L. Wynne Wister Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Details

Deadline
Received by Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Award Amount
$3,000
Selection Criteria
  • Graduating high school seniors of Bloomfield High School.
  • Will be attending a two or four-year college or university upon graduation.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement, by maintaining a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5.
  • Service to the community beyond Bloomfield High School's service requirement.
  • Must have financial need.

About This Scholarship

Joan Wister, a resident of Bloomfield, established the L. Wynne Wister Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of her late husband, Mr. Wister.

Mr.Wister was a headmaster at South Kent School, a boys' boarding school where he worked from 1941 through 1969, except for time served as an officer in World War II. Mr. Wister earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, and a master's degree from Harvard. This fund in his honor will benefit graduates of Bloomfield High School with renewable awards for students attending 4-year colleges or 2-year community colleges.

Number of Awards: 2 - 4

Apply for this scholarship using our universal application