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CWC YIS Scholarship: My UMass Bystander Moment

University of Massachusetts Amherst · published from the foundation's own scholarship portal, verified 2026-09-03

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Deadline

March 29, 2026 (passed)

Award amount

$1,000

Foundation

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Program description

"CWC is delighted to announce the 4th Annual CWC YIS Scholarship, for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. What is it? One $1,000 award to acknowledge UMass undergraduates who have stepped up as active bystanders using YIS strategies. YIS is a bystander intervention program developed by and for UMASS Amherst students. Who is eligible? Undergraduate UMass students of any major, in academic good standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA who will be enrolled Fall 2026. What does the application include? Applicants will share their “YIS Moment” – a time they stepped in as an active bystander at UMass Amherst – in a short essay, slides or video. Before applying, please read through full application guidelines available here: umass.edu/cwc Applications Due by March 29, 2026."

Quoted from University of Massachusetts Amherst's own portal listing.

How to apply

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