Aldo Valentini Scholarship Grant

The Aldo Valentini Scholarship, established by the New London Water Authority and sponsored by Veolia Water North America, supports high school seniors and college undergraduates from East Lyme, New London, or Waterford. This scholarship focuses on students pursuing studies in water resource preservation or related fields. It honors Aldo Valentini's legacy as a dedicated public servant. The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, founded in 1983, manages this scholarship as part of its mission to address community needs and promote equity.

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
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. 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.
This award was established by the New London Water Authority. It is sponsored by Veolia Water North America in memory of Aldo Valentini, who was a member of the New London Water and Sewer Commission from its inception and later served as Vice Chairman. Sponsored by Veolia Water, this award is for high school seniors and college undergraduates from East Lyme, New London or Waterford who are pursuing studies in the preservation of water resources or related subject.