Join the NCEF for the Annual Tackle the Trail Race
Since 2014, Tackle the Trail™ has become a destination event as Northeast CT’s unique race in an amazing place. Always the third Saturday in October, the race offers various distances: marathon, marathon relay (up to 5 runners per team), ½ marathon, 10K, and TackleJR. The scenic course traverses 26.2 miles of the northern portion of the […]
NCEF Celebrates Programs at CT State Quinebaug Valley
WILLIMANTIC, CT – As the fall semester begins, the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) is proud to share news of two NCEF-supported programs that successfully concluded in August of 2026. This includes the end of the fourth annual ESOL Summer Bridge program, as well as the pinning ceremony for the first cohort of Licensed Practical […]
NCEF Supports Medical Programs at CT State Quinebaug Valley
Photo (Center): Interim Academic Division Director of Nursing for CT State Community College Anne Lamondy poses with President of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers Mary Ellen Jukoski, and CT State Quinebaug Valley Director of Institutional Advancement Monique Wolanin. The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) proudly announces its support of students enrolled in two […]
The NCEF Supports Educational Excellence in the Northeast CT Community
PUTNAM, CT – Spring 2026 was a busy season for the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF). In addition to awarding over $201,000 in scholarship funds to college students in May, NCEF also proudly sponsored cultural enrichment activities for students attending CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley. Support like this is made possible thanks to donors […]
Donuts for Donations Raises Over $5,500
PUTNAM, CT – On Thursday, June 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 am, volunteers with the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) held its annual Donuts for Donations event, which brought in over $5,500 in donations. Proceeds support students in Windham County pursuing higher education. Established in 2014, the 2026 event continued the tradition of Foundation members […]
The Northeast CT Education Foundation Awards $201,000 to Local Students at Scholarship Night
DAYVILLE, CT – On Wednesday, May 6th, The Northeast CT Education Foundation (NCEF) held its second annual Scholarship Night at Killingly High School in Dayville. The ceremony celebrated Windham County residents pursuing higher education. In total, over $201,000 was awarded to 107 local students, many of which are new or continuing students at CT State […]
Free ESOL Summer Bridge Program at CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley – Willimantic
The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) proudly announces that registration is open for a free 10-week English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Summer Bridge Program. This is the fourth consecutive summer the program will be offered thanks to a generous grant from the Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts (SFFEA). The funding […]
The NCEF Sponsors Poetry Awards at CT State Quinebaug Valley
Willimantic, CT – The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) is proud to support student awards for the 19th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry Contest, a lively annual event honoring the best student poetry in English and Spanish at CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley. For 2026, the awards celebration will be held on Thursday April 30 […]
$189,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO WINDHAM COUNTY STUDENTS
The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) is proud to offer over $189,000 in scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. Scholarships are open to Windham County residents pursuing higher education. With over 115 individual awards ranging from $500 to $2,500, this is a great opportunity for local students who want to pursue their educational goals at […]
NCEF Awards Scholarships to local students to attend Oxford Consortium for Human Rights
The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) is pleased to award two CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley students with scholarships to attend the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights (OCHR) in England in 2026. Putnam residents Keegan McOsker and Rebecca Shea will spend a week at the interactive conferences along with students from thirty universities and […]