Richard and M. Terrye Blackstone Scholarship Fund Grant

The Richard and M. Terrye Blackstone Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports East Hartford students pursuing degrees in the Arts, Political Science, or Education. This fund honors Richard and M. Terrye Blackstone and emphasizes the importance of community service. Eligible candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities. Annually, 1 to 2 scholarships are awarded, contributing to the Foundation's mission of enhancing educational opportunities since 1945.

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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.
Established in memory of Richard and M. Terrye Blackstone, this fund provides scholarships to students from East Hartford who are pursuing a major in the Arts, Political Science or Education, and have been involved with volunteer, community service and/or extracurricular activities which especially include public service.

Eligibility

Selection CriteriaGraduating high school seniors who are residents of East Hartford, CT.
Entering a four-year college/university and pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis.
Majoring in Political Science, Education, or the Arts (for example: literature, music, architecture, or visual, graphic, plastic, decorative, or performing arts).
If there are no qualifying applicants who are majoring in Political Science, Education or the Arts, other fields of study will be considered.
Have achieved academic success in high school (maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher) and show promise of continued academic achievement at the collegiate level.
Need financial aid in order to attend college.
Have been involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities which especially includes public service.