SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ANY COLLEGE

2026 Application opens February 1 & closes March 13 at Noon

WHO CAN APPLY:

  • Residents of Windham County, Connecticut
  • Most scholarships require a minimum 3.0 GPA, select scholarships do not have a GPA requirement

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

ONLINE APPLICATION

  • All applicants must first complete the online application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

  • Academic Letter of Recommendation (DOWNLOAD FORM HERE)
    Must be a current letter signed by the reference. (Cannot be written by a family member)
  • Character Reference  (DOWNLOAD FORM HERE)
    Must be a current letter signed by the reference. (Cannot be written by a family member)

  • Personal Statement (DOWNLOAD FORM HERE)
    This is a very important part of your application. The scholarship selection committee relies heavily on personal statements to aid in the process. Provide numerous reasons and details as to why you should be chosen for a scholarship. You must reference your financial need and any “yes” responses from the Additional Criteria section on this online application. *Note – the use of AI in the writing of your personal statement is prohibited.

  • Official Transcript of Grades
    Official transcripts must be submitted. High School students should submit their in-progress transcripts

  • Signature Page (DOWNLOAD FORM HERE) 

OTHER MATERIALS

In addition to the above supporting documents, select students must submit the following:

  • Military applicatns must provide their DD214

FINAL SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

Scholarship applicants must submit all documents, excluding the online application, in ONE packet at:

Northeast CT Education Foundation Office (Room W222)
Attn: Sarah Wolfburg, Coordinator
CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley

742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:15pm