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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Mardochee Dominique ’27 shines brighter than ever with scholarship support
With donor generosity empowering her every step forward, Dominique breaks down barriers to build the future she’s always envisioned at UMass Dartmouth.
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Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth
Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.
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Olivia DeSimone '27: Founders' Scholarship, Year One
2023 Founders' Scholarship recipient finds her place at UMassD as she navigates her first year as a health administration student in the Honors College
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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
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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.
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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.