The AbbVie Community Equity Scholarship is a financial aid program created to support first-generation undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees who plan to transfer from a community college to a four-year university in the United States. This scholarship is funded by AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Inc. and administered by Scholarship America®, one of the largest and most trusted scholarship management organizations in the country.
This program aims to promote educational equity by reducing financial barriers for students from specific Massachusetts communities.
Scholarship Overview
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Scholarship Amount: $2,500 – $5,000 USD
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Number of Awards: Up to 8 scholarships
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Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Eligible Institutions: Community or Technical Colleges, Four-Year Universities
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Application Deadline: January 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CT)
What Is the AbbVie Community Equity Scholarship?
The AbbVie Community Equity Scholarship supports students currently enrolled in accredited two-year community colleges who are pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in the U.S. for the upcoming academic year.
The program focuses on students from designated counties in Massachusetts and prioritizes applicants who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Be a current undergraduate student
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Reside in and/or attend an accredited two-year community college in one of the following Massachusetts counties:
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Middlesex
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Norfolk
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Suffolk
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Worcester
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Be pursuing a STEM-related degree
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Plan to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year
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Be a first-generation college student
(Neither parent has earned an Associate degree or higher)
Ineligible Applicants
Children or grandchildren of employees of AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Inc. or any of its affiliates are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following factors:
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Academic performance
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Leadership qualities and involvement in school or community activities
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Work experience
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A written statement outlining educational and career goals
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Unusual personal or family circumstances
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One online letter of recommendation
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Demonstrated financial need (required)
Scholarship Benefits
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Financial award ranging from $2,500 to $5,000
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Opportunity to attend an on-site tour at an AbbVie facility
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Lunch and informational sessions about career opportunities at AbbVie
This is a one-time award. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following materials as part of their application:
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A current and complete official transcript
(Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must include the student’s name, institution name, course grades, and credit hours.) -
A copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary
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One online recommendation form, submitted no later than
January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Central Time)
Notification and Scholarship Payment
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Notification Date: March 2026
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Method: Email notification to all applicants
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Scholarship Payment: September 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use a personal email address rather than a school or work email. Be sure to add Scholarship America’s support email addresses to your safe sender list to avoid missing important updates.
Apply Now
Interested students can submit their application for the AbbVie Community Equity Scholarship 2026 through the official application platform managed by Scholarship America.
Make sure to carefully review all eligibility requirements, prepare the required documents in advance, and complete your application before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
👉 Click here to apply for the AbbVie Community Equity Scholarship
Important Notes
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Scholarship recipients are selected solely by Scholarship America
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AbbVie employees are not involved in the selection process
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Not all applicants will be selected
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All decisions made by the selection committee are final