American Savings Foundation Scholarship (Greater Hartford, CT)

American Savings Foundation, based in New Britain, runs one of the largest need-based scholarship programs in Connecticut for graduating seniors from any of the 64 towns in its service area. There is no minimum GPA, but applicants must show financial need through a low FAFSA Student Aid Index or Pell Grant eligibility, and must submit one letter of recommendation along with a transcript and FAFSA summary. Several award tracks run through the same online portal; the Robert T. Kenney Community Service Award, for example, pays up to $5,000 toward freshman year depending on need. Awards are renewable for up to five academic years.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust live in one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by American Savings Foundation (headquartered in New Britain, in the Greater Hartford region); no minimum GPA, but FAFSA Student Aid Index must be under $7,395 or show Pell Grant eligibility.

Applying

Multiple award tracks through one portal; the Robert T. Kenney Community Service Award pays up to $5,000 toward freshman year depending on need.