Connecticut scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 10, 2025

Apply below to the best Connecticut scholarships for February 2025.

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Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Journalism Scholarship

Connecticut • Journalism • High school

Deadline:

March 28, 2025

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RTK Scholars Program

New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Environmental Science • Conservation • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • Freshmen

Apply for BBB's $2,500 Student Ethics Scholarship for CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics, leadership, and community service.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Scholarships

New Britain • Berlin • Plainville • Southington • Connecticut • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers $300,000+ in scholarships annually to local students with a common application process.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Massachusetts • Connecticut • New Hampshire • Maine • Vermont • Rhode Island • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • High school

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship offers up to $17,000 for full-time New England students with a FAFSA SAI of $13,000 or less.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Main Street Community Foundation Scholarships

Bristol • Burlington • Plainville • Plymouth • Southington • Connecticut • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

Main Street Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for students in Greater Bristol. One application for 100 scholarships.

Deadline:

March 7, 2025

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Military Student Ethics Scholarship

Military • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores

BBB's Military Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to military families in Connecticut. Apply now for ethical leadership recognition!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships

Litchfield County • Hartford County • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NCCF offers over $200,000 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply online for a chance to win up to $2,500!

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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ARTC Glenn Moon Scholarships

Connecticut • Teaching • Teacher Education • Freshmen

The ARTC Glenn Moon Scholarship awards $2,000 to CT high school seniors pursuing teaching degrees. Apply with transcripts and essays.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships

Connecticut • Architecture • Construction • Construction Engineering • Freshmen

Connecticut Building Congress offers scholarships up to $3,500 for high school students pursuing construction-related degrees.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship

Maine • Vermont • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Connecticut • Rhode Island • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship offers $500 to LGBTQIA+ undergraduates in New England with a 3.00 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Fairfield County's Community Foundation Scholarships

Fairfield County • Connecticut • Freshmen

Fairfield County's Community Foundation offers 150+ scholarships for high school seniors with a 2.7 GPA. Awards start at $250.

Deadline:

April 8, 2025

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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Scholarships

Bozrah • Brooklyn • Canterbury • Chaplin • Colchester • Columbia • Coventry • East Lyme • Eastford • Franklin • Griswold • Groton • Hampton • Killingly Center • Lebanon • Ledyard • Lisbon • Lyme • Mansfield Center • Montville • New London • North Stonington • Norwich • Old Lyme • Plainfield • Pomfret • Preston • Putnam • Salem • Scotland • Stafford • Stonington • Thompson • Union • Voluntown • Waterford • Westerly • Windham • Woodstock • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Associated General Contractors of Connecticut Scholarships (AGC/CT)

Connecticut • Construction Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AGC/CT offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Connecticut students in construction management or civil engineering programs.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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SBS Merit Scholarship

New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Pennsylvania • Delaware • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The SBS Merit Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time students from select states with Swiss nationality and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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NETA Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Freshmen • Sophomores

NETA Scholarship offers $1,000 for regional transfer students with a 3.0 GPA from New England colleges. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

March 22, 2025

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Francis X. Crowley Scholarship

Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Francis X. Crowley Scholarship offers $3,000 for students in civil/environmental engineering or business management in New England.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Richard Perrone Scholarship

Connecticut • Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Richard Perrone Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American undergraduates in Connecticut majoring in tech fields.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship

New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American music majors from NY, NJ, or CT with a 3.5 GPA.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Hartford Foundation Scholarships

Andover • Avon • Bloomfield • Bolton • Canton • East Granby • East Hartford • East Windsor Hill • Ellington • Enfield • Farmington • Glastonbury • Granby • Hartford • Hebron • Manchester • Marlborough • Newington • Rocky Hill • Simsbury • Somers • South Windsor • Suffield • Tolland • Vernon • West Hartford • Wethersfield • Windsor • Windsor Locks • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Hartford Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors, adult learners, and grad students in Greater Hartford. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Communications • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship awards $5,000 to seniors pursuing a major in television at a 4-year college.

Deadline:

October 17, 2025

FAQ

In your personal statement for Connecticut scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and why you are applying for the scholarship. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment to your education.

Some Connecticut scholarships are open to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship to determine if international students can apply.

Yes, there are scholarships specifically for residents of certain regions or towns within Connecticut. Local organizations, community foundations, and schools often offer these scholarships.

To apply for Connecticut scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

It's advisable to start applying for Connecticut scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Connecticut scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

Eligibility criteria for Connecticut scholarships can vary widely. Common criteria include residency in Connecticut, enrollment in an accredited institution, academic performance, and specific demographic or field-related requirements.

Yes, many Connecticut scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.

You can find Connecticut scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.

Connecticut scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in Connecticut pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, or specific fields of study.

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