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2022-2023 MassMutual Close the Gap Scholarship Program (Deadline: March 30, 2023)

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Who Can Apply:

  • The 2022-2023 MassMutual Close the Gap Scholarship Program for undergraduates is a need based scholarship open to African American/Black classified as a junior, at the time of application, attending a public or private Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
  • To apply you must be a junior, enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. located HBCU during the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants must have minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  • All applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
  • Selected students will receive a need-based award up to $5,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Preference will be given to students majoring in math, statistics, economics, finance, computer science, data science and technologies, physics, any business major, supply chain management, or actuarial science.
  • Preference shall be given to permanent residents of Massachusetts and the New England area, specifically Maine, Vermont New Hampshire, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.
  • Applicants cannot be an employee, officer, consultant/service provider to or board member of MassMutual or UNCF or a member of the Reading Committee or a family member of any such individual.

Submission:

  1. Possess a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Complete a FAFSA form
  3. Submit an online application
  4. A one-page personal statement on career interests and goals.
  5. A recent academic transcript.
  6. A letter of recommendation is OPTIONAL.
    1. If providing a letter of recommendation, the recommender cannot be a family member.
    2. The individual recommender chosen by the student should be an educator, academic advisor/counselor, employment supervisor, or a community leader with whom the student interacts.
    3. The letter should provide key details about the interactions between the recommender and the applicant, and should highlight the applicant’s personality, work habits, and skills.

Deadline: March 30, 2023

Amount: $5,000

 

Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2i8Y00000BGdddQAD

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