2025 Connecticut Scholarships

Connecticut is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Connecticut universities is a whopping $24,378.00 and the total cost of attendance is $47,519.00. 59% of student graduates in Connecticut graduate with an average debt load of $38,669.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Connecticut turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These CT scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Connecticut, and any Connecticut resident regardless of their interests or background. Connecticut scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of CT students or CT residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Connecticut residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for CT residents?

There are 217 scholarships totaling $483,850.00 available to Connecticut residents. You can easily browse through all 217 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Connecticut?

Moms in Connecticut are eligible for all the same scholarships as CT residents. Therefore, the 217 scholarships worth $483,850.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Connecticut?

217 scholarships worth $483,850.00 are available for college students in CT. In addition, we encourage current college students in Connecticut to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Connecticut for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Connecticut:

Albertus Magnus College
Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Sacred Heart University
Western Connecticut State University
Western New England University

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Connecticut?

217 scholarships totaling $483,850.00 are available for high school seniors in CT. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of CT to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Connecticut residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to CT students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a general class radio license. Preference is given to student hams who come from ham families.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
You've Got a Friend Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a general class radio license and be a member of the ARRL. Preference is given to Pennsylvania residents.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,000.00
Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have an amateur radio license and be attending a regionally accredited school. Preference is given to residents of the ARRL Southwestern Division (Arizona and Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Santa Barbara, Calif.).
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
General Fund Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have an amateur radio license.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
L. Phil Wicker Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a general class radio license and be attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia). Preference is given to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a novice class radio license and be attending school in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska). Preference is given to residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska and to applicants majoring in communications, electronics, or a related subject.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Perry F. Hadlock Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a technician class radio license. Preference is given to students majoring in electronic engineering who are members of the ARRL Atlantic and Hudson divisions.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,000.00
SPE Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor:
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Foundation
Applicant must plan a career in the plastics industry. Financial need must be demonstrated. Three letters of recommendation, transcript, and essay are required. One award is reserved for two applicants from specific western Pennsylvania counties, one award is reserved for an applicant of Mexican heritage who is a U.S. citizen or...
Deadline:
January 15
$7,500.00
Mary Lou Brown Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a general class radio license and demonstrate interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. Preference is given to residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 31
$2,500.00
Irving W. Cook, WA0CGS Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have an amateur radio license. Preference is given to Kansas residents.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
PHD ARA Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have an amateur radio license. Preference is given to residents of ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska) and to children of deceased radio amateurs.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Charles Clark Cordle Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have an amateur radio license and be attending school in Alabama or Georgia. Preference is given to residents of Georgia or Alabama with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
New England FEMARA Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
Applicant must have at least a technician class amateur radio license. Preference is given to residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Deadline:
January 31
$600.00
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