Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awards over $300,000 in Scholarship Awards for the First Time

New Britain, Conn., June 15, 2021– The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded $302,710 in scholarships to 73 students from Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Southington and other communities through a variety of managed scholarship funds established by individual donors. Since its inception in 1941, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships. This is the first time the Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships in a single year.

The awards come from 48 of the 54 named scholarship funds that the Foundation manages.

The honored students will attend a wide variety of colleges and universities in Connecticut and beyond, among them the University of Connecticut (UCONN), Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), and Quinnipiac University, as well as additional out-of-state schools including Harvard University, University of Rhode Island, Coastal Carolina University, and more.

Scholarship recipients are listed in alphabetical order by high school or hometown. Listings include student name, scholarship(s) awarded and college/university, if available.

Berlin High School
Alexandra Tzetzo, Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship (High Point University)
Alison Cavanagh, Paul J. and Mary P. Karam Music Scholarship (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Casey Uryga, Dominic DelConte Scholarship (Roger Williams University)
Christine Kolc, Allen M. and Rosalind W. Humes Humanitarian Scholarship
Clemens Henning, James W. McDermott Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Bard College)
Daria Szarwacki, William J. Tomasso Scholarship (Salve Regina University)
David DelGiorno, Keith Benson Kramer Scholarship (Coastal Carolina University)
Emily Kulinski, Vincent F. Biscoglio, Sr., Memorial Scholarship (University of New Haven)
Emily Wisniewski, Ruth M. and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship, William P. and Janet C. McCormack Scholarship
Jasmine Metcalf, Vincent F. Biscoglio, Sr., Memorial Scholarship, Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Kelly Chmiewleski, Kimberly R. Miller Scholarship (Southern Connecticut State University)
Sophia Ferraguto, Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship (Seton Hall University)
Susan Wisniewski, Ruth M. and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship, William P. and Janet C. McCormack Scholarship

Buffalo, New York
Brenna O’Brocta, Kim Miller Synchronized Swimming Scholarship (Arizona State University)

E.C. Goodwin Technical High School (New Britain)
Darlene Gautier, Vic and Betty Fumiatti Scholarship (University of Saint Joseph)
Madison Ounthongdy, Vic and Betty Fumiatti Scholarship (University of Rhode Island)
Maxwell Sloan, Louis P. Gianoli Scholarship

Middletown High School
Taylor Ciarcia, Austrian Donau Scholarship Fund

New Britain High School
Ana Colon, William J. Tomasso Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Audrey Belliveau, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (Sacred Heart University)
Dahmill Torres, Harold C. Rahm Memorial Scholarship Fund (Capital Community College)
Denzell Barnett, William F. Burns Memorial Award and Scholarship (American International College)
Gabriel Bermudez, Ruth M. and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship, Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship
Gabriella DeJesus-Brown, David Roy Kovacs Scholarship (Elms College)
Isyss Timmons, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (University of Rhode Island)
Jessica Taing, Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk Memorial Scholarship, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship, The Robert D. Powers and Dorothy M. Powers Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Jonathan Romero, Louis O. Gagliardi Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Julitta Oliver, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (Albertus Magnus College)
Kamryn Diaz, NBGH School of Nursing Alumni and Associates, Inc. Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Layla Sahoobah, Leonard W. and Jeannette C. Varkal Scholarship
Liliana Cruz, Louis (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Margarita Cartegena, Catherine C. Conway Memorial Scholarship, Louis (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Maria Khan, Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship (Tunxis Community College)
Natalia Smiarowski, Anna Sielawko Engineering Scholarship
Nathalie Sanchez, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (Tunxis Community College)
Nathanial Kumm, Harry L. Stromquist Memorial Scholarship (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts)
Rafael Brown, David Roy Kovacs Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Sara Colapietro, Alton Brooks Scholarship (Quinnipiac University)
Semeda Amegeshie, Virginia and William Bray Scholarship Fund (Tunxis Community College)
Shaima Qatabi, Harold C. Rahm Memorial Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Thalia Singh, Helen T. Bianca Nursing Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Tracy Guerrero, Henrietta R. Demorat Scholarship Fund Henrietta R. Demorat Scholarship (University of Connecticut)

Newington High School
Alex Hemchand, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (Yale University)
Alexi Armour, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (University of Notre Dame)
Emily Chojnicki, Joseph T. and Christine J. Schribert Scholarship (Western New England University)
Nhung Huynh, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Reed Campbell, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (Bard College)
Sarah Nadratwoski, Normand and Cecile LeBrun Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Shreya Thotta, Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship (University of Connecticut)

Plainville High School
Ashleigh Bantz, William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Fund (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Kaitlyn Gagnon, Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship (Northeastern University);
Tanner Rau, William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University);
TyShawn Johnson, Macdonald/Hjerpe Scholarship, William J. Tomasso Scholarship (Westfield State University)

Relay Graduate School of Education
William Saunders, Alma Exley Scholarship

Southington High School
Emilia Pettit, Frank E. Rogers Scholarship for Agricultural Studies (Skidmore College)
Kayla-Thanh Nguyen, Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship (Northeastern University)
Gabriel LeBlanc, Arthur T. Blumer MD Merit Scholarship (Harvard University)
Hailey Scoville, Michael J. Davey Memorial Scholarship (EMT Training)
Marco Sagnella, Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship, Dennis J. Stanek, Sr. Memorial Scholarship (University of Connecticut)
Matthew Luponio, Nellie F. Shepard Scholarship Fund (Boston University)
Natalie Hart Richardson, Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship (Central Connecticut State University)
Thuong Hoai Tran, Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship (University of Pennsylvania)

St. Paul Catholic High School
Greta Panke, Austrian Donau Scholarship (Connecticut College)

Central Connecticut State University Recipients of the James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund
Algahmi Foud
Abraham Azab
Said Aoussi
Leeanna Stevenson-Toro
Edward Ramirez
Alba Gashi
Gabriela Staron
Mario Matta
Spencer Williams
Nelanie Velez

If you are interested in leaving a legacy by starting your own scholarship fund, please contact the Foundation by phone at 860.229.6018 or by email at info@cfgnb.org.

Established in 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is “Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. Located at The Foundation Center at 74A Vine Street, New Britain, the Foundation works to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership. For more information, visit www.cfgnb.org.