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MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025

Awarded by Northeastern University, Boston

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to USD 18,700

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

Can Be Taken At

Northeastern University, BostonNortheastern University SeattleNortheastern University Charlotte

Provider

Northeastern University, Boston

Last Verified On

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Overview

MacFarland Scholarship

The MacFarland Scholarship is offered at the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University's Boston, Seattle, and Charlotte campuses. It provides scholarships for people who demonstrate outstanding academic merit and a commitment to transforming urban education as an educator (MAT/MEd) or a leader (EdD).

Eligibility criteria for the MacFarland Scholarship:

  • The scholarship is open to U.S. Citizens or Permanent residents.
  • The applicant must work or have the intention of working as an educator in a public school at the elementary or secondary level in an urban area.
  • In case of MAT/MEd:
    • The applicant must apply and be admitted to one of the following programs at the College of Professional Studies: Graduate School of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching- Elementary or Secondary Education.
    • Master of Education in Learning and Instruction with ESL Initial licensure in Massachusetts or Special Education with Initial licensure in Massachusetts.
  • In case of EdD:
    • The applicant must apply and be admitted to the EdD program at the College of Professional Studies: Graduate School of Education within the following concentrations:
    • Innovative Teaching and Learning.
    • Integrative Studies.
    • Transformative School Leadership.
    • Workplace Learning.
  • The applicant must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • The applicant must submit a completed FAFSA
  • The applicant must demonstrate their financial need.
  • The applicant must submit an essay that articulates (500-1000 words) their career goals and intentions to work with urban and underserved populations within elementary and secondary public education.

Application process for the MacFarland Scholarship:

  • The applicant must submit a scholarship application and meet the scholarship criteria to be eligible for the MacFarland Scholarship.
  • Selected scholarship recipients will receive a formal letter via email notifying them of the award granted.

Value of the Scholarship:

  • A scholarship award of up to $18,700 in the case of MAT/MEd.
  • A scholarship award of up to $18,000 in the case of EdD.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Northeastern University, Boston. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 is N/A.
  • MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 is open for: U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 is offered by Northeastern University, Boston.
  • MacFarland Scholarship at College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 18,700.