Mission: Waterbury Promise’s mission is to increase college aspirations, reduce financial barriers, and inspire every student in Waterbury toward post-secondary education and completion. 
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Vision: We are more than just a scholarship! Waterbury Promise transforms the lives of thousands of scholars through a comprehensive college access and success model that fosters positive outcomes and equitable opportunities for scholars to thrive in college. We strive to eliminate student debt burden and provide a diverse talent pipeline that creates economic mobility in Connecticut.

CREATING COLLEGE SUCCESS

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.

Beginning with the class of 2025 Promise Scholars will receive up to $20,000 in financial support to attend any Connecticut based college or university as a last dollar scholarship after all other financial aid has been applied. 
​Class of 2025 and beyond: Awarded up to $5,000 per student per year of college.
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Our high school staff partners with our students to strengthen the college-going culture and become an incentive to our Waterbury students and families.