Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

CFWM scholarship application

DirectoryScholarship

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award
Many donor scholarships (over 160 funds, over 1,000 awards, about $1.4 million a year). Students can receive up to $3,000 total.
Deadline
2027-28 dates not yet posted. The 2026-27 application ran January 1 to March 1, 2026.
How to apply
Submit one online application; the foundation matches you to every fund you qualify for. Include a recent transcript and FAFSA Submission Summary.
What you'll need
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Mostly residents of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties, with some funds for Berkshire County and Hartford County, Connecticut. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Good to know
Except for a few awards, financial need is strongly considered.
Details
Need considered