This scholarship was established to honor Foster Furcolo, who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1957 to 1960. He was instrumental in the creation of the system of public community colleges in the Commonwealth.
It awards two-year scholarships covering tuition and most mandatory fees to one graduate of each public community college in Massachusetts.
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Benefits
awards two-year scholarships covering tuition and most mandatory fees to one graduate of each public community college in Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Exemplify the success of the community college system in accomplishing the educational mission envisioned by Governor Furcolo
- Earned an associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
- Are Massachusetts resident
- Are a first time, full-time student enrolling for fall semester immediately following graduation from the community college
- Are graduating from your community college in the spring preceding fall entrance at UMass Boston
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Application Deadline
May 1, 2026How To Apply
- Each community college president may select one student for recommendation and submit a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications for the Furcolo Scholars to the Office for Merit-Based Scholarships. The letter may come from the transfer and/or advising officer at each community college.
- Contact the office of your community college president for consideration.
- Final selection will be determined by UMass Boston. Not all nominees will be offered scholarships.
- Nominated students may not have attended UMass Boston in the past.
For more details, visit UMass Boston Scholarship Webpage
