Tomorrow's Teachers Scholarship
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Up to $25,000 a year toward college costs at a Massachusetts public university for future K-12 public school teachers; one year of MA teaching per year funded.
- How much
- up to $25,000 per year
- Who qualifies
- Massachusetts resident (physically residing in MA for at least one year before the term starts, with intent to remain). Full-time (12+ credits) in an approved educator licensure program at a MA state university or UMass; no prior degree except post-bacc educator prep; satisfactory academic progress; annual transcript. Service obligation: teach in a MA public school district or repay. Not in default on student loans and no state aid refund owed.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- For education, teacher preparation 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
- Opens later Annual fall window; OSFA's Important Dates page lists 'Available: Fall 2026, Deadline: Late-Fall 2026'.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA (or MASFA), then complete the Tomorrow's Teachers application and promissory note in the MASSAid Student Portal when the application opens (annually)
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (mass.edu), page 2, page 3 and page 4
The details
For students in a bachelor's or post-baccalaureate educator preparation program at a MA state university or UMass. Up to $25,000 per academic year toward cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, childcare, personal expenses), for up to 8 semesters (3 for post-bacc). Repayment-through-service: each year funded requires one year teaching in a MA public school district (up to 4 years), starting within 12 months of finishing; otherwise it becomes a loan. Can't be combined with ECE, Behavioral Health or Paraprofessional workforce awards.
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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