Below you'll find a list of scholarships for high seniors. Encourage your student to apply to as many scholarships as possible to help pay for college or trade school.
SPP Last Dollar Scholarship (LDS)
Each year, the Springfield Promise Program provides Last Dollar Scholarships to Springfield Public and Charter High School graduating seniors. Springfield Promise scholarships are need-based and help to bridge the remaining financial gap to college.
LDS Application is NOW CLOSED. The application will be available in Spring 2025.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
National Monthly Scholarships
January and February
December and January
November and December
October and November
September and October
2025 - 2026 Regional/Local Scholarships
Massachusetts Elks Vocational Scholarship - Deadline: January 15
Big Y - Deadline: February 1
Red Pine - Deadline: February 13
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Springfield Alumnae Chapter Scholarship - Deadline: March 1
Community Foundation of Western Mass - Deadline: March 31
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - Deadline: April 3 & May 1
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club - Springfield Mass Chapter - Derrick "Shake A Leg - Harris Scholarship
The College Club of Springfield
The Junior League of Greater Springfield
Springfield Partners for Community Action
Springfield Garden Club
Parent Villages Education Matters Scholarship
Caribbean Carnival Heritage Scholarship
MassLive Scholarship
WBGB/WSHM Ray Hershel scholarship Contest 2024
The Shawn J. McDuffy Memorial Scholarship
MA Broadcaster Association - Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program
Ruby Lee Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students
New England Service Scholarship by Red Sox Foundation
ADClub of Western Mass
Gloria McLellan Scholarship for the Arts
I found Light Against All Odds
The Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice
Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club Scholarship
ChaseIns Scholarship
Hampden County 4-H / Youth Special Fund
Henry Twiggs Scholarship
Scholarship Tips and Tricks
- Read the scholarship requirements thoroughly to ensure that you fit the criteria. If you do not meet the requirements, there are other scholarships for you.
- Read the essay prompts carefully. You may be able to use the same essay you created for colleges. You just may have to revise some parts.
- Pay attention to deadlines. It is recommended that you complete the application a week before and give yourself time to submit; websites can crash.
- Ask someone to review you application before you submit it.
- Never send anyone money for a scholarship application. You are trying to win money, if you are asked for money then you should research to see if the scholarship is legitimate.
- Do not send anyone your social security number, if a scholarship asks for that information, then research to see if it is legitimate.
- There is no limit to how many scholarships that you can apply for.
- Good luck to you!