Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship Grant

Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Amount: US $500 - US $30,000
Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary

The Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, supports high school seniors from local towns who aim to pursue a full-time bachelor's degree at accredited institutions. Ideal candidates exhibit strong academic records and personal growth through meaningful activities. Preference is given to those aspiring to careers in medicine or finance, with a personal essay required for application. This initiative highlights the Foundation's commitment to education and community development.

Overview

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) serves as a trusted philanthropic institution dedicated to inspiring generosity, managing permanent charitable assets, and strategically partnering with community stakeholders to address pressing local challenges. Founded with a mission to foster lasting impact, the Foundation guides donors, supports nonprofits, and invests in initiatives that strengthen the social, educational, economic, and cultural fabric of the Greater New Britain region. Mission, Vision & Priorities CFGNB’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership. The Foundation envisions a vibrant, thriving community that is a better place to live and work. Its priority areas include: supporting educational attainment and early-childhood development; strengthening human services and economic opportunity; promoting the arts, culture, and heritage; and fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and capacity-building across the nonprofit sector. Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who are residents of Berlin, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, or Southington and plan to pursue a full-time bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university. Ideal candidates are industrious, hard-working, and well-rounded students with a strong academic record and clear evidence of a young life well spent through meaningful activities and personal growth. Preference is given to students planning careers in medicine or finance, and a personal essay is required as part of the application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of Berlin, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville or SouthingtonGraduating high school senior pursuing a full-time bachelor’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.