Scholarships in USA(Massachusetts Department of Correction Academic Scholarship Program)

Boston University’s Metropolitan College
December 1
Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers a scholarship program specifically designed to benefit employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC).

The Department of Correction Academic Scholarship will be awarded to ten current DOC employees who demonstrate potential for academic excellence. The DOC Academic Scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition, exclusive of fees, for up to 12 undergraduate-level credits or 11.5 graduate-level credits per semester at BU’s Metropolitan College.

Recipients of the scholarship will be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) to continue receiving the tuition benefits of the program. Applicants to online programs and the Accelerated Degree Completion Program are not eligible for these awards.

The DOC Academic Scholarship is only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the DOC Academic Scholarship, submit the materials as outlined below.

Undergraduate Applicants
    Metropolitan College Undergraduate Admission form
    Massachusetts Department of Correction Academic Scholarship Application
    An essay describing motivation for study (approximately 500 words)
    Letter of recommendation (from Department of Correction supervisor)

Graduate Applicants
    Metropolitan College Graduate Admission Form
    Massachusetts Department of Correction Academic Scholarship Application
    An essay describing motivation for study (approximately 500 words)
    Current résumé
    Official transcript, or notarized full-sized copy of transcript, from college or university where bachelor’s degree was earned; must be sent in a sealed and stamped envelope to the address below
    Three letters of recommendation (one of which should be an academic reference)

Application Deadline:
Fall semester—August 15
Spring semester—December 1

Applications can be mailed, faxed, or brought to:

Boston University Metropolitan College
Student Academic Affairs
Attn: Massachusetts Department of Correction Academic Scholarship Program
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-4190

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ellen B. Peterson
Director, Undergraduate Student Services
Boston University Metropolitan College
617-353-2980
epetrson@bu.edu