The Hartford Foundation has its own scholarship portal featuring 60+ unique scholarship funds with awards for 4-year, 2-year, vocational, adult and graduate students. Our portal has its own eligibility and application process. Visit the Hartford Foundation portal to apply.
DEADLINE: February 2, 2023
Community Scholarships are listed and maintained by nonprofit organizations across the Greater Hartford region. Each scholarship has its own unique criteria and application process. Use the search functions below to narrow your results.
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Anne E. Wall Scholarship$500-$1,000 Apply By May 15, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Resident of Bloomfield, CT
- Financial Need Considered but not Required
- Good citizenship and active involvement in the community
- Legal resident of the United States
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Connecticut Broadcasters Association$1,000-$5,000 Apply By Mar 15, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student
- Majoring in broadcasting, journalism, communications or engineering
- Strong academics
- Financial need
- Connecticut residents only
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James L. and Genevieve H. Goodwin Scholarship$1,000-$5,000 Apply By Mar 20, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Connecticut resident
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate curriculum in silviculture or forest resource management
- Financial need
- Academic excellence
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Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships$1,000-$5,000 Apply By May 15, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Of the Jewish faith
- Resident of Greater Hartford
- Merit Based
- Involvement in community and extra-curricular activities
- Financial Need Considered but not Required
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Jonathan Seth Kronick Memorial Scholarship$500-$1000 Apply By May 15, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Resident of Greater Hartford
- Preference to vocational education, engineering or music studies
- Good citizenship (civic engagement/active involvement in the community)
- Of the Jewish faith
- Legal resident of the United States
- Financial Need Considered but not Required
- Merit Based
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Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship$500-$1,000 Apply By Mar 24, 2023Selection Criteria:
- Graduating high school senior
- State of Connecticut resident
- GPA of 2.5 or higher at end of Fall semester 2022
- Demonstrate acceptance to a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school
- Submit copy of high school grades/most recent transcript
- Respond in 100-200 words: "Please explain a challenge you have faced in your life, how it affected you or changed you, and what you did to overcome it."
- Write an essay between 250-500 words on the following topic, "What is your understanding of affirmative action, and how has it benefited society?" If you feel that it has not benefited society please discuss.
- One (1) letter of reference from a teacher, coach or school counselor.