Hartford Foundation Doles Out $438K In Scholarship Cash

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford-based philanthropy foundation recently announced a springtime payout of scholarships that approaches $438,000.

According to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the organization this spring awarded 221 scholarships to 189 recipients across 29 Hartford-area communities for a total of $437,790.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding towns.

By the end of 2023, an estimated 460 students, including about 200 students renewing their scholarships, will receive a total of approximately $1.5 million in scholarships.

The foundation has also made investments for support services to students including access to mentoring, basic human needs and transportation.

“We know that our region has persistent disparities affected by race, income and ZIP code, and that these disparities negatively affect opportunity,” said Hartford Foundation President/Chief Executive Officer Jay Williams.

“All young people should have access to education and supports needed to launch their careers. That is why the foundation continues to refine our scholarship program to ensure that we can better meet the needs of students and families in the region.”

The foundation has 155 individual scholarship funds created by individuals, families and organizations.

Many of the scholarships offer awards of $3,000 per year, which students may use for tuition, fees and on-campus room and board.

This summer, approximately 275 students who received scholarships in 2020, 2021 and 2022 will be eligible to apply and renew their scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year.

Community college students interested in a 2023 Hartford Foundation Community College scholarship have until Aug. 15 to apply.

“Our scholarships help ease some of the financial burden of obtaining a college education,” said Hartford Foundation Senior Scholarship and Development Officer Jennyfer Holmes. “We are proud to assist so many deserving students, from graduating high school seniors to adult learners, in our region as they pursue higher education.

"Our scholarship website and directory provide a user-friendly resource that not only lists local scholarships, but also includes vital information about higher education planning and financing.”

For individuals interested in creating their own scholarship fund to support young students and adult learners, contact Jennyfer Holmes at JHolmes@hfpg.org.

For more information about the Hartford Foundation scholarship program, log onto this link.