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Scholarships
The Posselt Family Opportunity Scholarship
The Posselt Family Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to CLAS undergraduates who have financial need. Preference will be given to sophomores and upperclassmen who have overcome obstacles (such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantage), are members of underrepresented groups at the University, have experience living/working in diverse environments, or have demonstrated interest in urban education/studies. This award is renewable.
Please visit the CLAS’ Scholarship webpage for application information.
Scholarship through the CT Assoc. of Lations in Higher Ed., Inc.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, INC. (CALAHE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the participation of Latinos in different areas post-secondary education in Connecticut. CALAHE offers several scholarships for latino students from Connecticut, please visit their site for additional information.
(Please note: Scholarship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for a scholarship is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in this posting.)
The Crystal Molina Memorial Scholarship
The Crystal Molina Memorial Scholarship is for continuing CLAS undergraduates who have an interest in and/or participate in social justice, environment, and/or advocacy outreach programs assisting disadvantaged populations including migrant workers. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, and preference will be given to those who have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or education disadvantage of disabilities, who are first generation college students, members of underrepresented groups at UConn, or have experience living/working in diverse environments. This award is renewable.
For an application or for information on other scholarship opportunities through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit the CLAS website.
Greenblatt Undergraduate Research Award
The Greenblatt Undergraduate Research Award is awarded to CLAS undergraduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and an interest in conducting academic research in the area of United States race relations, United States civil rights, or United States human rights.
For an application or for information on other scholarship opportunities through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit the CLAS website.
CLAS Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers an array of need-based and merit-based undergraduate student scholarships and graduate student fellowships. There is one standard application for most scholarships and the application will close on Sunday, February 26th.
Students can find more information about available scholarships and fellowships and apply by visiting www.clas.uconn.edu/scholarships.
For more information, contact: CLAS at 860-486-2713
Regional Campus Scholarships
For information on scholarship opportunities available through the UConn’s regional campuses, please click on the links below.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship for Community College Transfer Students
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive. For more information, please visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website.
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award for Graduating Seniors
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $30,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. To apply, students must develop a proposal for public service in this country or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by yourself alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations. For further information, please visit the Public Service Award’s webpage.
(Please note: Scholarship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for a scholarship is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in this posting.)
CLAS Scholarship Applications open up January 18th
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers an array of need-based and merit-based undergraduate student scholarships and graduate student fellowships. The application will open on Tuesday, January 18th and will close on Sunday, February 27th. Students can find more information about available scholarships and fellowships and apply by visiting www.clas.uconn.edu/scholarships.