Our College Scholarships
Over the years, our big-hearted donors have recognized the importance of a college education in helping residents of our region succeed in life. More than 130 donors have created funds that make it possible each year for Connecticut Community Foundation to award college scholarships to hundreds of students.
We are now among the largest college scholarship providers to students in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
View the categories of scholarships provided by the Foundation and learn how to apply.
Read stories of our past scholarship recipients
2024-25 Scholarship Recipients Look Forward to Giving Back
Scholarship Applications for the 2025-26 Academic Year are open! Renewal applications are due by February 19th, and first-time applications are due by March 17th. High school students from our 21-town region are encouraged to find out [...]
Over $1 Million in Scholarships Granted by Connecticut Community Foundation
Isabella Mota scholarship recipient from Waterbury. Connecticut Community Foundation continues its decades-long tradition of turning academic dreams into reality by awarding approximately $1.1 million in scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. More than 400 [...]
The Foundation Invests Over $1 Million in Scholarships for Local Students
For more than three decades, Connecticut Community Foundation has helped make the dreams of local scholars a reality, and this year is no exception. For the 2023-24 academic year, the Foundation is awarding $1.1 million [...]