Catharine W. Reid Scholarship Fund Grant

Catharine W. Reid Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,000
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Catharine W. Reid Scholarship Fund, established in 1945 through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, provides scholarships for students from the Greater Hartford region entering four-year colleges. This fund aims to support 1-2 students each year who demonstrate financial need and academic ability, requiring a minimum GPA of 2.5. The Hartford Foundation has been pivotal in aiding local students with nearly $30 million awarded in scholarships since its inception.

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. Catharine W. Reid Scholarship Fund Established through the Catharine W. Reid Charitable Trust, scholarships from this fund are for students graduating from a high school in the Greater Hartford region who are planning on entering 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 CriteriaResident of the 29-town Greater Hartford region Attending a 4-year college university on a full-time basis Entering into sophomore, junior or senior year Demonstrated academic ability with a 2.5 GPA or higher Has financial need