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 April. Note: Students planning to attend a Massachusetts community college are NOT eligible. 

October -November

September - October

• ADClub of Western Mass

• Better Business Bureau - Barbara J Sinnott Student of Integrity Scholarship

• Big Y

• Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club - Springfield Mass Chapter - Derrick "Shake A Leg - Harris Scholarship

• Caribbean Carnival Heritage Scholarship

• ChaseIns Scholarship

• Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

• Community Foundation of Western Mass

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Springfield Alumnae Chapter Scholarship

• Edward W. Brooke III Oratorical Competition and Scholarship

• General Federation of Women's Club Scholarship

• Gloria McLellan Scholarship for the Arts

• Hampden County 4-H / Youth Special Fund

• Henry Twiggs Scholarship

• I Found Light Against All Odds

• JEF Common Fund College Scholarship

• John H Murphy Memorial Scholarship

• MassLive Scholarship

• MA Broadcaster Association - Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program

• Massachusetts Elks Vocational Scholarship

• New England Service Scholarship by Red Sox Foundation

• Parent Villages Education Matters Scholarship

• Paul Tsongas Scholarship

• Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club Scholarship

• Red Pine

• Ruby Lee Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students

• Springfield Council of Jewish Women College Scholarship

• Springfield Education Association - Joan Cormack Scholarship

• Springfield Education Association - Melanie Kasparian Scholarship

• Springfield Education Association - Peter J. Dupuis Scholarship

• Springfield Garden Club Scholarship

• Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

• The College Club of Springfield

• The Junior League of Greater Springfield

• The Shawn J. McDuffy Memorial Scholarship

• The Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice

• WBGB/WSHM Ray Hershel Scholarship Contest

• 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!