CHC Finish Strong Thesis Award - Elaine Marieb College of Nursing

The “CHC Finish Strong Thesis Award” program offers a spring stipend of $2,500 to ten students (one from each UMass school or college) enrolled in their thesis to focus on finishing. Financial need is a component of the selection process. Awardees will be expected to sign a participant agreement that covers expectations, including individual and cohort meetings and a brief reflection after graduation.

Complete the university’s general scholarship application and search for “CHC Finish Strong Thesis Award.”

Nursing students should apply during Fall 2025 while they are enrolled in NURS 499T.

Award
$2,500.00
Deadline
09/22/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. CHC Finish Strong Thesis Award Questions
    • Briefly describe your postgraduate plans.
    • Do you work on or off campus and do you receive work study for that position?
    • Have you received any funds not from CHC to support your thesis? Identify the amount and source of any funds received.
    • Please explain any relevant personal or family circumstances the review committee should be aware of.
    • Provide a description of your thesis topic, including what you envision having produced as the final product. Describe any costs associated with your thesis and what financial support you think you might need to complete your thesis.
    • Submission of the CHC Finish Strong Thesis Award application gives administrators and reviewers permission to view your relevant academic and financial data. You also give Commonwealth Honors College administrators permission to check your student conduct record with the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office. You also certify that all information given on this application is true and accurate at the time it is filed.