External Opportunities

The scholarships listed below are offered by entities outside of Western Connecticut State University. WCSU is not responsible for the content on the linked websites. Please be sure to check the scholarship’s website for the most up-to-date information and contact the organization directly if you have any questions.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships from the Phillips Fund are awarded every year to over 150...
Visit06/01/2026
Varies The Susan Fund
The Susan Fund is dedicated to assisting Fairfield County residents, who...
Visit06/01/2026
Varies The Thomas and Elsie Deeley Foundation Scholarship
The Thomas and Elsie Deeley Foundation is a not-for-profit private...
Visit06/01/2026
Varies Verplank Foundation
The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation provides annually, renewable...
Visit06/01/2026
Up to $12,000 Victoria Soto Memorial Scholarship
The Stratford-based Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship is a four-year...
Visit06/01/2026
Varies Visiting Nurses Foundation
The Visiting Nurses Foundation is committed to the future of home health...
Visit06/01/2026
$0.00 Ascent Funding Power of Education Scholarship
We believe in the power of education, and we’re excited to help...
Visit06/30/2026
Varies National Federation of the Blind - Connecticut
Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than...
Visit09/01/2026
Varies National Military Family Association
Our scholarship program eligibility is extended to spouses of all 8...
Visit09/01/2026
$0.00 Connecticut Nurses Foundation
The Connecticut Nurses foundation strives to assist nursing students,...
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$0.00 Dollars for Scholars
With more than 400 chapters, Dollars for Scholars connects students with...
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$0.00 Essex County Community Foundation
ECCF is honored to have a variety of scholarship funds established by...
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$0.00 The Bonfire Foundation
The Bonfire Foundation is a “hands on” giving solution that provides...
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Varies WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund
The WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund was created to assist WCSU...
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Varies Ride 4 Justin
The Justin Winiewski Firefighter’ Scholarship Fund was created in honor...
Ended
$750.00 Steven C. Ward Community Service Award
The Steven C. Ward Community Service Award is awarded each spring to an...
Ended
Varies Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
For more information, please visit:...
Ended
$3500.00 The Maritime Aquarium Scholars Program
The Maritime Aquarium Scholars Program, Powered by Linde is designed to...
Ended
Varies Big Y Scholarship
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest locally owned supermarket chains...
Ended
Varies Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation has a wide array of scholarships for 4-year...
Ended