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THE WATERBURY PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Every student that meets our criteria will become a Waterbury Promise Scholar

STEP 1:

BE A WATERBURY RESIDENT

STEP 2:

ATTEND ALL 4 YEARS OF H.S. AND GRADUATE FROM WPS, KAYNOR OR HOLY CROSS

STEP 3:

EARN A CUMULATIVE 3.0 GPA OR BETTER UPON GRADUATION

STEP 4:

ACHIEVE A 90% OR BETTER CUMULATIVE ATTENDANCE UPON GRADUATION

STEP 5:

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FAFSA

STEP 6:

APPLY TO A 2 OR 4 YEAR CT BASED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Eligible Scholars will receive up to $20,000 in financial support to attend any accredited Connecticut based college or university as a last dollar scholarship after all other financial aid has been applied. Scholarships are slated to increase to the full $5,000 award based on the below schedule:

Class of 2022: Awarded $1,250 per student per year of college.
Class of 2023: Awarded $2,500 per student per year of college.
Class of 2024: Awarded $3,750 per student per year of college.
Class of 2025 and beyond: Awarded $5,000 per student per year of college.

WHAT IS WATERBURY PROMISE?

The Waterbury Promise Scholarship helps eliminate financial barriers, strengthens the college going culture in Waterbury Public Schools, and provides essential support to ensure college success.

REAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
& PRICELESS SUPPORT THROUGH COLLEGE

Our Promise To You
The Promise Scholarship is a very generous award that can be used to cover anything a college bills a student including room and board, fees, tuition, etc, and it can be used at any accredited Connecticut college or university.

A Last-Dollar Scholarship
The Waterbury Promise Award is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning our award covers the gap that remains after all individual grants, financial aid, and other scholarships have been applied to the scholar’s account. This gap can often stop Waterbury students from attending college. We are removing that hurdle.

What You Get
Promise Scholars receive up to $20,000 in financial support to attend any Connecticut college or university.

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WATERBURY'S PROMISE

"The Promise Scholarship will assist in recognizing and rewarding our student’s intellect and create a path for future success." - Mayor Neil O'Leary

PROMISE SCHOLAR RESOURCES

Waterbury Promise builds strong college and university partnerships to make sure that every Promise Scholar is KNOWN and provided the transitional support and services proven to increase the likelihood for college success, including:

Mentoring
Peer-to-Peer support networks
“Navigating College” resources for students/parents
Internships and other work opportunities

ON-TRACK SCHOLAR RESOURCES

Working closely with Waterbury Public Schools, we ensure that students are college aware, college focused, and on track for college admission and success.

Waterbury Promise collaborates with college access, college prep, and support services available through the Waterbury public school system, as well as those provided by local Community Organizations and other institutions.

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ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOLS

WATERBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

KAYNOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL

OUR AMBITIOUS GOALS

Our goals are ambitious, just like our students. Waterbury Promise will ensure that every aspiring Waterbury student has access to financial resources & support mechanisms essential for college success.

OVER THE COMING YEARS, WE STRIVE TO:

Work towards a gradual increase in the percentage of Promise Scholars

Increase the number of college-bound students in Waterbury

Grow the number of diverse college graduates joining our workforce

ACCREDITED CONNECTICUT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Waterbury Promise has raised the needed funds to provide Promise Scholarships to students through the High School Class of 2023. We are continuously raising funds for the Classes of 2024 & beyond.

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