Patrick Dillon Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $750
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Overview
Through the generosity of fundholders and donors, NCCF has awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships to assist students in Northwest Connecticut with the cost of higher education.
NCCF awards more than $530,000 in scholarships a year.
Academic Focus:
- Unspecified
- Award:
- $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Eligibility
Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
What Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 103
- Total given
- $4.63M
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $5,700–$826K
- By dollars: Connecticut 96%, New York 1%, Maine 1%. Top recipient cities: Torrington, CT; Winsted, CT; Norfolk, CT.
- 26% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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semi-annual disbursement
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Immigration
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