Scholarships Scholarships

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.
Professional photo of Lai
Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy
When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.
Foundation Board member, donor, alumna
UMassD’s Jan Reynolds ’82 honors parents, value of education with philanthropy
After Reynolds graduated from UMass Dartmouth with her father in 1982, she maintains a special connection to their alma mater with her extensive philanthropic history.
Group shot of College Now students
Once College Now, always College Now: Alumni fund scholarship for students
The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association established a current use scholarship for hard-working College Now students set to graduate this spring.
Scholarship student
Empowering Sarah Adjei '26: Scholarships pave the way for global education access
From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.
Student Christian Fall seated in the library living room
Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical school
Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD
Kailey Sousa '27, Bioengineering, from Acushnet
Kailey Sousa '27: Big dreams
Kailey Sousa '27 is one of two students to be awarded the university's inaugural Founders' Scholarship. The four-year, full ride scholarship recognizes Sousa's exceptional talent and drive.
Bee Greenberg seated on library stairs
Bee Greenberg '25: Role models in action
Star-runner and computer scientist Bee Greenberg found community and a role model at UMassD. Now, Greenberg aims to fill that role for other women and LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
Student portrait in Library Living Room
Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25: UMass Dartmouth has "positively prepared me for my future"
Scholarship award enables nursing and Spanish major to focus on her studies, volunteer in the U.S. and Senegal, participate in campus activities, and make memories
christina hart standing in library
Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning
Christina Hart '23 puts her engineering knowledge to work solving real-world problems.
Student viktoriya balabanova standing in the library
Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunities
Physics major Viktoriya Balabanova has earned multiple competitive research opportunities and compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, all while raising a family.