Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2010 by her sister, honors Barbara Kelco's dedication to education. This fund provides scholarships for graduating seniors from Granby High School who plan to major in Education at a four-year college or university. It is part of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's extensive scholarship program, which has awarded nearly $30 million since 1945, supporting local students pursuing higher education.

Overview

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Founded in 1925, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Greater Hartford - the City of Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. 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. Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2010 by her sister, this fund honors the life and passion of Barbara Kelco, who dedicated nearly 40 years to teaching in the Granby Public School system. The fund provides scholarship support to students who are graduating from Granby High School and planning to major in education at a four-year college or university. Number of awards: 1-2

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaGraduating high school senior from Granby, CT Planning to major in Education at a 4-year college/university Has financial need