Lebbeus F. Bissell Scholarship Fund Grant

Lebbeus F. Bissell Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $4,000
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Lebbeus F. Bissell Scholarship Fund, established in 1971 by Lebbeus F. Bissell, offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Rockville, Ellington, and Tolland, Connecticut. Managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, which has awarded nearly $30 million since 1945, this fund aims to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. Typically, 3-4 awards are granted annually, focusing on those with financial need and strong community involvement.

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. Lebbeus F. Bissell Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 1971 by Lebbeus F. Bissell to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Rockville, Ellington and Tolland, CT. Number of Awards: 3-4

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaResidents of Rockville, Vernon, Tolland, Ellington, or attending high school in one of the stated towns. Have financial need. Scholastic Achievement. Extracurricular and community involvement.