be received by the Early Action Deadline to be considered for this scholarship. Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet.
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters.

Tsongas Scholarship

UMass Lowell is proud to award the Tsongas Scholarship to two highly qualified admitted freshmen who are Massachusetts residents and graduates of Lowell High School.

  • Awards: Two annual awards of full tuition, fees, and standard housing / food, selected by Lowell High School & the UMass Lowell committee.
  • Requirements:
    • Open to Massachusetts residents and Lowell High School graduates
    • Application solicited by the Headmaster of Lowell High School
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters.

Dean's Scholarship Program

This scholarship is limited to a select number of our admitted freshmen to attract and reward those with high academic achievements.

  • Awards: Annual award up to half of tuition and mandatory fees.
  • Application not required. Admissions application must be received by the Early Action Deadline to be considered for this scholarship. Students are notified via their admissions acceptance packet.
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of 8 consecutive semesters.

Non-Massachusetts Residents

First-time, first-year domestic, out-of-state, international and New England Regional residency undergraduate applicants are eligible to be considered for the scholarships listed in this section.

Out-of-State, National and International Scholarships

UMass Lowell offers a variety of scholarships to our first-time, first-year, undergraduate out-of-state and international applicants of exceptional merit.

  • Awards: Scholarship amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000
  • The type and amounts of the award depend on a comprehensive evaluation of each year's applicant pool.
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters.

New England Regional Scholarships

In addition to the tuition discount program, UMass Lowell offers a variety of scholarships to our first-time, first-year, New England Regional eligible applicants of exceptional merit.

  • Awards: Annual awards up to half of New England Regional tuition rate.
  • The type and amounts of the award depend on a comprehensive evaluation of each year's applicant pool.
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Awards

UMass Lowell offers a scholarship to our first-time, first-year, students from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  • Awards: Annual awards ranging from $6000 to $20,400.
  • Renewal requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters.

Open to All Residencies  

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Scholarship

Scholarship requires a nomination from a teacher, principal, etc. Nominations are due by the following dates:

  • Early Action I: Nov. 5
  • Early Action II: Jan. 5
  • Regular Decision: Feb. 5

Additionally, the students must:

  • have completed at least one PLTW course (strong preference will be given to students who have completed three PLTW courses)
  • be nominated by a high school STEM teacher, guidance counselor or principal (one nomination per school, please.)
  • have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.000
  • apply for admission to a STEM program at UMass Lowell by the application deadline: Early Action- Nov. 1, Regular Decision: Feb. 1

The scholarship has a maximum award value of $5,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,000 for out-of-state residents. It is renewable for four years of undergraduate study, provided a minimum GPA of 3.000 is maintained.

Please Note: The scholarships listed on this page are not available to students enrolled in Graduate, Online and Professional Studies programs and do not apply to its courses.

Additionally, UMass Lowell scholarship programs are subject to change at any time depending on funding levels, quality of applicant pool and university priorities.