Christopher Guerrini Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Christopher Guerrini Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Christopher Guerrini Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports high school seniors from the Greater Hartford region who demonstrate financial need. Eligible students must attend a four-year college, show interest in business or history, and have a record of community involvement, particularly in sports, with a preference for soccer. This scholarship reflects the Foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities for local youth.

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. Christopher Guerrini Memorial Scholarship Fund Created in loving memory of Christopher Guerrini, the individual scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with demonstrable financial need. The Guerrini Scholar will live or attend high school in the 29-town Greater Hartford region, is attending a 4-year college or university, has an interest in business and/or history, and has been involved with volunteer, community service and/or extracurricular activities such as sports, with a preference for soccer.

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 Has an interest in business and/or history Has been involved with volunteer, community service and/or extracurricular activities Involved in sports with a preference for soccer Has demonstrated financial need