How much funding does Scholarships provide?

Scholarships provides $500 - $6,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Scholarships

The Guilford Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 - $6,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarships

Overview: Scholarship programs sourced from named charitable funds established with The Guilford Foundation. Scholarships are managed in partnership with Guilford High School (GHS) Counseling Department.

Geographic Scope: Guilford, Connecticut area (primarily GHS students)

Award Amount: Scholarships range from $500 - $6,500

Funding Source: Named charitable funds established with TGF. Each fund may specify:

Areas of study

Designation for community or vocational college students

Other specific award parameters set by donors

Eligibility:

Generally Guilford High School students (specific eligibility depends on individual fund parameters)

May include students attending community or vocational colleges

Specific criteria set by fund donors

Application Process: Managed in partnership with GHS Counseling Department

Contact:

GHS Counseling Department: (203) 453-2741 ext. 1234

For general questions: +1 (203) 640-4049

Address: 44 Boston Street, P.O. Box 35, Guilford CT 06437

Recent Activity: January 1, 2026 news item references benefit concert to honor musician Adam Reid Ives related to scholarships

How to Apply

1. Contact GHS Counseling Department: Reach out to start the scholarship application process
- Phone: (203) 453-2741 ext. 1234

2. Application Process: High school counseling department manages:
- Application process
- Candidate recommendations
- Award administration

3. Ask Questions: Contact GHS Counseling Department with any scholarship-related questions

Scholarship Fund Establishment

Donors can establish scholarship funds with TGF
Donors set award parameters and amounts
Minimum $10,000 required to establish a fund (can be given over 5 years through Acorn program)
High school counseling department manages application process and candidate recommendations

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What The Guilford Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 30
Total given: $675K
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,000–$75K

By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Guilford, CT; Branford, CT; New Haven, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.