Through the generous sponsorship of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab, AlerisLife Inc., and AARP Massachusetts, the MIT AgeLab’s Opportunities for Multigenerational Exchange, Growth and Action (OMEGA) program is proud to offer five $5000 college scholarships to recognize the efforts that teens are making to create multigenerational connections.

High school juniors and seniors in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Each award will include a $5000 college scholarship to the winning student and $1000 to the winning student’s intergenerational initiative to support its activities. The OMEGA Scholarship is intended to amplify and support students’ contributions to building initiatives, organizations and institutions that connect teens with older adults. Up to two of the five scholarships may be designated specifically for applicants who have engaged in intergenerational programming in Five Star Senior Living communities.

Applications are due May 15, 2022. Winners will be announced in August 2022 and will be invited to present their work at a virtual OMEGA scholarship awards reception, the date of which is to be determined.

Applications are due May 15, 2022. Winners will be announced in August 2022 and will be invited to present their work at a virtual OMEGA scholarship awards reception, the date of which is to be determined.

Both a completed application and a recommendation letter are required to apply for the scholarship.

• Application
  The scholarship application can be completed online here. Alternatively, download a PDF of the scholarship application here. Completed PDF applications can be emailed to omegamit@mit.edu.
• Recommendation Letter
  The guidelines for writing a recommendation letter and an online submission form for the recommendation letter can be found here. Alternatively, download a PDF of our guidelines for writing a recommendation letter here. Completed recommendation letters can be emailed to omegamit@mit.edu.

Any questions leading up to the submission deadline are welcome! Students are encouraged to set up a phone call or Zoom meeting with MIT AgeLab staff to discuss the progress of their programs and applications. Potential applicants may also register to attend monthly MIT AgeLab OMEGA Chat Hours to meet with MIT AgeLab staff members and discuss their applications.

To set up a meeting or phone call, email omegamit@mit.edu or call 617-253-1894.