High Technology Scholar/Intern Tuition Waiver
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
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State matches an employer-funded scholarship with a full tuition waiver for computer science, IT and engineering students at Massachusetts public colleges.
- How much
- matches industry scholarships up to resident undergraduate tuition
- Who qualifies
- Selected by a participating company for an industry scholarship/internship
- Massachusetts resident (physically residing in MA for at least one year before the term starts, with intent to remain). Approved program at a MA public college; no prior bachelor's degree. Not in default on student loans and no state aid refund owed.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- For computer science, information technology, engineering students
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or Title IV-eligible noncitizen; or a state-approved eligibility status under the Massachusetts tuition equity law (MASFA filers)
- When to apply
- Check dates Deadlines set by each college.
- How to apply
- Contact your public college's financial aid office about participating employers
- File the FAFSA (or MASFA)
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 21, 2026, against the official page (mass.edu) and page 2
The details
When a company funds a scholarship and internship for a student in an approved computer/information science, technology or engineering program at a MA public college, the state matches it with a waiver up to the resident undergraduate tuition rate.
More money from Massachusetts
- MASSGrantup to $2,590 per year (2026-27; varies by SAI and type of school)
- Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant$200 to $2,500 per year
- Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarshipup to 50% of calculated financial need per year
- Commonwealth Commitmenttuition and fees frozen + 10% rebate each semester + MassTransfer tuition credit
- Community College Nursing Scholarshipremaining tuition, fees, books and supplies after other grants
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- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
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- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
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