Special College of Social Sciences and Humanities Donor Co-op Funds

In addition to general college funding available to help support unpaid co-ops, CSSH also has donor funding that apply to specific co-op opportunities as described below. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need according to the criteria set by Student Financial Services.
Students that meet the criteria for the fund below may mark themselves for consideration when applying for unpaid co-op funding:

Application for CSSH Unpaid Co-op Funding

NOTE:  If you wish to apply for the award described below, please include information on all of the criteria for the award in which you are interested in your short essay answer on your application. 

The Dukakis Fund

• For undergraduate candidates only.
• The donors prefer that the Co-op be with the MA State Legislature, where Governor Dukakis started his political career, but other state legislative bodies will also be considered.

The Lora Giampetruzzi Fund

• For undergraduate candidates only.
• The donor prefers that the recipient be First generation student.
• Additional preference will be given to students who are members of student clubs or organizations that promote and support the academic and professional advancement of women.

The priority deadline for the Lora Giampetruzzi Co-op Fund is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

The deadline for all funding applications for S2/Fall 2025 is Wednesday, May 14, 2025.