2024 OMEGA Scholarship

Through the generous sponsorship of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab 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.

Applications are due May 31, 2024. Winners will be announced in August 2024 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 (online form) (PDF)
  The scholarship application can be completed using the online form or by downloading the PDF of the application and sending via email to omegamit@mit.edu or by mail* to The MIT AgeLab, Attn: OMEGA Scholarship Committee, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E40-275K, Cambridge, MA 02139.
• Recommendation (online form) (PDF)
  Recommendation letters can be submitted using the online form or by downloading the PDF of the guidelines and sending via email to omegamit@mit.edu or by mail* to The MIT AgeLab, Attn: OMEGA Scholarship Committee, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E40-275K, Cambridge, MA 02139.

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 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.

* Please email us at omegamit@mit.edu or give us a call at 617-253-1894 if you intend to mail in an application or recommendation letter so we can keep a look out for it.