The MassMutual Scholars Program is a national scholarship program for high-achieving college students interested in pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry. The application deadline is March 31, 2015 4:30pm, Central Time.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students of all majors.
• Will be entering sophomore, junior, senior or 5th-year senior year in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
• Plan to attend a degree-seeking program, full-time at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2015-2016 academic year.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate:
  • An interest in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry.
  • Leadership and participation in extracurricular activities.
• Must complete and submit for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
• Must show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (if selected).
• A total of $150,000 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2015-2016 school year.
• Selected students attending accredited 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities will be awarded $2,500 or $5,000 respectively.

If you meet this criteria, please consider submitting your application before the deadline. To learn more, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Also, see the newly-published “How Much Financial Aid Will I Get From FAFSA?“