Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund Grant

Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund, established by a dedicated teacher, provides scholarships for female residents of Hartford who plan to attend specific colleges. Since 1945, the Hartford Foundation has awarded nearly $30 million to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. This fund honors the legacy of Dorothy E. Hoffman, encouraging young women to pursue their academic dreams at institutions like UConn and Brown University. Award range: 2-6 annually.

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. Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established by Dorothy E. Hoffman, a dedicated and inspiring teacher who taught at Bulkeley HIgh School for most of her career. She had a broad knowledge of her field of English and English Literature and a love of learning that she sought to instill in her students. She attended Pembroke College in Brown University at a time when it was relatively uncommon for young women to attend college and wished to provide the same opportunity to other young women to attend college. These awards are for females who have been residents of Hartford, and plan to attend UConn, CCSU, Trinity, University of Saint Joseph, University of Hartford or Brown University in Providence, RI. Number of awards: 2-6

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaFemale resident of Hartford (at least one year prior to application) Currently enrolled in a public, private, charter or magnet school in the 29 town Greater Hartford region Has financial need Will attend one of the following 6 colleges/universities full-time in the fall after high school graduation: Trinity College; University of Connecticut; Central CT State University; Brown University; University of Hartford; University of Saint Joseph