March 1, 2027

African American Achievement Scholarship Fund

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Demographics
Black or African American
Location
Massachusetts
Education level
Four-year institutionUndergraduate
Enrollment
Full-time

About this scholarship

African American residents of Franklin, Hampden, or Hampshire counties in Massachusetts who attend a four-year college (undergraduate or graduate, full- or part-time) may apply for the African American Achievement Scholarship Fund through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Award amounts vary. One unified scholarship application matches eligible students to 160 or more funds, including this one. Requires a transcript and Student Aid Report.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Transcript
  • Student Aid Report
  • Applicants use the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts unified scholarship application, which matches eligible students to 160 or more funds.