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Scholarship Information

General Information

Scholarship ID Number
311508601

Title
Roy J. Zuckerberg Scholarship

Description
The Roy J. Zuckerberg Scholarship Endowment Fund will provide scholarship support to students who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in academics, athletics, and community service at the University of Massachusetts.

Amount
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Amount Details
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Number of Scholarships Available
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Application Deadline
6/30/2025

Award Year
2025

Is Scholarship Renewable?
No

Is a FAFSA Necessary?
No

Need- or Merit-based
Either Need-based or Merit-based

Enrollment Level
Full-time

Class
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Area of study
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Minimum GPA Needed
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Roy J. Zuckerberg Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a full-time student enrolled at UMass Amherst • Must demonstrate extraordinary achievement in academics, athletics, and community service. • Overall GPA of 3.25. • Open to any majors. • There is no residency requirement, with preference given to out of state students.

Residency Requirements
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Application Method
Online Application (see field below)

Application Instructions
In order to be considered for this scholarship, please complete the General Application using the link below. This is not an application specific to this scholarship. By completing the General Application, you will automatically be considered for several scholarships awarded by Financial Aid. Students must be intending to enroll for the following semester in order to be considered for Financial Aid scholarships.

Scholarship Online Application
http://umass.academicworks.com

Scholarship Background Information
The Roy J. Zuckerberg Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 in honor and recognition of his leadership as Chair of the University of Massachusetts Foundation Investment Committee and his long­standing commitment to the University and its students. Roy Zuckerberg graduated from Lowell Technological Institute in 1958 with a B.S. in Textile Sales. He began his distinguished career at Goldman Sachs in 1967. He chaired the Investment Committee of the University of Massachusetts Foundation for ten years. In 1994 Mr. Zuckerberg received the University's Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Massachusetts, and in 2002 he received the President's Medal. In 1999 the University of Massachusetts Lowell honored him with a Doctor of Humane Letters.

Thank You Letter Salutation
Mr. Roy J. Zuckerberg

UMass Amherst Department Information
Financial Aid Services

Contact Information

Name
Scholarship Coordinator

Department
Financial Aid Services

Email
sschilling@finaid.umass.edu

Phone
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Web
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Street Address
181 Presidents Drive, 243 Whitmore Administration Building

City
Amherst

State
MA

Zip Code
01003

Country
United States