We’re offering more than $400,000 in scholarship assistance for this fall But apply now: the April 1 deadline is fast approaching
The online application makes it easy
Thanks to nearly 100 scholarship funds established by education-minded charitable individuals and families, the Community Foundation is offering almost 200 scholarships throughout eastern Connecticut, most for the school year beginning this fall.
Like the Cornelius & Mary Jane York Scholarship, which has been helping students study agriculture and natural resources at UConn since 1993. Or the new Thomas J. Ellis, Jr. Scholarship (see more below), a four-year award for Stonington High School graduates.
For all types of pursuits You can study the arts, health care, business, history, English, marine science, engineering, and more. Each scholarship has its own criteria, which may include town of residence, high school, field of study, and/or other factors. Awards are approved in early June and sent directly to the college the student is attending.
Read here how to apply for a Community Foundation scholarship.
The Community Foundation’s scholarship section also includes Frequently Asked Questions hat can help parents and students with other matters of financial aid and higher education.
Check with your high school guidance counselor and college financial aid office, too.
But don’t forget: The hard and fast deadline is April 1. Apply today!