United Nations Association of Connecticut (For Greater Hartford) Scholarship Fund Grant

United Nations Association of Connecticut (For Greater Hartford) Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,500
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students with financial need who are interested in international issues and foreign language studies. Since 1945, the program has awarded nearly $30 million to students pursuing higher education. This scholarship specifically targets those who have demonstrated academic excellence and participation in Model UN or similar programs, offering one award annually to eligible applicants from the Greater Hartford region.

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. United Nations Association of Connecticut (For Greater Hartford) Scholarship Fund This fund, established by the United Nations Association of Connecticut, awards scholarships to students with financial need, have an interest in international issues; fluency or a commitment to continue foreign language study and have participated in a Model UN or similar intercultural program. Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaResident of the 29-town Great Hartford region. Entering or currently enrolled in a college or university. Demonstrated academic excellence. Demonstrated interest in international issues. Demonstrated progress in developing fluency in a foreign language and a commitment to continue foreign language study. Participation in a Model UN or similar intercultural program at the high school level. Have demonstrated financial need.