Students completing the 2016 online application have the opportunity to apply for any Stamford Dollars for Scholars scholarships for which they meet the criteria.

Additionally, as Stamford Dollars for Scholars is an affiliate of Scholarship America, applicants automatically gain access to Scholarship America's valuable resources and can search other relevant scholarships opportunities.

 

Agabhumi Scholarship for Community Service
in honor of Doris Kirshbaum

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school.  It is awarded to a student showing dedication to his or her community. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on academic performance. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study. This is a one-year scholarship.

 

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Remus M. Brice, Jr.
Memorial Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from AITE and pursuing a degree in Engineering or Healthcare. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

John & Betty Burkhardt
Memorial Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from Stamford High School and pursuing a degree in Architecture, Industrial Arts/Design or Education, this scholarship honors the teaching legacy established by John Burkhardt at Stamford High School. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 2.5. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

University of Connecticut
Connecticut Information Technology Institute (CITI)
4-Year Scholarship

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $4,000 ($1,000 per academic year UCONN Tuition Credit).  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school.  The recipient must be planning to be a full-time student at the University of Connecticut (any branch). This scholarship recognizes academic excellence in the area of Information Sciences or Management Information Systems or related Business Majors. The student must demonstrate involvement in community service. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.

 

University of Connecticut School of Business
Connecticut Information Technology Institute (CITI)
Digital Marketing & Analytics Scholarship 

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000 (UCONN Tuition Credit).  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school.  The recipient must be planning to be a full-time student at the University of Connecticut (any branch). It is awarded to a student showing dedication to his or her community.It is awarded to a recipient pursuing a degree in Digital Marketing or Digital media. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Connecticut Business Systems Scholarship 

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school.  US citizenship is required. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Eastern Land Management
Horticulture/Landscape Scholarship

This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a horticulture/landscape (turf may be considered) related degree program. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Dr. Robert B. Goldman, Goldman Orthodontics,
Scholarship for Sciences

This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in any field of scienceEligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)
Scholarship

This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. Additional consideration will be given to candidates of Indian sub-continent origin. Student will be asked to attend the GOPIO annual gala in June 2015 to be honored at the event, and volunteer in a GOPIO community activity sometime during the term of their award (based on availability, to be arranged directly with GOPIO-CT).

 

Nancy J. Heron Memorial Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500.  Open to any student graduating from a city of Stamford public high school. US Citizenship is required. Preference given to a student having attended the Dolan Middle School where Nancy Heron served as Vice Principal. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 2.5. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Marina Jathanna Memorial Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a female student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on need, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Mezzapelle & Associates Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Business or Finance. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Omnicom Capital Inc. Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Robinson & Cole Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0.It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree which includes interest on the law. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Stamford Public Education Foundation
Daniela Romano Scholarship

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $2,000 ($1,000 in year 1, $1,000 in year 2).  Open to a female, minority student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0., ranked in the top 50% of her class. Two teacher recommendations are required and one paragraph description of career plans. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.

 

Nina Seward Memorial Scholarship
for Science or Mathematics

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Science. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Stamford Business Network Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.  The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Business or Information Technology. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Stamford Dollars for Scholars/Scholarship America
Aspire Scholarship

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $10,000 ($1,000 in year 1, $2,000 in year 2, $3,000 in year 3, $4,000 in year 4). Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The Aspire Scholarship is co-funded by Scholarship America and Stamford Dollars for Scholars. It recognizes applicants with demonstrated leadership and/or service to others. The successful applicant will have overcome an obstacle in pursuit of their education. Financial need must be demonstrated. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.

 

Stamford Federal Credit Union Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.5. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

The Tarzia Group Scholarship

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in the area of Green Energy - Solar, Gro-Thermal, Wind technology with a LEED Green Building focus. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

UBS Volunteers STEM Award

This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a female student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. It is awarded to a student pursuing education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).  Eligibility is based on academic performance. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.

 

Whittingham Family Award

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $8,000 ($2,000 in each academic year). Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must demonstrate their participation in community service and plan to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. It is awarded to a student pursuing education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).  Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.

 

Stamford Dollars for Scholars
2-Year College/Vocational

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $2,500 ($1,000 in year 1, $1,500 in year 2). Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.

 

Stamford Dollars for Scholars
4-Year Institution

This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $10,000 ($1,000 in year 1, $2,000 in year 2, $3,000 in year 3, $4,000 in year 4). Open to a student graduating from a city of Stamford high school OR a Stamford resident graduating from an out of town high school. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance, minimum graduating GPA of 3.0. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.