Massachusetts Future Leaders Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation

The Future Leaders Scholarship is a prestigious program designed to recognize and support the upcoming leaders of tomorrow. The Bay State Games takes immense pride in awarding these scholarships, each worth a minimum of $1,000, to six deserving student-athletes who have participated in the Bay State Games. Over the past three decades, nearly $400,000 has been distributed to students who are eager to further their education.

Previous recipients of the Future Leaders Scholarship have gone on to attend esteemed institutions not only in New England but also across the country. These include Harvard University, Brown University, UMass Amherst, Vanderbilt University, and UConn. For a comprehensive list of Future Leaders Scholarship recipients, please refer to our online resources.

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is the proud sponsor of these scholarships. The foundation firmly believes that the high school years are crucial in shaping the future leaders of our society. A strong foundation in academics, athletics, community service, and extracurricular activities is essential in this development. Success in these areas instills a sense of responsibility, self-worth, and an understanding of the importance of setting and achieving goals. These are the lessons that create effective leaders in various fields such as business, education, and community service. The Bay State Games is committed to nurturing these future leaders through the Future Leaders Scholarship program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet 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 scholarships will be awarded, with interviews scheduled across three different days, each day dedicated to a specific region of the state:

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

The region will be determined by the location of the student’s permanent residence. If a student resides out-of-state, the region will be determined by the location of the educational institution that he/she attends.

Application Materials

Applicants must provide the following:

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

Recommendations:

• Recommendations should highlight the applicant’s leadership abilities and achievements, providing a clear sense of what makes the applicant unique and deserving of the Future Leaders Scholarship
• One recommendation must be from a guidance counselor, teacher, or principal
• One recommendation must be from a coach or athletic director
• Recommendations should be typed, one page in length, signed by the author, and emailed by the author to scholarships@baystategames.org or mailed to 55 Sixth Road, Woburn, MA 01801
• Email subject: Scholarship Recommendation for "Name of Applicant"

Transcripts

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