Financial Aid

A large percentage of the U.S. college population is comprised of minority students from various backgrounds and races, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic and Latinos, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and so forth. To qualify as minority student, you don’t need to be a first generation immigrant or the first person in your family to go to college. Specific organizations qualify women or LGBTQ students as minorities.

Scholarships for minority students vary in their criteria and are not limited to race or ethnicity. Typically, multi-ethnic students may qualify for at least one of the listed minority scholarships. Make sure to see if you qualify for more than one type of minority scholarship by conducting a free scholarship search. Minority scholarships are not limited to United States residents. Students outside the United States may apply as well, whether they are studying at home or abroad. Some scholarships may not even require U.S. citizenship, so be sure to check the official rules carefully when applying for scholarships.

The types of scholarships for minority students vary from academic merit scholarships to athletic scholarships to need-based scholarships. When searching for financing opportunities, take into consideration your skills, talents, and areas of need. Scholarships are not limited to college institutions either – there are specific charitable organizations, corporations, professional associations, and minority advocacy groups that are dedicated to serving underrepresented student populations.

Explore some of these scholarship opportunities by clicking on the links below and be sure to conduct a free college scholarship search to find more scholarships that may be available to you.

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/

ConnTESOL is pleased to announce that we are again able to offer scholarships for both adult and high school students planning on attending college.

All applicants must complete the application form as well as provide additional documents. The application deadline is June 30, 2022.

ConnTESOL Scholarship Applications Are Here!

CHESLA is excited to announce that the 2022 CHESLA Scholarship application for students pursuing an undergraduate degree is now open!

Awards are $3,000 for a full-time student and $1,500 for a student attending at least half-time.

To qualify, a student must:

• Be a resident of the State of Connecticut
• Be enrolled at least half-time
• Be enrolled and attending an eligible Connecticut state or non-profit, degree granting institution of higher education
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $6,000 or less per the student’s most recent FAFSA submission
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Not be in default on any CHESLA loans

Students can apply at https://www.chesla.org/scholarships.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships:

• Financial Planning Association of Connecticut, Inc. Scholarship Fund
• Town and County Club Fund
• Your Chance Scholarship Fund

Instructions to access applications

• Go to https://www.hfpgscholarships.org/2-year-college
• On the home page, select the type of college you will attend
• Click on the link to access the Hartford Foundation’s portal
• Create a profile and log onto the portal
• Complete the eligibility questions for scholarship applications to be uploaded to your dashboard
• Click Apply to start an application

CT Students for a Dream’s Scholarship

Are you an Undocumented Student living in Connecticut or an Educator Supporting Undocumented Students?

Check out the information below as you may qualify for FREE MONEY TO ATTEND COLLEGE IN CT!

https://www.ct4adream.org/scholarship

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

Higher education can be a big cost for anyone, and undocumented students are no exception. In fact, undocumented students likely do not have easy access to the same financial aid resources as other students and may have to work harder to cover their expenses.

Fortunately, many schools and organizations offer grants and scholarships to undocumented students interested in higher education, including healthcare majors. All you need to do is know where to look. Scholarships like those listed below are financial benefits awarded to students who show exceptional promise. These awards often cover tuition and other educated-related expenses. They do not need to be repaid and are renewable in some cases.

https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/undocumented-students-scholarships-resources/

2022-2023 Aid Application for CT Undocumented Students (AACTUS)

• 2021-2022 Scholarship Application
• 2022 Verification of Financial Need
• 2022-23 Financial Aid Checklist for Undocumented Students Applying for Institutional Aid
• AACTUS 2022-23
• AACTUS-2022-2023-Spanish

PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative established the CONNTAC, Inc. Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc. scholarships will be awarded ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have NOT earned a Bachelor’s degree.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Individual must NOT be a client of another TRIO program within Connecticut. This includes any Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services or Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate programs.
2. Must be a documented CONNTAC – E.O.C client for FY 2021-2022 (September 2021 – August 2022). Contact the Central Office at (203) 634-7669 for further information.
3. Demonstrate that you are low-income and or have financial need.4.Neither your mother nor your father has earned a Bachelor’s degree.5.Show you are attending or will be attending a post-secondary institution for the semester in which the award is given.

CONNTAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2021-2022 (PDF)