You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Essay

Student Ethics Scholarship

Apply for BBB's $2,500 Student Ethics Scholarship for CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics, leadership, and community service.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

What is a letter of recommendation?

Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship

The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Military Student Ethics Scholarship

BBB's Military Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to military families in Connecticut. Apply now for ethical leadership recognition!

Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship offers up to $17,000 for full-time New England students with a FAFSA SAI of $13,000 or less.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship

The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Jihoon Rim Scholarship

The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.

The Hartford Foundation Scholarships

The Hartford Foundation Scholarships support Greater Hartford students based on merit, need, and activities. Awards start at $250.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Yankee Clipper Contest Club Youth Scholarship

Yankee Clipper Contest Club offers a $2,000 scholarship for U.S. students under 22 with an amateur radio license. Apply now!

The New England FEMARA Scholarship

The New England FEMARA Scholarship offers $2,000 to residents with a Technical Class radio license, based on merit and community interest.

What is a scholarship portal?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Hartford Foundation Scholarships

Hartford Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors, adult learners, and grad students in Greater Hartford. Apply now!

Video

Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship

The Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship awards $5,000 to seniors pursuing a major in television at a 4-year college.

The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships

NCCF offers over $200,000 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply online for a chance to win up to $2,500!

How do I create a resume? 

New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship

The NY Financial Writers' Association offers scholarships up to $3,000 for journalism students pursuing business and financial journalism.

Bob Eddy Scholarship

The Bob Eddy Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for journalism students in Connecticut. Apply with writing samples or media work.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

The New Canaan Community Foundation Scholarships

The New Canaan Community Foundation offers $132,000 in scholarships for local students attending not-for-profit schools.

RTK Scholars Program

Energize Your Education Scholarship 

The Energize Your Education Scholarship offers $500 to Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut seniors with a 3.2 GPA. Apply now!

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers $300,000+ in scholarships annually to local students with a common application process.

Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Journalism Scholarship

NASA Connecticut Space Grant College Consortium Scholarships

NASA Connecticut Space Grant Scholarships support students in space-related fields at Consortium Member Institutions, averaging $3,000.

How do I know if I've won an eligible matching scholarship?

Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships

Connecticut Building Congress offers scholarships up to $3,500 for high school students pursuing construction-related degrees.

Main Street Community Foundation Scholarships

Main Street Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for students in Greater Bristol. One application for 100 scholarships.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships

Connecticut Community Foundation offers $6,200 scholarships for students with low SAI. Apply for 80 scholarships with one application.

Art Project

Clauder Competition Prize

The Clauder Competition offers a $3,000 prize for original plays by New England playwrights. Open to residents and students in the region.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship 

The Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to Connecticut students in Landscape Architecture. Essay and reference required.

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship

The Bigelow Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for New England students in horticulture, prioritizing financial need.

ARTC Glenn Moon Scholarships

The ARTC Glenn Moon Scholarship awards $2,000 to CT high school seniors pursuing teaching degrees. Apply with transcripts and essays.

SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship

The SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship offers $500 to LGBTQIA+ undergraduates in New England with a 3.00 GPA. Apply now!

Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship

The Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for CT high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Scholarships

Fairfield County's Community Foundation offers 150+ scholarships for high school seniors with a 2.7 GPA. Awards start at $250.

EPOC Environmental Scholarship

EPOC Environmental Scholarship for Connecticut residents in environmental majors. Award: $250+. Requires essay & recommendation letters.

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.

TEACH Connecticut Scholarship

TEACH Connecticut Scholarship offers $1,000 for future teachers enrolled in a teacher prep program. Simple application required.

Associated General Contractors of Connecticut Scholarships (AGC/CT)

AGC/CT offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Connecticut students in construction management or civil engineering programs.

A.L. Brown Scholarship

The A.L. Brown Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for New England students pursuing engineering degrees. Apply now!

The Vicki Soto Memorial National scholarship

The Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship offers $12,000 for education students, with awards for local, state, and national recipients.

Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program

Hartford Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for Greater Hartford high school seniors pursuing undergraduate studies.

Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

SBS Merit Scholarship

The SBS Merit Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time students from select states with Swiss nationality and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

NEEBC Scholarship Program

The NEEBC Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for New England students pursuing careers in employee benefits with a 3.0 GPA.

Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship

The Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to full-time students training to teach blind and visually impaired students in Connecticut.

Hartford Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship

The Hartford Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ students in Connecticut for technical or college education.

NETA Scholarship

NETA Scholarship offers $1,000 for regional transfer students with a 3.0 GPA from New England colleges. Apply with an essay.

LSP Association Scholarship Fund

The LSP Association Scholarship Fund offers $5,000 for members and Massachusetts residents pursuing environmental degrees.

The College Club of Hartford Scholarships

The College Club of Hartford offers $1,500 scholarships to top female high school graduates in Hartford County based on merit and need.

James L. and Genevieve H. Goodwin Scholarship

The Goodwin Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Connecticut residents studying silviculture or forest resource management.