We recognize students not only for their academic achievements from high school, but also for the potential that they bring to Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology by providing donor funded grants and scholarships. Unlike loans, these grants and scholarships do not have to be paid back. Students who submit the FAFSA are automatically considered for these programs; there is no separate application.
We are most appreciative to the many individuals, businesses, and community organizations whose generous support makes these awards possible every year. To learn more about how to establish a Scholarship Fund in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact the Development Office at development@franklincummings.edu
FISCAL YEAR 2023 DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS LIST:
Name: BECMA Scholarship
Source: The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
Award amount: Varies based on student financial circumstances
Awarding criteria: Students who are graduates of the Dearborn STEM Academy and/or general scholarship purposes
Name: Franklin Cummings Tech Education Scholarship
Source: Anonymous donors
Award amount: Varied based on student financial circumstances
Awarding criteria: General scholarship purposes
Name: Green Jobs Scholarship
Source: Green Jobs Grant
Award amount: Up to $7500/student for up to 40 students
Awarding criteria: Students must be enrolled in: Engineering Technology associate degree with a concentration in Renewable Energy Technology or Building Automation Systems or in Automotive Technology associate degree with a concentration in Electric Vehicle Technology
Name: Good Jobs Challenge Grant Scholarship
Source: US Economic Development Administration grant
Award amount: Up to $6000/student
Awarding criteria: Students must be enrolled in one of our clean tech majors, which include: certificates in HVAC&R Technology or Practical Electricity; Engineering Technology associate degree with either Renewable Energy Technology or Building Automation Systems concentration; Automotive Technology associate degree with Electric Vehicle Technology concentration; and Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree.
Name: Johnson Controls Scholarship
Source: Johnson Controls
Award amount: $2500/student for up to 24 students
Awarding criteria: Students must be low-income grant recipients and enrolled in the HVAC&R program
Name: Michael Caso Scholarship
Source: Michael Caso
Award amount: $1100/student
Awarding criteria: Students must be enrolled in the Practical Electricity program
Name: NSF Scholarship
Source: National Science Foundation
Award amount: up to $10,000/student
Awarding criteria: Students must be enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program or the Mechatronics Technology associate degree program
Name: Walter Williams Scholarship
Source: Cruz/Williams
Award amount: $6250/per student for 2 students
Awarding criteria: Students must be enrolled in either the HVAC/Practical Electricity/Construction programs and reside in Dorchester, Roxbury or Mattapan
While this list of donor-funded scholarships is ever-changing, we make the commitment to assist students in as many ways as possible to meet their educational costs. This list represents the community’s partnership with the college to support our students in ways over and above their federal and state eligibility ranges. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions about the scholarships listed or about the awarding process.
