Scholarships and Grants
- Temp Last Modified: 2025-02-25
Cost should never be a barrier to college. We’re here to help!
CT State's low tuition makes earning a degree, certificate, or college credit very affordable.
We always encourage our students to complete a FAFSA each year as a first form of payment. Many of our students qualify for financial aid grants that come from federal, state, and institutional resources that are only available when you complete a FAFSA. Other students seek out private scholarships from national, state, or local agencies that are sent directly to our college.
There are many free resources available to assist you in your search to lower your college costs. Start your search for scholarships by browsing through the following scholarship search engines. Make sure you review the requirements of each scholarship to see if you qualify!
We always have outside organizations contact us with scholarship opportunities. Make sure you check in with the financial aid office frequently for any updates. If you have a scholarship suggestion for this list, please email steven.mcdowell@ctstate.edu.
Scholarship Name | Category | Link |
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Asnuntuck Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Asnuntuck |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Bridges Healthcare (Multiple Scholarships) For students residing in Ansonia, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford, West Haven, or Woodbridge OR for students who are a Bridges employee, or spouse, child, grandchild, extended family, or friend of a Bridges employee. |
CT State Campus Foundations |
Local Scholarship |
Capital Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Capital |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Gateway Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Gateway |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Housatonic Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Housatonic |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Manchester Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Manchester |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Middlesex Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Middlesex |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Naugatuck Valley Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Naugatuck Valley |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Northwestern Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Northwestern |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Norwalk Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Norwalk |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Quinebaug Valley Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Quinebaug Valley |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Three Rivers Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Three Rivers |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Tunxis Foundation Campus Foundation search for students whose home campus is Tunxis |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Appily |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Big Future |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Bold |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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CareerOneStop |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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CollegeScholarships.org |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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FastWeb |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Going Merry |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Niche |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Open Education Database |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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RaiseMe |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Registered Nursing |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Scholarship America |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Scholarship Owl |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Scholarships.com |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Scholarships360 |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Scholly |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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Unigo |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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American Association of University Women - Lower CT Valley For female residents of Middlesex or New London county pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree |
Local Scholarships |
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American Savings Foundation Provides the largest independent college scholarship program from a single source of funds in the State of Connecticut |
Local Scholarships |
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CHESLA Scholarship Program - Certificate Scholarship For students pursuing a healthcare, manufacturing, or CT ARC teaching certificate |
Local Scholarships |
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CHESLA Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Scholarship For undergraduate students |
Local Scholarships |
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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Source for more than 130 scholarships in the Foundation's 42-town service region |
Local Scholarships |
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Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics Scholarship Program of Central Connecticut For students whose home campus is Manchester or Tunxis and majoring in computer science, mathematics, or physics disciplines |
Local Scholarships |
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Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarship For Connecticut residents pursuing broadcasting-related credentials |
Local Scholarships |
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Connecticut Environmental Health Association For CEHA members and their children/spouses |
Local Scholarships |
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CT Architecture Foundation For students pursuing an architecture-related program |
Local Scholarships |
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CT Association for Latinos in Higher Education For undergraduate students who identify as Latino |
Local Scholarships |
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CT Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators For undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at Connecticut-based institution |
Local Scholarships |
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CT Talent Assistance Cooperative For documented CONNTAC-EOC clients |
Local Scholarships |
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Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury Community Outreach Scholarship Program Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury Community Outreach Scholarship Program |
Local Scholarships |
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Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut For Connecticut residents or an immediate family member of an EPOC member in good standing |
Local Scholarships |
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French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut For graduating high school seniors or society members |
Local Scholarships |
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Hartford Foundation for Public Giving View the Foundation's scholarship portal |
Local Scholarships |
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Holly Scanlan Foundation For Connecticut or Minnesota residents who have had an immediate family member with a serious cancer diagnosis |
Local Scholarships |
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Judith McCann Heiser Nursing Scholarship For residents of Essex, Chester, Deep River, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and East Lyme who are planning to pursue a career in nursing |
Local Scholarships |
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Litchfield Bar Association Scholarship For residents of the Litchfield Judicial District who are planning to attend, or are currently attending, an accredited law school |
Local Scholarships |
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NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium For full-time undergraduate students at a consortium member institution with a strong academic record |
Local Scholarships |
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National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholarship For Norwalk students enrolled in the Engineering Science Degree |
Local Scholarships |
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Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarship For CT residents enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. This scholarship is posted upon availability. |
Local Scholarships |
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Federated Garden Club of Connecticut For Connecticut residents entering their junior or senior year in any certified college or university and studying Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Plant Pathology, or allied subject |
Local Scholarships |
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The Tyzska Scholarship For students with demonstrated activities to promote social justice and the ability to work with people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and/or the economically disadvantaged. |
Local Scholarships |
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Town and Country Club Scholarship Fund For Hartford-area women aged 25 and older who are actively pursuing an undergraduate college degree at a college in the Greater Hartford area |
Local Scholarships |
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Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance Scholarships For women in accounting and finance programs |
National Scholarships |
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Addiction Resource Scholarship For students pursuing a degree program |
National Scholarships |
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ARRL Foundation Scholarship For amateur radio operators pursuing higher education |
National Scholarships |
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Ayn Rand Institute Scholarship Open to all college students |
National Scholarships |
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Big Y Scholarship Program Annual scholarship recognizing academic merit and achievement |
National Scholarships |
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CNC Machines Scholarships for veterans and CNC students |
National Scholarships |
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EDCO Awards Scholarship Open to all college students |
National Scholarships |
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Gates Millenium Scholarship Program For African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students studying computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science |
National Scholarships |
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship for undergraduate transfer students |
National Scholarships |
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Jean Rankin Foundation Unrestricted non-tuition grants for students who identify as women, nonbinary, or Two-Spirit and demonstrate financial need |
National Scholarships |
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League of United Latin American Citizens For Hispanic students who are high school seniors or undergraduate college students |
National Scholarships |
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Main Street Community Foundation Administers over 90 named scholarship funds |
National Scholarships |
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Mensa Foundation Scholarship Open to all college students |
National Scholarships |
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Mesothelioma.com Scholarship For students whose lives have been affected by any type of cancer |
National Scholarships |
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Nordson Builds Scholarship Program For students pursuing manufacturing majors and whose residents or college is near a Norson facility |
National Scholarships |
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Open to all Phi Theta Kappa members |
National Scholarships |
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Rhodes Scholarships For US citizens and lawful permanent residents |
National Scholarships |
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SBM Charitable Foundation Awards scholarships to students selected on the basis of financial need, school and community activities, and academic achievement |
National Scholarships |
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Milton Fisher Scholarship For exceptionally innovative and creative high school seniors and first-time college freshman who have solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way, or who has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by your school, community, or family |
National Scholarships |
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The Roothbert Fund Scholarship For undergraduates with one year of college completed, reside or attend college in Connecticut, and whose daily actions are guided by spiritual values |
National Scholarships |
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Transgender First National Scholarship Open to all transgender college students |
National Scholarships |
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Provides need-based scholarships to military children |
Military Scholarships |
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Navy ROTC Scholarship Program For qualifying students who graduate from high school before August 1st of the year they intend to start college |
Military Scholarships |
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CT Students for a Dream A scholarship resource for Connecticut's undocumented students |
Undocumented Students |
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Immigrants Rising A scholarship resource that does not require proof of US citizenship |
Undocumented Students |
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TheDream.us National Scholarship For undocumented students with or without DACA or TPS |
Undocumented Students |
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FinAid Provides various scholarship listings, including featured providers and groups |
Scholarship Search Engines |
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UPromise Provides college savings plans and cash rewards targeted at paying down student loans |
National Scholarships |
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SOAR@CTStateTunxis An experiential learning opportunity designed to enhance key leadership, critical thinking, and networking skills. Up to two SOAR Scholars are selected each academic year. |
Local Scholarships |
Application Form (Application Deadline: December 6, 2024) |
Dominion Nuclear Scholarships Dominion Nuclear Connecticut supports promising candidates for the Nuclear Engineering Technology program at CT State Three Rivers with up to sixteen two-year scholarship awards. |
CT State Campus Foundations |
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Tyszka Scholarship The Tyszka Scholarship supports a college student whose goals are to promote social change. It was created to honor Bill and Marilyn Tyszka who spent decades building union strength and working toward a more just society. |
National Scholarships |
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Professional Women in Construction – CT Chapter For students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs for Construction, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Design or Civil, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering. |
Local Scholarships |
Professional Women in Construction – CT Chapter |
Jeffrey Wendel Scholarship Mr. Wendel encourages all eligible students to apply for the Jeffrey Wendel Scholarship and join a community of future leaders committed to making a positive impact upon the world. |
National Scholarships |
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Bridgeport Branch For local women, of all ages, who identify as female |
Local Scholarships |
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Middlesex Hospital - Vocal Chords Scholarship For high school seniors pursuing music or nursing careers |
Local Scholarships |
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Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program For students pursuing manufacturing, business, information technology, and STEM related majors. |
National Scholarships |
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Max Cares Foundation For students from the Greater Hartford, CT and Greater Springfield, MA pursuing careers in the culinary arts or hospitality industries. |
Local Scholarships |
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Spokeo Artificial Intelligence Scholarship For students accepted to a college or university for Fall 2025 |
National Scholarships |
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Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (CT Section) For students pursuing a degree in engineering, construction, management, or similar program directed toward working in the construction or engineering profession. |
Local Scholarships |
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AACE CT Scholarship For students pursuing a degree in engineering or construction management |
Local Scholarships | |
Connecticut Space Grant For full-time students with strong academic records (see Page 19). |
Local Scholarships |
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