The Alma Exley Scholarship hopes to award two scholarships annually of at least $6,000 each to persons of color who are enrolled in teacher-preparation programs at a university in Connecticut. Those eligible include African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and mixed-race individuals.
Scholarship Details
- Awards at least two scholarships annually
- Each scholarship is valued at least $6,000
- Applications are invited beginning in the fall semester
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a person of color
- Must be enrolled in a teacher-preparation program
- Must attend a university in Connecticut
Application Process
- Enroll in a teacher-preparation program at a Connecticut university
- Watch for the scholarship application to open at the beginning of the fall semester
- Complete the application and provide any required supporting materials
Students may apply after having been admitted into a teacher-preparation program in Connecticut. Applicants may be in their junior or senior year or pursuing a master’s degree. A diverse selection committee that includes respected educators from across the state reviews the applications and recommends the scholarship recipients to the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, based on criteria established by the committee.
