The Access Rehabilitation Center scholarship was established in 2020 to support current NVCC students enrolled in the NVCC PTA program or aspiring to enroll in the NVCC PTA program.

Scholarship Criteria

• A current NVCC student who is enrolled in the NVCC PTA program or currently enrolled in prerequisites at NVCC for admission into the NVCC PTA program.
• Residents of Greater Waterbury, first generation students, minority students, and Access Rehab Centers employees are encouraged to apply.

Award Range:
 up to $500.00

Starting in 1998, this award was established by David Fontaine to honor the memory of his parents, Edith and Roland Fontaine. His mother Edith taught at the college for many years. This scholarship is awarded to a beginning second-year nursing student selected by the Nursing Faculty.  

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:

• A beginning second year NVCC nursing student.
• Student must demonstrate excellence and compassion in clinical practice.
• Student must maintain above average performance in nursing theory and commitment to the nursing profession.
• Student will be selected by the Nursing Faculty.

Award Range

up to $500

The Marilyn Meltzer Eslami Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund has been designated to provide financial support to high performing female students, preferably single mothers, who are enrolled at NVCC and are pursuing a career in allied health.

The fund was established with a generous donation from the trustees of the Marilyn Eslami Trust. The donation reflects Marilyn Eslami’s lifelong example of community service in the care of others. Ms. Eslami’s many accomplishments include her tenure as the first woman to hold the seat as City of Waterbury Planning Commissioner, a founder of Crime Stoppers of Waterbury, past president of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Hospital since 1976. 

In addition to many other board appointments and fundraising efforts, her role as President of the Auxiliary to the Connecticut State Medical Society helped get a mandatory seat belt law passed for drivers in the State of Connecticut.   

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:

• Female students enrolled in the college pursuing a career in Allied Heath.
• Preference being given to those who are single mothers.

Award Range

up to $500

Established in January 2018, this endowed scholarship was created through a generous donation from Mari-jean Morelli, a graduate of the NVCC Nursing program and a former nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:

• An NVCC student enrolled in the Nursing Program.
• The student must be a single mother.
• The student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Award Range

up to $500

Established in 2019, this scholarship was created through a generous donation from Mari-jean Morelli, a graduate of the NVCC Nursing program and a former nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.  

Scholarship Criteria 

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to: 

• An NVCC student enrolled in the Nursing Program.
• The student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Award Range

Up to $500

Sandra Lee Sharron was a mother of two and a nursing student in 1993, when at age 27 she suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage, a condition from which her older sister had previously suffered. Sandra’s desire to help others and provide for her family is the basis for the memorial scholarship. Established in 1999, this endowed scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for career in nursing or allied health who has demonstrated overall excellence in his/her field of study.

Scholarship Criteria

Recipient is to be a nursing student OR in any related medical/healthcare program at NVCC. Applicants must have:

• Completed a minimum of three (3) applicable courses in nursing, medical/health care or related area to be considered. (Please list courses in application)
• One or more letters of recommendation from instructors or professionals in a field related to your field of study.
• Transcripts of all applicable grades.
• State as to whether you are a PTK member on the Application.
• Weights for the components of each application:
  • Personal Statement                            40%
  • Letters of Recommendation               25%
  • Grade Points                                         30%
  • PTK Membership*                                  5%
    *not needed – selection is slightly weighted in favor of PTK Membership

Award Range

up to $500

The Sandi M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship was established by the NVCC Nursing Faculty, the Class of 2012 and the Class of 2013 in honor of Sandi Stephens, a 2002 graduate of the NVCC Nursing Program. Sandi continued her education and achieved magna cum laude as a 2008 graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BS in Nursing. As Sandi was pursuing her Master’s Degree in nursing she was diagnosed with cancer. As a new graduate, she worked on the oncology unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury and continued her career as a supervisor for a group home agency. Sandi was recognized by coworkers, family and friends as a high achiever and top-flight nurse. Sandi quietly passed away in 2011 surrounded by family. She was 44 years old.
 

Scholarship Criteria

• Awarded to a graduating nursing student who has applied and been accepted to a BSN program.
• Student must demonstrate high academic achievement in nursing theory and practice coupled with a commitment to the nursing profession and pursuing a BSN degree.
• Student will be chosen by a review committee from the Nursing Division and will be awarded to the student who best exemplifies Sandi M. Stephens high standards of achievement.

Award Range
up to $250

The Waterbury Medical Association Scholarship was established in 2020 to provide scholarships for second-year nursing students at Naugatuck Valley Community College with no regard to race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

Scholarship Criteria:

The student must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship award:

• A current NVCC student who has completed their first year in the NVCC Nursing program.
• A student who can demonstrate significant financial need.
• A student who exhibits high motivation.
• A resident of the Greater Waterbury area.
• High scholastic performance, while desirable, is not essential.

Award Range:

up to $2,000

This endowed award, was established in 2001 to honor Carolyn P. Zaza, an honors graduate of Mattatuck Community College. Ms. Zaza served as the President of the College Alumni Association for a number of years and was a productive, vibrant leader in the college’s alumni affairs. In addition to serving on the Alumni Association, Ms. Zaza was the President of the Nutmeg Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and was named Women of the Year for the chapter. She was active in numerous community, education and civic organizations, generously offering her leadership throughout the community.

Friends of Ms. Zaza, shocked by her sudden death, believed a scholarship in her memory would serve as a fitting tribute and would contribute to the education of future deserving students of business.

Scholarship Criteria

• This is a merit-based scholarship to recognize:
• Academic achievement in an NVCC Business Program.
• Involvement in Campus Activities and/or Community Service.
• Two awards are given annually: one to a female student and one to a male student.

Award Range for each scholarship

up to $500

This scholarship, endowed in 1993 is awarded for academic achievement in accounting.

Scholarship Criteria

This is a merit-based scholarship awarded on the following:

• The student recipient must be an Accounting student in good academic standing, specifically having a 3.5 or higher overall GPA.
• Student must be a graduating senior and hold the highest Accounting curriculum GPA.
• Student must prove intent to transfer to a four-year institution continuing to major in Accounting.

Award Range

up tp $250 

The Behavioral and Social Science Division Scholarship is awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated excellence in a behavioral or social science program.

Scholarship Criteria

• The Candidate must be a full or part time student enrolled at NVCC and must have completed at least 12 (twelve) credits with a B or better in Criminal Justice/Public Safety, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Early Childhood Education, or Human Services Social Work.
• Must be continuing at NVCC in the Fall and in good academic standing.
• Include a personal 150-250 word essay on “The importance of one of the Behavioral and Social Sciences – Criminal Justice/Public Safety, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Early Childhood Education, or Human Services Social Work.

Award Range

up to $500

The Early Childhood Education Scholarship is funded by the Kids on Campus Endowment. These scholarships are awarded to NVCC students studying Early Childhood Education with the purpose of providing financial support.

Scholarship Criteria

• An NVCC student studying Early Childhood Education.
• Applicant must be in good academic standing.

Award Range

up to $500

This award was established in 1997 and endowed in 2011 to honor Gerard Melito, Professor of French and Spanish who had a love for languages and theater. During his tenure he founded the International Society and took NVCC students and faculty to New York City for many theater experiences.  This scholarship established in Professor Melito’s memory is awarded to a graduating student who has excelled in modern language, drama and/or literature and is transferring to a four-year college.

Scholarship Criteria

• The candidate must submit an essay of 250 word maximum on the following topic: “How has NVCC prepared me for a lifetime of learning?”                                          
• The candidate must be a full-time or part-time graduating student at NVCC with a minimum of 3.0 overall GPA.
• The candidate must intend to transfer to a four-year college.
• The candidate must have successfully completed the following with 3.0 GPA or above:
  • Two modern language courses or
  • Two Theater Arts/Film courses or
  • Combination of the two
  • Plus one literature course.
• A review committee made up of Arts and Humanities Faculty shall be appointed by the Arts and Humanities Division Director.

Award Range

up to $500

The Melanie Ilene Rieger Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by her family in 1995 in memory of Melanie, a human service student murdered in 1994. The award is given to a student with the highest academic achievement in the concentration of social work with plans to transfer to a four year institution.

Scholarship Criteria

The student considered most deserving of the scholarship: 

• Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in the field of Human Services.
• Must be graduating from NVCC.
• Must demonstrate a special aptitude, sensitivity and leadership in the helping profession.
• Must have been accepted for admission to a program in the Human Services area in a four-year college.
• Award will be transferred to the four-year college

Award Range

up to $250

Award Criteria

• Student must be currently enrolled as an NVCC Student.
  
• Applicants must be in good academic standing.
• Applicants must currently be taking or have already taken one or more of the following classes: 
  • • ART 101 
    • ART 102
    • ART 111 
    • ART 112 
    • ART 121 
    • ART 131 
    • ART 161 
    • ART 167 

Portfolio Submission 

• Applicants must submit a portfolio of five (5) of their own, original, 2-dimensional, and/or 3-dimensional pieces of art.  Visual Art submissions must have been created within the last two years.   Each of the 5 submissions must be uploaded individually in a PDF or JPG format (each file should be no more than 10MB). 
• A Word or PDF Document including a description of each piece in your submitted portfolio. 
  • 1. Artwork # 1-5 (Determined by order of upload)
    2. Name of the piece (if applicable,)
    3. Year completed
    4. Visual Arts Medium

The scholarship decisions will be based on a review of applicants’ portfolios and academic records.

Scholarship Criteria:  

• You are in good academic standing. 
• You have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 for all courses taken at NVCC. 
• You have demonstrated strong interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in libraries. 
• You will graduate from NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester. 
• You will be continuing your education by enrolling in a baccalaureate program in Fall 2024. 
• You identify as belonging to one or more of the following groups: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern and North African, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 
  
• First generation college students are encouraged to apply. 

Application Requirements

• Copy of current transcript 
• Personal Statement:  An essay of 1,000 words describing what impact libraries have had on your life and why you would like to pursue a career in libraries.  

In 2019 Charles E. Pagano, Jr. established a scholarship to support students who are continuing their studies at NVCC and majoring in one of the STEM disciplines. Mr. Pagano, an alumni of NVCC and former executive of ESPN, is committed to creating opportunities for NVCC students to achieve their Higher Education goals.

Scholarship Criteria

Student(s) must be: 

• Continuing at NVCC in the Fall semester
• Majoring in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• In good academic standing
• Able to demonstrate examples of their practice of leadership

Award Range:

Up to $500

Emerson has made it their mission to support and inspire the next generation of innovators. In 2019 Emerson established the Emerson Scholarship to support students, especially women and minorities, majoring in Engineering.

Scholarship Criteria

• A returning NVCC student majoring in Engineering.
• Student with a 3.0 GPA or above. 
• Donor strongly encourages minority and/or female students to apply for this scholarship.

Award Range

Up to $1500

The Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship was established on September 22, 1995 by his parents, Professors Emeriti Gloria Dibble Pond and J. Lawrence Pond, Woodbury, CT and was first awarded at Honors Night, 1995. Scott Pond was an enthusiastic high school science teacher, academic achiever, geothermal researcher in Sweden, athlete, husband and father.  Scott’s parents named the scholarship in memory of their son Scott who died in a 1993 skydiving accident while performing charity work.

Recipients for this scholarship are selected each spring based on academic promise in science and a demonstration of the “spirit of adventure” that led Scott Pond to embrace his love of skydiving as well as other exciting outdoor activities.

Defining a “spirit of adventure” will be different for everyone and should be viewed in the context of your personal circumstances. It means a willingness to try new things, take risks and breaking away from the routine. Stepping into an unknown, breaking away from tradition, and pushing yourself to do things outside your comfort zone and to see things from a different vantage point all contribute to a life of adventure.

The award was endowed on October 18, 1999.

Scholarship Criteria

To be eligible for the Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship the candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Student recipient must be a Liberal Arts and Science student in good academic standing who intends to transfer to a four-year institution and who exhibits a spirit of adventure.
• A student must have either completed or be enrolled in two courses in the physical sciences.
• Preference is given to those students with a demonstrated financial need.

Award Range

up to $1000

The John Brazee Endowed Scholarship, established by Siemon Manufacturing and first awarded in 2001 is given to a student pursuing a degree or certificate in the Manufacturing Technologies areas of study within the Engineering/Manufacturing Department.

Scholarship Criteria

• Student currently enrolled full or part time at NVCC
• Students enrolled in an Engineering or Manufacturing degree or certificate program at NVCC
• Students demonstrating academic excellence and proficiency in Engineering or Manufacturing
• Consideration is given for extracurricular activities and demonstrated need including family circumstances.
• Second year scholarship consideration would be based on student’s first year performance and continued enrollment at NVCC.

Award Range

Up to three scholarships and $3000 per scholarship.

The Robert Knickerbocker Scholarship, established by Siemon Manufacturing and first awarded in 2001, is given to a student pursuing a degree or certificate in the Engineering areas of study focused on engineering disciplines including product design and technician positions related to testing, quality and technical support.

Scholarship Criteria

• Student currently enrolled full or part time at NVCC.
• Students enrolled in an Engineering degree or certificate program at NVCC.
• Students demonstrating academic excellence and proficiency in Engineering.
• Consideration is given for extracurricular activities and demonstrated need including family circumstances.
• Second year scholarship consideration would be based on student’s first year performance and continued enrollment at NVCC.

Award Range

Up to three scholarships and $3000 per scholarship.

The Waterbury Garden Club was started in 1934 by Dr. H. Warren Stevens. They are members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Their aim is "to grow, to preserve and display what is good". Their permanent insignia is the gate of the former Welton Homestead, one of the first residences on Wolcott Street in Waterbury. The gate was stone cut and has been in existence since 1854.  The original woodcut of the design is now on display in the Mattatuck Museum. 

Award Criteria

• Candidate should be pursuing an AS in Horticulture or a Certificate in either Horticulture or Landscape Design.
• There may be more than one scholarship awarded by the Waterbury Garden Club. 
• The candidate must submit a one page essay answering the following questions: 

1. Why do you feel you should be awarded one of these scholarships? 
2. How did you become interested in plants, gardens or horticulture? 
3. What are your aspirations in the field of horticulture or landscaping?

• The candidate should include any additional information in the essay pertinent to helping the scholarship committee determine the scholarship recipients. 

Started in 2011, the CT Horticulture Society Richard Jaynes Scholarship is awarded in recognition of outstanding student achievement in the field of horticulture.  Student must showcase a pattern of academic excellence and outreach with the practice. The CT Horticulture Society awards two scholarships. This scholarship is in honor of Richard Jaynes, the owner of Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT.   

Scholarship Criteria

• Award is given to a returning or entering student majoring in Horticulture.
• Applications will be reviewed and selected by the chair of the Horticulture Department and others as determined by the chair.

Award Range:

Up to $1000

Started in 2011, the CT Horticulture Society (CHS) Scholarship is awarded in recognition of outstanding student achievement in the field of horticulture.  Student must showcase a pattern of academic excellence and outreach with the practice.

Scholarship Criteria

• Award is given to a returning or entering student majoring in Horticulture.
• Applications will be reviewed and selected by the chair of the Horticulture Department and others as determined by the chair.

Award Range

Up to $1000

In 2021 Charles E. Pagano, Jr. established a scholarship to support students who are continuing their studies at NVCC. Mr. Pagano, an alumni of NVCC and former executive of ESPN, is committed to creating opportunities for NVCC students to achieve their Higher Education goals. 

Scholarship Criteria 

• Student must meet a minimum 3.00 GPA. 
• Residents of Greater Waterbury, first-generation and minority students are encouraged to apply 
• Student must submit a one-page typed statement sharing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship. 

Award amount 
Up to $500

This Scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Christopher Love, a native of Waterbury and a Naugatuck Valley Community College graduate and Minority Fellow. He was both a social worker and a community activist and was killed tragically while attempting to prevent violence at a Halloween party for children that he was attending. The Scholarship is given to an outstanding continuing African-American NVCC student who and is funded through contributions from community members and NVCC employees.

Scholarship Criteria

• This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding African-American student continuing his/her education.

Award Range

up to $500

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., NVCC President Emerita, established an endowment in 2020 to support students who are enrolled in the college, regardless of financial aid and immigration status.

Scholarship Criteria

• Student must meet a minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Student must demonstrate significant community or college service.
• Student must submit a one-page typed statement sharing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship.

Award Range

 up to $500

Bill Carew established the William and Mary Carew Scholarship endowment fund in 2021 in memory of his parents William and Mary Carew, alumni of NVCC.  This scholarship will support students who are enrolled in the college.

Scholarship Criteria

• Student must be a working parent.
• Student must demonstrate financial need.
• Student must be from a group underrepresented in college completion.

Award Range

up to $500

In 1995 this scholarship was established in memory of Dorothy Witmer Kinney, wife of Charles B. Kinney, Jr. The fund was started by their children in memory of their parents who were committed to creating opportunities for all students to pursue higher education.

Scholarship Criteria

This scholarship is to be awarded to a NVCC degree-seeking student who:

• is a new or continuing student in good academic standing.
• can demonstrate financial need.
• and is a:
  • Foreign national
  • Refugee
  • Asylum-seeker
  • First generation immigrant (a foreign-born student who has gained U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency)
  • Or is a child of a refugee, asylum-seeker, or a first-generation immigrant.

Award Range

up to $1000

The Charles B. Kinney Endowed Memorial Scholarship

In 1995 this scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles B. Kinney, Jr., the first President of Mattatuck Community College. The fund was started by his wife and their children in memory of Dr. Kinney.

Scholarship Criteria
This scholarship is to be awarded to a NVCC degree-seeking student who:

• is a new or continuing student in good academic standing.
• can demonstrate financial need
• is pursuing a career in public service.
• has served the College or the community.

Award Range

up to $1000

Scholarship Requirements

• You are currently enrolled at NVCC and will be continuing at NVCC in the Fall.
• You are in Good Academic Standing.
• You are enrolled in a degree program.
• You can demonstrate financial need. 
• In addition, you will submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words describing 
• Any challenges or obstacles you may have faced (or are currently facing) achieving your educational goals. 
• Your career goals and how your education is supporting those goals. 
• Discuss any achievements that you are especially proud of or have made an impact. 

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must reside in the CCF Foundation's 21-town service area:  Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Milford, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott or Woodbury.
• Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
• New applicants must plan to begin classes at NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester.  Applicants may have attended college in the past and there is no age restriction for these awards.  Students currently  receiving other scholarship funds from Connecticut Community Foundation are ineligible for this program.
• Continuing, re-admitting or transfer students must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at NVCC or other institution and plan to continue classes at NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester.

Scholarship Awards:  Typical scholarship awards are $500-$1,000 per year ($250-$500 per semester) .  Applicants may be awarded scholarships for maximum of four semesters (two years).  The scholarship is to be used toward tuition, books, fees or supplies.  Scholarships may be renewable (depending on available funds), but you must submit an application each year as noted below:

If you are applying for first-time NVCC scholarship support:

1. Complete the online application. 
2. Upload a transcript with grades from the school (whether high school or college) that you attended most recently.
3. Upload a one page, typed personal statement addressing each of the items below:
1. Your personal background and interests
2. The vocational program you plan to pursue and why
3. Your immediate career goals after receiving your degree or certificate
4. Any other details that support your application

If you are re-applying to continue your NVCC Scholarship (or are a readmitting or transfer student):

1. Complete the online application. 
2. Upload your latest college transcript, indicating a cumulative GPA of B- or higher.
3. Upload a typed update discussing your recent academic progress (success, challenges, changes if applicable, etc.)

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, February 23, 2024

 If you have any questions, please contact Angela Chapman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note:  If you have completed a two-year degree program at NVCC and decide to continue your education at a four-year college, you may apply to Connecticut Community Foundation for additional scholarship support (as a Re-Applicant) at www.conncf.org/scholarships.  Please contact Tallitha Richardson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you plan to do so.

CCSU President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:

• Student must be graduating in May 2024 from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree
• Currently have a GPA of 3.0+
• Plans to attend CCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
• Student must complete application to attend CCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship.
• Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
• Scholarship is subject to renewal

Award Amount

$3,000 Scholarship

Application Requirements:

• Complete online application which includes:

1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of your current transcript

• Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024

SCSU President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:

• Student must be graduating from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree in May 2024
• Currently have a GPA of 3.2+
• Plans to attend SCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
• Student must complete application to attend SCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship.
• Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
• Scholarship is subject to renewal

Award Amount

$1,500 scholarship

Application Requirements:

• Complete online application which includes:

1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of current transcript

• Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024

WCSU President to CEO Scholarship 

Eligibility Overview:

• Student must be graduating from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree in May 2024
• Currently have a GPA of 3.3+
• Plans to attend SCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Student must complete application to attend SCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship. 
• Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024. 

 Award Amount

Full, in-state tuition & fees for two years

Application Requirements:

• Complete online application which includes:

1. 1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
   2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
   3. Copy of current transcript
   4. Resume which should include: (Word or pdf format)
      • Your name, address, email.
      • Your current major and your proposed course of university study.
      • A list of on-campus and off-campus clubs, including any positions held in these clubs.
      • A list of community service activities.
      • Awards, personal and academic accomplishments etc.
      • Listed, in order of preference, the top three President to CEO Scholarship universities to which you will be applying.

Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024

University of Hartford President to CEO Scholarship 

Eligibility Overview:

• Plan to attend the University of Hartford as a full-time student (12 credits) for the Fall 2024
• Graduate CT State – Naugatuck Valley in 2024 with an Associate Degree and a Cumulative GPA of 3.3 based on a minimum of 45 credit hours
• The amount of the scholarship is $3,000 per year (fall and spring semesters only), up to an aggregate of two years. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, full-time status and a minimum cumulative GPA.
• Students accepted into the Hartt School are not eligible to be considered for this scholarship.
• Non-U.S. Citizens, part-time students and students with a previous Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship
• Apply to University of Hartford no later than April 1, 2024 and submit evidence of University of Hartford application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by April 1, 2024 to qualify for consideration. Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.

Award Amount

$3,000 Scholarship

Application Requirements:

Complete online application which includes: 

1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of current transcript

Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024

The annual VMAAC Scholarship is now available! This annual scholarship is open to VMAAC and non VMAAC members in Connecticut who are currently in college or are college bound.

Scholarship Year: 2024
Scholarship Amount: $1000.00 USD
Eligibility: Any exemplary Vietnamese ethnicity student/scholar living in the state of Connecticut
with a financial need.
Restrictions: Previous scholarship winners may not apply.
Application due date: May 31st, 2024 Notification date: June 5th, 2024
Award Ceremony Date: TBA.
Selection Process: Winners are selected through a blind rating process. The VMAAC Scholarship
committee consists of three judges. Family members of VMAAC Board of Directors are not included in
the judging committee and all identifying information is removed from applications before being
submitted for judging.

Application Information: 

1. Type and submit an essay (no more than 2000 words in English or Vietnamese) stating
   • Your reason for applying to this scholarship
   • Your goals as a student
   • The importance of preserving Vietnamese cultural heritage and traditions in a rapidly changing
     world and what initiatives that can empower Vietnamese youth to take an active role in safeguarding
     their cultural identity and or to promote cultural awareness within the Vietnamese community here
     in Connecticut.
   • Please include your full name, address, phone number, and email on the header or footnote of
     every page.
   • Submit a copy of an official academic transcript from your educational institution (if
     applicable). Unofficial watermarked transcripts may be submitted if an official transcript cannot
     be obtained.
   • Submit two letters of recommendations from non-family individuals who can speak to your
     qualities.
   • Submit a copy of both parents’ payroll stubs and or tax document.
   • Submit all required documentation to VMAAC via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on the vietct.org website
     online form.

Selection Criteria:

• Overall presentation of self through the essay and academic achievement(s)
• Proofs of financial needs
• Recommendation letters

For more information please contact Huy Hoang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 860.713.3999 
Thank you very much.

VMAAC 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
HỌC BỔNG HỘI NGƯỜI VIỆT 2024
VIETNAMESE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
HỘI TƯƠNG TRỢ NGƯỜI VIỆT TẠI CONNECTICUT
14 Jefferson Court – Newington, CT 06111
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PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative established the CONNTAC, Inc.
Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or
Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc. scholarships will be awarded
ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have NOT earned a Bachelor’s degree.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Individual must NOT be a client of another TRIO program within Connecticut. This includes any Talent
Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services or Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate programs.
2. Must be a documented CONNTAC – E.O.C client for FY 2023-2024 (September 2023 – August 2024).
3. Demonstrate that you are low-income and or have financial need.
4. Neither your mother nor your father has earned a Bachelor’s degree.
5. Show you are attending or will be attending a postsecondary institution for the semester in which the
award is given.

Questions? Contact the Central Office at (203) 634-7669 for further information.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: JUNE 15, 2024

Download the application and email the completed form to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Award Categories:

• High School Seniors or GED equivalent
• Undergraduate College Students

Eligibility Criteria:

• Limited to Latino students from Connecticut. (resident for the past twelve past months)
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Accepted at or attending an accredited institution of higher education.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all completed course work at the time of application.
• Applicants must attend full time and be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrated community service within the Latino community.
• Essay: How are you unique? Describe how this uniqueness helped you in your academic success. (Maximum 2 page typewritten double space statement).
• Please Note: In order to receive this award, recipients are required to attend a scholarship reception. Students who do not, or cannot attend the reception will forfeit their award. The date and location will be announced at a later date.
• The CALAHE scholarship is renewable for one year only, recipients must reapply.

 Award Amount:   $1,000.00

Application can be downloaded using the link below.

Completed application and  supporting documents must be submitted electronically to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, June 7, 2024. If any items are missing, your application will not be processed.