Alcino M. Almeida Scholarship Grant

Alcino M. Almeida Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: November 03, 2025

Summary

The Alcino M. Almeida Scholarship, established by The Day, honors Alcino Almeida's dedication to the community. It is available to graduating high school seniors from various towns in Connecticut, allowing them to pursue any field of study. Financial need is considered, making this scholarship an opportunity for students to further their education while recognizing their academic achievements. The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut administers the scholarship, promoting equity and access in education.

Overview

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) was founded in 1983 to serve 42 towns across the eastern region of the state. With an asset base exceeding $120 million and over $100 million awarded in grants and scholarships, the Foundation acts as a philanthropic hub connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. Its mission is to collaborate with partners to put philanthropy into action—addressing the needs, rights, and interests of the people of Eastern Connecticut. Guided by values of equity, social justice, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, CFECT focuses on four key priorities: empowering youth, advancing basic needs and rights, preserving the environment, and promoting animal welfare. Through grantmaking, advocacy, and collaboration, the Foundation works to eliminate racial and economic disparities, uplift historically marginalized voices, and create lasting, positive change for a more equitable and sustainable future. Alcino M. Almeida Scholarship The scholarship was established by The Day in honor of Alcino Almeida to serve as a permanent reminder of his years of dedicated service to the community. For graduating high school seniors from East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington and Waterford with good academic standing to pursue any field of study. Financial need is considered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.