Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship Grant

Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Amount: US $500 - US $30,000
Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary

The Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, supports graduating seniors from public high schools in New Britain, Newington, or Plainville. Eligible students must pursue a bachelor's degree in music education or performance, demonstrate outstanding musical talent, and rank in the top 25% of their class. Financial need is also a key consideration, encouraging talented young musicians to further their education and hone their skills.

Overview

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) serves as a trusted philanthropic institution dedicated to inspiring generosity, managing permanent charitable assets, and strategically partnering with community stakeholders to address pressing local challenges. Founded with a mission to foster lasting impact, the Foundation guides donors, supports nonprofits, and invests in initiatives that strengthen the social, educational, economic, and cultural fabric of the Greater New Britain region. Mission, Vision & Priorities CFGNB’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership. The Foundation envisions a vibrant, thriving community that is a better place to live and work. Its priority areas include: supporting educational attainment and early-childhood development; strengthening human services and economic opportunity; promoting the arts, culture, and heritage; and fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and capacity-building across the nonprofit sector. Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship This scholarship supports graduating seniors from public high schools in New Britain, Newington, or Plainville who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music education or music performance at an accredited college or university. Eligible applicants must be active members of their high school music program, demonstrate outstanding musical talent on an instrument or through vocal performance, and rank in the top 25% of their senior class. Financial need is a key consideration. The award aims to encourage dedicated and talented young musicians to continue their education and develop their skills as future music educators or performers.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating seniors from a public high school serving New Britain, Newington or PlainvillePursuing a bachelor’s degree in music education or music performanceAccepted at an accredited college/school that offers a bachelor’s degree in music education or music performance