The Samuel Leonard Joseph Memorial Scholarship Fund is one of more than 1,000 funds created by individuals, families and organizations at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. As the community foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for area residents for the past 98 years. The Foundation receives gifts from thousands of generous individuals and families, and awards grants to a broad range of area nonprofit organizations. For more information about the Hartford Foundation, visit https://greaterhartfordgives.org/ or call 860-548-1888.
Are graduating seniors from the William H. Hall High School or Conard High School in West Hartford, CT
Are entering a 2 or 4-year college, or vocational/trade school, and pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis
Have achieved academic success in high school (maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher); have shown an upward trend in his or her grades and show promise of continued academic achievement at the college level
Need financial aid in order to attend college
Have overcome special life circumstances, e.g., emotional, physical or other
Have been involved with volunteer, community service, and/or extracurricular activities