Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Scholarship Fund Grant

The Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports Suffield, CT students who enhance community safety and quality of life. Since 1945, the Foundation has awarded nearly $30 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education in Connecticut and beyond. This fund honors the contributions of Amiel and Mary Anne Zak, providing financial assistance to deserving local high school seniors committed to public service.

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Over the years, individuals and families have donated money to the Foundation, creating an endowment. From the endowment, the Foundation makes grants to a broad range of nonprofit organizations in the region.
There are more than 160 funds at the Foundation devoted specifically to scholarships.
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1945, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $30 million to students attending colleges in Connecticut and across the country.
The Hartford Foundation Scholarship Program helps award hundreds of scholarships each year to local students seeking post-secondary higher education.
This fund was established in honor of Amiel and Mary Anne Zak to support students from Suffield, CT who have made contributions to the town through working to support the safety and overall quality of life for Suffield residents.

Eligibility

Selection CriteriaResident of Suffield, CTGraduating high school seniorPlanning to attend a 2 or 4-year college/university or vocational, technical or trade schoolAcceptable academic recordParticipation in public service/volunteerism and has made contributions to support the overall quality of community life in Suffield, CTSpecial consideration will be accorded to any applicant who demonstrates he/she has overcome unusual obstacles in his/her aspirations for higher education