Our Scholarships

The Community Foundation manages over 65 scholarship funds that award more than $325,000 each year to students seeking higher education

Opening the Doors to Higher Education

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain manages over sixty-five scholarship funds. All available scholarships for the upcoming academic year will be listed in the Foundation’s Scholarship Directory, linked below. The updated directory will be published on January 15 each year when scholarship applications open.


Please review the Scholarship Directory and the Frequently Asked Questions that are included within. If you find you still have questions, contact Candice Tabone via email: ctabone@cfgnb.org.

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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has MANY scholarships available to those graduating high school and those currently enrolled in higher education. All scholarships have unique eligibility requirements and differing award amounts. Our award amounts range from $500 to $30,000 with the average award being $3,500.

Online Portal Scholarships

The following scholarships are available through our online application portal. Upon accessing the portal, interested applicants will need to create an account and then, in most cases, take our eligibility quiz. Most scholarships within the portal accept applications during our standard scholarship cycle (January 15-March 15). Questions regarding Online Portal Scholarships should be directed to Candice Tabone – ctabone@cfgnb.org.

Scholarships marked with an * follow an alternative timeline, see the Scholarship Directory to confirm timeline.

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Scholarships for High School Seniors, Current College Students, and Post-Secondary Learning
  • Anna Sielawko Engineering Scholarship
  • Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship
  • Leonard W. and Jeannette C. Varkal Scholarship
  • Patricia and Cornelius Clark Scholarship
  • Ruth M and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship
  • William P. and Janet C. McCormack Memorial Scholarship
  • Arthur E. Webster Scholarship
  • Austrian-Hungarian Scholarship
  • Christopher Maerz Memorial Scholarship
  • C. Goodwin RVTS Memorial Scholarship
  • Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship
  • Festa Italiana Scholarships
  • Italian Heritage Foundation Scholarship
  • John S. Russo Memorial Scholarship
  • Louis J. Mattioli (Matt) Music Scholarship
  • Louis P. Gianoli Memorial Scholarship
  • MacDonald/Hjerpe Scholarship
  • Marjorie Moore Scholarship
  • NBHS Good Turn Scholarship
  • New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarships
  • Normand and Cecile LeBrun Scholarship
  • Robert D. and Dorothy M. Powers Scholarship
  • Sarra Halloran Family Scholarship
  • Sharon Orloski Scholarship for CCSU
  • Solomon Haynes Memorial Scholarship
  • Spencer’s Hero Academia Memorial Scholarship
  • The Allen M. and Rosalind W. Humes Humanitarian Scholarship
  • The Stewart Family Endowed Scholarship
  • David Roy Kovacs Scholarship
  • Virginia and William Bray Scholarship
  • Frank E. Rogers Agricultural Scholarship
  • John & Sylvia Fredericks Memorial Scholarship
  • Kim Miller Artistic Swimming Scholarship*
  • Alma Exley Scholarship*
  • Lorraine G. Spranzo Scholarship*

High School Specific Scholarships

The following scholarships are designated to specific area high schools. The application process will be determined by the high school, most likely utilizing the school’s common scholarship application. Questions regarding the awards below should be directed to your high school guidance office or scholarship coordinator.

 

High School Specific Scholarships

Berlin High School

  • Keith Benson Kramer Scholarship
  • James McDermott, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Josephine Suits Arts Scholarship
  • Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship
  • Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship
  • Paul & Mary Karam Music Scholarship
  • Kimberly R. Miller Scholarship

E.C. Goodwin Technical High School

  • Vic and Betty Fumiatti Scholarship

New Britain High School

  • William F. Burns Award
  • Catherine C. Conway Scholarship
  • Henrietta R. Demorat Scholarship
  • Louis O. Gagliardi Scholarship
  • Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk (awarded to class Valedictorian)
  • Peter G. Perakos, Sr. Scholarship
  • Harold Rahm Memorial Scholarship
  • Harry L. Stromquist Memorial Scholarship
  • Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship
  • Foran Family Scholarship for students attending the Satellite Academy

Newington High School

  • Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship
  • Joseph T. and Christine J. Schribert Scholarship

Plainville High School

  • William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
  • Suzanne M. DiLernia Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship

Southington High School

  • Arthur T. Blumer, MD Merit Scholarship (awarded to Valedictorian)
  • Michael J. Davey Memorial Scholarship for students attending Karen Smith Academy
  • Nellie F. Shepard Scholarship
  • Dennis J. Stanek, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Mitchell J. Porydzy Scholarship

Wethersfield High School

Windsor High School

 

 

Special Opportunities

The following scholarships follow a unique timeline and application process. See Scholarship Directory for more information.

  • Suzanne Beckius Scholarship

  • Dick Burkarth/Shuttle Meadow Country Club Scholarship

  • Bialkowski Family Fund Scholarship

  • Ron F. Gilrain Scholarship

  • CFGNB Degree Completion Initiative, supported by the Julian R. Judge Memorial Fund and the James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund

For more information, contact Candice Tabone, Community Impact Officer

ctabone@cfgnb.org | 860.229.6018, ext. 302