SBS Awards for Summer/Fall Scholarship Opportunities

SBS Award for Early Decision Summer Internships -OPEN NOW
Open: January 13, 2025
Close: February 28, 2025
Description
“Funded by multiple donors, this award supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer 2025 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. ** Please note, the Early Decision round is for students with confirmed internships offers only.* Students who are awaiting formal confirmation of internships can apply for funding in the General round of Internship Scholarship Funding.”

SBS Award for Summer Internship
Opens: March 1, 2025
Closes: April 15, 2025
Description
“Funded by multiple donors, this award supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer of 2025 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Students can apply without confirmed internships.”

Ansin Study Abroad Scholarship
Opens: March 1, 2025
Closes: April 20, 2025
Description
“Funded by Ron Ansin, this award supports SBS students who will study abroad during the 2025 academic year. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and those with financial need. Study abroad programs must be approved by the International Program Office.”

LeBovidge Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Opens: March 1, 2025
Closes: April 15, 2025
Description
“Funded by Alan and Carol LeBovidge, this scholarship supports an undergraduate student who is working as a research assistant with a UMass Amherst faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences during the summer 24 or fall 24 semester. Preference is given to candidates who are conducting original research that has the potential to address current social problems. Faculty Nomination Letter required.”

SBS Financial Aid Scholarship Awards
Opens: March 1, 2025
Closes: April 15, 2025
Description
“The SBS Financial Aid Award is funded by multiple donors and supports SBS students who have demonstrated financial need as verified by the Financial Aid Office and who have good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0+.”

How do I apply? Please see AcademicWorks to apply for this scholarship.

Please check out the following resources if you need help getting started.

  1. Visit our SBS Pathways “Apply for Scholarships & Awards” webpage
  2. Learn about Academic Works with this video presentation.
  3. Prepare your answers ahead of time using this worksheet.
By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS