Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are also known as gift aid. This is money that does not need to be repaid. While scholarships can be merit based or from an outside organization, grants are generally need based and are calculated based on the information that you submitted on the FAFSA.
Merit-Based Scholarships
MCPHS aspires to enroll students who have outstanding ability, academic promise and a passion for health care. We recognize that a college education is one of the most important investments a student will make in his/her lifetime. To this end, our merit award program helps put an MCPHS education within reach to qualified first-year applicants.
All awards, with the exception of the MCPHS Special Recognition Scholarship, are based on academics and standardized test scores, and decisions are made without regard to financial need. There is no separate application for these awards, as merit scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. Additionally, these scholarships are renewable every year as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment and a specific grade point average that varies based on the award.
Important Points to Remember
- Applicants to the Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business, and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs are eligible to receive one merit-based scholarship.
- The Dean's Achievement Award is available to freshmen who qualify and who have applied for admission for one of the following programs: Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Medical Imaging and Therapeutics, Premedical and Health Studies, Chemistry and Health Psychology.
- The Dean's Achievement Award may be awarded to students who qualify for the Academic Achievement or College Merit Award. Students who qualify for either the Presidential Scholar or the Canadian Achievement Awards receive just the one scholarship.
- Merit scholarships will not be changed based on additional test scores or adjusted GPA subsequent to the admission decision.
NAME |
AMOUNT PER ANNUM |
QUALIFICATIONS |
MCPHS GPA REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL |
Presidential Scholar Award* |
Up to
$13,000 |
High School GPA of 3.6
- SAT Score of 2000 (minimum
500 on each section)
- ACT Composite of 31 |
3.0 |
Academic Achievement Award |
Up to
$9,000 |
High School GPA of 3.4
- SAT Score of 1800 (minimum
500 on each section)
- ACT Composite of 27 |
2.8 |
College Merit Award |
$7,000 |
High School GPA of 3.2
- SAT Score of 1600 (minimum
450 on each section)
- ACT Composite of 24 |
2.7 - PharmD 2.5 - All Other Programs |
School of Dental Hygiene Award* School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics Award* School of Nursing Award* |
$6,000 |
- High School GPA of 2.8
- SAT Score of 1500 (minimum
School of Nursing Award 450 on each section)
School of Health Sciences Award
- ACT Composite of 21 |
2.5 |
MCPHS Special Recognition Scholarship* |
$1,000-5,000 |
The Admission Committee selects candidates with a mimimum 2.5 GPA based on academic
promise, extracurricular involvement,
and experience in the
health care field, either through
volunteer work or employment. |
2.5 |
Dean's Achievement Award |
$3,000 |
- SAT Score of 1650 (minimum
500 on each section)
- ACT Composite of 25
- Community Service
- Leadership Skills |
2.5 |
Health Care Professions Scholarship* |
$6,000-$8,000 |
- High School GPA of 3.0
- Must be a resident of the City of Boston, Manchester, NH or Worcester, MA |
3.0 |
Canadian Achievement Award* |
$7,500 USD |
- Canadian Citizenship
- Equivalency to a U.S. High
School GPA of 3.2
|
2.8 |
*Cannot be combined with other scholarships.
Outside Scholarships
Obtaining an outside scholarship can help to support your out-of-pocket expense. If you receive a scholarship or award from an organization or outside source, simply send a copy of your scholarship directly to your Student Financial Services Counselor. For more information regarding outside scholarships that may be available, speak with your high school guidance counselor.
Endowed Scholarships
Numerous endowed scholarships have been established through the generous contributions of friends, supporters and alumni of the College. Financial need and academic performance are the most common criteria in awarding these scholarships. Students must apply for financial aid each year in order to be considered for these awards. These scholarships are awarded annually and are not automatically renewed for subsequent years.
MCPHS Scholarship
This institutional program provides grants to students demonstrating financial need.
Federal Pell Grant
This federal program provides grants to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Award amounts are determined by the federal government.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG program provides grants to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need.
Mass. Grant
The Mass. Grant program provides grants to undergraduate students who meet the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance, and who demonstrate financial need. Award amounts are determined by the state government and are estimated until final state appropriations.
Gilbert Grant
The Gilbert Grant program provides grants to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. To be eligible, a student must meet the Massachusetts residency requirements as detailed by the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Massachusetts Part-Time Grant
The Massachusetts Part-Time Grant program provides grants to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need and is designed to assist students who are not eligible for Massachusetts grants solely due to being enrolled less than full-time. Students must be enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and must be a resident of Massachusetts in order to qualify for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant.