Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Fairfield County Sports Commission (FCSC)

Geographic Scope: Norwalk, Connecticut (serves graduating seniors from Norwalk High School and Brien McMahon High School)

Focus Areas: Supporting female scholar-athletes pursuing higher education

Background: The scholarship honors the memory of Chelsea Cohen, a Norwalk High School graduate and athlete who passed away in 2006 from cancer. Chelsea was recognized as the FCSC's first Courage Award winner in 2005.

Eligibility:

  • Graduating female senior student-athletes from Norwalk High School or Brien McMahon High School

  • Academic honors and success

  • Participation in one or more varsity-level sports

  • Demonstrated sportsmanship, leadership, and excellent character

  • Community service
  • Award Details:

  • Currently awards one $5,000 scholarship annually to a single student-athlete

  • Program began in 2017 with two recipients ($2,500 each), expanded to one $5,000 award in 2018

  • Financial award supports college freshman year and higher education costs
  • Organization: Fairfield County Sports Commission (FCSC)
    Contact: Tom Chiappetta, Executive Director, 203-984-4806
    Website: fairfieldcountysports.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details provided on website. Contact FCSC directly for nomination and application procedures.

    Contact Information:

  • Tom Chiappetta, FCSC Executive Director

  • Phone: 203-984-4806

  • Website: fairfieldcountysports.com
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportswomen

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