Daniel R. DiNardi Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Daniel R. DiNardi Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Daniel R. DiNardi Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports graduating seniors from Rocky Hill High School with a sports background, particularly basketball. This scholarship honors Daniel R. DiNardi and aims to assist students pursuing higher education. The Hartford Foundation has a long history of providing scholarships to local students, having awarded nearly $30 million since 1945 to facilitate access to post-secondary education.

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. Daniel R. DiNardi Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in memory of Daniel R. DiNardi of Rocky Hill, CT, this scholarship is for graduating seniors from Rocky Hill High School who have been involved in athletic activities at the high school level or have a sports background, with preference for those who have played basketball.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaGraduating high school seniors who attend a high school in the 29-town Greater Hartford regionEntering college and pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis Achieved academic success in high school Involved with volunteer, community service and/or extracurricular activities Involved in athletic activities at a high school level or have a sports background, with preference for those who have played basketball. Has financial need in order to attend college