Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Westfield State Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Application Portal! The application DEADLINE for the 2023-2024 Academic Year has been EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY. MARCH 26, 2023!

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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Alumni Association Scholarship
The Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to full-time Undergraduate...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Amos-Franco Scholarship
Applicants for the Amos-Franco Scholarship must be a full-time...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Barbara A. "Katie" Welch Scholarship
The Barbara A. “Katie” Welch Scholarship honors the memory of beloved...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Baystate Health Scholarship Award for Nursing
The Westfield State Foundation at Westfield State University has...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Berkshire Bank Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies BJ Bourdon/ Zonta Scholarship
Applicant must be a non-traditional female student with a business major...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Carey Family Scholarship
Applicant must be a MATH major. Applicant must be a returning...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Catherine A. Dower Scholarship for Music
Scholarship is for students majoring in Music. Applicants will be...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Celeste M. Loughman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to rising junior or senior English majors,...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Charles "Bud" Hagan Scholarship
This scholarship provides a vital source of funds for students enrolled...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Christina (McLaren) Davis Environmental Science Scholarship
Honors the memory of Christina (McLaren) Davis. This scholarship is for...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 1970 Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Class of 1970 for those entering...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 1983 Scholarship
Applicants must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 1984 Study Abroad Scholarship
Open to full-time undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 grade point...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 1985 Study Abroad Scholarship
Open to full-time undergraduate students with at least a 2.8 grade point...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 2003 Scholarship
Applicants must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 2005 Community Service Scholarship
This scholarship provides funds for civic-minded students enrolled at...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 2007 Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Class of 2007. Applicants must...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Class of 2008 Scholarship
Applicants must be a rising junior or senior, full-time Undergraduate...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Coach John Kurty Scholarship for Movement Science
Applicants must be full-time Undergraduate students pursuing a degree...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Coach Shmoel "Sam" Doner Scholarship
This scholarship honors Shmoel “Sam” Doner, a member of the Westfield...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Cosmo Avato '50 Scholarship for Education
This scholarship was established by the late Mary Avato, widow of Cosmo...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Daly Family Scholarship
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dan Doyle Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Daniel Doyle who died...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dan Oleksak Scholarship
This scholarship fund honors the legacy of Dan Oleksak. Applicant will...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Darryl Albert '02 Memorial Scholarship
Applicant can be a full-time Undergraduate or CGCE student with a...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Davis Family Scholarship
The Davis Family Scholarship was established by and in honor of Dr....
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies DBS Blasioli (Sponsor-A-Student Scholarship Program)
This award made possible by the Blasioli Family is intended for students...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Denise Kemp Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dickens Scholarship for Literature
Applicant is asked to read the Dickens’s novel “A Christmas Carol” and...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dorothy Bodurtha Magovern '26 Endowed Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time Undergraduate student....
Deadline03/26/2023
$1,000.00 Dr. B. Kiem (Sponsor-A-Student) Award
To support an Art major student.
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dr. Loretta McHugh Education Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time Undergraduate student. Applicant must be...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dr. Robert and Elaine Martin Study Abroad Travel Scholarship
Study Abroad Scholarship.
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dr. Terrell M. Hill "Leader for Change" Scholarship
As Dr. Terrell Hill describes this scholarship from the lives of Jimmy...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Dr. Victor "Vic" Ascolillo Criminal Justice Scholarship
The goal of this scholarship is to provide funds for students enrolled...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Edwin J. Abar - Kiwanis Communication Scholarship
The Abar Scholarship is given to a student majoring in Communication....
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Elizabeth "Betty" Desnoyers Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in the CGCE program at...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Ellen Wetherell Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time day or CGCE students enrolled at Westfield...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Ely Library Student Employee Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to students who are a current student...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship
The Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship honors Emilee, an authentic...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Faculty/Staff Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time Undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Father John Dean Scholarship
Father John Dean has served Westfield State University Interfaith Center...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies First Year Learning Disabilities Program Scholarship at Banacos Center
The Learning Disabilities Program First Year Scholarship is given to...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Frederick S. "Joe" Kareta Scholarship
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and demonstrate...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Friends of Music
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Future Teachers Scholarship
Must be undergraduate Education major in good standing. Applicants must...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Galina Gertsenzon Award for Excellence in Piano Performance
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies George and Merian Rogers Music Merit Scholarship
This four-year scholarship was established by George and Merian Rogers...
Deadline03/26/2023
Varies Gwyneth Clifford Cox Early Childhood Education Award
The Gwyneth Clifford Cox Early Childhood Education Award is given to a...
Deadline03/26/2023