Our Scholarships

Scholarship Applications Open January 15, 2026

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Opening the Doors to Higher Education
Scholarship Applications Open January 15, 2026

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain manages over seventy scholarship funds. All available scholarships for the upcoming academic year will be listed in the Foundation’s Scholarship Directory, published annually in late December.


Please review the Scholarship Directory and the Frequently Asked Questions that are included within. If you find you still have questions, contact Candice Tabone via email: ctabone@cfgnb.org.

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Online Portal Scholarships

The following scholarships are available through our online application portal. Upon accessing the portal, interested applicants will need to create an account and then, in most cases, take our eligibility quiz. Most scholarships within the portal accept applications during our standard scholarship cycle (January 15-March 15). Questions regarding Online Portal Scholarships should be directed to Candice Tabone – ctabone@cfgnb.org.

Scholarships marked with an * follow an alternative timeline, see the Scholarship Directory to confirm timeline.

The scholarships listed below are available through our online application portal. To apply, students must create an account and complete an eligibility quiz. Each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and application timeline are listed in the Scholarship Directory. Scholarships marked with an * follow an alternate timeline than our standard January 15-March 15 application cycle.

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Scholarships for High School Seniors, Current College Students, and Post-Secondary Learning

High School Specific Scholarships

The following scholarships are designated to specific area high schools. The application process will be determined by the high school, most likely utilizing the school’s common scholarship application. Questions regarding the awards below should be directed to your high school guidance office or scholarship coordinator.

High School Specific Scholarships
Berlin High School

  • Keith Benson Kramer Scholarship
  • James McDermott, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Josephine Suits Arts Scholarship
  • Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship
  • Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship
  • Paul & Mary Karam Music Scholarship
  • Kimberly R. Miller Scholarship

E.C. Goodwin Technical High School

  • James William Banasiewicz Memorial Scholarship
  • Vic and Betty Fumiatti Scholarship

New Britain High School

  • William F. Burns Award
  • Catherine C. Conway Scholarship
  • Henrietta R. Demorat Scholarship
  • Louis O. Gagliardi Scholarship
  • Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk (awarded to class Valedictorian)
  • Peter G. Perakos, Sr. Scholarship
  • Harold Rahm Memorial Scholarship
  • Harry L. Stromquist Memorial Scholarship
  • Harold M. Sussman Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship
  • Foran Family Scholarship for students attending the Satellite Academy

Newington High School

  • Stanley and Margaret Nowacki Scholarship
  • Joseph T. and Christine J. Schribert Scholarship

Plainville High School

  • William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
  • Suzanne M. DiLernia Memorial Scholarship
  • William J. Tomasso Scholarship

Southington High School

  • Arthur T. Blumer, MD Merit Scholarship (awarded to Valedictorian)
  • Michael J. Davey Memorial Scholarship for students attending Karen Smith Academy
  • Nellie F. Shepard Scholarship
  • Dennis J. Stanek, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Mitchell J. Porydzy Scholarship

Wethersfield High School

Windsor High School

Special Opportunities

The following scholarships follow a unique timeline and application process. See Scholarship Directory for more information.
  • Dick Burkarth/Shuttle Meadow Country Club Scholarship

  • Bialkowski Family Fund Scholarship

  • Ron F. Gilrain Scholarship

  • CFGNB Degree Completion Initiative, supported by the Julian R. Judge Memorial Fund and the James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund

For more information, contact Candice Tabone, Community Impact Officer

ctabone@cfgnb.org | 860.229.6018, ext. 302