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Last Updated: January 8, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Connecticut scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Connecticut students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This offers $500 to female high school juniors/seniors with color with 3.0+ GPA. The deadline to apply is January 20th. Learn more here.
Scholarships in the Arts offers $1000 to high school juniors and seniors in the following major: creative writing, dance, instrumental music, musical theater, theater, visual arts and vocal music. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Learn more here.
February
The Roothbert Fund Scholarships awards students who live in the eligible states grants between $5,000-$7,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and spiritual values. Students and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. The deadline is February 1st. More details here
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program Accepted applicants may receive up to $3,000. This scholarship is not renewable, however, applicants can re-apply for up to 4 years. In order to be eligible, you must be the dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year, be 23 years old or younger, Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time; undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Learn more here.
Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program offers $5250 to CT residents who have a high school senior rank of 20% or better and/or SAT scores of at least 1200 or ACT score of at least 25. The recipient must attend a CT public or non-profit private college. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more here.
Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Grant Program offers $4650 to CT residents who attend a CT public or non-profit private college except for Wesleyan University and Yale University. Applicants need to demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more here.
March
Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships offers $3500 to Connecticut high school seniors attending college majoring in architecture, construction-related engineering, construction management. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
New York Community Trust offers scholarships for full time undergraduate students of Armenian descent whose families live in CT. Applicants must have a 3.4+ GPA. The deadline to apply is March 4th. Learn more here.
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships Students 21 and under about to enter their 1st year of college are eligible to apply. Furthermore, in order to apply the applicant must meet the height requirements of TCI which is 5′ 10″ (178 cm) for women, and 6′ 2″ (188 cm) for men. TCI Foundation awards multiple scholarships of up to $1000 each. The deadline to apply is March 7th. Learn more here.
Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships offers $3000 to Jewish who are current residents of the Greater Hartford area who are US citizens. Applicants need to be accepted to a higher institution. Demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is March 11th. Learn more here.
BBB Student Military Line Ethics Scholarship Award offers $2500 to students and adult learners who are children or spouses of a military member. Applicants need to demonstrate leadership, community service, overall integrity and academic standing. The applicant must be a resident of Connecticut. The deadline to apply is March 14th. Learn more here.
Offers $2500 to high school seniors who are members of a diverse group. Students should personify high ethics demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall integrity, and academic standing. Applicants must be Connecticut residents. The deadline to apply is March 14th. Learn more here.
BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award offers $2500 to high-school seniors who demonstrated leadership, community service, overall integrity and academic standing. Applicants must be a resident of Connecticut. The deadline to apply is March 14th. Learn more here.
Mitchell J. Porydzy III Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to seniors from Southington High School pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Business. Applications open in December. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship offers African-American/Black students financial assistance awards for financial assistance (varies). Applicants must be seeking a performing arts degree, at least a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to be eligible for the scholarship. The deadline for applying is March 15th. Learn more here.
Frank E. Rogers Scholarship for Agricultural Studies offers $3000 to seniors and previous graduates of the Carl M. Small Regional Agriculture Center of Southington, who is pursuing a college degree in agriculture. Requirement of minimum gpa of B- or 80. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship awards full-time African-American/Black students up to $3,000 for degrees related to visual arts such as photography, graphic design, architecture and more. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is March 15th. Learn more here.
Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship offers $5500 to high school seniors in New Britain, Newington or Plainville, Connecticut. Students should rank in the top 25% of class and be active in the high school music program who also plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music education or music performance. The deadline to apply is March 15th . Learn more here.
William P. and Janet C. McCormack Memorial Scholarship offers $6000 to high school seniors who are residents of Berlin or New Britain, and the top 20% of their class who is pursuing full-time degree studies at a 4 year college or university. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Virginia and William Bray Scholarship offers $2500 to Employees of Jerome Home and pursuing higher education after high school. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Ruth M. and Adolf J. Betterini Scholarship offers $4000 to seniors from Berlin and New Britain High Schools with C+ average or better. Students should attend a 4 year college in engineering or a field of medicine. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Austrian Hungarian Singing – Sick Benefit Society Donau, Inc. offers $1,000 to any graduating high school senior planning to enter careers relating to Austrian/German culture, who are members of the Austrian-Hungarian Club. Pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree at an accredited institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th . Learn more here.
Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship offers $7,500 to seniors from Berlin, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville or Southington. Students are attending full-time bachelor’s degree programs at a 4 year college/university and enter careers related to medicine or finance. The deadline to apply is March 15th . Learn more here.
Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship offers $5,500 to seniors or previous graduates of public high schools in New Britain, Newington or Wethersfield who are planning to pursue a medical vocation, broadly defined, or degree or certificate in a medical field. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Leonard W. and Jeannette C. Varkal Scholarship offers $1,100 high school seniors in Berlin, New Britain and/or Plainville Connecticut. Students should be top 10% of class with a 3.0+ gpa, and pursuing degree programs in Education and/or Business. The deadline to apply is March 15th Learn more here.
Macdonald/Hjerpe Scholarship offers up to $2,250 to seniors from New Britain, Plainville and Farmington High Schools. Students should have C+ or better and are planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, enter careers in science, education or human services. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships offers awards up to $3500 to high school seniors who have shown good academic, leadership and service in the community. To be eligible, applicants must legally reside in required regions, have outstanding academic achievement records, and have a positive attitude in college work. The deadline to apply is March 21st. Read more here.
It’s My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarship offers financial support to New England students affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs). The awarded amount is $1,5000. Applicants must be diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, recipient of a heart transplant, or be a family member (sibling, child, parent) of a person diagnosed with a CHD. Also, be a resident of one of the New England States, high school senior or undergraduate students with a 2.5 or higher GP, and be accepted into an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or technical school in the United States. The deadline to apply is March 26th. More info here.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship awards African- American/ Black students seeking a full-time post secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and reside in a CBC member district. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is March 29th. Read more here.
April
ESA Youth Scholarship offers $12,000 to first place and $4,000 second place high school seniors who have a first responder parent(s) to show the program’s appreciation to the hard work of the first responders. Students who live in a participating state must enter their local ESA Chapter awards to become eligible for the overall national awards. The deadline to apply is April 4th.Learn more here.
Offers $5000 to legal residents of Connecticut between the ages of 14 and 22 years and enrolled as full-time students in a college/university. The deadline to apply is April 18th. Learn more here.
CTASLA Scholarships awards $2,500 to high school seniors with good academic standing who demonstrate financial needs and are interested in pursuing a higher education focusing on Landscape Architecture. Applicants must be residents of Connecticut and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is April 18th. Read more here.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Sallie Mae Fund come together to provide financial aid to exceptional students attending authorized post-secondary schools. Twenty-five students who have completed a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be chosen to earn a scholarship worth up to $10,000.00. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enroll as full-time students at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program, be a US citizen or permanent resident, be Pell Grant-eligible, and be a diverse candidate or from an underserved community. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Learn more here.
EPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund offers a varying amount to Connecticut residents who attend Junior or Senior year of college/university, and major in environmental field. Applications open in January. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More info here.
May
Offers $1000 scholarship to one shoreline area high school senior and plans on attending college, who is an active member of their school golf team. Students must be residents of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, or Westbrook. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Learn more here.
FMC Ice Sports Skaters Scholarship offers a varying amount to high school seniors who are seeking higher education in ice sport and need financial assistance. All applicants must be New England residents and skate at FMC arenas. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Learn more here.
Paula Ford-Martin Memorial Scholarship offers $1000 to high school students who are between the ages of 17-23 and are residents of Middlesex or New Haven, Connecticut. Are members of the LGBTQ Community. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Learn more here.
The Laurel House Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship aims to increase access to mental health care treatment for communities of color by cultivating more Black and Hispanic social workers. The awarded amount is $10,000 to a student. Applicants must be residents of Connecticut, Black or Hispanic, and enrolled in the Masters of Social Work curriculum in CT or NY program. The deadline to apply is May 15th. Learn more here.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation offers scholarships to biological, adopted, and step-children of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers. The awarded amount is up to $6,500 for one academic year. As full-time students, applicants must pursue an undergraduate degree, certificate, graduate, or law degree at an accredited college or university in the United States. Also, applicants must maintain a 2.7 GPA. The deadline to apply is May 31st. More info here.
Holly Scanlan Foundation Scholarship offers $5000 to members who have an immediate family member with a serious cancer diagnosis and be a resident of Connecticut. Applicants are accepted as a full time undergraduate student at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. Demonstrate financial assistance with a 2.75+ GPA. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
Thomas G. Giolas, Ph.D Memorial Scholarship offers $1500 to residents of the State of Connecticut or are attending a full time 4 year audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
The Connecticut Academy of Audiology Inc. offers $1500 to students who reside in Connecticut or are attending a full time 4 year audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
Antonia Brancia Maxon Memorial Scholarship offers $1500 to residents of the State of Connecticut or are attending a full time 4 year audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Learn more here.
June
This scholarship program gives financial help to NOSB students who wish to pursue a post-secondary degree in an ocean or marine-related field. In order to apply, applicants must have participated in NOSB at least once, must have plans to pursue a career in the marine-related field, must demonstrate academic success, and graduate high school. The deadline for submissions is June 2nd. Learn more here.
Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest awards the winner of a prom attire competition $10,000 in prize money. Applicants must create and wear an outfit made entirely from duct tape. The eight runner ups will also be awarded various amounts of prize money as well. The winner will be decided by community voting. The deadline is June 4th. Learn more here.
Offers $2000 to high school seniors who have participated in the Southington Youth Summer Theater and/or Plainville Chorale Society Youth Summer Theater. Applications open January 15th. The deadline to apply is June 5th. Learn more here.
The U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program is a special bonus offered by the Army to highly qualified individuals who join the army. The Army will refund a portion of a Soldier’s qualified student loans under the LRP. The deadline is June 28. Learn more here.
Harriet Irsay Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to undergraduates or graduate students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, preferably of Polish Heritage. It is essential that students are interested in the future and the dissemination of information about Polish culture, history, and people. Applicants majoring in any major are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Learn more here.
Offers $500 to students planning to attend a full time four-year Michigan university pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. Students need to be a Albanian Ethnicity of 50% or more with 3.0+ GPA. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Learn more here.
Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Northeastern Regional Chapter grants varying awards to students of Korean descent. Applicants must enroll as a full time student, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is June 30th.More details here.
July
awards $2,500 to undergraduate students with experience working in the RV industry and planning to pursue a career in the RC industry after graduating college. Applicants must be accepted into a 4-year college or university and be a rising sophomore, junior or senior with a 2.8 or higher GPA and 1040 SAT score or 22 ACT score. Applications open in March. The deadline to apply is July 11th. More info here.
August
Musician’s Institute Scholarships awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships for students ranging from high school seniors to college students. The musicians’s institute offers a wide selection of degrees ranging from a Bachelors of Music to an Associates of Science. They also offer other certificates and alternative programs. The scholarships eligibility include being a U.S. Citizen and or International students with other eligibility requirements varied. The deadline to apply is August 29th. More info here.
September
This is a highly competitive scholarship that provides full tuition coverage for high school seniors from low-income households and minorities who demonstrate excellent academic standing. Students must be planning to enroll in a full-time accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be from at least one of the following ethnicities; African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. Other requirements include being a US citizen, national, or permanent resident and having a GPA of 3.3. The deadline to apply is September 15th. Read more here.
This awards $5,000 to deserving cardiac care nurses or nursing students pursuing a career in cardiac care to provide better care for congenital heart defect patients. Applicants must submit a current version of their resume and answer two prompted questions found on the application. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Apply here.
October
This offers $2,500 to full-time juniors or seniors of African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American or Native American heritage enrolled in undergraduate teacher programs.Must be nominated by an Education Dean (or appropriate official) at the college you attend. The deadline to apply is October 15th. Learn more here.
November
Barbara J. Sinnott Student of Integrity Scholarship offers $1000 to five high school seniors in the BBB of Central New England’s service area, and plans to attend college/university. The deadline to apply is November 25th. Learn more here.
December
David Roy Kovacs Scholarship offers $8,000 to residents of New Britain who have graduated within the last three years from high school located in New Britain. Applicants are pursuing community college, trade or vocational school. Demonstrate financial need.Applications open December 15th. The deadline to apply is December 31st. Learn more here.
Deadlines Vary
University of Minnesota National Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to students residing in all states except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Scholarship selection is competitive. The deadline varies based on when you submit an application. For early action I, the deadline is November 1. For early action II, the deadline is December 1. Lastly, the regular deadline is January 1. More information here.
NEBHE Tuition Break Program offers a varying amount to permanent residents of a New England state and enrolled in a degree program offered through the RSP by a specific public college or university in another New England state.Learn more here.
Posse Veterans Program Full-Tuition Scholarship offers full tuition coverage to candidates who have not previously obtained a bachelor’s degree, served at least 90 days of active duty and will receive an honorable discharge. Be able and willing to participate in a one-month pre-collegiate training program in New York City during the summer prior to matriculation. Applications open in the fall. Learn more here.
LA Tutors offers a $500 Innovation Scholarship each month to high school, college, and grad students that demonstrate their innovation and make a good difference. The deadline varies. Find out more here.
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