Scholar Newsletter: February 2026

Dear Scholars, 

I am wishing everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year, and Ramadan Mubarak! As the semester progresses, I encourage you to take full advantage of the resources on campus such as career services, tutoring, and mental health counseling. Also be sure to attend your professors’ office hours and establish those relationships early — it will be helpful when you need recommendations and look for jobs!

Keep up the good work, I am proud of you!

Warmly,

Aiden

Spring Semester Reminders 

1. Complete the 2026-2027 FASFA

2. Check your school's academic calendar for important dates like spring break, holidays, and final exam schedules

3. Check your school's withdrawal deadline for classes, and consult with your academic advisor or mentor before withdrawing from a class

4. If you are considering summer classes, check your school's offerings and consider the cost

Scholarship Opportunities

 We have compiled a list of scholarships for you HERE.

If you need help with your application, reach out to your mentor. 

Other Opportunities

Girls Empowerment Leadership Initiative Summit 2026

April 23, 2026

Hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.

This summit is an opportunity for girls to learn new leadership skills, develop new connections, build alliances for advocating for girls’ issues and concerns, and promote girl leadership throughout the Commonwealth. The program help guide policy recommendations to legislators and government agencies that will directly address inequities impacting women and girls to enhance opportunities for them in all aspects of life.

Learn more about the event and registration HERE

Graduating Scholars

If you are graduating this spring, here are a few things to keep on your radar!

1. Meet with your academic advisor to confirm that you have met all your degree requirements

2. Resolve any holds on your account such as unpaid fines and bills

3. Order your cap and gown

4. If you took out federal student loans to pay for school, you will need to complete the Student Loan Exit Counseling

Contingency Funding

Scholars can apply for up to $1,000 each year in contingency funds, in addition to their regular stipend.  Examples of contingency funds include but are not limited to buying books, fixing your laptop, attending conferences to network, and anything related to staying on progress to graduation.

Learn more on how to apply: Request for Contingency Request Form