Connecticut Scholarships
Living or studying in Connecticut qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to CT residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Connecticut's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 3
- Median award
- $5,000
- Largest award
- $5,000
- No essay required
- 2
Eileen Kraus Scholarship
$5,000Annual: April 15Female Connecticut residents who are high school seniors or recent graduates entering their first year of college may apply. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded. Submit the online application, official transcript, and a 1,000-word essay. The recipient must attend the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The award honors Eileen Kraus, the first woman to lead a major regional financial institution and a founding chairman of the Hall of Fame board.
Essay written for youConnecticut Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Grant
Up to $4,500Annual: February 15Connecticut residents with financial need who complete the FAFSA by February 15 may qualify for the Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Grant for full-time or half-time study at Connecticut public or nonprofit private colleges. Award amounts vary based on demonstrated need, enrollment status, and program cost. Wesleyan University and Yale University are excluded. Awards are offered for two- or four-year programs. The program is Connecticut's state-funded need-based grant for residents pursuing higher education in the state.
No essay requiredEPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund
Amount variesAnnual: April 30Connecticut residents or immediate family members (spouse or child) of an EPOC member in good standing who are entering junior year, seniors, or graduate students (full- or part-time) at an accredited college with majors pertinent to environmental fields may apply for the EPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund. Accepted programs include environmental science, geology, biology, chemistry, engineering, and related disciplines. Award amount varies. The fund, established in 1998, supports students preparing for careers as technical environmental professionals or in related service disciplines in Connecticut.
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Common questions
How many Connecticut scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 3 verified scholarships for Connecticut students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $5,000, and the largest reaches $5,000.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 2 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
What Connecticut financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Connecticut runs its own aid programs, including Roberta B. Willis Scholarship, administered by Connecticut Office of Higher Education. File the FAFSA (February 15, 2026 for priority consideration.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Connecticut financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Connecticut students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Connecticut residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.