Connecticut Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Milton Fisher Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship open to exceptionally Innovative and Creative high school seniors and first-time college freshmen.Award:$4,000 - $20,000Apply for this scholarship if you are . . .a student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way, ora student who has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by your school, community or family.The Milton Fisher Scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem-solving by honoring students who...

QualificationsApplicants must be:An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization.A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut,...

We are thrilled to announce that The Trotter Project's scholarship application season is now open from February 15th to May 15th. Our mission is to inspire and support the next generation of industry leaders by offering scholarships to individuals pursuing undergraduate degrees in culinary arts, hospitality management, and food science agriculture.All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on May 15, 2025.The Trotter Project scholarships are available to anyone enrolled in an accredited US college or university for the upcoming academic year. There are no age restrictions – applicants can apply at any point during their education.We are...

The NEEBC Scholarship Program* was established to further the aims of the Council to advance the knowledge and education of individuals in or aspiring a career in the Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and/or Total Rewards field. NEEBC is proud to have contributed $210,000 to our worthy Scholarship Recipients since the Scholarship Program’s inception in 1990.Scholarship AwardsScholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate and/or graduate students (part-time or full-time) currently enrolled in an accredited public or private New England college or university, who have completed minimally one semester of classes, and who have demonstrated an interest in Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and/or...

Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Northeastern region states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Deprt. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be...

NEWWA awards approximately $24,000 annually to worthy applicants pursuing academic degrees, drinking water licenses, and continuing education. The NEWWA Scholarship Committee expects to award the following scholarships annually:Student ScholarshipsApplication Deadline: April 1 AnnuallyGeorge E. Watters Memorial Scholarship up to $5,000 to a student enrolled in a civil engineering program at a 4-year college or university.Francis X. Crowley Scholarship  $3,000 to a student enrolled in civil or environmental engineering program, or a business management program at a 4-year college or university.Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship  $1,500 to a student enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering program at a 4-year college...

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,128 awards, totaling US$1,673,750 to 956 young women from 61 countries.The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total...

The New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NEC-ISA) is pleased to offer a scholarship for high school students entering a two or four-year program in arboriculture, urban forestry, or related fields.Trees are a critical resource in New England – essential to daily life whether you are in a big city or a small town. The Green Industry in New England is vibrant and growing—and there is a place for YOU! This is a multi-billion industry in the United States and offers exciting opportunities for those who want to pursue a career in the field—and some of the...