Award Amount
Varies
Number of Awards
Multiple
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The Leg Up Scholarship program aims to support students from Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Lynn, or Medford, Massachusetts to excel in college and launch their careers. It provides flexible and individualized financial and social support to help students maximize their academic and social experiences in college and achieve their long-term goals, graduating with limited to no student debt.
Varies
Multiple
30–60 min
Annually
Yes
U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents
Permanent resident of Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Lynn, or Medford Massachusetts
Excellent financial aid award package at college/university
No more than approximately $5,000 in loans per year or $20,000 over their college career
Senior or recent high school graduate who will be enrolling as a first-year student in a competitive four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university full-time in 2026-27
Superior academic record in high school, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 (based upon a max 4.0 or equivalent)
Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities
Motivated to excel in college
Students who will not be receiving significant financial and mentoring supports from other programs (e.g. Posse, Thrive Scholars, Upward Project, Gates, Janey Scholars)
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