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The Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Program offers $5,000 to outstanding high school seniors from Connecticut who plan to pursue higher education. The scholarship is renewable and aims to support students attending accredited colleges or vocational schools.
Apr 30, 2026 • 3:00 PM UTC
12 days left
$5,000
Award amount
12
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Status
Open
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education
Eligible institutions
Community or Technical College, Four-Year University
Location
Connecticut
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
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Amount: $5,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of the Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund. Payment is made in one installment in mid-August. Selection Criteria Academic performance Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities Work experience An essay describing a time (or times) in your life when you have collaborated with people who have had a different viewpoint from your own, and what you learned from the experience Unusual personal or family circumstances An online recommendation Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and record of community service and collaboration with people of differing views Financial need is not considered. Scholarship America will select 15 finalists, and the Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Committee will select 5 recipients. All applicants agree to accept the award decisions as final. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
This scholarship supports outstanding Connecticut high school seniors with financial assistance for college or vocational education.
Information last verified Mar 31, 2026.
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