Scholarship Opportunity

Gilbert Matching Student Grant

Offered by Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

The Gilbert Matching Student Grant is a need-based Massachusetts financial aid program for eligible undergraduate students attending participating private nonprofit colleges, universities, and schools of nursing in the Commonwealth. Participating institutions match state funds and select eligible students for awards based on financial need and available funding.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026–2027 Award Year

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Meet applicable Massachusetts residency requirements.
  • Attend an eligible participating private, regionally accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution or school of nursing in Massachusetts.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Not have previously earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
  • Meet the participating institution's academic and financial aid eligibility requirements.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Requirements

  • Complete the FAFSA or other financial aid application required by the participating institution.
  • Contact the institution's financial aid office for Gilbert Grant application requirements and deadlines.
  • Submit any financial aid verification or supporting documentation requested by the institution.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
  • Continue meeting financial need and institutional eligibility requirements.
  • Reapply for financial aid each academic year for continued consideration.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your Massachusetts private college, university, or school of nursing participates in the Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program.
  2. 2Complete the FAFSA or applicable financial aid application.
  3. 3Contact your institution's financial aid office and ask about Gilbert Grant consideration.
  4. 4Complete any institution-specific application or documentation requirements.
  5. 5Meet the deadline established by your institution.
  6. 6Review your institutional financial aid award for Gilbert Grant funding.