| 18 scholarships with a value of $60,000 |
2020 was a challenging year to raise funds for scholarships. Even with these challenges, we are please to offer these scholarships as a result of the generosity of individual scholarship sponsors and the support of our organization's donors and volunteers.
Students completing the 2021 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.
Dr. Robert B. Goldman, Goldman Orthodontics Arts
Scholarship for Sciences
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 4 year college/university. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in any field of science. 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.
John & Betty Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500. 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.
Judith Martin Memorial Scholarship
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per 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. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. The scholarship is student that has experienced challenges in his/her youth & would have been considered "at risk" for reaching the opportunity to attend college. Preference given to a student who has been a recipient of the Starfish Connection program. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 year or 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on 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.
Nancy J. Heron Memorial Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Open to any student graduating from a City of Stamford public high school. US Citizenship is required. Preference given to a student having attended 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 year or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. 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.
Nina Seward Memorial Scholarship
for Science and Math
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500. 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 or 4 year college/university, vocational or technical school. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Science, or Engineering, Accounting, or Biology. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
The Shantz Mantione Group
"Realize your Goals" Scholarship
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount of $6,000 ($1,500/yr if 4 year college; $3,000/yr if 2 year college). 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, as well as someone who has had to overcome challenges (economic, cultural, familial) and would have been at risk for the opportunity to reach college. 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 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. The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4 year college/university. Eligibility is based on academic performance. It is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a degree in Business or Economics. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
TEJ Foundation Scholarship
for Political Science
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student pursuing a degree in Political Science. 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.
TEJ Foundation Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Open to a student of the SIKH Faith. 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. 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 renewable scholarship in the amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per academic year). Open to any 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 college university for a 4 year, 2 year degree or vocational or technical school certificate or award. 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.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
Andrew and Michael
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, minimum graduating GPA of 3.2 and has demonstrated community service. 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.
Robert B. Wise
Memorial Scholarship
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $20,000 ($5,000 in each academic year). Open to a student graduating from Stamford High School. The student must plan 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.
Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Andrew and Michael Whittingham
Memorial Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount up to $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 year 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.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
4K 4-Year Institution
(Two Scholarships Awarded)
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount up to $4,000 ($1,000 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 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 Dollars for Scholars
One Year Scholarship
(Two Scholarships Awarded)
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount up to $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 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.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Dr. Irving Fradkin Award Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount up to $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. The student is to demonstrate the ability to succeed with a specific focus on the goal of completing the course of study.
