The City Scholarship Application process opens for each year in early January and has an early March deadline. Interested residents may apply online or request an application from the Finance Department via mail. View the City Scholarship page for current application information and deadlines.
Questions and requests for applications via mail can be directed to the Finance Department at 617-349-4220 or Scholarships@cambridgema.gov.
To be eligible you:
- Must be a resident of Cambridge (All ages may apply);
- Must be attending, have received admittance to, or have an application pending at an accredited education institution beyond the high school level prior to the award date.
Scholarships are paid directly to the education institution, and must be used during the next academic year.
The City Scholarship Award is one-time only award and prior recipients are not eligible for additional scholarships.
The Scholarship Committee, comprised of six Cambridge residents who are appointed by the City Manager, reviews and ranks each application. Committee members do not see the name of the applicant to ensure a fair review process. Each application is evaluated and ranked based on academic achievement, community involvement or extracurricular activities, financial need and special circumstances.
If you have questions or need assistance either making a contribution or submitting an application, please contact the City's Finance Department at 617-349-4220.