Gilbert W. Mead, III Scholarship

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Gilbert W. Mead, III Scholarship

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The Gilbert W. Mead, III Scholarship offers $500 to residents of Southeastern Connecticut pursuing degrees in the arts and demonstrating financial need.

Apr 22, 2026

15 days left

$500

Award amount

6

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Resident of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington, or Waterford, Connecticut
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Pursuing studies in the arts
  • Demonstrate financial need

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Study levels

high_school_senior

Eligible institutions

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify residency requirements
  • Confirm eligibility based on degree level
  • Check if you meet financial need criteria

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Specific application steps

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare required documents: transcript, letters of recommendation, essay, FAFSA
  • Apply early to avoid last-minute issues
  • Review your application for completeness before submission

Key requirements (6)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Special eligibilityFinancial need
  • Resident of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington, or Waterford, Connecticut.
  • High school senior or undergraduate student.
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree.
  • Pursuing studies in the arts.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference is given to students who are limited by a physical disability.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Application details and requirements can be found on the scholarship's official page.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Payout: Not stated on the listing

Overview

This scholarship offers $500 to eligible students from Southeastern Connecticut who are pursuing degrees in the arts and demonstrate financial need.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Residents of specific towns in Southeastern Connecticut who are high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing degrees in the arts and demonstrating financial need.