Top Connecticut scholarships for you

NEBHE's Tuition Break program, formerly known as the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs. Approved degree programs are associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees. NEBHE does not require a separate application for Tuition Break eligibility. A student needs to complete the college's admissions application, and list a Tuition Break program as their intended major or program of study. Some college applications may include a specific question regarding the Tuition Break program. A student eligible for Tuition Break status is considered on the same basis as other equally qualified applicants. The institution informs the student of their Tuition Break status when accepted to the college. An additional review process may be required for acceptance into certain programs. Both internal and external transfer students may be eligible for the Tuition Break, unless an institution has policies that restrict eligibility. Please visit the program's website or contact the New England Board of Higher Education for more information.

The Graciette Maria Simao Rosa Scholarship will be awarded to matriculated students of Portuguese descent enrolled in a teacher preparatory program offered by the School of Education and Professional Studies. In years where there are no qualified applicants who meet the fund's primary criteria, awards may be made to full- or part-time matriculated students of Portuguese descent, pursuing any major provided they hold a GPA of at least 2.70. In years when there are no qualified students of Portuguese heritage, awards may be made to any full- or part-time student enrolled in a teacher preparatory program offered by the School of Education and Professional Studies. Applicants must submit the instructor's recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact PALCUS for more information.

The Day of Pride Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Connecticut secondary school seniors from underserved backgrounds who have proven academic ability as demonstrated through high school grades, test scores (test-optional), class rank (if available), and letters of recommendation. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives through leadership, special talents, and achievement in school and/or community. They must have a minimum grade point average of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale and rank (if available) in the top 15 percent of their graduating class. Submission of standardized test scores is optional and is not required for Day of Pride Scholarship eligibility. Applicants choosing to provide a standardized test score should achieve a minimum combined SAT Score of 1170 or an ACT composite score of 24. Although optional for the admission process, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator are required for Day of Pride Scholarship consideration. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Nutmeg Scholarship honors the exceptional accomplishments of Connecticut secondary school seniors. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional academic ability, have performed notable service to school and community, and possess the qualities of a good citizen and leader. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale and rank (if available) in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Submission of standardized test scores is optional and is not required for Nutmeg Scholarship eligibility. Applicants choosing to provide a standardized test score should achieve a minimum combined SAT Score of 1370 or an ACT composite score of 30. Although optional for the admission process, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator are required for Nutmeg Scholarship consideration. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The UC National Outreach Award is a scholarship program recognizing the academic merit of students coming to the University of Cincinnati from designated states. Qualifying students who enroll directly from a high school within the targeted states into a baccalaureate degree program are eligible for a renewable annual award to reduce out-of-state tuition costs. The targeted geographic areas for the UC National Outreach Award are incoming freshmen residents of the following states: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Students residing in one of these states who meet the December 1 application deadline will automatically be reviewed for possible awarding. Qualifying incoming freshmen must have a 3.85 weighted or 3.5 unweighted high school GPA at the time of application submission. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Pauline M. Alt Scholarship Fund offers two scholarships. First is the Pauline M. Alt Teacher Education Scholarship for full-time matriculated undergraduate students at CCSU with 30 hours of earned academic credit. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary education or international education who are Connecticut residents and who present evidence of financial need. Second is Pauline M. Alt Women's Re-entry and Leadership Scholarship for matriculated undergraduate students at CCSU with 15 hours of earned academic credit. Preference will be given to women who have returned to higher education following an absence of three or more years and have demonstrated a record of leadership in community service and in advancing issues that support the enhancement of women. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Scholarship will be awarded to those with any active Amateur Radio License Class. Applicants may be pursuing any field of study at a fully-accredited US college or university. The scholarship is open only to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a sitting officer of an ARRL-affiliated club attesting to the applicant's regular activity on the Amateur Radio spectrum and within the Amateur Radio community. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The New England FEMARA Scholarship will be awarded to those with Technical Class License or higher. Applicants must be residents of New England states, pursuing any field of study in any institution. Academic merit, financial need and a demonstrated interest in community or school interests will be considered highly important in selecting a recipient. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The East Coast Amateur Radio Service (ECARS) Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Technician Class or higher. Applicants must reside in the general coverage areas of ECARS including ARRL Atlantic, Great Lakes, Hudson, New England, and Roanoke Divisions. Applicants must be pursuing their studies at a two-year trade school or 4-year undergraduate institution. Applicants should generally be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time of the award, but older applicants retraining in a changing job market will be considered. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.