Connecticut Scholarships

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• Dr. Lorraine G. Spranzo Memorial Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineNovember 4, 2025

The Dr. Lorraine G. Spranzo Memorial Scholarsh was initiated in 1996 by the New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni & Associates, Inc. in honor of Dr. Lorraine G. Spranzo (aka Lorrie Keller), a 1967 graduate of this school of nursing, which operated from 1908 until 1974. Dr. Spranzo was, at the time of her death, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Maryland and a

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• Presidential Scholars Award for Valedictorians and Salutatorians

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

Students who rank number one or two in their graduating class will be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award. An additional one-time Enrichment Award is made available to allow the Presidential Scholar to engage in educationally or professionally enriching activities. Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application by December 1st. To be eligible for nomination,

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• NEBHE Tuition Break Program

• Amount$8,600
• DeadlineDecember 31, 2025

The New England Board of Higher Education’s (NEBHE) Tuition Break program, also known as the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), offers substantial tuition savings to residents of the six New England states. This program allows students to enroll in out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England at a reduced tuition rate for approved programs. Program

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Celtic Scholars Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 4, 2026

The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee (C.C.C.C.C) has been formed for the purpose of fostering, promoting and celebrating the cultural and historical contributions of Irish and Irish-American individuals and groups in Central Connecticut. In addition to sponsoring the Greater Hartford’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the C.C.C.C.C also sponsors the Celtic Scholars Program. This

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• New York Women in Communications Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

Each year, New York Women in Communications awards scholarships to undergraduate students who intend to pursue or further a career in communications. Each completed application is assessed by 2 different readers. Students who pass to the 2nd stage receive telephone interviews. Students who pass to the third stage must attend a Zoom interview with the committee. The Finalists are chosen after the

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• Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. PPRR operates through 28 Regional Committees and an at-large committee that accepts applications from high school students who live outside the geographic

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• Roothbert Fund Scholarships

• Amount$7,000
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Roothbert Fund was established by Albert and Toni Roothbert to provide financial assistance to students whose daily actions are guided by spiritual values. Through its scholarship program, the Fund supports both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing education at accredited institutions in the United States. The Roothbert Fund operates as a volunteer organization based in New York City,

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• Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn,

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• Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Grant

• Amount$18,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

Students receive financial aid from a variety of sources. You may be eligible for assistance from the federal or state government, civic or church groups, your parents’ employer or union, or colleges themselves. The beginning of your senior year in high school is the best time to start inquiring about financial aid. Your best sources of information are the financial aid offices at the colleges

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• TheDream.US National Scholarship

• Amount$33,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

At Dream.US, we believe in turning dreams into reality, especially for highly motivated undocumented students facing significant financial barriers. Our National Scholarship is more than just a financial aid; it's a pathway for you to overcome challenges, pursue higher education, and make a positive impact on your community. Scholarship Details Pell Grant Equivalent: Provides substantial

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• Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Applications for the Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships are only accepted from Connecticut residents who will be studying construction industry-related subjects in college. We encourage applications from all Connecticut resident students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, or any

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• Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a scholarship award from Tall Clubs

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• FFC Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Since being established in 1999, the FFC scholarship award program has distributed 87 scholarships totaling $249,000. The program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. High school graduates or students currently attending college who are residents of New England (Connecticut, Maine,

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• BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award - Connecticut

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMarch 14, 2026

Students in their senior year are eligible to apply for the BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award. Students may enter as many scholarships as they meet the criteria for. BBB's Student Ethics Scholarship recognizes college-bound high-school students who personify high ethics demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall integrity and academic standing. For this scholarship, students

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• CBC Spouses Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 29, 2026

Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their

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• Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Obtaining a college education is expensive, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts strives to provide some financial assistance to students living in applicable Massachusetts or Connecticut counties to help them achieve their goal of graduating from college. We have over 150 different scholarship funds, and each year we give away over 1,000 individual scholarship awards. This

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• REquipment Jennifer Baker Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Jennifer Baker Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 by the REquipment, Inc. Board of Directors to honor former Program Director Jennifer Baker. Baker died unexpectedly in January 2022 and was an Assistive Technology (AT) Professional who prized lifelong learning. The scholarship supports a student pursuing a career related to assistive technology and durable medical equipment who

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• NEEBC Scholarship Program

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

To be eligible for the NEEBC Scholarship Program, applicants must: be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled part-time or full-time in any accredited New England public or private college or university; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; have completed at least one semester of college as of April 1; and demonstrate interest in Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and/or Total Rewards, all

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• Thomas G. Giolas, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

To be eligible for the Thomas G. Giolas, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of the State of Connecticut (copy of driver’s license required if attending a doctoral program out of state) or attending an audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut; be a current second-year student enrolled full-time; and submit two letters of recommendation that describe clinical

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• Antonia Brancia Maxon, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

To be eligible for the Antonia Brancia Maxon, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of the State of Connecticut (copy of driver’s license required if attending a doctoral program out of state) or attending an audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut; be a current third-year student enrolled full-time; and submit two letters of recommendation that describe

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• Connecticut Academy of Audiology Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

To be eligible for the Connecticut Academy of Audiology Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of the State of Connecticut (copy of driver’s license required if attending a doctoral program out of state) or attending an audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut; be a current first-year student enrolled full-time; and submit two letters of recommendation that describe clinical

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• NYIPLEF Diversity Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineApril 4, 2026

NYIPLEF’s Diversity Scholarship provides funds to diverse law students currently enrolled in a J.D. at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey), in good academic standing, and demonstrating intent to engage in the full-time practice of intellectual property law. The scholarship is intended to be used by the law student for tuition and expenses related

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• NYCT Armenian Scholarships

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineApril 10, 2026

To be eligible for the NYCT Armenian Scholarships, applicants must: be of Armenian descent; be an incoming or continuing full-time undergraduate student attending a school in the U.S.; be a permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut; be able to demonstrate financial need; and be in good academic standing (the scholarships have no minimum GPA requirement, but require good academic