Alan K. & Isabelle DerKazarian Foundation — DerKazarian Foundation Scholarship

About this opportunity

LOCAL ONLY — Massachusetts Residents/Students. The Alan K. & Isabelle DerKazarian Foundation offers an annual scholarship program dedicated to Dr. Alan DerKazarian. It provides $15,000 to two current high school seniors graduating in Spring 2027 and two current undergraduates graduating after Spring 2027. Recipients must meet specific residency/enrollment requirements, have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, and demonstrate financial need. Funds are disbursed after proof of enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university is provided. Eligibility: - Be currently enrolled as a senior at a Massachusetts high school and graduating during the 2026–2027 academic year; OR - Be a current undergraduate student attending a Massachusetts college or university; OR - Be a current undergraduate student who maintained permanent residency in Massachusetts prior to attending college outside of Massachusetts. - Have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher in your coursework. - Answer all required financial aid questions and demonstrate financial need to the Scholarship Committee. - If selected for an award, provide proof of enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university. - Submit a complete application, including all required questions, essays, and supporting materials, by the stated application deadline. - Be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university.

Who can apply?

• Students
• High school senior
• Other eligible student
• Massachusetts Residents/Students

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Applicants must submit a complete application online, including a resume, a statement of financial need, and an essay responding to a prompt. A full copy of the transcript will be required if selected for the second round. Finalists will be selected for a short interview before winners are chosen.