# Berkshire Catalyst Scholarship

> Amount varies from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/berkshire-catalyst-scholarship
- Provider: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ma
- Official page: https://berkshiretaconic.org/scholarships/berkshire-catalyst-scholarship
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Berkshire Catalyst Scholarship, provided by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports individuals pursuing vocational and technical education. The program is open to graduating high school seniors as well as adult and non-traditional students who reside in Berkshire County and its surrounding areas. To qualify, applicants must be planning to enroll in up to two years of training in trades and support technologies. Eligible fields of study include healthcare, construction, automotive mechanics, and culinary arts, among other technical pathways. To be considered for this funding, students must submit their application through the foundation's common application portal. While the scholarship process requires completing this specific application, students are generally encouraged to complete the FAFSA or relevant state financial aid forms to demonstrate their overall financial need. The annual deadline to submit all required application materials for this scholarship program is March 15.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year
- College types: 2-year college, Technical or trade school
- Open to graduating high school seniors and adult or non-traditional students residing in Berkshire County and surrounding areas. Applicants must be pursuing up to two years of training in trades and support technologies, such as healthcare, construction, automotive mechanics, and culinary arts.

## How to apply

Applicants must submit their application online through the foundation's common application portal by the annual deadline.

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- [Massachusetts Grant (MASS Grant)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/massachusetts-grant-mass-grant): Amount varies
- [Transfer Bear Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/transfer-bear-scholarship): Up to $3,000

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