How much funding does Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund Grant provide?

Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund Grant provides US $1,500 - US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund Grant

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Foundation College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,500 - US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Residents of Farmington, Unionville, or West Hartford, Connecticut

Other requirements

Selection Criteria.
Entering first year of post-secondary education
Achieved academic success (GPA 3.0 or higher)
Demonstrated financial need

Overview

The Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports local students from Farmington and nearby areas pursuing higher education. As part of a broader scholarship program that has awarded nearly $30 million since 1945, this fund aims to aid students demonstrating financial need and academic success. Each year, 3-4 scholarships are awarded, reflecting UNICO's commitment to community and opportunity.

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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.
This fund was established by Farmington UNICO to support students in Farmington or adjacent communities. Additionally, the letters are interpreted as U-Unity, N-Neighborliness, I-Integrity, C-Charity, and O-Opportunity.

Eligibility

Selection CriteriaResidents of Farmington, Unionville, or West Hartford, Connecticut

What Hartford Foundation for Public Giving actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 613
Total given: $52M
Median grant: $22K
Range: $5,049–$2.48M

By dollars: Connecticut 83%, New Jersey 3%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Hartford, CT; West Hartford, CT; Manchester, CT.
27% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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