How to Apply
American Savings Foundation Scholars Program Application
The application for the 2009-2010 academic year for first-time applicants is now closed.
The renewal application for current ASF scholars is available from the renewal section of our website.
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This scholarship is primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to the applicant's academic performance, citizenship and community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. In order to apply, you should have a minimum 2.5 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale, or be in the top 1/3 of your graduating class (for high school seniors). For help converting your grades to a 4.0 scale, see GPA calculations.
Students entering any year of a 2- or 4-year undergraduate program or technical/ vocational program at an accredited institution may apply. Current college students and nontraditional adult students working on no higher than a first bachelor's degree are welcome to apply. You must be a resident of one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by American Savings Foundation. If you are unable to access the web application, a printed copy of the application is available by calling (860) 827-2556.
Scholarship awards range from $500 - $3000 for the academic year, and applicants may reapply for up to a total of four academic years. Recipients will be notified in mid-June and awards will be sent directly to the school in September.
Students will need their Student Aid Report (SAR) to apply. You should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible to be sure you have your SAR by the application deadline. The FAFSA can be filed at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A copy of your SAR, two letters of recommendation, and your transcripts must be mailed to the Foundation after you submit the online application. All materials must be submitted by March 31, 2009. If you have any questions, you can call the Foundation at (860) 827-2556, or email Maria Falvo.
We will begin accepting renewal applications from current 2008-2009 recipients on April 15th. The application and other important information for current scholars is available on the renewal information page.