State guide
2 scholarships on this site are limited to Connecticut residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Scholarships (Universal Application) on Feb 2, 2027. Connecticut students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.
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State aid: Connecticut offers Roberta B. Willis Scholarship (need-based grant) (Up to $4,500 per year full-time), run by Connecticut Office of Higher Education. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.
Registered apprenticeships in Connecticut are handled by the Office of Apprenticeship Training (Connecticut Department of Labor) (a state apprenticeship agency).
The IRS lists 10 community foundations in Connecticut with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Greater Hartford Gives Foundation in Hartford. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 24 accredited trade programs in Connecticut appear in federal College Scorecard data.
Greater Hartford, Connecticut students; one Universal Application covers 80+ scholarships with their own criteria.
New England Laborers, their spouses and their children (not grandchildren, nieces or nephews); the member must be in good standing with a LIUNA local in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI or VT. Full-time study at an accredited college, university or technical school; based on academics, financial need, activities and essays.
Up to $4,500 per year full-time
Connecticut residents with financial need attending an eligible Connecticut college; part-time awards prorated.
Set by your college — file the FAFSA early.
Official pageConnecticut grants: how to apply and deadlines →
State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.
Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Connecticut apprenticeship guide →
All 10 Connecticut community foundations →
Looking at trade school? Compare 24 accredited trade programs in Connecticut.
Yes. 2 on this site are limited to Connecticut, and the next deadline is Feb 2, 2027 (Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Scholarships (Universal Application)).
Roberta B. Willis Scholarship (need-based grant). Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.
Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Connecticut unless their own rules say otherwise.