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Esther & Lucie Harmon and Leta Sabin Trepal Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Esther & Lucie Harmon and Leta Sabin Trepal Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports Eastford residents pursuing post-secondary education in any field. This fund particularly encourages non-traditional students returning to education, emphasizing the importance of academic achievement and strong character. Since 1983, the Foundation has awarded over $11.9 million in scholarships, reflecting its commitment to enriching the lives of local students and fostering educational success.

About Our Scholarships
Since 1983, the Community Foundation has awarded over $11.9 million in scholarships from 136 funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help area students pursue an education and establish rewarding careers.
Leta Sabin Trepal was a 12-year member of the Eastford Board of Education and a Woodstock Academy Trustee. Esther Harmon was a scholar in Teutonic Philology. Lucie Harmon was an expert in vertebrate biology.
The fund provides scholarships to residents of Eastford who are pursuing a post-secondary education in any area of study, with special consideration for non-traditional students returning to academia. Requirements are academic achievement and good character demonstrated via integrity, industriousness and seriousness of purpose.

What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
223
Total given
$6.8M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,417–$398K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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