CFGNB Scholarships available

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB)  has been a tremendous source of hope and help to local college-bound graduating high school seniors over the years.  This year, with the addition of some new scholarship funds, the Foundation expects to surpass last year’s numbers of 56 scholarships totaling nearly $126,000 in scholarship grants.

Expectations for 2011 are to award 60 scholarships totaling approximately $135,000 in scholarship grants. The CFGNB offers these scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington with select scholarships for students in Farmington, Newington and Wethersfield.  There are also various scholarships for students already enrolled in a program of higher education.

"For so many young people, when it comes to college the biggest hurdle can be paying for it.  Especially in tough economic times, the cost of education can truly be a barrier.  The generous donors who create and fund our scholarships are making the difference for many of our local students.  And this year, we are thrilled that we have several more scholarships and a bit more funding  to be able to help even more of our kids turn their college dreams into a reality," explains James Jones, Chair of the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. The Foundation manages scholarship funds established by donors who have determined the criteria for eligibility and selection.

How to Apply for CFGNB Scholarships:

Public High School students should speak with their Guidance Counselors who have detailed information on the scholarships and application process. 

Private or Parochial High School students should visit the scholarship section of the Community Foundation’s website (www.cfgnb.org) to see the scholarship list and obtain application information.

 For more information on CFGNB Scholarship Funds contact:

Cheryl Farmer, Scholarship Manager

cfarmer@cfgnb.org