Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund - 4 -Year Grant

Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund - 4 -Year Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund, managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, offers scholarships for 2-3 students from the Greater Hartford region. Established in 1925, the foundation supports local students pursuing higher education in Connecticut. Eligible candidates include high school seniors and military veterans with a GPA of 3.0 or above, demonstrating financial need and an interest in science, medicine, engineering, or technology.

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. Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund - 4 -Year Scholarships from this fund are for students residing in or attending school in the 29-town Greater Hartford region with a preference for residents of of Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford and/or Bloomfield. It also supports military veterans in the Greater Hartford region seeking to further their education and skills to transition into civilian employment. Number of awards: 2-3

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaEntering or currently enrolled in a public four-year college or university in Connecticut on a full-time basis Either a graduating high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or a post high school adult learner or military veteran Residing in, or attending high school in, the 29 town Greater Hartford region, with a preference for residents of Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, or Bloomfield Pursuing studies in the areas of science, medicine, engineering or technology In need of financial aid in order to attend college