Sylvia Parkinson Fund Grant

Sylvia Parkinson Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Sylvia Parkinson Fund, established in 1975, supports medical students at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine who plan to practice in the Hartford area. Administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, this fund awards 4 to 8 scholarships annually, contributing to the education of deserving students pursuing careers in medicine. The Hartford Foundation has a long-standing commitment to supporting higher education, having awarded nearly $30 million since 1945.

Overview

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Founded in 1925, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Greater Hartford - the City of Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. 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. Sylvia Parkinson Fund This fund was established in 1975 by Sylvia Parkinson. The fund supports medical students at University of Connecticut School of Medicine who intend to practice in the Hartford area. Number of Awards: 4 - 8

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaThe scholarships are for the benefit of those deserving medical students and prospective medical students chosen for scholarships to fully accredited medical schools.