Scholarships (Multiple Individual Donor-Established Funds)
Funding Amount
Varies - Over $200,000 annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- 2017 high school senior class students in primary service area
- Students in Farmington, Newington, and Wethersfield
- Students already enrolled in higher education
- Overview: The Community Foundation manages more than 48 named scholarship funds established by individual donors.
- In 2016, 74 scholarships totaling $198,100 were awarded to students from 47 separate donor-established funds.
- Scholarships support students attending a wide variety of colleges and universities including Yale University, UConn, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, Post University,…
- Joseph, Tunxis Community College, Boston College, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and others.
Geography
- Merit-based awards
Other requirements
- Focus Areas: Varies by scholarship fund - examples include:
- Nursing
- Music
- Arts
Overview
Community Foundation Scholarships
Geographic Scope: Primary service area includes Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. Select scholarships available to students in Farmington, Newington, and Wethersfield. Additional scholarships available to local students already enrolled in higher education programs.
Eligibility:
- 2017 high school senior class students in primary service area
- Some scholarships available to students in Farmington, Newington, and Wethersfield
- Some scholarships available to students already enrolled in higher education
Focus Areas: Varies by scholarship fund - examples include:
- Nursing
- Music
- Arts
- Humanitarian work
- Synchronized swimming
- Agricultural studies
- Merit-based awards
The Community Foundation manages more than 48 named scholarship funds established by individual donors. In 2016, 74 scholarships totaling $198,100 were awarded to students from 47 separate donor-established funds. In 2017, more than $200,000 in scholarships were available. Scholarships support students attending a wide variety of colleges and universities including Yale University, UConn, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, Post University, University of St. Joseph, Tunxis Community College, Boston College, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and others.
Named Scholarship Funds Include (Examples):
- Allen M. and Rosalind W. Humes Humanitarian Scholarship
- Helen T. Bianca Nursing Scholarship
- Dominic DelConte Scholarship
- James W. McDermott, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
- Kimberly R. Miller Scholarship
- Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship
- William J. Tomasso Scholarship
- William P. and Janet C. McCormack Scholarship
- Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship
- Vincent F. Biscoglio, Sr., Memorial Scholarship
- Josephine Suits Arts Scholarship
- Austrian Donau Scholarship
- Paul J. and Mary P. Karam Music Scholarship
- Keith Benson Kramer Scholarship
- Kim Miller Synchronized Swimming Scholarship
- Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship
- Joseph T. and Christine J. Schribert Scholarship
- Harold C. Rahm Memorial Scholarship
- Peter G. Perakos, Sr., Scholarship
- Harry L. Stromquist Memorial Scholarship
- Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk Memorial Scholarship
- Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship
- New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni and Associates Scholarship
- Henrietta R. Demorat Scholarship
- Louis O. Gagliardi Scholarship
- Louis P. Gianoli Scholarship
- Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship
- William F. Burns Memorial Award and Scholarship
- Alton Brooks Scholarship
- Catherine C. Conway Memorial Scholarship
- William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
- Arthur T. Blumer MD Merit Scholarship
- Frank E. Rogers Scholarship for Agricultural Studies
- Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship
- Dennis J. Stanek, Sr., Memorial Scholarship
- Michael J. Davey Memorial Scholarship
- Nellie F. Shepard Scholarship
- Alma Exley Scholarship
- Vic and Betty Fumiatti Scholarship
- Louis (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship
- Macdonald/Hjerpe Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship - vast majority of deadlines arrive in late March
Contact Information:
- Kaylah Smith, Program and Scholarship Associate (2017)
- Email: ksmith@cfgnb.org
- Phone: 860.229.6018
- Website: cfgnb.org
- Mailing Address: 74A Vine Street, New Britain, CT 06052
How to Apply
How to Apply for CFGNB Scholarships
For Public High School Students:
For Private, Parochial, Charter, or Magnet High School Students:
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What Community Foundation of Greater New Britain actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 73
- Total given
- $1.89M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,070–$298K
- By dollars: Connecticut >99%, Florida <1%, Georgia <1%. Top recipient cities: New Britain, CT; Hartford, CT; Southington, CT.
- 10% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin Inc · New Britain, CT
2025 designated grants
$298K
Consolidated School District of New Britain · New Britain, CT
Various programs
$136K
The Hospital of Central Connecticut · New Britain, CT
Various programs
$104K
New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain, CT
Various programs
$80K
Town of Southington Finance Department · Southington, CT
Southington public library capital needs
$75K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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