Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Applications for scholarships for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted starting November 15, 2025. Students complete just one application to apply for multiple scholarships. For more information visit the FAQ page.
· Deadline to apply: February 4, 2026
· Go to hfpg.org/scholarships.
· Click the link for the Universal Application to create a profile or log on to your existing account.
· On the dashboard task bar, click on "Apply."
· Then click "Apply" to open the application.
· Your answers determine the scholarships for which you are eligible.
· Scholarships will be listed after you complete the application.
· Some scholarships will require additional questions or essays to apply.
Community Scholarships: As a service to the community, HFPG offers individuals and organizations across the Greater Hartford region the ability to promote their scholarships through their website. Each Community Scholarship has its own unique criteria and application process, and the list of available scholarships updates throughout the year. Click here to search the Community Scholarship listings.
American Educational Guidance Center, Inc. has a site that links to thousands of resources to help people identify their educational, scholarship and financial aid options. You may access this information by visiting: http://www.college-scholarships.com/ .
Imagine America Foundation High School Scholarships: The Imagine America Foundation partners with career colleges and trade schools across the country to make it easy for you to find a school you love, a program you're passionate about, a scholarship to help you pay for it. See participating schools list here: https://imagine-america.org/schools . For more information please visit: https://imagine-america.org/ .
Many corporate scholarships are available and can be found by doing simple research at each website. For example, go to the Best Buy, DunkinDonuts, Big Y sites for information. All deadline and required materials vary so students need to be organized and dedicated to searching the scholarships.
Raise.me is a social enterprise working in partnership with the White House and over 180 colleges to expand access to higher education by improving the way students prepare for college—both financially and academically. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to award aid, which is often too late to impact a student’s college ambitions or choices, Raise.me enables students to earn grant aid throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular. The amount that students earn from a college on Raise.me represents a guaranteed minimum amount of aid they’ll receive if they apply and are admitted to that college. Please visit https://www.raise.me/ for full details.
CT Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Portal: A partnership of state agencies has launched CT Dollars & Sense, an on-line portal that provides one website for Connecticut students and parents to find out how to plan, save and pay for college. Students can get information on scholarships, loans, and college savings plans, and also learn how to budget their money or find internships. Information is available by visiting https://ctdollarsandsense.com/ .
www.CollegeCovered.com : This site, powered by Discover Student Loans, is a free resource on planning and paying for college with information on Discover Scholarship Sweepstakes Awards.
LendEDU's Guide to College Scholarships is a resource that teaches students and families the importance of searching for scholarships when figuring out how to pay for college. The site now includes a new search tool where students can filter scholarship opportunities based on their grade level, GPA, the scholarship amount, and the requirements of the scholarship. https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships .
United Negro College Fund manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. https://scholarships.uncf.org/
Finally, there are a large number of search engines: GoingMerry.com ; fastweb.com ; College Board; Scholarships.com; scholarsapp.com; guaranteed-scholarships.com; School Soup; collegescholarships.org; scholarshipamerica.org- there are many, many more. Students need to register, enter background information (religion, ethnicity, parent affiliation such as Lions Club, Masons) and the site will kick out all scholarships that the student is eligible to apply for. Again, great opportunities but there is work required in applying.
Please be sure that all required documents are attached and all information is completed (don’t forget to include your full address if it is requested- Region 8 encompasses 3 different towns!)
For transcript, please email your request to (susan.abbatomarco@rhamschools.org ). You must specify whether you need Official or Unofficial copy/copies and how many of each type. Only an unofficial version will be emailed to you. Please allow 2 weekdays to process your request.
Please notify your counselor if you will need her to complete information such as comments, GPA, signature or providing a letter of recommendation prior to submitting your application(s). Please allow 2 weekdays for them to fulfill your request(s).
Be sure to notate submission deadlines and method of delivery: Some scholarships require that submissions be mailed or emailed to the organization while others need to be dropped off in the school counseling office .
If requested, here is the link for the RHAM HS Profile .
Honors Graduation Build a Better Future Scholarship: This scholarship is a design-thinking, community-improvement project using their checklist as a guide. You must be a graduating high school senior that will be attending an accredited US-based university, college, or trade school to continue your education. Full details are available on the scholarship website and the FAQ’s & Details page. Final Deadline: Submit your final application by April 13, 2026 at 11:59 Mountain Time.
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs: Full details for both scholarships are available by visiting their website.
Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. Application deadline is November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Legacy Awards: Scholarships for the children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elks. For the 2026 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must have paid Lodge dues for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.The applicant must be a high school senior. The applicant must apply online only. Application deadline is February 2, 2026, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.
United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship Program: The (JCI) Senate Foundation will award scholarship grants to CT graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university, vocational, technical or trade school program. Scholarships must be used for tuition in the first year of full-time study immediately following high school graduation. Applications and full details are available on their website. Deadline: Each student needs to submit one copy of the completed application and all appropriate attachments to the address below, via postal mail, for judging. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. The application package must be postmarked by January 12, 2026 and mailed to: Nancy Gianetti, 90 Jones Hollow Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship: This scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate academic potential and leadership capabilities, who are pursuing associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and/or job-ready credentials (and global equivalents) in health tech and healthcare related fields. It is available to students from low-income households across the globe who live in eligible locations. Scholarship recipients are eligible for financial support to meet education expenses (renewable for up to four years) and career-building experiences which may include Medtronic mentorship, coaching, networking support, and more. Full details, eligibility requirements, and FAQs are available on the IIE site (Institute of International Education). The application will be available when the program is open in November 2025. Any inquiries before that time will enable students to share their contact information and automatically receive a notification when the program opens. Applicants will need to provide proof of financial need, academic transcripts, and other materials as determined. Individuals may submit one application per scholarship cycle. Deadline is January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time (US).
Church Hill Classics' 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest: Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, poem, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Creativity counts! To participate you must: Intend to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2026-2027academic year; Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia; Be a success-driven student looking to achieve your dreams! Full details/official rules/entry form are available on their website. All online Entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on April 15, 2026.
Big Y Scholarship Program: Big Y Scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement and are open to graduating high school seniors. APPLICATION PORTAL OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST! Please visit the scholarship page on their official website and check out the FAQ section to review the most up to date information. Only online applications will be accepted. Deadline: A complete application with required supporting documents must be submitted via their scholarship portal by February 1, 2026.
The 2026-2027 CT Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program (formerly CT Governor’s Scholarship Program): If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact your school counselor as soon as possible to begin the application process, but no later than February 6, 2026, in order for her to submit the application on your behalf as is required. Please note these specific guidelines:
The Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program requires eligible high school students to rank in the top 20 percent of their junior year class (upon graduation for all others) and/or have a combined score of 1200 or better on the SAT or have an ACT score of 25 or better.
To qualify for the need-based requirement, students must have a federal Student Aid Index (SAI) equal to or below our annual maximum SAI cutoff of 10,999 to be considered for an award. High Schools do not have to determine EFC eligibility. The Office of Higher Education will determine eligibility based the student’s FAFSA.
All applicants must submit a 2026-27 FAFSA (FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid ) no later than February 15, 2026. Students must list an eligible Connecticut institution on the FAFSA for award consideration. The Office of Higher Education gets FAFSA information automatically.
In order to qualify for an award, students must ultimately attend an eligible Connecticut public or private, not-for-profit institution of higher education with the exception of Wesleyan University and Yale University.
Student award notifications will be sent, once their FAFSA has been received, to the email address the student entered on their FAFSA.
The East Hartford Garden Club Scholarship: Andover residents majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Conservation, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Botany and other Allied Subjects are eligible to apply. Full details are available on the application. Deadline: Completed applications must be received by April 1, 2026.
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: Applicants may attend college anywhere in the United States but must be a permanent resident of a New England state. Awards are limited to students seeking their first bachelor’s degree at a four-year college in the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to be considered. Students should be involved with sustained community service (in school, the community or at home) and have a history of part-time employment. Applicants must have financial need. Before beginning the application, applicants should use the financial calculator on the Phillips website to be sure they qualify financially. Complete information and eligibility criteria can be found by visiting www.phillips-scholarship.org . Deadlines: Early Response Option is due by noon April 2, 2026 and Regular Application is due by noon May 1, 2026. *Phillips Scholarship Applications will open in December 2025. Please visit https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/ for more information regarding what you should gather in preparation for applying.*
West Hartford Women's Chorale Scholarship: WHWC will offer scholarships to deserving seniors in a Greater Hartford high school. Applicants are chosen because they have been active participants in their high school music program throughout their time in school and plan to continue with music in some capacity in college. Application deadline: February 10, 2026.
Chester D. Norton Scholarship: Andover Norton Children’s Fund Commission is offering this scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Andover. Students pursuing either 2 or 4-year college/university or a technical/trade school education upon graduation may apply. Deadline: Online application must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The Horatio Alger Scholarship: The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.
Juniors: Deadline March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
· Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
· Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
· Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
· Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
· Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
· Be a United States citizen
Seniors: Deadline February 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
· Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
· Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
· Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
· Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
· Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
· Be a United States citizen
Please visit their website for full details and application.
The Justin Wisniewski Firefighters Scholarship Fund: In keeping with Justin’s life example, the scholarship is based totally on volunteerism. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a CT Firefighter, or the spouse, child, grandchild or sibling of a CT Firefighter. Please visit www.ride4justin.com for more information and to download the application. Deadline: March 15, 2026.
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men’s College Scholarship: The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in fall 2026. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required. Full details and application are available on their website. Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.
Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA) Scholarship: To be eligible for this scholarship, student must be planning to attend a public or private post-secondary school in Connecticut during the 2026-27 school year, must have been actively involved in community service throughout high school. In addition, each applicant will need to write a paragraph about the ways in which your school counselor has had a positive impact upon you. As required, all RHAM HS counselors are active/paid members of the Connecticut School Counselor Association. Winner will be recognized at the Annual CSCA Gala in April 2026. For complete details and to access the application, please visit their website. Deadline: February 15, 2026.
Delta Phi Scholarships:
2026 National Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to support graduating high school seniors who are committed to continuing their education and making a positive impact on the lives of future students by pursuing a career in the field of education. Please see the application for specific details and requirements.
Educational (Book) Award: For high school students who have excelled in both academics and community service, to encourage them to become the next leaders in our communities. Please see the application for specific considerations.
Deadline: all application materials must be submitted to deltaphischolarship1983@gmail.com by January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The Associated General Contractors of Connecticut (AGCCT) Scholarship Program: 7 scholarships are available to students who are interested in a construction career. Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled in, or graduating high school seniors applying for and planning to enter, a four-year building and construction technology or civil engineering program, or entering a two-year technical school with a construction course of study, with the intent of entering a four-year accredited college upon completion of the technical school. Applicants must desire a career in construction. Applications must be submitted on-line via this link. Deadline: February 28, 2026.