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Roberta B. Willis Scholarship

Award Amount
$4,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards available depends on funding.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a legal resident of Connecticut.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  4. Must have a cumulative class rank in the top 20 percent at the end of the junior year for high school seniors (upon graduation for all others) OR have a combined SAT score (verbal and math) of 1800 or higher or ACT score of 27 or higher.
  5. Must attend a college or university in Connecticut or in states which have reciprocal arrangements with Connecticut (the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont).
  6. Must enroll full time or half time.
  7. Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate award.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Connecticut high school senior and undergraduate students who are attending eligible Connecticut institutions. Students must have a cumulative class rank in the top 20 percent at the end of their junior year for high school seniors (upon graduation for all others) OR have combined scores (math, critical reading, writing) of at least 1800 on the SAT OR 27 or better on ACT.

Application requirements for the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship are:

  • FAFSA
  • Application form
Additional Information: The Governor's Scholarship Program provides state grants to help talented and needy students pay for college. It is not a merit program; priority is given to those who are least able to contribute to college costs. Based upon continued funding, students may use grants at any eligible college or university in Connecticut.

Award Amount: Up to $4,500 per year  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,500.

About Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education:
Contact Information: Linda Diamond ,Associate Director Student Financial Aid
Address: 61 Woodland St. Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2326
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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