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    Kay & Louis F. Samotus Scholarship

    Fairfield County's Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This program provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Eligible candidates must be graduating from a local Bridgeport high school and planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year higher education institution. Applicants are required to submit an essay reflecting on their personal educational journey and explaining how their studies will enable them to reach their future goals and aspirations.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Connecticut
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • Usable at: 4-year college
    • Must be a graduate of a Bridgeport high school and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university full-time.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Yes

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Submit an online application including a personal statement describing how education has helped or will help you achieve your dreams and goals.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Fairfield County's Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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