Massachusetts Future Leaders Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation

The Future Leaders Scholarship is a program designed to recognize and support the upcoming leaders of tomorrow. Bay State Games takes pride in granting these scholarships, each worth at least $1,000, to six deserving student-athletes participating in Bay State Games. Over the past three decades, nearly $400,000 has been awarded to students seeking to further their education.

Previous beneficiaries of the Future Leaders Scholarship have proceeded to study at prestigious institutions both within New England and nationwide, including Harvard University, Brown University, UMass Amherst, Vanderbilt University, and UConn. A comprehensive list of Future Leaders Scholarship recipients can be found online.

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is the body responsible for awarding these scholarships. The foundation firmly believes that the leaders of the future are shaped during their high school years, with a strong foundation in academics, athletics, community service, and extracurricular activities. Success in these areas instills a sense of responsibility, self-worth, and an understanding of the importance of goal setting and achievement. These lessons, when well learned, contribute to the development of effective leaders in various sectors including business, education, and community. The Bay State Games is committed to supporting these future leaders through the Future Leaders Scholarship program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• Be a member of the class of 2026
• Be a resident of Massachusetts and/or a student at a secondary school in Massachusetts
• Prior participation in the Bay State Winter or Summer Games is recommended but not mandatory

Six students will be awarded scholarships. Interviews will be conducted on three separate days, each day dedicated to one of the three regions of the state:

• Region 1: Metro/Northeast
• Region 2: Southeast/Coastal
• Region 3: Central/West

The region will be determined by the student’s permanent residence. For out-of-state students, the region will be determined by the location of their educational institution.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

• A fully completed application form
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official school transcript up to junior year (spring of 2025)

Recommendation Guidelines:

• Recommendations should highlight the applicant’s leadership skills and accomplishments, and should provide a clear picture of what makes the applicant a unique and deserving candidate for the Future Leaders Scholarship
• One recommendation should be from a guidance counselor, teacher, or principal
• One recommendation should be from a coach or athletic director
• Recommendations should be typed, no longer than one page, signed by the author, and sent by the author to scholarships@baystategames.org or mailed to 55 Sixth Road, Woburn, MA 01801
• Email subject: Scholarship Recommendation for "Applicant's Name"

Transcript Guidelines

• Transcripts should include grades up to spring 2025
• Transcripts should be sent directly from the school to scholarships@baystategames.org or mailed to 55 Sixth Road, Woburn, MA 01801
• Email subject: Transcript for "Applicant's Name"