How to Apply
American Savings Foundation Scholars Program Application
The online application for the 2010-2011 academic is now available.
Deadline for all application material - March 31, 2010.
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This scholarship is primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to the applicant's academic performance, 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 college or university in the U.S. 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 online application, a printed version 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.
You will will need your 2010-2011 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 in addition to submitting the online application. All materials must be submitted/postmarked by March 31, 2010. If you have any questions, you can call the Foundation at (860) 827-2556, or email Maria Falvo.
Reminder for current (2009-2010) recipients - We will begin accepting renewal applications from current recipients on April 15, 2010. The application and other important information for current scholars is available on the renewal information page.