Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship Grant

The Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship, administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports Connecticut high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This scholarship aims to alleviate educational expenses and encourage students to continue their education. Named after Mary C. Rawlins, a dedicated advocate for minority rights, it reflects her commitment to equity and inclusion in the Greater Hartford community. Applicants must provide proof of college acceptance.

MARY C. RAWLINS SCHOLARSHIP ​through the Connecticut Association of Diversity and Equity Professionals. The Mary C. Rawlins scholarship has been designated for high school students who are Connecticut residents in order to assist with educational expenses while encouraging them to stay in school.
Mary C. Rawlins, (1929-1995), was vested in improving the plight of all minorities. Mary was one of the founders of the Connecticut Association of Affirmative Action Professionals (CTAAAP) now entitled the Connecticut Association of Diversity and Equity Professionals (CADEP) and was founder of the Connecticut Caucus on Black Aged, Inc. In 1983, she was appointed by the Commissioner on Aging to serve on the State Department of Aging’s Minority Advisory Committee. The American Association of Retired Persons selected Mary to serve as a volunteer spokesperson for its’ Minority Affairs Initiative in 1990. Her wide-ranging commitment to people involved her in such organizations as the Urban League, NAACP, and the National Council of Black Women for Political Action.

Eligibility

Graduating high school seniorState of Connecticut residentGPA of 2.5 or higher at end of Fall semester 2025College/University Acceptance Letter from school you plan to attend