Merit Scholarships for the 2008-2009 Academic Year

Scholarship criteria is subject to change.

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

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. Applications will be distributed by the guidance office at each Connecticut high school.  Applications should be submitted by November 1.

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. Applications will be distributed by the guidance office at each Connecticut high school. Applications should be submitted by November 1.

Presidential Scholars Award for Valedictorians and Salutatorians

One-Half to Full Tuition Scholarship

Plus a One-Time Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Available to In-State and Out-of State Students

Students who rank number one or two (Valedictorian or Salutatorian) in their graduating class will automatically qualify 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 apply for admission by December 1, 2007.

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, will be considered for Leadership Scholarships. Students should have also achieved a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1100 on the SAT and rank in the top 15 percent of their class. Priority consideration will be given to students who apply for admission by December 1, 2007.

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 (A average) and minimum combined critical reading and match score of 1350 on the SAT will be considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship. Priority consideration will be given to students who apply for admission by December 1, 2007.

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