Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program Grant

The Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program offers two $2000 scholarships for students diagnosed with chronic gastrointestinal illnesses, including inflammatory bowel disease and chronic liver disease. Aimed at supporting higher education, this initiative recognizes the challenges faced by these students and encourages their academic pursuits. Eligible applicants must be Connecticut residents or enrolled in Connecticut post-secondary programs and must provide documentation and recommendations as part of the application process.

The physicians, advanced clinical practitioners, and staff at Connecticut GI understand the challenges individuals with chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions face. We also appreciate the importance of higher education, and hope to assist these students achieve their academic and professional goals. To this end the Connecticut GI Scholarship Program was created through the Connecticut GI Foundation for Charitable Giving.
The Connecticut GI Scholarship Program will award two $2000 scholarships during the 2025-2026 scholastic year. Scholarships are granted to students with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic liver disease, or another chronic/significant GI issue who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Eligibility

Applicants must have been diagnosed with chronic gastrointestinal illness as documented by a physician, Be a resident of Connecticut or be enrolled in a CT post-secondary education programComplete all application materials, submit supporting documentation, and provide 2 letters of recommendation.