KJ Foster Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Details

Deadline
Received by Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Award Amount
$1,000 - $1,500
Selection Criteria
  • Have graduated from a high school in the Greater Hartford region, with a preference for students attending high school in the City of Hartford.
  • Graduating high school seniors entering college as a freshman and pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis.
  • College undergraduate who meets the other award criteria if there are no qualifying high school seniors.
  • Have achieved academic success in high school and show promise of continued academic achievement at a college level.
  • Have demonstrated financial need.
  • Have been involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities.

About This Scholarship

Kerry "KJ" Foster, Jr., of Hartford, was killed at age 15 when he was the unintended victim of gang violence. KJ was a model student and star athlete with a "gift of gab, charisma and unselfish attitude." KJ's untimely death inspired an outpouring of donations from family members and the community, leading his parents to establish this scholarship in his memory. It provides scholarship support to high school graduates from the Greater Hartford region who show promise in continuing their high school academic achievement in college, have financial need, and been involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree full time.

Number of awards: 1

Apply for this scholarship using our universal application