Are you a current or incoming college student residing in Connecticut? If so, you may be eligible for the American Savings Foundation Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award between $1,000 and $4,000 to approximately 100 current high school seniors, current college students, or nontraditional adult students residing in any of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation. The scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, and be United States citizens or non-U.S. citizens who are eligible to apply for federal student aid, or students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

If you’re from one of the 64 eligible Connecticut towns and want help paying for your college costs, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

About American Savings Foundation

The American Savings Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting education, human services, and the arts, with a special emphasis on the needs of children, youth and families, through grants to community organizations and college scholarships.

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• You are a current high school senior, current college student, or a nontraditional adult student.
• Next year, you plan to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, or a technical/ vocational program in the U.S.
• You are a United States citizen or a non-U.S. citizen who is able to apply for federal student aid; or you have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, as evidenced by a valid Employment Authorization Card.
• You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation.
• You have not already completed a Bachelor's degree.
• You have financial need.

There is no minimum GPA required to apply.

Children, Grandchildren, and other related family members of American Savings Foundation board of directors and officers are not eligible to apply for or receive a scholarship from the American Savings Foundation. Please contact the Foundation office if you have any questions.