Scholarships

Support of student scholarships is essential to ensuring that our scholars are able to pursue their academic goals at UMass Dartmouth. Read about some of the outstanding students who have benefitted from the generosity of our donors. If you are interested in creating a scholarship or donating to an existing scholarship, please contact us at giving@umassd.edu or 508.999.8200.

Impact of scholarships

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CNHS student portrait
Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond
How scholarships and determination are helping a first-generation nursing student pursue her dream of becoming a compassionate healthcare leader
SMAST PhD Research Assistant
Donor support keeps Drake Ssempijja, PhD ’28 hooked on sustainability
With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.
CAS alumna, Law student, scholarship recipient
Adrianna Pacheco ’22, JD ’25: A “UMass lifer” through and through
Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.
Students learning in classroom
Alumni Association Scholarship: Paving the way for the next generation of Corsairs
Discover how UMass Dartmouth alumni empower current students to overcome financial barriers and achieve the unthinkable.
Scholarship recipient, psychology major
Naomi Mwangi ’25: Scholarships nurture dreams
First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.
Scholarship donor
John Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarship
The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.