NCCF awards more than $530,000 in scholarships a year. Scholarships and awards are made possible by NCCF Funds, established by generous individuals and families.
The deadline for scholarship applications was April 1, 2026
Ann and Reno Arsego Medical Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Jack and Ruth Calder Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Frances H. Ducci Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Helen and Mario Garbin Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Earle R. Julian Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting
Requirement: Graduates of St. Anthony School, Winsted
Award Average: $325
For past graduates of St. Anthony School, in Winsted, who plan to pursue a career in accounting
Donald F. and Norma K. Mougenot Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Shepard Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Apolonia Stanulis Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Albert C. and Rose Turri Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Accounting
Requirement: Graduate of St. Anthony School, Winsted
Award Average: $325
Application: NCCF Scholarship Application.
For past graduates of St. Anthony School, in Winsted, who plan to pursue a career in accounting
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF's *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in the NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Preference: Students who contribute to school, church and/or community activities
Award Average: $750
For graduating seniors from the Gilbert School, Regional District #7 High School or Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School and previous recipients of the scholarship with special emphasis on contributions to school, church and/or community.
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in northwest Connecticut; these scholarships require a Torrington UNICO application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
The Gilbert School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare
Award: Two $2,500 scholarships
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury or Sharon, and who plan to pursue a career in healthcare, with a preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med
Award: $10,000, renewable up to 5 years
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon or Warren who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in the NCCF's *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: Ecology, environmental studies, forestry, FFA, and/or biology
Preference: Cornwall residents
Award Average: Up to $4,000 may be awarded annually with a maximum grant of $1,000 per student
Application: Cornwall Conservation Trust
Award: For graduating seniors of Regional District #1 High School or college students who are residents of Region 1; preference will be given to Cornwall residents. To be considered, candidates must possess a profound concern for the environment as demonstrated by participation in ecological, forestry, FFA or biological activities. This scholarship requires the Cornwall Conservation Trust application.
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the UNICO application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. Please Note: This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Goshen resident
Award Average: $3,500
For high school graduates who are residents of Goshen. Academic excellence is not considered in awarding this scholarship.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF's *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med
Award: $10,000, renewable up to 5 years
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon or Warren who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Albert C. and Rose Turri Scholarship
Academic Focus: students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Lakeview High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF's *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Tollar Family Scholarship (Harwinton residents only)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Albert C. and Rose Turri Scholarship (Harwinton residents only)
Academic Focus: students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school participation in athletics
Award: Two $500 scholarships (financial need not a factor)
Application: John Ponte Memorial Scholarship Applications
For graduating seniors from Lewis S. Mills High School and Torrington High School who exemplify, through their participation in athletics, the qualities and interests of the late John Ponte, including leadership skills and exemplary character.
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut; these scholarships require a Torrington UNICO application available
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Lewis Mills High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF's *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Albert C. and Rose Turri Scholarship
Academic Focus: students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Nonnewaug High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Accounting
Requirement: Graduate of St. Anthony School, Winsted
Award Average: $325
For past graduates of St. Anthony School, in Winsted, who plan to pursue a career in accounting.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $4,000-$8,000
For students who live in Barkhamsted and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF's *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med
Award: $10,000, renewable up to 5 years
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon or Warren who plan to pursue a career in healthcare with the exception of pre-med.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Albert C. and Rose Turri Scholarship
Academic Focus: students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Preference: Students who contribute to school, church and/or community activities
Award Average: $750
For graduating seniors from the Gilbert School, Regional District #7 High School or Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School and previous recipients of the scholarship with special emphasis on contributions to school, church and/or community.
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Northwestern Regional High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified, but preference for electronics
Award Average: $200
For Oliver Wolcott Vocational-Technical High School graduating seniors; preference may be given to students who participate in community service and who have an academic focus in electronics, but students pursuing other fields of study also are eligible to apply.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Patrick Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Mary C. Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organizations. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Donald E. Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting, Finance, or Business
Requirement: Primary residence in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Jane Bartlett Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organization. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,000
Established in memory of Edward W. Diskavich, this scholarship is awarded to students who attended Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare
Award: Two $2,500 scholarships
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury or Sharon, and who plan to pursue a career in healthcare, with a preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community.
Academic Focus: Accounting
Requirement: Graduates of St. Anthony School, Winsted
Award Average: $325
For past graduates of St. Anthony School, in Winsted, who plan to pursue a career in accounting
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution..
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s 20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Preference: Students who are leaders in school, church and/or community
Award Average: $750
For graduating seniors from the Gilbert School, Regional District #7 High School or Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School and previous recipients of the scholarship with special emphasis on contributions to school, church and/or community.
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20 town service area.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Students who will attend Rutgers University
Award: Multi-year award averaging $500 per year
For graduating seniors of Shepaug Valley High School who will be attending Rutgers University.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s 20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: Unico Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. Please Note: This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Patrick Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Mary C. Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organizations. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Donald E. Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting, Finance, or Business
Requirement: Primary residence in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Jane Bartlett Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organization. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s 20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: Contact Senior advisor; visit www.yournccf.org/scholarships or write: Torrington UNICO, P.O. Box 175, Torrington, CT 06790
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Patrick Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Mary C. Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organizations. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Donald E. Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting, Finance, or Business
Requirement: Primary residence in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Jane Bartlett Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organization. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in the Community Foundation’s *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s 20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
The following scholarship has a separate application and differing requirements:
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Torrington Christian Academy (pdf)
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Elizabeth Long Anderson Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: graduating seniors who plan to matriculate at a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College
Award Average: $1,000
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who plan to matriculate at a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College. Previously awarded recipients are eligible to re-apply should they continue to attend a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College
Academic Focus: Accounting or business administration/management
Requirement: One semester of high school accounting
Award Average: $250
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in accounting or business administration/management at the university level and have had at least one successful high school semester of accounting.
Academic Focus: English, literature, journalism or related field
Award Average: $400
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who have excelled in the study of English and are planning to major in writing, literature, journalism or a related field.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $300
For graduating seniors from Burlington, Litchfield, Torrington or Winsted high schools who are residents of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, New Hartford, Norfolk, Torrington or Winsted with preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community or who have received recognition and/or awards.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Awards Range: $400 to $1,500
For Torrington High School graduating seniors.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school athletes involved in faith-based activities/organized religion
Award: Two $1,250 scholarships
The Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support to Torrington (only) residents currently enrolled as seniors in a high school or vocational technical school who are seeking admission to an accredited university. The following criteria is utilized to select scholarship recipients: Preference will be given to students who participate in school and/or organized sports while demonstrating academic achievement, exhibit a commitment to organized religion while engaging in institutional faith-based activities, and display exemplary character through either extracurricular accomplishments or community service. Please Note: This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Patrick Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Mary C. Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organizations. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Donald E. Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting, Finance, or Business
Requirement: Primary residence in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Jane Bartlett Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organization. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $500 to $2,500
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area who also live in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
Academic Focus: Literature, journalism, or Italian studies
Award Average: $250
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who are planning to continue in Italian studies, planning to teach or planning to study literature or journalism.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $750
Established by Eleanor Fossati in memory of her parents, this scholarship is awarded to Torrington High School graduates who demonstrate exemplary character.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in the Community Foundation’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school
Robyn A. Macsata Memorial Fund
Academic Focus: Medicine
Award Average: $1,000
This fund was established in honor Dr. Robyn Ann Macsata. This scholarship will be awarded to a female Torrington High School student who intends to pursue the study of medicine.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $2,000
For graduating seniors of a public high school in NCCF’s *20-town service area, with a preference given for past graduates of St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Award Average: $1,350
Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's *20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $1,000
For Torrington High School graduating seniors.
Shepard Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Graduate of Southwest School
Award Average: $250
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who have attended and graduated from Southwest Elementary School
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s 20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school
Tollar Family Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $4,000
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, for students living in NCCF’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
United Nations Association of Connecticut Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $2,000 to $3,000
This fund awards scholarships to current high school students who will enroll in an accredited two or four year undergraduate institution and who demonstrate academic excellence, a clear commitment to engagement in international issues, participate in Model UN or similar program and study a foreign language. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose primary residence is within the state of Connecticut, excluding those whose primary residence is in Hartford County.
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who lives in NCCF’s *20-town service area
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: Students who have been accepted into a pre-medical program pursuant to a Doctor of Medicine; students who have been accepted into an industrial arts education program; or students accepted into a nursing program
Award Average: $2,300 ($24,000 awarded in previous academic year)
Application: Graduating seniors must submit the Torrington High School (THS) application to the THS Guidance Office; first-year college students who received this scholarship as a high school senior and are reapplying must submit an application through NCCF’s online application.
For Torrington High School graduating seniors and first-year college students who received this scholarship as a high school senior. Preference is given to students who have been accepted into a pre-medical program pursuant to a Doctor of Medicine; students who have been accepted into an industrial arts education program; or students accepted into a nursing program. Selection is based on financial need, academic excellence, character and citizenship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: High school participation in baseball and/or football
Award: Two $500 scholarships
Application: Friends of John Ponte Memorial Scholarship ApplicationFor graduating seniors from Lewis S. Mills High School and Torrington High School who exemplify, through their participation in athletics, the qualities and interests of the late John Ponte, including leadership skills and exemplary character. Torrington High School applicants must demonstrate participation in baseball and/or football. This scholarship is not need‐based. (No FAFSA required)
Torrington UNICO Scholarships
Academic Focus: See UNICO scholarship descriptions
Application: UNICO Scholsrship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut. These scholarships require the Torrington UNICO scholarship application.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Torrington High School (pdf)
Academic Focus: Eligible applicants include first-year college students who received the scholarship as a high school senior.
Award Average: $2,300
Application: College students who are reapplying should submit an NCCF Scholarship Application
For Torrington High School graduating seniors and first-year college students who received this scholarship as a high school senior. Preference is given to students who have been accepted into a pre-medical program pursuant to a Doctor of Medicine; students who have been accepted into an industrial arts education program; or students accepted into a nursing program.
Ann and Reno Arsego Medical Scholarship
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant
Requirement: Torrington or Litchfield resident
Award Average: $15,000
For students residing in Torrington or Litchfield who are pursuing a career in the medical field, including, but not limited to becoming, a physician, nurse, medical technologist or physician's assistant, and who have been accepted at any college or university, including, but not limited to, a community technical college, offering a pre-medical course of study, or a medical school. Recipients shall not be eligible to receive more than a one year scholarship and shall only be eligible to receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
Patrick Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington, is either a first-generation immigrant to the United States or is the child of a first-generation immigrant, and who attends, or will attend, an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Mary C. Dillon Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organizations. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Donald E. Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Accounting, Finance, or Business
Requirement: Primary residence in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college.
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in accounting, finance, or business at an accredited university or college. This scholarship is not financially need-based. (No FAFSA required)
Jane Bartlett Heisinger Scholarship
Academic Focus: Nursing
Requirement: Primary residence is in Torrington, pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college
Award: $750
Established by the Dillon Family, this scholarship is awarded to a student whose primary residence is in Torrington and who pursues, or intends to pursue, a degree in nursing at an accredited university or college. Preference is given to applicants with a record of volunteering with the Red Cross or other health-related organization. (No FAFSA required)
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,000
Established in memory of Edward W. Diskavich, this scholarship is awarded to students who attended Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
Elizabeth Long Anderson Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: graduating seniors who plan to matriculate at a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College
Award Average: $1,000
For Torrington High School graduating seniors who plan to matriculate at a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College. Previously awarded recipients are eligible to re-apply should they continue to attend a Connecticut State College or University or a Connecticut State Community College
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $4,000-$8,000
For students who live in Barkhamsted and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $750
Established by Eleanor Fossati in memory of her parents, this scholarship is awarded to Torrington High School graduates who demonstrate exemplary character.
Helen and Mario Garbin Scholarship
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Average: $500
For students who live in the Community Foundation’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school.
Academic Focus: students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare
Award: Two $2,500 scholarships
For students residing in Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury or Sharon, and who plan to pursue a career in healthcare, with a preference given to those who volunteer and are involved in their community.
Academic Focus: Political science, government, history or pre-law
Award Average: $350
For Torrington residents of Italian descent who are entering their junior or senior year at a college or university and are majoring in political science, government, history or pre-law
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Goshen resident
Award Average: $3,500
For permanent residents of Goshen. Please Note: academic excellence is not considered in awarding this scholarship.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Past graduates of St. Anthony School in Winsted
Award: $325
For past graduates of St. Anthony School, in Winsted, who plan to pursue a career in accounting.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Requirement: Students attending Rutgers University
Award: Multi-year award averaging $500 per year
For graduates of Shepaug Valley High School who will be/are attending Rutgers University.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For students who live in NCCF’s *20-town service area and are entering any year of undergraduate or graduate school. The scholarship is also open to individuals attending or planning to attend a non-degree program, adult education or continuing education program and/or primary and secondary school students attending a private primary or secondary institution. Preference is given to graduating seniors at Wamogo Regional High School.
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Award Range: $300 to $1,500
For college students with a permanent residence in NCCF’s *20-town service area.
Academic Focus: Health care professionals pursuing continued education in a health care field, except pre-med
Award Average: $10, 000 renewable up to 4 years
Consistent with the SVNA’s mission to provide the best home health, hospice and preventative care, this scholarship supports health care professionals pursuing continued education in a health care field who reside in Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon or Warren.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Established in memory of Albert C. and Rose Turri, this scholarship is awarded to students residing (or with permanent residency) in the Foundation’s *20-town service area who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering or electronics.
Academic Focus: Students pursuing a degree in medicine, both human and veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences
Award Average: $1,500
This scholarship is awarded to students who live in the NCCF's *20-town service area and are pursuing a degree in medicine, both human or veterinary, or environmental studies, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.
Eugene F. Zordan and Erminia Zordan Scholarship Fund
Academic Focus: Unspecified
Average Award: $4,300
Established by Marie Zordan, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who love in is in NCCF’s *20-town service area
Academic Focus: Eligible applicants include college students who received the scholarship as a high school senior.
Award: $750
Selection is based on financial need and merit, with special emphasis on contributions to school, church and/or community
The following scholarships have separate applications and differing requirements:
Academic Focus: Ecology, environmental studies, forestry, FFA, and/or biology
Preference: Cornwall residents
Award: Up to $4,000 may be awarded annually with a maximum grant of $1,000 per student
Application: https://cornwallconservationtrust.org
For graduating seniors of Regional District #1 High School or college students who are residents of Region 1. Preference will be given to Cornwall residents. To be considered, candidates must possess a profound concern for the environment as demonstrated by participation in ecological, forestry, FFA or biological activities.
Academic Focus: various, see application
Application: Torrington UNICO Scholarship Application
Multiple scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available for graduating seniors and college-level students who reside in Northwest Connecticut.
*Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winsted.
Questions about the application process?
(860) 626-1245, Ext. 110
scholarships@yournccf.org
The majority of our scholarships are awarded to students of public high schools in the NCCF's 20-town service area. In some cases, students who live in NCCF's service area, but attended a private high school, home school or public school elsewhere may also qualify.
