| 21 scholarships with a value of $88,000 |
2021 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 2022 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.
Andrew and Michael
Whittingham Family Award
Award is for $8,000 awarded $2,000 each year for 4 years. This is available to a graduating high school senior who will be attending a 4 year institution, majoring in math, science, engineering or IS/MIS, and has demonstrated community service. Recipient will be selected based on financial need and academic achievement. Minimum GPA 3.0 This is a renewable scholarship. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
Crane Company Fund for Widows and Children
A one year $3,000 award to be awarded to a student that is experiencing or has experienced challenges in his/her youth (economic, cultural or family) and is interested in pursuing an education or career in the STEM fields.
John & Betty Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Student graduating from Stamford High School, pursuing a degree in architecture, industrial arts/design, or education.
Judith Martin Memorial Scholarship
A renewable scholarship in the amount of $2,000 award $1,000 in year 1 and $1,000 in year 2. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student that is or has experienced challenges in his/her youth (economic, cultural, familial) & 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 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. Student graduating from one of Stamford's Public High Schools with preference given to a student having attended the Dolan Middle School where Nancy Heron served as Vice Principal.
Nina Seward Memorial Scholarship
for Science and Math
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500. This scholarship is available for students pursuing a degree in a science or math-based major. Engineering, Biology, and/or Accounting degree will also be considered.
Robert B. Wise
Memorial Scholarship
This is a $20,000 scholarship awarded 4 year award ($5,000/year) open to any student graduating from Stamford High School . The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college/university. Eligibility is based academic performance and financial need. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
The Shantz Mantione Group
"Realize your Goals" Scholarship
This is a $7,000 scholarship awarded $1750 each year. Scholarship is to be awarded to a student that is experiencing or has experienced challenges in his/her youth (economic, cultural or familial) and would have been at risk for reaching the opportunity to attend a 4 year college. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
TEJ Foundation Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. 3.0 GPA requirement. For a student of the SIKH faith.
UBS Volunteers Sports Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. One year award for a varsity student athlete who maintained a 3.1 GPA while participating in Varsity Sports in High School.
UBS Volunteers STEM Award
This scholarship is a 1 year $2000 scholarship . Student must be female and enrolled STEM courses.
Louisa C. Calka Memorial Scholarship
This Scholarship is a $10,000 award. This is a graduated award meaning $1,000 in year one, $2,000 in year two, $3,000 in year three and $4,000 in your senior year: totaling $10,000.This award is given to a student who is a Stamford resident and graduating from a city of Stamford public 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 need. Student must be majoring in Education. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
Palmer Hill Scholarship Fund
One Year award amount to $5,000 for students that live in the Rippowam Park Apartments in Stamford . Preference will be given to a student who has shown the ability to overcome personal, family, or financial challenges and a strong determination to achieve his or her goals.
Stamford Business Network
Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Student must be a high school senior living or attending school in Stamford. One time award of $1,000 to a student majoring in Business or Economics
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Andrew and Michael Whittingham
Memorial Scholarship
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount to $1,000. This award profile is open to any student graduating 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 or a program of vocational training. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
1 Year Scholarship
(Two Scholarships Awarded)
This award is a one-year scholarship in the amount 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
2 Year Scholarship
This award is a 2 year $2000 Scholarship The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or a program of vocational training. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance. Award is Year 1 - $1,000,Year 2 - $1000. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars
$4000 4-Year Scholarship
(Two Scholarships Awarded)
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount 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
$10000 4 Year Scholarship
This award is a renewable scholarship in the amount $10000 The student must be planning to be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or a program of vocational training. Eligibility is based on a combination of need and academic performance. Award is Year 1 - $1,000, Year 2 - $2,000, Year 3 - $3000, Year 4 - $4,000. Renewable scholarships require students to maintain eligibility.
