Your Chance Scholarship Fund Grant

Your Chance Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Your Chance Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students from the Greater Hartford area, particularly those in Bloomfield. This fund prioritizes high school graduates who have faced interruptions in their college education due to family or financial challenges. With 1-2 awards available, this scholarship aims to assist individuals in pursuing their educational goals at accredited colleges or vocational schools.

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. Your Chance Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established to supports students who live in the Greater Hartford region, with preference given to those who reside in Bloomfield, have graduated from high school and may have taken college courses but did not graduate with a degree, and, have had their college studies interrupted, by growing families or financial difficulties. Number of Awards: 1 - 2

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaMale or female Reside in the 29-town Greater Hartford region with preference for residents of Bloomfield. High school or GED graduate; may have taken some college courses, but have not yet completed a degree. College studies have been interrupted (for example: growing family, financial difficulties, etc.). Have financial need/require financial assistance in order to attend college. Will attend a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university or a vocational school.