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    New Haven Promise

    The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Up to $2,500

    up to full tuition at in-state public colleges and up to $2,500 at in-state private nonprofit colleges

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This program supports local high school students residing in New Haven who attend public schools within the city. To qualify, students must maintain a solid grade point average, meet strict attendance requirements, and demonstrate positive conduct throughout high school. The award helps cover tuition costs for students attending in-state public or private nonprofit colleges and universities. Recipients can receive this funding for up to four years of undergraduate study.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Connecticut
    • High school student or Undergraduate
    • 12th grade or College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • GPA of 3.00 or higher
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college, private college
    • Must live in New Haven, attend a New Haven public high school, have a 3.0 GPA, 90% attendance, and good behavior.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $2,500
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    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. Apply directly through the New Haven Promise website link provided on the foundation's page.
    Go to the official page (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Provider and source

    Provider
    The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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