The Stamford Symphony Instrumental Scholarship is given to a deserving music student by the Stamford Symphony. Qualified applicants must play a musical instrument, plan to attend a college or conservatory to continue their musical studies, must be Connecticut residents and must be academically accomplished. The award amount is between $1,000 and $4,000.
Stamford Symphony
263 Tresser Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-325-1407
stamfordsymphony.org
The Susan Fund Scholarship is offered to cancer survivors by the Susan Fund. To qualify, students must provide proof of their cancer diagnosis and treatment, be residents of Fairfield County, must exhibit a high level of academic accomplishment and must demonstrate financial need. The award amount is generally between $500 and $3,000 per academic year.
The Susan Fund
8 Hilly Field Lane
Westport, CT 06880
203-226-4145
thesusanfund.org
The Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships are a group of over 250 scholarships for Connecticut residents. To qualify, students must reside in a participating town, attend an accredited Connecticut college or university, be Connecticut residents and exhibit strong academic and leadership skills. The award amount is generally between $1,000 and $2,000 per academic year.
Connecticut Community Foundation
43 Field St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-753-1315
conncf.org
The Connecticut SJP Scholarship Program is offered to a journalism student by the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalism. Qualified applicants must be in their junior or senior year of college at an accredited Connecticut college or university, must be Connecticut residents, submit relevant work relating to their interest in journalism and write a 500-page essay on the importance of journalism in their lives. The award amount is generally between $200 and $2,000 per academic year.
Connecticut SPJ
71 Kenwood Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-255-2127
ctspj.org