Dianna Strobino Poodiack Foundation Scholarship

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Dianna Strobino Poodiack ’69 established a scholarship at WCSU to help first-generation students, like herself, afford college and enable them to start their own educational journey. The scholarship was created to assist first generation Western Connecticut State University students who have junior status are full time, have completed 24 or more credits at WCSU, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate financial need. To be considered as a finalist, all qualified applicants must submit a short essay answering the question: “Personally, what does it mean to be a First Generation student?”

Requirements for Disbursement

• School: All
• Major: All
• Student Type: Undergraduate – Returning
• Financial Need: Yes
• Earned Credits: 24 WCSU, 60 total
• GPA: 2.5
• Enrollment: Full Time
• Additional Requirements: Essay, First Generation
• Preferences: N/A
• Submission of Post-Acceptance Materials

The 2026-2027 award of this scholarship can be renewed for the 2027-2028 academic year provided the recipient is still meeting the original requirements.