The Scholarship

REAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
& PRICELESS SUPPORT THROUGH COLLEGE

ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOLS

WATERBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

KAYNOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL

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:

ACHIEVE 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 A FAFSA

STEP 6:

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

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

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

COLLEGE PARTNERS

These colleges provide a scholarship match to Promise Scholars who are admitted to their school:

University of Connecticut: Full match of $5,000
Eastern Connecticut State University: Match of up to $5,000
Post University: Match of up to $5,000
University of New Haven: Minimum $25,000 tuition scholarship

Southern Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University provide on campus support services to support Promise Scholars and their success.
Remember you can use our scholarship at any accredited Connecticut undergraduate college or university.

Educators Rising "Inside Our Schools"
by Waterbury Career Academy

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." - Former Mayor Neil M. 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.