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Pat & Ernestine Patterson Music Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc

Foundation Grants for Music Music Education Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

For graduating New London High School seniors who demonstrate a talent and interest in music, preferably jazz, and who are pursuing higher education at a 4-year accredited institution.

Overview

The Pat & Ernestine Patterson Music Scholarship, established in 1983, offers $500 to graduating seniors of New London High School who show a talent and interest in music, particularly jazz, and plan to attend a 4-year accredited institution. With over $11.9 million awarded in scholarships by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, this scholarship aims to support students in their educational pursuits and foster their musical talents.

Since 1983, the Community Foundation has awarded over $11.9 million in scholarships from 136 funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help area students pursue an education and establish rewarding careers.
Scholarship awards are paid to colleges by August 1.

Eligibility

For graduating New London High School seniors who demonstrate a talent and interest in music, preferably jazz, and who are pursuing higher education at a 4-year accredited institution.

What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 223
Total given: $6.8M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,417–$398K

By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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