American Savings Foundation Scholarships: New Applicants Grant
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Overview
American Savings Foundation Scholarships: New Applicants Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Savings Foundation
Last Updated: January 07, 2026
Summary
The American Savings Foundation offers scholarships primarily to Connecticut students based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. With nearly 400 scholarships awarded annually, this program supports high school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional adult learners pursuing higher education or vocational training. Applicants must reside in Connecticut and demonstrate a commitment to their educational goals. Awards are renewable for up to five years, fostering long-term educational growth and success.Overview
American Savings Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment which provides grants to local nonprofit organizations, in addition to college scholarships to area students. The Foundation is a broad-based funder dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the communities we serve. This is our lasting commitment. American Savings Foundation Scholarship The American Savings Foundation Scholarship is the largest independent college scholarship program from a single source of funds in Connecticut. Each year nearly 400 ASF Scholars attend community colleges, 4-year institutions, and technical or vocational programs in Connecticut and beyond. New Applicants American Savings Foundation Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need and the potential impact of a scholarship award. Consideration is also given to academic record, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Awards are renewable for up to 5 academic years.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You should apply for an American Savings Foundation Scholarship if: You are a current high school senior, current college student, or a nontraditional adult student.Next year, you plan to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, or a technical/ vocational program in the U.S.You are a United States citizen or a non-U.S. citizen who is able to apply for federal student aid; or you have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, as evidenced by a valid Employment Authorization Card.You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation.You have not already completed a Bachelor's degree.You have financial need.There is no minimum GPA required to apply.Ineligibility
Children, Grandchildren, and other related family members of American Savings Foundation board of directors and officers are not eligible to apply for or receive a scholarship from the American Savings Foundation.What American Savings Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 636
- Total given
- $3.22M
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Range
- $234–$150K
- By dollars: Connecticut 92%, Massachusetts 2%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Storrs, CT; New Britain, CT; West Hartford, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
City of New Britain · New Britain, CT
Program grant - exercise the right choice program 2024-25
$150K
Pathwayssenderos Center · New Britain, CT
Program grant - 2024 summer youth employment program
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Friendship Service Center · New Britain, CT
Program grant - hope connection center 2024-25
$80K
Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain · New Britain, CT
Program grant - moving mountains-sullivan academy 2024-25
$75K
Boys & Girls Club of New Britain · New Britain, CT
Program grant - g.a.a.s. 2024-2025
$70K
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