# Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program

> Amount varies from Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/christian-a-herter-memorial-scholarship-program
- Provider: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (State)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ma
- Official page: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/herter.asp
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, is designed for tenth and eleventh-grade students in Massachusetts who show academic promise but face challenging socio-economic or environmental circumstances. To be eligible, applicants must be nominated by a school or a qualified community agency. Candidates must exhibit difficult personal circumstances, such as physical, mental, geographic, or societal obstacles, and have overcome major adversity in their lives. 

The renewable award helps cover educational costs, including tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, at any chosen college within the continental United States. To receive the funds after high school graduation, recipients must enroll as full-time undergraduate students. They are also required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually, or the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) if they are ineligible to file the FAFSA. For current dates and deadlines, see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 10th grade, 11th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Applicants must be nominated by a school or qualified community agency. They must exhibit difficult personal circumstances, such as physical, mental, geographic, or societal obstacles, and have overcome major adversity.

## How to apply

Students must be nominated by their high school or a qualified community agency. Once nominated, the student will receive an email with instructions to set up an online account and complete the application.

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