• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident Alien (copy of alien registration card is required and/or proof of immigration status in the USA), or an undocumented student who has resided in Connecticut for two or more years
• Be a Connecticut resident enrolled in and expected to graduate from a secondary school system in the state of Connecticut and enroll at the University of Connecticut beginning fall semester 2025
• Be involved in leadership activities through high school and/or community
• Have demonstrated a commitment to community service
• Submission of standardized test scores is optional and is not required for Nutmeg Scholarship eligibility. First-year applicants may choose whether or not to submit results from standardized tests through the fall 2026 admission cycle. No admission decision shall be impacted, and no student disadvantaged, if a standardized test score is not provided. Applicants choosing to provide a standardized test score should achieve a minimum combined SAT Score of 1370 or an ACT composite score of 30.
• Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale and rank (if available) in the top 10% of their graduating class

Selection process takes into consideration the following:

• Academic achievement (including rank in class, if available; GPA; and optional standardized test scores)
• Letters of recommendation
• Short answer responses
• Leadership in school and community
• Interview (determined by the Scholarship Selection Committee)

Applicants must provide their full name and date of birth on each required document, which include:

• Nutmeg Supplemental Application: The Nutmeg Supplemental Application will become available in the applicant portal once a student has completed the Common Application or has applied Coalition on Scoir. The Nutmeg Supplemental Application requires the following short answer responses:
  1. What service to your community are you the most proud of and why? (100 words)
  2. The University of Connecticut is committed to helping every student grow intellectually and become a contributing member of the state, national, and world communities. How will you make UConn and the world a better place? (200 words)
  3. Why are you interested in UConn? (100 words)
• Résumé: A detailed résumé should feature activities, accomplishments, talents, and work experience, and should be uploaded to the Nutmeg Supplemental Application.
• Letters of Recommendation: Although optional for the admission process, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator are required for Nutmeg Scholarship consideration. Recommendation letters may be sent through electronic services, such as Naviance, or by email to onestop@uconn.edu. They may also be sent via fax to (860) 486-1476 or by postal mail.