Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund Grant

Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, aims to support students pursuing trades through community colleges or technical schools. The fund awards scholarships to eligible high school seniors and adult learners in the Greater Hartford area, particularly those in need of financial aid. Since 1945, the Hartford Foundation has awarded nearly $30 million to local students, fostering higher education and career readiness in vocational fields.

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. Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established by Jonathan E. Clark to help students interested in the trades. This scholarship will support students attending community college or technical schools. Number of awards: one or more

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaEnrolling or currently enrolled in an accredited 2-year community college, or an accredited non-profit vocational, trade, or technical school to pursue a license or certificate or associate’s degree Graduating high school seniors or post-high school adult learners, or currently enrolled students, who reside in or attend high school in the 29 town Greater Hartford region, with a preference for students who reside in Hartford Need financial aid in order to attend college/school Have been involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities, and/or paid work, especially in their trade/field of choice