Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial Fund Grant

Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial Fund, established by Frank T. Passini, honors his wife and step-daughter, both dedicated to nursing. This scholarship supports nurses pursuing graduate studies, prioritizing Simsbury residents. Since 1945, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded nearly $30 million in scholarships, aiding local students in their quest for higher education. With a commitment to educational advancement, this fund exemplifies community support and the importance of healthcare professionals.

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. Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial Fund This scholarship fund was established through the estate of Frank T. Passini, resident of Simsbury, to honor the memory of his wife Mae Alice Passini and his step-daughter Juliet Anderson. Juliet Anderson devoted her life to nursing, spending 52 years in the field. In her understated, caring way, she influenced the lives of countless patients and the careers of many health professionals. This fund provides support to nurses pursuing graduate level studies, with a preference for Simsbury residents. Number of Awards: 1 - 2

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaMust be a Registered Nurse with a B.S. degree, planning to pursue further studies at the graduate level at an accredited school of nursing or accredited graduate school in Connecticut. Preference will be given to residents of Simsbury and those in need of financial assistance.