John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Fund Grant

John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students from the Greater Hartford region attending Hampton University. This fund honors the friendship of its namesakes and aims to provide financial assistance to those in need. Since 1945, the Foundation has awarded nearly $30 million in scholarships, helping local students pursue higher education opportunities. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering youth in the community.

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. John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Fund John Bell and Lawrence (Larry) Thornton shared a longtime friendship and a passion for their alma mater, Hampton University, in Virginia. This scholarship fund supports Hartford-area students who attend Hampton University.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaReside in the 29 town Greater Hartford region Have financial need Attend or plan to attend Hampton University