Committee hears proposal for John F. Kennedy service scholarship to offset student debt for volunteers Rep. Irina DeRosa testified in favor of a bill that would provide a one‑time educational award to Massachusetts residents who served in Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or Commonwealth Corps and work in nonprofit or government roles; no cost estimate was finalized at the hearing.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to reduce student debt with a new scholarship program for volunteers, offering $5,000 to those who serve in nonprofit or government roles.

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