How much funding does Doane Scholarships provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Doane Scholarships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Doane Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: Students are: Recruited and screened by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UMass Boston.

How often is Doane Scholarships offered?

Doane Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Doane Scholarships funding?

Home for Aged Women Inc's IRS filings list 2 awards under this program (2020–2024). Recent recipients include University of Massachusetts at Boston (Boston, MA), $750,000 in 2024.

Doane Scholarships

Home for Aged Women Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students are: Recruited and screened by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UMass Boston

Other requirements

Candidates must have: Worked in the City of Boston for at least ten years as a C.N.A
(Certified Nursing Assistant), L.P.N
(Licensed Practical Nurse), or R.N
(Registered Nurse)

Overview

Overview:
Since 2016, Goddard House has funded scholarships for UMass Boston nursing students through the Doane Scholarships program.

Eligibility

Candidates must have: Worked in the City of Boston for at least ten years as a C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant), L.P.N. (Licensed Practical Nurse), or R.N. (Registered Nurse)
Students are: Recruited and screened by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UMass Boston

Funding Source

Funding and specific eligibility requirements were established by an 1851 bequest to Goddard House

Program Activities

Each year, Goddard House hosts a reception to honor scholarship recipients
Recipients share their stories, courses of study, and the significance of receiving the scholarship
Program celebrates scholars juggling family, full-time jobs, and academic studies

Contact

Phone: 617-731-8500
Email: info@goddardhouse.org
Address: 165 Chestnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Home for Aged Women Inc's IRS filings)

University of Massachusetts at Boston

Boston, MA · 2024

$750K

2 grants in Home for Aged Women Inc's 2020–2024 filings reference “Doane Scholarships” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Home for Aged Women Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 3
Total given: $1.1M
Median grant: $236K
Range: $115K–$750K

By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA.

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University of Massachusetts at Boston · Boston, MA

To fund the doane scholarship program for students of the college of nursing

$750K
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$115K