Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship Fund Grant

Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship Fund, established in 1994, honors Dr. Marino, an obstetrician/gynecologist. This fund supports Connecticut-educated students attending medical school, contributing to the Hartford Foundation's mission of granting nearly $30 million to local students since 1945. With 2-3 awards available, it aims to assist dedicated individuals pursuing their medical education, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed in their studies.

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. Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 1994 to honor the life of Dr. Marino, who was an obstetrician/gynecologist. The fund offers scholarship support to students educated in Connecticut who are attending medical school. Number of awards: 2-3

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaCollege graduate in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of medical school Has attended a Connecticut public and/or parochial school for at least eight years and has graduated from a Connecticut public or parochial high school Is attending, and is in good standing at an A.M.A (or similar status accrediting entity) accredited medical school located in the United States