Our Opportunities
The General Application is OPEN for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
If you have previously completed a General Application in the past, you will be REQUIRED to update your application again this year as some of the questions and essays have changed.
To familiarize yourself with our scholarship process, please visit our Scholarship Application Process Page
In order to login to the site, you will first need to create an account using your Westfield State email and password.
Once you create your account, you will receive an “invitation” email with a link back to the site where you will log in using your newly created login info. Returning applicants: If you need to recover your password, please click on trouble signing in.
To be considered for the additional scholarships, you must first complete and submit your General Application and any Conditional Applications that you may be eligible for.
Next, click on “Opportunities” then “Recommended” in the drop down box. This will take you to an additional list of scholarships for which you may qualify for.
NOTE: You are able to make changes to your application(s) at any time up until the Deadline.
IMPORTANT: You will need to click “Opportunities” then “Recommended” for each additional scholarship you wish to apply to.
PLEASE take the time to complete your application thoughtfully and thoroughly! How you answer your questions, especially detailed essays are critical for you
to be considered for a scholarship! Make sure your grammar is correct and double check spelling before the final submission of your application.
If you haven’t completed the application, you can save your application at any time by clicking “Save and Keep Editing” at the bottom of the form.
Once completed, you can submit your application by clicking “Finish and Continue”.
Your Application is not considered complete until you submit it!
Note: Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL, PLEASE CONTACT BONNIE CLARK HANSON AT BCLARK@WESTFIELD.MA.EDU OR (413) 572-8631.
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Dr. B. Keim (Sponsor-A-Student) Award
To support an Art major student.
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Dr. Loretta McHugh Education Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time Undergraduate student. Applicant must be...
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Dr. Robert and Elaine Martin Study Abroad Travel Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship established by Trustee Dr. Robert Martin...
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Dr. Terrell M. Hill "Leader for Change" Scholarship
As Dr. Terrell Hill describes this scholarship from the lives of Jimmy...
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Edwin J. Abar - Kiwanis Communication Scholarship
The Abar Scholarship is given to a student majoring in Communication....
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Elizabeth "Betty" Desnoyers Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in the CGCE program at...
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Elizabeth Preston Eureka! Scholarship
The Elizabeth Preston Eureka! scholarship was created to honor the...
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Ellen Wetherell Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time day or CGCE students enrolled at Westfield...
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Ely Library Student Employee Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to students who are a current student...
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Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship
The Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship honors Emilee, an authentic...
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Faculty/Staff Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0...
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Father John Dean Scholarship
Father John Dean has served Westfield State University Interfaith Center...
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Frederick S. "Joe" Kareta Scholarship
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and demonstrate...
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Future Teachers Scholarship
Must be undergraduate Education major in good standing. Applicants must...
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Galina Gertsenzon Award for Excellence in Piano Performance
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George and Merian Rogers Music Merit Scholarship
This four-year scholarship was established by George and Merian Rogers...
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Gwyneth Clifford Cox Early Childhood Education Award
The Gwyneth Clifford Cox Early Childhood Education Award is given to a...
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Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate Day CGCE or...
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Jeff & Lolly Templeton Family Scholarship
Open to Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education...
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Jerry Gravel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the legacy of beloved Coach Jerry Gravel who...
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Joan Corell Study Abroad Scholarship Fund for Psychology Majors
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K-9 Sgt. Sean Gannon '07 Scholarship for Criminal Justice
Sean graduated with honors from Westfield State University in 2007 with...
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Kamal Ali Scholarship
This scholarship honors Dr. Kamal Ali’s dedication to student...
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Ended |
Varies |
Kane Brothers Scrap Metal/Facility Staff Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time student in an undergraduate program at...
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Ended |
Varies |
Katherine Ann McCluskey ’49 Scholarship
To provide a vital source of scholarship funds for students enrolled at...
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Ended |
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Katheryn McColley Bradford Short Term Travel Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide a vital source of...
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Varies |
Kenneth Manzer Music Scholarship
Scholarship is for students majoring in Music. Applicants will be...
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Landrau/Martinez Scholarship Fund: Reach to Teach Partnership
To provide funds for Latino students from the Springfield Public Schools...
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Lawrence "Larry" T. Gwozdz '69 Sponsor-A-Student Award
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Lawrence J. Pizzano Scholarship
The Lawrence J. Pizzano Memorial Scholarship pays tribute to Larry, a...
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Lawrence Naftulin Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time day students with a minimum 3.0 overall...
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Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship (formally known as Urban Education / Joan E. Fuller Scholarship)
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is an active...
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Lifetime Owls Scholarship
Lifetime Owls is a membership program on campus that gives students...
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Lt. Col. Robert & Mrs. Amelia M. Green Scholarship
This scholarship is held in the Education Department. Applicants must be...
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Marjorie Rodríguez '16, MSW Empowerment Scholarship
This scholarship is established by Father Warren J. Savage, Director of...
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Mary & Herman MacDougall Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate Education major in good...
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Ended |
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Mildred Maude Evans Scholarship
Applicant must be an Education major. Applicant must be a person of...
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Musical Theatre Guild (MTG) Scholarship
In 2011, a group of dedicated Musical Theatre Guild Alumni returned to...
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Nyarady Family Scholarship
Applicants must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0...
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Ended |
Varies |
Oleksak Lumber Scholarship
Applicants must be undergraduates enrolled full-time at Westfield State...
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Ended |
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Panitch Family Scholarship
The Panitch family established this scholarship to provide support to a...
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Ended |
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Pasquino-Lavoie Endowed Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs at...
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Ended |
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Paul Boudreau and Elizabeth Scheibel Scholarship
Trustee Paul Boudreau and Foundation board member Elizabeth Scheibel...
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Paul Dargin Scholarship
Applicant must be a junior majoring in Economics or Business...
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Philip C. and Joanne K. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student. Applicants must...
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Ended |
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President Frederick & Carol Woodward Scholarship
This scholarship is to help students enrolled at WSU to pursue an...
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President Leonard Savignano Endowed Scholarship
Open to full time undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 grade point...
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Randi M. Lemenager '17 Memorial Scholarship
The Randi M. Lemenager ’17 Memorial Scholarship is awarded to full-time...
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Rich Pierce Endowed Scholarship for Athletic Training
This scholarship provides a vital source of funds for full-time students...
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Rick Martin Scholarship
Rick Martin, a freshman member of the 2003 men’s basketball team who...
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