Applications now available for funding for Fall 2010

Applications are being accepted for scholarships available to Charter Oak students in good academic standing. Although not all of these awards are solely need-based, need may be considered. Therefore, information is requested regarding income, assets, number of dependents, employment status, fixed expenses, personal circumstances such as disability, single parent status, etc. In addition, each scholarship has specific criteria described below.

The Sgt. George R. Dingwall Scholarship was established in memory of a Charter Oak graduate who lost his life in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer in Middletown, CT. The scholarship is open to those employed in the public safety field from any geographic region within the United States with preference given to residents of Connecticut. The bi-annual scholarship award is in the amount of $700.

The Beverly and Rodney Hawes, Jr. Scholarship is available to a Charter Oak student pursuing a business concentration or a concentration with a business focus who has demonstrated qualities of leadership and commitment to community and is considered to possess the potential to make positive contributions within a business environment. Three scholarships are available and each award is $800.

The Patricelli Scholarship is available to a Charter Oak Student who is a Hartford resident, Pell eligible (economically disadvantaged), and in good academic standing. The $700 scholarship can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books or other educational expenses.

R. Wayne Clugston Scholarship: This scholarship is available to a Charter Oak Student pursuing a concentration that incorporates academic courses work that will prepare them for a defined leadership role in service-based organizations and is considered to possess the potential to make positive contributions within a leadership role in their current field of employment or in future employment settings. The scholarship can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books or other educational expenses. The average bi-annual award is $700.

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships are usually competitive, which means that you must complete and submit an application in order to be considered for these scholarships.

Students may receive awards from organizations or departments outside of the Office of Financial Aid. These may include awards from an employer, government agencies, private clubs, organizations, and others. If you receive an award that does not appear on your award notification letter, it is unlikely that the Office of Financial Aid has been informed of the award. It is, therefore, your responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Aid of the source of all outside awards and the amount as soon as possible.

If you receive an outside scholarship, that amount will be first deducted from the self-help portion of your financial aid award (loans) dollar-for-dollar. If the outside scholarships eliminate all self-help aid, we will decrease your grant funds accordingly.