Scholarships for online students

UMass Dartmouth offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to help make your education more affordable. Whether you’re returning to school after time away, completing a degree online, or balancing your studies with work and family commitments, there are awards that can support your unique path. Scholarships may recognize academic achievement, financial need, career focus, or professional experience, giving you multiple ways to reduce the cost of your education and invest in your future.

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Success by Degrees Program

Earn a tuition credit toward your online bachelor’s at UMass Dartmouth after completing your associate degree at a Massachusetts or Rhode Island community college.

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Ryan David Reaves Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is specifically identified for online undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program.

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UMass Dartmouth Scholarship Portal

Use the scholarship portal to review even more scholarships, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. Check back throughout the year to discover newly added scholarships.

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Mass. High Demand Scholarship Program

This program, created by the Massachusetts Legislature, provides scholarships to support students in high-demand fields and help meet the Commonwealth’s workforce needs.

Nursing Faculty Loan Program

The UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences is pleased to offer the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to graduate nursing students who plan to become nurse educators.

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships from companies, nonprofits, and community groups can help make your degree more affordable.