All four UMass schools awarded 66 community college graduates the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship this fall.

The scholarship is a new two-year $10,000 scholarship given to people in the top 10% of their class.

Launched in December 2025, the scholarship guarantees students in the top 10% of their graduating class automatic admission to UMass, in addition to a minimum of $10,000 over two years to complete their bachelor’s degree.

The scholarship is designed to expand access to a bachelor’s degree for historically underrepresented students and encourage timely completion for students at Massachusetts’ 15 community colleges.

“We are confident students awarded this scholarship will thrive on our campuses as they work toward their bachelor’s degree and then join the ranks of so many UMass graduates working and making a difference in Massachusetts and around the world,” said UMass President Marty Meehan.

Students who receive the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship are also still eligible for federal and private grants and financial aid, as well as additional aid based on individual circumstances.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have graduated from a Massachusetts community college in the top 10% of their graduating class, are eligible for in-state tuition, completed FAFSA or an equivalent state financial aid application and completed their associate degree prior to the beginning of the semester, the university said.

For more information on the scholarship, visit the UMass website.