• Greater Fairfield County Foundation Scholarship Application

  • About the Greater Fairfield County Foundation Scholarship

    The Greater Fairfield County Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Fairfield County Connecticut Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship Awards. A total of five (5) scholarships in the amount of $4,000 will be awarded to eligible applicants. One scholarship will be awarded to a student intending to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). All completed applications must be submitted by March 1, 2023. Incomplete applications or applications submitted later than the deadline date will not be considered.
  • Eligibility

    Eligible Applicants must meet the following requirements: (1) Class of 2023 Student of Color that lives/attends high school in Lower Fairfield County; (2) Minimum GPA of 3.0; (3) Intends to attend a 4-Year, Community College or Technical School; (4) Can demonstrate a financial need.
  • Items Needed in Order to Submit an Application:

    In order so submit an application for consideration. Applicants are required to summit the following items with their application: (1) Copy of FAFSA Report (2) School Transcript (3) SAT/ACT Score Report (4) Brief Essay (5) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (6) Photo of Student Applicant
  • Essay Topic

    Please describe your interest, community involvement, and professional aspirations
  • Questions

    If you have questions about eligibility, technical issues, or would like more information please send questions to: Greater Fairfield County Scholarship Committee at GFCFscholarship@gmail.com
  • Thank You for your interest.

    Please return once you meet the eligibility requirements or have gathered all of the required documentation to submit a complete application.
  • Questions

    If you have questions about eligibility, technical issues, or would like more information please send questions to: Greater Fairfield County Scholarship Committee at GFCFscholarship@gmail.com
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  • Confirm Applicant Eligibility and Preparedness

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  • Essay and Letters of Recommendation

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  • Recommendations

    In this section add the name and email of your recommenders. Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. If your recommenders have provided you a copy of your recommendation upload in the applicable section. If your recommenders prefer to submit your letter of recommendation directly an email will be sent your recommenders to upload their letter of recommendation.
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  • If there are issues uploading your recommendations please email tgfcftreasurer@gmail.com

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  • Financial Need Form

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