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Lucius H. Tarbell and Dorothy J. Tarbell Scholarship Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from various backgrounds, particularly those from Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire Counties, and Hartford County in Connecticut.
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties.
  • Students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut

Geography

  • In Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut

Other requirements

  • Who Is Eligible to Apply for Our Scholarships
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States.
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Overview

The Lucius H. Tarbell and Dorothy J. Tarbell Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, provides financial support for students attending Western New England University. Eligible students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships, which may offset tuition, fees, and other educational costs. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from various backgrounds, particularly those from Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire Counties, and Hartford County in Connecticut.

Note: Students do not apply to a specific scholarship(s). Students complete one online application and the Community Foundation matches them to all scholarships for which they meet the eligibility.
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships.
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.

Eligibility

Who Is Eligible to Apply for Our Scholarships
Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States.Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut.We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis.We are proud to support students from all backgrounds and experience

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.

Example grants

  • Front Porch Arts Collective of Boston · Boston, MA

    A: arts, culture & humanities

    $615K

  • Castle of Our Skins Inc · Boston, MA

    A: arts, culture & humanities

    $615K

  • Jean Appolon Expressions Inc · Malden, MA

    A: arts, culture & humanities

    $615K

  • Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Mass Inc · Worcester, MA

    P: human services

    $615K

  • Hyde Square Task Force Inc · Jamaica Plain, MA

    O: youth development

    $615K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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