William “Widdy” Neale Scholarship Fund
$2,500
Deadline: Applications must arrive by January 31. Candidates who meet the requirements will be interviewed in March, and scholarship recipients will be notified toward the end of March.
Selection factors
The scholarship committee evaluates applicants using three factors:
- Financial need.
- Academic achievement, including standardized test results.
- Personal character, as judged by school and volunteer involvement, the strength of the applicant’s personal statement and recommendation letters, and performance during the interview.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be young men or women who have worked at a CSGA member club for at least one full golf season and who...
Deadline: Applications must arrive by January 31. Candidates who meet the requirements will be interviewed in March, and scholarship recipients will be notified toward the end of March.
Selection factors
The scholarship committee evaluates applicants using three factors:
- Financial need.
- Academic achievement, including standardized test results.
- Personal character, as judged by school and volunteer involvement, the strength of the applicant’s personal statement and recommendation letters, and performance during the interview.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be young men or women who have worked at a CSGA member club for at least one full golf season and who...
Waterbury Promise Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
Qualified scholars may receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance to attend any accredited college or university in Connecticut. This award functions as a last-dollar scholarship, applied after all other financial aid has been credited.
Participating Institutions and Offers
The following Connecticut colleges and universities provide additional scholarship matches or committed aid to Promise Scholars who enroll there:
- University of Connecticut — full matching award of $5,000
- Eastern Connecticut State University — match up to $5,000
- Post University — match up to $5,000
- University of New Haven — guaranteed tuition scholarship of at least $25,000...
Overview
Qualified scholars may receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance to attend any accredited college or university in Connecticut. This award functions as a last-dollar scholarship, applied after all other financial aid has been credited.
Participating Institutions and Offers
The following Connecticut colleges and universities provide additional scholarship matches or committed aid to Promise Scholars who enroll there:
- University of Connecticut — full matching award of $5,000
- Eastern Connecticut State University — match up to $5,000
- Post University — match up to $5,000
- University of New Haven — guaranteed tuition scholarship of at least $25,000...
BBB Connecticut Student Ethics Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
The BBB Student Ethics Scholarship honors college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary ethics through leadership, community involvement, strong personal integrity, and solid academic performance. One recipient will receive a $2,500 award to be used at an accredited college or university of the student’s choosing.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors applying during their senior year.
- Candidates must be planning to attend college (college-bound).
- The applicant must be a resident of Connecticut.
Selection process
Submissions for the BBB Student Ethics Scholarship are evaluated by a Selection Committee made up of business professionals and members of...
Introduction
The BBB Student Ethics Scholarship honors college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary ethics through leadership, community involvement, strong personal integrity, and solid academic performance. One recipient will receive a $2,500 award to be used at an accredited college or university of the student’s choosing.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors applying during their senior year.
- Candidates must be planning to attend college (college-bound).
- The applicant must be a resident of Connecticut.
Selection process
Submissions for the BBB Student Ethics Scholarship are evaluated by a Selection Committee made up of business professionals and members of...
Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship
$1,000
Biography
Mary C. Rawlins (1929–1995) dedicated her life to advancing the interests of minority communities. She helped establish the Connecticut Association of Affirmative Action Professionals (CTAAAP), an organization that today is known as the Connecticut Association of Diversity and Equity Professionals (CADEP). Mary also founded the Connecticut Caucus on Black Aged, Inc. In 1983 the Commissioner on Aging appointed her to the State Department of Aging’s Minority Advisory Committee, and in 1990 the American Association of Retired Persons named her a volunteer spokesperson for its Minority Affairs Initiative. Her advocacy extended into many civic groups, including the Urban League, the...
Biography
Mary C. Rawlins (1929–1995) dedicated her life to advancing the interests of minority communities. She helped establish the Connecticut Association of Affirmative Action Professionals (CTAAAP), an organization that today is known as the Connecticut Association of Diversity and Equity Professionals (CADEP). Mary also founded the Connecticut Caucus on Black Aged, Inc. In 1983 the Commissioner on Aging appointed her to the State Department of Aging’s Minority Advisory Committee, and in 1990 the American Association of Retired Persons named her a volunteer spokesperson for its Minority Affairs Initiative. Her advocacy extended into many civic groups, including the Urban League, the...
Juvenile Justice Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has dedicated his practice to advocating for clients and promoting access to justice. In keeping with that mission, Mark Sherman created the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help emerging legal professionals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to renew this scholarship for 2026. One $1,000 award will be given to a student committed to working with young people who have been convicted and incarcerated, with the aim of helping them access new opportunities and rebuild productive lives. Applicants are encouraged to draw on any personal experience overcoming hardship and to...
Introduction
Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has dedicated his practice to advocating for clients and promoting access to justice. In keeping with that mission, Mark Sherman created the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help emerging legal professionals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to renew this scholarship for 2026. One $1,000 award will be given to a student committed to working with young people who have been convicted and incarcerated, with the aim of helping them access new opportunities and rebuild productive lives. Applicants are encouraged to draw on any personal experience overcoming hardship and to...
Future in Family Law Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC recognizes that choosing a career in family law is often driven by compassion and a commitment to helping people through difficult personal circumstances. The Future in Family Law Scholarship is intended to support committed current or prospective law students who plan to build careers in family law and serve families in need. One $1,000 award will be given to the applicant who submits the most thoughtful response to the essay prompt below, describing the inspiration and path that led them to pursue family law.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Open to current or...
Introduction
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC recognizes that choosing a career in family law is often driven by compassion and a commitment to helping people through difficult personal circumstances. The Future in Family Law Scholarship is intended to support committed current or prospective law students who plan to build careers in family law and serve families in need. One $1,000 award will be given to the applicant who submits the most thoughtful response to the essay prompt below, describing the inspiration and path that led them to pursue family law.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Open to current or...
Operation Give Back Scholarship
$2,500
Etemi Law: Operation Give Back Scholarship
Overview
The Etemi Law: Operation Give Back Scholarship is a merit-based award established to recognize and assist Connecticut students who are actively improving their communities. This scholarship honors scholastic performance, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to service. Etemi Law is committed to supporting young people who are motivated to give back and lead positive change.
Who is eligible
- Current high school juniors or seniors, or students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university
- Connecticut residents or students attending a school located in Connecticut
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0...
Etemi Law: Operation Give Back Scholarship
Overview
The Etemi Law: Operation Give Back Scholarship is a merit-based award established to recognize and assist Connecticut students who are actively improving their communities. This scholarship honors scholastic performance, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to service. Etemi Law is committed to supporting young people who are motivated to give back and lead positive change.
Who is eligible
- Current high school juniors or seniors, or students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university
- Connecticut residents or students attending a school located in Connecticut
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0...
Meland Foundation Nursing Scholarship
$5,000
Introductory summary
The Meland Foundation offers scholarship support to nurses from the NJ-NY-CT-PA region who hold a BSN and intend to advance their education in pediatric nursing. Eligible applicants are those planning to enroll in Nurse Practitioner (NP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs with a pediatric focus and who embrace the Foundation’s mission.
About the Foundation
Established by a respected pediatrician who created a thriving family medical practice in Northern New Jersey, the Meland Foundation sponsors programs that inspire and inform families, strengthen caregiving skills, and bring hope to patients and their...
Introductory summary
The Meland Foundation offers scholarship support to nurses from the NJ-NY-CT-PA region who hold a BSN and intend to advance their education in pediatric nursing. Eligible applicants are those planning to enroll in Nurse Practitioner (NP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs with a pediatric focus and who embrace the Foundation’s mission.
About the Foundation
Established by a respected pediatrician who created a thriving family medical practice in Northern New Jersey, the Meland Foundation sponsors programs that inspire and inform families, strengthen caregiving skills, and bring hope to patients and their...
New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship
$10,000
INTRODUCTION
These guidelines explain who may apply for the scholarships and the documentation required. They outline residency and enrollment rules, academic and program expectations, membership requirements, and instructions for recommendation letters.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must either attend a college or university located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, OR be undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of one of those four states, except where a specific scholarship’s own rules override these general criteria. In the event of such a conflict, the scholarship-specific criteria take precedence.
- Examples to clarify:
- A student who...
INTRODUCTION
These guidelines explain who may apply for the scholarships and the documentation required. They outline residency and enrollment rules, academic and program expectations, membership requirements, and instructions for recommendation letters.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must either attend a college or university located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, OR be undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of one of those four states, except where a specific scholarship’s own rules override these general criteria. In the event of such a conflict, the scholarship-specific criteria take precedence.
- Examples to clarify:
- A student who...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
Big Y's Scholarship Program
$2,500
Overview
The Big Y Scholarship program accepts applications from graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Employees of Big Y, their dependents, customers and customers’ dependents are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Applicants must either live in Massachusetts or Connecticut or be enrolled at a school located in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
- Eligible applicant categories include graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students.
How to Apply / Deadlines
- Applications are accepted only through the online system; paper forms are no longer accepted.
- All materials must be submitted by February 1. Incomplete or late applications...
Overview
The Big Y Scholarship program accepts applications from graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Employees of Big Y, their dependents, customers and customers’ dependents are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Applicants must either live in Massachusetts or Connecticut or be enrolled at a school located in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
- Eligible applicant categories include graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students.
How to Apply / Deadlines
- Applications are accepted only through the online system; paper forms are no longer accepted.
- All materials must be submitted by February 1. Incomplete or late applications...
