Joseph F. and Helen C. McGovern Scholarship Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.”
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Eligible organizations
- Students majoring in the field of education or social work.
Overview
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The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
To provide support to students majoring in the field of education or social work.
Additional Guidelines
Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.
Eligibility
Students majoring in the field of education or social work.
What Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 392
- Total given
- $22.44M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,019–$615K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 84%, Connecticut 4%, Vermont 4%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MA; Northampton, MA; Holyoke, MA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Social services
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