Carl Jr. and Dorothy Croft Safford UConn Scholarship Grant

The Carl Jr. and Dorothy Croft Safford UConn Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports Southeastern Connecticut students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is aimed at those pursuing undergraduate engineering studies at the UConn College of Engineering. Named in honor of Carl Jr. and Dorothy Croft Safford, it reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering youth and fostering educational opportunities for future engineers.

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 scholarship was established in memory of Carl Safford, Jr. and his wife Dorothy Croft Safford. Carl graduated from Fitch High School in 1941 and from the UConn School of Engineering in 1950. He served in the Air Force during World War II. As an engineer at Electric Boat for 41 years, Carl was part of the team that designed the Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, as well as other nuclear submarines and marine power plants. As a member of the Nautilus trial crew, he went on five of the initial cruises.

Eligibility

For Southeastern Connecticut students in good academic standing and with financial need, who are pursuing undergraduate studies in engineering at the UConn College of Engineering, Storrs.