Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: The universal scholarship application for the 2027 - 2028 academic year opens on December 15th, 2026. Students complete just one application to apply for multiple scholarships. For more information visit the FAQ page.
· Deadline to apply: February 2, 2027.
· Go to hfpgscholarships.org.
· 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: fastweb.com ; College Board; Scholarships.com; scholarsapp.com; guaranteed-scholarships.com; 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 .
APPLICATION OPENS January 4, 2027: American Savings Foundation Scholarship: Awards are renewable for up to 5 academic years. Seniors who plan to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, or a technical/vocational program in the U.S. in the fall may apply. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. To apply, your 2027-2028 FAFSA Submission Summary must show a Student Aid Index less than $7395 and/or have an estimated Pell Grant listed. The scholarship application and full details/eligibility are available online by visiting their website. Deadline: March 31, 2027.
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, 2027.
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal-driven student in need of financial assistance in order to attend college. Applicants Must graduate from a high school located in the U.S.; Must have a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average; Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University following high school graduation; Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college; Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1, 2027 to September 1, 2027. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000. For full details, please visit their website and review the brochure. Deadline: December 1, 2026.