Through the MassMutual Scholars - Career Pathways Program, MassMutual will award 40 renewable, $5,000 scholarships, worth up to a total of $20,000 over four years.
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company last year awarded 40 renewable $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $20,000 each, through the MassMutual Scholars — Career Pathways Program.
SPRINGFIELD - Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. is offering 40 renewable scholarships worth up to $20,000 each to high school seniors in Hampden County and Hartford County in Connecticut who are interested in pursuing careers in business, information technology or financial services and plan to attend college in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or select colleges in the region.
Through the MassMutual Scholars - Career Pathways Program, MassMutual will award the scholarships, worth up to $5,000 annually. They will be renewable for four years if students maintain a "B" average or better each year and participate in annual workshops that provide information on careers in financial services.
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Nick Fyntrilakis
"MassMutual's primary philanthropic focus is education considering the impact it has on young people's opportunities and the overall strength of our communities," said Nick Fyntrilakis, vice president for community responsibility. "We strive to help students in our region achieve a college degree so they can start building a successful future. The MassMutual Scholars program not only provides financial support to local students but also exposes them to career opportunities in financial services with MassMutual and beyond."
Scholarship recipients will attend annual career-development workshops hosted by MassMutual. The workshops will allow the students to gain an understanding of the financial services industry while exploring different careers at MassMutual. Scholarship winners may also be offered paid internships at MassMutual's offices in Springfield and in Enfield.
In addition to the requirements of attending a college in Massachusetts, Connecticut or other select colleges and pursuing a career in business, financial services or information technology, applicants must also be high school seniors, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need.
The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. For more information and to apply, visit the website at www.communityfoundation.org/massmutual. Only online applications will be considered for the MassMutual Scholars Program. Paper or printed PDF applications will not be considered. All materials for the application process must be received or postmarked by March 30.
