DePratti Meaningful Initiatives Scholarship Grant

The DePratti Meaningful Initiatives Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students pursuing computer science studies at accredited institutions. This scholarship specifically targets individuals from underrepresented groups in the tech industry, including women and people of color, promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. With a mission to uplift marginalized voices and foster equity, the foundation aims to create lasting positive change in the community.

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
With an asset base exceeding $120 million and over $100 million awarded in grants and scholarships, the Foundation acts as a philanthropic hub connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. Guided by values of equity, social justice, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, CFECT focuses on four key priorities: empowering youth, advancing basic needs and rights, preserving the environment, and promoting animal welfare. Through grantmaking, advocacy, and collaboration, the Foundation works to eliminate racial and economic disparities, uplift historically marginalized voices, and create lasting, positive change for a more equitable and sustainable future.
For students who are pursuing studies in computer science at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a career in the technology sector, and who are from underrepresented groups in that sector, such as women and people of color.