Scholarships
While a small selection of scholarships are administered and awarded directly by The Community Foundation through its Board of Directors’ Scholarships Subcommittee, the majority of scholarships from Community Foundation funds are administered by schools or other organizations. Awards from such designated scholarship funds are determined externally by school committees, organizations and other parties; students should directly inquire about these and other potential sources of scholarship assistance through their high school Guidance Counselors or college financial aid offices.
Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship
Application deadline: check website
The Connecticut Architecture Foundation (CAF) offers the Charles DuBose Scholarship and The Sheng Fund Scholarship for students who have completed two years in accredited undergraduate architectural programs or have been accepted into an accredited graduate program. Both scholarships are named in memory of accomplished Connecticut architects and administered by the CAF. Certain eligibility criteria applies; scholarships range from approximately $1,000 to $1,400 annually. To learn more and apply, visit CAF’s website.
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
Application deadline: May 3, 2021
Est. 2003 by the Renée B. Fisher Foundation to provide a four-year scholarship to students who come up with distinctive solutions to problems faced by their schools, communities, or families. This 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.
Scholarships in amounts up to $5,000 are awarded annually. Applicants are encouraged to view the listings of past winners.
Imperato Family Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: TBA
Derby High School graduates who are pursuing a master’s degree in Business are eligible to apply and will receive primary consideration. Derby High School seniors and graduates who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business are also eligible to apply but will receive secondary consideration. Two to three scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, are awarded annually.
Lee Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: TBA
Children and spouses of full-time employees of The Lee Company who are currently enrolled or have applied for admission to a degree program of a postsecondary learning institution (accredited college or university) in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s or associate’s degree are eligible to apply. Children are defined as natural, step, or adopted and no more than 26 years of age at the time of application. A full-time employee is one who has been working for The Lee Company for at least three years prior to the date of application and has worked a minimum of 1,000 hours during the preceding twelve months. Thirty to fifty scholarships, ranging from $500 to $3,500, are awarded annually. In addition, one or more scholarships will be awarded through the Walter Tischbein Scholarship Fund based on the criteria of the Lee Scholarship Fund with the addition that the student major in a STEM discipline with a preference for engineering and have a proven record of community service.
New Haven Promise Scholarships
Application deadline: check website
New Haven Promise scholarships are for students who live in New Haven, attend public school in New Haven and, in high school, earn a 3.0 GPA, 90% attendance and demonstrate good behavior. Scholarships cover up to full tuition at in-state public colleges and universities and up to $2,500 at in-state private nonprofit colleges and universities. Scholarships may be used for up to four years. For more information, visit the New Haven Promise website.
Passport to Promise Scholarships
Application deadline: check website
The Passport to Promise Scholarship is a pathway to becoming a Promise Scholar for students with a GPA of 2.5-2.99. Passport to Promise is a competitive scholarship with an award of $1,000 for a student's freshman year of college in-state, and the opportunity to become a full Promise scholar for the remainder of their college career if they maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. To learn more, visit www.NewHavenPromise.org.
H. Pearce Family Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: TBA
Full-time employees, independent contractors, and spouses and children of full-time employees and independent contractors of the H. Pearce Real Estate Company, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and the Long Wharf Theatre are eligible to apply. Applicants must have been Connecticut residents for at least the past year and must be currently enrolled in or have applied for admission to a degree program of a postsecondary learning institution (accredited college, university, or technical school recognized as tax exempt). Children are defined as natural, step, or adopted and not less than 16 years of age or more than 25 years of age at the time of application. A full-time employee or independent contractor is one who has been working for The H. Pearce Company, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, or the Long Wharf Theatre for at least nine months prior to the date of application, and is currently working for The H. Pearce Company, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, or the Long Wharf Theatre at the time of the awarding of the scholarship. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are awarded annually.
Maria Baez Perez Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: Contact Lyn Caliendo for details
Est. 2004 to honor Maria Perez who devoted her life to her community and to the constituents of the 3rd Congressional District. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are constituents of Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional district; awards are based on community service. Scholarships of approximately $1,000 are awarded annually. For more information, please contact Lyn Caliendo at 203-668-8512.
The Promising Scholars Fund
Application deadline: check website
Est. 2007 by Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Beta Tau Boule' of New Haven, Connecticut as a scholarship fund to assist academically talented African American graduates of selected Connecticut high schools. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university of the student's choice. This scholarship is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. For more information, visit the Promising Scholars Fund web site.
Watershed Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: check website
Est. 2003 by the Watershed Fund to provide scholarships to students who reside within the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority District and intend to enter, or are currently enrolled in, an accredited university or two-year or four-year college to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in the environmental sciences. For more information, visit www.thewatershedfund.org.
Frederick & Elisabeth DeLuca Vocational Scholarships
Application deadline: check website
The Frederick & Elisabeth DeLuca Vocational Scholarships are offered to students graduating from a high school in Fairfield county or New Haven county, and pursuing a vocational or technical certificate. For more information, click here.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
The following list shows scholarships that are designated to specific schools or organizations. Students should check with the Guidance Counselors at the listed schools or the organization directly for information and to apply.
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| Albertus Magnus College |
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha, Tau Xi Omega Chapter |
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| Bridgeport Caribe Youth League, Inc. |
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Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Hamden/North Haven |
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| Connecticut College |
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| Connecticut State Golf Association |
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| Connecticut Women's Golf Association |
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| Eastman School of Music |
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Jewish Federation for Greater New Haven |
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| Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce |
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| LEAP |
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| New Haven Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta |
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| New Haven Scholarship Fund Inc. |
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| Southern Connecticut State University |
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| Trinity College |
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| Yale University Women's Organization |
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| Amity Regional High School |
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| Ansonia High School |
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| Branford High School |
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| Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School |
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| Derby High School |
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| East Haven High School |
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| Elm City College Prepatory |
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| Guilford High School |
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| Hamden Hall Country Day School |
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| Hamden High School |
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| High School in the Community |
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| Hill Regional Career Magnet High School |
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| Hopkins School |
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| Hyde Leadership School |
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| James Hillhouse High School |
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| Lyman Hall High School |
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| Mark T. Sheehan High School |
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| Metropolitan Business Academy |
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| New Haven Academy |
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| North Branford High School |
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| North Haven High School |
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| Notre Dame High School |
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| Sacred Heart Academy |
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| Seymour High School |
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| Shelton Public Schools |
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| Sound School |
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| Southington High School |
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| St. Bernadette's Catholic School |
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| The Morgan School |
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| West Haven High School |
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| Wilbur Cross High School |
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| Xavier High School |
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This page was last updated in October 2018.
Attention Guidance Counselors:
To ensure that donor intent is being honored, The Community Foundation requires schools to complete a scholarship remittance form. Please complete the form by clicking the link below and email Deb Wright or call her at 203-777-7073 if you have questions.
