Laurel M. Cohn Scholarship Fund Grant

Laurel M. Cohn Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Laurel M. Cohn Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Greater Hartford area. Candidates must pursue a degree in business, economics, or a related field at an accredited four-year institution. With a history of awarding nearly $30 million in scholarships since 1945, this fund aims to empower motivated students with financial needs to 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. Laurel M. Cohn Scholarship Fund Established through the Estate of Laurel M. Cohn, this fund will provide scholarships for candidates studying for a degree in business, economics or a business related subject. Number of Awards: 1-3

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaGraduating high school senior who will attend an accredited four-year college or university full-time. Reside in or attend high school in the 29 town Greater Hartford region. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school. Motivated and goal-oriented. Majoring in business, economics, or business-related subject in college. Have financial need.