Lasell University Alumni Association Scholarship

Each year, the Lasell University Alumni Association (LUAA) awards a Lasell junior or senior with the Lasell University Alumni Association Scholarship. Click the link to see if you meet the scholarship requirements, and the application. 

The following Institutional Financial Assistance is offered to Upperclassmen based on merit, need and Lasell community recommendations. No application is required for these scholarships. 

Florence Adams Scholarship
Established by former trustee Lydia A. Godsoe '18 in honor of her mother. Preference given to "deserving students from the State of Maine."

The Joan Weiler Arnow '49 and Robert H. Arnow Scholarship
Established in 1995 to provide scholarship assistance to students who demonstrate academic achievement, civic responsibility and demonstrated financial need. The income from this endowment gift provides for three scholarships annually; one per each returning class. Funds from this scholarship may be reassigned to the same student for up to three years if the student continues to exemplify the outstanding qualities upon which the original assignment was made.

Virginia Thomas Baxter '39 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1997 to provide scholarship support for a worthy student with financial need.

Emma Gilbert Carver Scholarship
Given by the family of Emma Gilbert Carver, Class of 1945.

Lucille Huse Chapell '37 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2009 to provide scholarship support to needy and worthy students.

Max M. and Marian M. Farash Scholarship
Established in 1973 by Mr. and Mrs. Farash of Rochester, New York.

Toni Kennedy Gelotte '56 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 to provide scholarship support for deserving students with financial need.

Jason C. Georgilas Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by Katherine E. Meredith '94 in memory of Jason C. Georgilas, son of Linda Georgilas '94.  The income from this fund will be used to provide scholarship support for needy and deserving students, with a preference given to students in Allied Health.

Elizabeth Groth Johnsen '45 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by members of the Johnsen family to be awarded to an Allied Health major.

The Eleanor C. Kiefer Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 in her memory by her husband John A. Kiefer, both parents of Trustee P. Lynn Kiefer Holt '61. The income from this fund will be used to provide scholarship support to needy and deserving students at Lasell.

Cornelia Hemingway Killam Scholarship Fund
Established by Caroline Killam Moller '57 in honor of her mother, a trustee of Lasell for 20 years and member of the Class of 1922. Designated for a student with financial need.

The Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Lederman Endowed Scholarship 
Established in 1987 by Nonie Lederman Carroll, Class of 1945. Awarded annually, this scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Bernard Lederman, graduate of Harvard Medical School and well-respected obstetrician and gynecologist in the Boston area, and his wife, the former Maude Saks, well known as a primitive artist. Preference is given to students majoring in the humanities.

Jean '49 and Cynthia '78 Sargent Lee Endowed Scholarship
Established by a mother and daughter alumnae team to provide funds to a deserving student with financial need.

Joan Lindeman '54 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 to provide funds to a worthy student with financial need.

Jo-Ann Vojir Massey '51 and Anna A. Vojir Endowed Scholarship 
Established in 2001 by Jo-Ann and Dwight Massey. The income from this fund will provide a deserving student with scholarship support.

Williams Morgan Scholarship
Established in 1973 by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R.G. Williams (Sylvia T. Morgan, Class of 1930.) Given annually on the basis of character and citizenship.

John O. and Celia Kinsley Percival '34 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Celia Kinsley Percival '34 in memory of her husband, John O. Percival, and in honor of Celia's 65th Reunion. The income from this fund provides scholarship support for one or more worthy students with financial need.

Rosalie Brightman Rosen Scholarship
Endowed in honor of Rosalie Brightman Rosen, Class of 1927, a loyal alumna and valued Trustee. Candidates should combine academic achievement with a demonstrated commitment to the community.

Elisse Allinson Share '65 and Jennifer A. Share '98 Endowed Scholarship 
Established in 2002 by Elisse and Neil Share, the income from this fund will be used to provide scholarship support for needy and deserving students, with preference given to students with learning disabilities.

S. Joanne Smith Scholarship Fund
Established in 2000 to provide a deserving student with scholarship support.

Marion E. Steinmetz '50 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2012 by the Estate of Marion E. Steinmetz, for deserving students with financial need.

Lucy Johnston Sypher Scholarship
This award was established in 1991 in memory of Lucy Johnston Sypher, professor emerita of English and an author of children's books. Funded by her family, the scholarship is awarded to a candidate who has demonstrated academic ability and financial need.

Betty Culver Thomson '48 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002, by Betty Culver Thomson '48. The income from this fund will provide a deserving student with scholarship support.

Molly E. Upham '35 Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Molly Upham, Class of 1935, to provide scholarship assistance to students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership in the Lasell community. Demonstrated financial need is also a component. The income from this endowment gift provides for three scholar- ships annually; one per each returning class. Funds from this scholarship may be reassigned to the same student for up to three years if the student continues to exemplify the outstanding qualities upon which the original assignment was made. Recipients of aid from this Fund will be known as Upham Scholars.

Adelaide Shaffer Van Winkle '36/H'96 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 in honor of her 75th Reunion. The income from this fund provides scholarship support for deserving students with financial need.

The Ward-de Witt Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by President Thomas E.J. de Witt and his wife, Dr. Margaret E. Ward, in support of Lasell 150: the campaign to celebrate Lasell's Sesquicentennial, 1996-2001. The income from this fund will be used to provide scholarship aid, available and awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need, displaying high academic potential and leadership qualities, with preference given to international students.

Joan Howe Weber '51 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1996 in honor of her 45th Reunion. The income from this fund provides scholarship support for a worthy student with financial need.

Harriet Markham Wedeman '48 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1998 to aid a deserving student with financial need.

Eleanor T. and Alfred C. Edwards Scholarship
Established in memory of the parents of alumna Gail Edwards Pocock, Class of 1967, honoring the long service of Mr. Edwards as trustee of the Lasell.

Sylvia Goodman Scholarship 
Established by Lasell in 1989 in recognition of over 20 years of her teaching service in the sciences. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in a helping profession.

Claire Kay Memorial Scholarship
This award was created in 1997 in memory of Claire Kay, Director of Information Technology, to be awarded to a returning student who demonstrates strong character, love of learning, concern for the Lasell community, and pursuit of new endeavors.

Norma MacLeod Scholarship
Established by the Lasell in 1989 in recognition of her 24 years of service as a faculty member in the Nursing Program. Awarded to an outstanding student preparing for a career in the helping professions.

The McIninch Foundation Scholarship
Established in 2011 in honor of Judith Shanahan '48 to support two underserved, bright and ambitious students, with preference given to students from New Hampshire.

The Mary McNamara '56 and Antoinette Ruinen '56 Fund for International Students or Studies
Established in 1996 to help foreign students to attend Lasell University or for Lasell students to engage in foreign studies outside of the United States. The donor's primary intention is to encourage enduring friendships among students from different parts of our global village, as exemplified by the rich relationship enjoyed by these two Lasell roommates who became life-long friends.

Sebastian F. Mignosa Scholarship 
Established in 1988 by the colleagues and friends of Professor Mignosa who served Lasell from 1956 to 1987. Given to a deserving student in business.

Constance W. Milner Scholarship
Established in 1984 by the colleagues, friends, and former students of Constance W. Milner, upon her retirement as director of the Lasell Nursing Program.

Eileen Ruth Moses Scholarship 
Established by the Student Nurses Association. Eileen R. Moses was a member of the Class of 1978.

William E. Schrafft and Bertha E. Schrafft Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to benefit bright and ambitious students from Boston's neighbor- hoods with preference to students in training for one of the health professions.

Summer Internship Stipend
Since 2014, one Trustee and Lasell offer ten stipends to students who accept a full-time, unpaid internships in conjunction with the internship course in their major. This is intended to provide students with resources to explore career opportunities in locations not realistic during the school year.

Priscilla Alden Wolfe Scholarship 
Given by alumnae and friends in memory of Priscilla Alden Wolfe, Class of 1919. Mrs. Wolfe, elected to the board of trustees in 1948, was chairman at the time of her death in 1961.

Outside scholarships are a great resource to build up your financial aid. An outside scholarship--sometimes also called a private scholarship--is an award granted by an organization other than the Department of Education or Lasell University. Review submissions guidelines and deadlines carefully. Completing an application does not guarantee an award. If a student is awarded an outside scholarship, they must inform the Office of Financial Aid. 

Featured Outside Scholarship: 

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program

Apply for a STEM Scholarship: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=smart_opportunities

More than a scholarship, SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, mentorship, opportunities for grants and international internships, and a guaranteed civilian career with the Department of Defense after graduation.  

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

View the SMART videos and visit smartscholarship.org to learn more.

Outside Scholarship Search Tools and Resources (Alphabetically): 

• Career One Stop Scholarship Finder
• College Resources for Hispanic Students Includes a close look at a wealth of online resources available to Hispanic students, including an updated list of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options.
• Featured Scholarships by FastWeb Updated monthly with fast and simple scholarship applications. 
• FinAid.org scholarship search FinAid.org offers guidance on how to search for outside scholarships
• Freshman Scholarships by FastWeb A tailored list of scholarships specifically geared towards students after their first year. 
• Full-Tuition Scholarship by FastWeb An article with guidelines for those who may qualify for a full-tuition outside scholarship
• Global Scholarships - Scholarship database for international students.
• GoingMerry Create one profile and students can be connected with matching scholarship opportunities. 
• LGBTQ Scholarship Search by NerdWallet a list of top scholarships via NerdWallet for LGBTQ students and allies.
• Master's Degrees Scholarships for Native American and Alaskan Students If you are a Native American or Alaskan student in pursuit of a master’s degree, check out this list of scholarships and resources to help pay for school.
• MyDocumentedLife.Org College Scholarship Resources A selection of resources and college scholarship opportunities for undocumented students. 
• NICHE College Scholarship Search Regularly updated list helps to match students to eligible scholarships. Review each application for entry steps. 
• Rhode Island Foundation Rhode Island residents can search for different scholarships from organizations within the state.
• Rhode Island Scholarship Search Rhode Island students can use this website to find local scholarships in Rhode Island specific to Rhode Island residents.
• Sallie Mae Scholarship Search and Sallie Mae GRADUATE Scholarship Search
• Scholarships & Financial Resources for Asian and Pacific Islander Students search for scholarships tailored towards Asian and Pacific Islander Students. 
• Scholarships & Financial Resources for Black Students search for scholarships tailored towards Black students
• Scholarships & Financial Resources for Native American Students search for scholarships tailored towards Native American students
• Scholarships for International Students by MPower Financing MPOWER offers various scholarships for international students seeking to gain an education in the U.S. or Canada.
• SchollySearch matches students with scholarships based on custom interests, background and accomplishments
• Student Scholarships.org a large collection of scholarships and career/salary information free for students to search
• Study Abroad Scholarships:A selection of scholarships specifically catering to students seeking to study abroad (via Goabroad.com)
• WyzAnt Scholarships This online search site for tutors also has a number of different scholarship programs and search information and tips for how to write scholarship essays.

Individual Outside Scholarship Opportunities (Alphabetically) 

• American Public Service Scholarship
  Overview: Students interested in careers such as teaching, law enforcement, and public health are not only badly needed, but represent the true American spirit of contribution to their fellow citizens. Candidates must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Detail your efforts and aspirations to help your community as a public servant. Describe what experiences inspired you to choose this path and how you plan to make a difference.
  Amount: $1000
  Deadline: January 30, 2025
• Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship Program
  Overview:All majors are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants pursuing design and engineering- related fields.
  Amount: $2,500
  Deadline:January 1 and June 30, annually
• Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
  Overview: Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces, have completed 50 hours minimum of volunteer service in their community, and demonstrates exceptional academic performance. 
  Amount: $5000
  Deadline:March 1, 2025
• Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Undergraduate Scholarship
  Overview: The law firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD awards an annual $1,500 scholarship to the child of a veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Applicants must provide proof of parent’s veteran status, current transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a 500-word essay answering one of the three prompts.
  Amount: $1,500
  Deadline: December 31, 2024
• Cochlear Scholarships
  Overview: Cochlear offers several prestigious scholarships in honor of the amazing innovators who developed our hearing solutions. Scholarship applicants must be a Cochlear Nucleus, Baha, or Osia recipient.
  Amount: $2000 (per year, up to four consecutive years)
  Deadline:March 31, annually
• College Board Opportunity Scholarships
  Overview:Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. 
  Amount:Up to $40,000
  Deadline: Ongoing
• DAR Scholarship
  Overview:Various across different academic interests and student backgrounds.
  Amount: Varies
  Deadline: January 31, annually
• Domaine Scholarship Program
  Overview:Domaine is the world's largest independent Shopify design and development partner. The Domaine Scholarship Program seeks to reward and support one student per semester that is actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in exchange for a thoughtful research and perspective piece on the buying patterns of the next generation of consumers.
  Amount: $2000
  Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Environmental Litigation Group Scholarship
  Overview: Applicants must be students who witnessed a parent, sibling, or other immediate family member battling cancer and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Our goal is to support a student with a family connection to cancer continue his/her education. For this reason, we have decided to offer a little help to young people who witnessed a loved one’s devastating struggle with cancer in order to ease at least their financial situation. Write a 500-1,500 word essay on “What it takes to fight cancer”
  Amount: Up to $5000
  Deadline: Mid-December, 2024
• Explore Medical Careers Scholarship
  Overview:Every year ExploreMedicalCareers.com is offering three scholarships to students attending universities, colleges, and other academic and non-academic institutions across the U.S. on their way to becoming medical professionals, of any kind.
  Amount:$500 to $1,500
  Deadline: December 31, annually
• Fidelity Scholars Program
  Overview: The program is open to students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado, and the District of Columbia. Fidelity Scholars MUST attend a college or university as a full-time student in their permanent state of residence. Other requirements listed on application website, including a letter of recommendation. 
  Amount: Varies
  Deadline: January 30, 2025
• Footsteps to Your Future Scholarship
  Overview:The Footsteps to Your Future Scholarship has been established to support and empower students in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence. The winner will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicant must submit a 300–400-word essay responding to the prompt “Describe the steps you are currently taking to work towards your future dreams and goals. Consider both your academic and extracurricular activities in college as well as any initiatives or pursuits outside of college.”
  Amount: $1,000
  Deadline: December 20, 2024
• Go Transcript Academic Scholarship
  Overview:Essay about Share a story about how language has helped you express your voice.
  Award: $5,000
  Deadline: year-round
• Hagan Scholarship
  Overview:The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage in order to learn how to invest, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college.
  Amount: $7,500 per semester
  Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Justice in Family Law Scholarship
  Overview: We are offering The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled. Your application should include an essay of 500-1,500 words in response to one of the prompts listed on the website.
  Amount: $1000
  Deadline: November 27, 2024
• Klenk Law Community Leadership Scholarship
  Overview: At Klenk Law, we believe that community-driven leadership yields a brighter and more just future. We have served many communities for years and seen active and educated citizens improve a community. We want to help a student with a similar passion for achieving their educational goals. Write an essay of 1,000 words or less describing the situation that influenced or served as a pivot point for your dedication to your community to apply.
  Amount: Up to $3000
  Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Mensa US Scholarship
  Overview: Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who will be enrolled in accredited colleges for the following academic year may apply. Applicants must complete the online application, including an essay describing their career, vocational or academic goals. Essays must be no longer than 550 words.
  Amount: $2500
  Deadline: January 15, 2025
• Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship
  Overview: This scholarship is open to all students who have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake—whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence—and will seek to lift up those from underrepresented communities in those fields, and first-generation college students.
  Amount: $10,000
  Deadline: December 31, 2024
• New England Employee Benefits Council
  Overview:New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC), the region's leading provider of benefits and total rewards education and networking, is offering a scholarship to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students.
  Amount: Four $1000 to $3000 awarded annually
  Deadline: April 1, annually
• The Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself Scholarship
  Overview: The Gold Law Firm is honored to offer scholarship awards to freshmen who have spent their early education taking part in challenging skill-building activities such as Scouts, acting or theater, debate club, and speech. We believe that participation in and dedication to such activities greatly aid in a student’s development of integral leadership skills, confidence, and responsibility. Submit an approximately 500 word essay on how those activities prepared you for success in the future.
  Amount: $1,000
  Deadline: December 4, 2024
• The Sandi Fuqua Scholarship
  Overview:The scholarship promises $2,500 to an academically gifted undergraduate or graduate student who has enmeshed themselves in their communities. The firm wants to celebrate students who marry their chosen communities with their life-long dreams. Students applying for the Sandi Fuqua Scholarship can submit a 1-2-minute video essay detailing their community engagement through Whitley Law Firm’s scholarship application form.
  Amount: $2,500
  Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program
  Overview: Helps veterans already enrolled in postsecondary education meet their household expenses when faced with unexpected financial setbacks. 
  Amount:$1000 and up
  Deadline: December 2, 2024
• What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship Contest
  Overview: Our annual scholarship awards a student $2,500 which can be used for any expenses associated with a college education. This can include rent, food, clothing, books, technology, tuition, or paying off loans. The scholarship will be awarded to the community college, college, or law school student with the best story of what their “trademark” will be in life. In other words, when your career is over, what will you be known for?
  Amount:$2,500
  Deadline: June 15, annually

Need-Based Grants

By completing the FAFSA, all students are automatically considered for all forms of need-based financial aid offered by Lasell and federal and state government. Grants are awarded based on financial need and do not have to be repaid. 

The FAFSA may be filed anytime after October 1st but should be received by Lasell no later than March 1st for priority consideration. Complete the FAFSA with Lasell University code 002158. 

Lasell University Grant

Students who demonstrate additional financial need for assistance may be offered Lasell University Grant funding in addition to any federal and state grants and loans they may qualify for. 

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is offered to undergraduate students who apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, show significant financial need, and whose estimated family contribution (EFC) falls within a range determined by the federal government. If a student is eligible for this award, it will appear on the financial award package. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Act (SEOG)

SEOG is grant funding provided to the university by the federal government to award to significantly needy undergraduate students. It is a limited pool of funding, and Lasell usually reserves this funding for the neediest students and those who receive the Pell Grant. If Lasell determines that a student should receive this grant it will be in the financial aid package.

State Grants

Several states in the New England region offer state grants or scholarships that may be used while attending Lasell. Most states use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for this funding, and most have deadlines by which the FAFSA must be received for processing in order to qualify. If a student misses this deadline, Lasell cannot make up for the loss of this funding in the financial aid package. It is advisable to file the FAFSA as soon after October 1st of each year as possible in order to ensure consideration and eligibility for all forms of financial aid. Students should consult the FAFSA instructions for the specific deadline for their state of residence. 

Regionally, the following states have reciprocal agreements with Massachusetts:

Vermont
Pennsylvania

Massachusetts State Grant

Massachusetts residents must file the FAFSA by August 1st of each year in order to be considered for the Mass State Grant. If a student is eligible for this funding, it will appear in the financial aid package. 

Gilbert Grant

Grant aid funded by the State of Massachusetts. Students who are Pell eligible students and meet Massachusetts state residency requirements are considered for this funding.