Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund Grant

Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund, managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students majoring in Accounting or Finance at public four-year colleges in Connecticut. Established in 1945, this fund aims to assist junior and senior students from the Greater Hartford region who demonstrate financial need and academic potential, contributing to their pursuit of higher education.

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. Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was created through the estate of Michael J. Vanderlaan, to support students majoring in Accounting or Finance at a public (state, county, or municipal) four-year college/university in their junior or senior years in college. Number of Awards: 1 or more

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaResident of one of the 29 towns in the Greater Hartford region. Entering junior or senior year at a a public (state, county, or municipal) four-year college/university in the United States. Attending full-time. Pursuing an undergraduate degree. Majoring in Accounting or Finance. Have potential to successfully complete educational goals and have past educational experience. Have financial need.