Top 129 Connecticut Scholarships in June 2026

Are you a college-bound high school senior or graduate from Connecticut who plans to attend a four-year, in-state university? Furter, did you hold a high school junior year class rank of 20% or better and/or an SAT score of at least 1200 or an ACT score of at least 25? If so, the Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,250 and $4,650 per year, respectively, to full-time students enrolled in 4-year and 2-year programs of study. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must complete a Roberta B. Willis Scholarship application (can be requested from high school guidance offices) as well as a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application, by February 15. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a budding jazz musician living in Fairfield County, Connecticut? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for the Micky Golomb Memorial Scholarship! The Jazz Society of Fairfield County offers up to $10,000 for tuition assistance to students expressing financial need and dedicated to pursuing a career in jazz performance and/or jazz education. It is open to instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers. The $10,000 scholarship may be awarded to a single recipient or split among finalists, in the form of tuition paid directly to the educational institution. To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors or college freshman living in Fairfield County and enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a music degree program at an institution of higher education. About Micky Golomb Myron “Micky” Golomb was a well-regarded saxophonist, educator and habitué of the Jazz Society’s Thursday evening sessions. The Society established the scholarship to honor Micky’s memory through financial support of deserving student musicians in Fairfield County.Show Less

Synchronized swimming is a unique sport, blending artistry with athletics. It involves teams of swimmers performing coordinated, identical movements, set in time to music. If you are a registered member of the United States Synchronized Swimming (USSS) East Zone who will be participating in synchronized swimming at the collegiate level, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain may have a perfect scholarship opportunity for you! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must be East Zone athletes registered with U.S. Synchronized Swimming. They must also be graduating seniors of local public high schools in the Foundation’s coverage area, which includes Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington in Connecticut. Lastly, interested students should be planning to participate in synchronized swimming at the varsity or non-varsity level in college. Ready to dive into scholarship applications? If so, don't forget to check out the other athletic scholarships and scholarships for Connecticut residents available on Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

The Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education Scholarships are open to individuals who demonstrate involvement with, and commitment to, activities that promote Latinos in the pursuit of education. Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA and be Latinx students from Connecticut. Bear in mind that this scholarship is renewable for one year only, so recipients must reapply to be considered again. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Have you been in foster care through Casey Family Services? If so, consider applying for the Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship! The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship is open to 16-49-year-old current and incoming university students pursuing any degree or professional degree who were in foster care through Casey Family Services in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. The scholarship is offered by Foster Care To Success, the oldest and largest national non-profit organization working solely with college-bound foster youth to help provide them with tuition grants, books, living stipends, and emergency funding. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants up to $10,000 to help former foster youth pay for their postsecondary educational expenses. If you're a former foster youth looking for help funding your schooling, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Meland Foundation Nursing Scholarship is open to nurses in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania with Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees wishing to pursue Nurse Practitioner degrees with a pediatric specialty. Applicants should share the vision of the Foundation and submit a transcript, resume, and essay describing their vision of how to provide excellent care and how they hope to fulfill that dream. Recipients may earn anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000 to go toward their post-secondary education. If you're from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania and have a passion for helping others through nursing, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Richard H. Aulebach Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors from the Westchester, New York, or Fairfield, Connecticut Alumn Chapter region who wish to pursue a degree at the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Special consideration is given to students who show financial need and meaningful community service.Show Less

The John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college study in any state to residents of public housing managed by member agencies of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (CONN NAHRO).Show Less

The William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship is available to individual life-benefit members of the William Penn Association. Students seeking a professional certification or undergraduate degree are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Frank T. Simpson Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors in Hartford County, Connecticut. Students planning to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to African-American males.Show Less

The Dr. Thomas Soltz Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors from New London County, Connecticut who are seeking a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis. Students who demonstrate merit through academic achievement and have financial need are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Hendel Family Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors at New London High School who have overcome great hardships. This scholarship is available to students planning to attend college, vocational, or business school on a full-time basis. Students who have shown academic commitment and promise with financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Killingly HS Class of 1970 Alumni Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Killingly High School in Connecticut. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in any field are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Edith M. Harris Scholarship supports residents of designated towns in southeastern Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students planning to study nursing who demonstrate merit through academic standing. Students with financial need are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Rita and Myron Hendel Scholarship recognizes residents of New London, Connecticut who are graduating seniors from New London High School or the Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate academic commitment and promise. Students with good academic standing and financial need are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients will receive $4,000 to be dispersed over four years ($1,000 per year).Show Less

The L. Douglas Nolan Foundation Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors of Lyme-Old Lyme and Nathan Hale-Ray high schools in Connecticut. Students who have been residents of East Haddam, Old Lyme, or Lyme for at least two years and are seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in one of the six New England states are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Edith Wheaton Smith Scholarship supports residents of Eastford, Connecticut, who are seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree on a full-time basis. Students who demonstrate merit through academic standing are encouraged to apply. Financial need may also be considered.Show Less

The Sean Duzant Scholarship recognizes residents of designated towns in Southeastern Connecticut who plan to attend college. Students in good academic standing who plan to study biology and/or play soccer are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Make Your Mark Scholarship is open to residents of eleven designated towns in Northeast Connecticut who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates. Female and non-binary/third-gender students are welcome to apply.Show Less

Ready to earn some cash for college? If you're a student attending Fitch Senior High School in Connecticut, the Carl Jr. & Dorothy Croft Safford Scholarship for Fitch could be your chance!  This scholarship was established in memory of Carl Safford, Jr. and his wife Dorothy Croft Safford. Carl graduated from Fitch High School in 1941 and served in the Air Force during World War II. To be eligible for this scholarship, which is worth between $2,000 and $4,000, applicants must be graduating seniors from Fitch High School who are planning to attend postsecondary education in the sciences. Applicants will be evaluated based on their academic achievement and financial need. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, don't hesitate to apply! Once you're done, explore some of the other scholarships for Connecticut students and scholarships for science students available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Edward C. Farrell Family Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors who reside in New London County, Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities, involvement in community service, and financial need. Students who are seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree on a full-time basis are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Smith Literary Scholarship recognizes residents from the 42 approved towns in Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in history, English, or literature who demonstrate merit through academic standing.Show Less

The Malcolm F. and Harriet B. Brown Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from selected towns in southeastern Connecticut. Students who can demonstrate good academic standing and financial need are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a resident of southeastern Connecticut planning to pursue an engineering degree at the UConn College of Engineering, Storrs? If so, you would be a perfect candidate for the Carl R. Safford and Dorothy Croft (UConn) Scholarship! This scholarship was established in memory of Carl Safford, Jr. and his wife Dorothy Croft Safford. Carl graduated from Fitch High School in 1941 and from the UConn School of Engineering in 1950. He served in the Air Force during World War II. To be eligible for this scholarship, which ranges in value from $2,00o to $4,000, applicants must be high school seniors residing in East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Salem, Old Lyme, Stonington, or Waterford. Applicants must also be planning to study engineering at the University of Connecticut School of Engineering on a full-time basis. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to submit an application! While you're at it, don't miss out on other engineering scholarships and Connecticut scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Joan and Bob Rutman Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors in selected towns in Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate merit through academic standing and are seeking a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis.Show Less

Established by Ingrid and Stanley Popiel in memory of Billy Roderick, a life-long commercial fisherman in Stonington and a dear friend, the Antone "Billy" Roderick Scholarship is sponsored by the Community of Eastern Connecticut. This scholarship, worth up to $8,500, is offered to high school seniors who attend Stonington High School in Connecticut. Applicants must be in the top 33 percent of their class and be planning to pursue a degree in marine biology or a related field.  To apply, applicants must submit an essay, academic transcript, letter of recommendation, and the FAFSA. But don’t stop there! To find similar scholarships that you could qualify for, browse Scholarships360 for other biology scholarships and environmental science scholarships.Show Less