Merit Scholarships for the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Scholarship criteria is subject to change.

Download the Merit Scholarship Policies and Conditions document for specific guidelines and merit scholarship policies.

Nutmeg Scholarship

Full Scholarship

Available to Connecticut Residents only

Nutmeg Scholarships honor the exceptional accomplishments of Connecticut high school seniors. All semifinalists and finalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Merit Semifinalist Competition are welcome to apply. In addition, one outstanding student from every Connecticut high school may also be nominated to apply. Selection is highly competitive. More information will be distributed by the college counseling office at each Connecticut high school.  Applications of admission should be completed by December 1, 2009.

Day of Pride Scholarship

Full Scholarship

Available to Connecticut Residents only

Day of Pride Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Connecticut high school seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds who have proven academic ability as demonstrated through high school grades, test scores, class rank and letters of recommendation. Students should have documented financial need, as well as a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. Students should also have demonstrated leadership skills by contributing to their community. Selection is highly competitive. More information will be distributed by the college counseling office at each Connecticut high school. Applications of admission should be completed by December 1, 2009.

Presidential Scholars Award for Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Full Tuition Scholarship

Plus a One-Time Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Available to Connecticut Residents only

Students who rank number one or two (Valedictorian or Salutatorian) in their graduating class may be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award. An additional one-time fellowship is also made available to allow the Presidential Scholar to gain research experience with faculty in an area of his or her interest. Priority consideration will be given to students who complete the admissions application by December 1, 2009.

Leadership Scholarship

One-Half to Full Tuition Scholarship

Available to In-State and Out-of-State Applicants

Students who have demonstrated a commitment to multicultural diversity programs and initiatives through leadership, special talents and achievements in school and/or community, may be considered for Leadership Scholarships. Students should have also achieved a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1100 on the SAT or an ACT Composite score of 24 and rank in the top 15 percent of their class, and who have achieved a high school grade point average of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale). Priority consideration will be given to students who complete the admissions application by December 1, 2009.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

One-Half Tuition Scholarship

Available to In-State and Out-of-State Applicants

Students who rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and who have achieved a high school grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1350 on the SAT or an ACT Composite score of 31 may be considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship. Priority consideration will be given to students who complete the admissions application by December 1, 2009.

Download the Merit Scholarship Fact Sheet for specific guidelines on award policies and conditions.