Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, honors the legacy of Joseph and Edith Sudarsky. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Hartford public high schools pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and active participation in community service or extracurricular activities. The program has awarded significant funding since 1945, helping local students achieve their educational goals.

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. Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund was established by the children of Joseph S. and Edith Gaberman Sudarsky to honor their parents who loved their hometown, Hartford. Joseph worked for his family firm and Edith was a volunteer social worker before earning her master's degree at age 60. They were active members of the community and greatly valued education and philanthropy. This scholarship is for graduating seniors from a Hartford public high school who are pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, have demonstrated financial need and are involved in extracurricular activities such as community service and athletics. Number of awards: 1-2

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaIs a graduating senior of a public high school in the City of Hartford Entering a 4-year college or university an pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis Has achieved academic success Needs financial aid in order to attend college Involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities which may include sports/athletics.