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
$3500.00 John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship
The mission of the CONN-NAHRO Scholarship Committee is to assist...
Visit06/17/2026
$0.00 Ascent Funding Power of Education Scholarship
We believe in the power of education, and we’re excited to help...
Visit06/30/2026
$1000.00 Dream Chaser Scholarship
At Salvado Law, we support those who dare to chase their dreams. We are...
Visit07/13/2026
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...
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$750.00 Steven C. Ward Community Service Award
The Steven C. Ward Community Service Award is awarded each spring to an...
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Varies Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
For more information, please visit:...
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$3500.00 The Maritime Aquarium Scholars Program
The Maritime Aquarium Scholars Program, Powered by Linde is designed to...
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Varies Big Y Scholarship
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest locally owned supermarket chains...
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Varies Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation has a wide array of scholarships for 4-year...
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Varies Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Obtaining a college education is expensive, and the Community Foundation...
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Varies National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Foundation offers financial assistance for post-secondary education...
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$0.00 PDK International
The PDK International Scholarship Program relies on its donors to...
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Varies The Albert W. and Helen C. Meserve Memorial Scholarship
The Albert W. and Helen C. Meserve Memorial Scholarship is providing...
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Varies The Meriden Foundation
The Meriden Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist...
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Varies Main Street Community Foundation
Main Street Community Foundation administers over 90 scholarships for...
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Up to $4000.00 Women's Club of Danbury and New Fairfield
The Women’s Club of Danbury and New Fairfield awards the Schoelzel...
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Varies Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation provides scholarships to...
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Varies New Haven Scholarship Fund
The New Haven Scholarship Fund was founded in 1959 by Jean Paton Lovell,...
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Varies The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain understands that we all...
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Varies The Greater Fairfield County Foundation, Inc.
The Greater Fairfield County Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic arm of...
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Varies Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Scholarship
Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Scholarship provides financial...
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$0.00 ConnexCares Scholarship Program
Connex is excited to offer fifteen $2,000 scholarships. These...
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Varies SBM Charitable Foundation
The SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc. (“SBMCF”) awards college...
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Varies Washington Scholarship Fund
The Washington Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to seniors...
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Varies Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation manages a large and impactful...
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Varies CAPFAA Scholarship
Each year the Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid...
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$1500.00 EdAdvance
EdAdvance is once again offering a $1,500 college scholarship to four...
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Varies American Savings Foundation Scholarship
Students must live in one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the...
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Varies The Newtown Scholarship Association
The Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) was established in 1937 as a...
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$1500 - $3000 CHESLA Scholarship
Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply for the CHESLA...
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Varies Connecticut Society of CPAs
For more information, please visit: https://www.ctcpas.org/scholarships
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Varies Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Scholarship
The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust provides scholarships for high school...
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Varies Cindy Luberto Sports Scholarship
Established in 2012, this scholarship recognizes a dedicated and...
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$3000.00 American Dream Awards Scholarship
The New American Dream Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, support,...
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Varies Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Since 1983, the Community Foundation has awarded over $10.8 million in...
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Varies Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarship Application...
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Varies Connecticut Community Foundation
We are one of the largest college scholarship providers in the Greater...
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Varies Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize...
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Varies Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs,...
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Varies Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Program
For more information, please visit:...
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Varies Litchfield County University Club
Each year since 1914, high school students who reside and attend school...
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Varies Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
NCCF awards more than $200,000 in scholarships a year. Scholarships and...
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Varies Orange Scholarship Fund
The Orange Scholarship Fund has been awarding scholarships since 1964 to...
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