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Robert T. Kenney Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education.
Robert T. Kenney Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education.
Robert T. Kenney Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education.
In 2022, 70% of our recipients were first generation college students - meaning neither parent has received a bachelor's degree. Most of our scholars receive support for all four years of college. Over 80% of our first-year freshmen Scholars earned their bachelor’s degree within 5 years – this is higher than the state average.
You should apply for a Robert T. Kenney Scholarship if:
Children, Grandchildren, and other related family members of American Savings Foundation board of directors and officers are not eligible to apply for or receive a scholarship from the American Savings Foundation. Please contact the Foundation office if you have any questions.
Opens: December 5, 2022
Due date: March 31, 2023
We are no longer accepting new applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Any student who applied will receive a decision letter at the end of May.
The application for the 2024-2025 academic year will open in the fall.
As part of that application, we will require the following documents to be either attached to the online application or mailed in separately.
Current high school seniors from New Britain who have been active participants in a qualified nominating agency (see below) may apply for the Norman E.W. Erickson Award. This award is for up to $1,000 per academic year and is renewable.
Eligibility Requirements:
To Apply - Students must complete the online New Scholarship Application through our scholarship portal and submit their Transcript and Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA. The required Nomination Request must come from the nominating agency and be submitted through your online application.
High School seniors who are residents of New Britain or Waterbury and are applying for a scholarship from the American Savings Foundation may be nominated for the Kenney Community Service Award. Recipients are selected based on an exceptional record of community service which has made a significant impact in their communities. Examples may include, but are not limited to: volunteer hours at a local hospital, park, senior center, working on a specific cause or issue, or becoming a mentor for younger participants at a local youth agency.
The recipient of the Kenney Community Service Award will have their award increased to up to $5,000 for their freshman year, depending on need. Like all our scholars, recipients will be eligible to re-apply for the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship for their remaining years of college.
To Apply - Students must complete the online New Scholarship Application through our online portal. To be considered for this award, please list all of our community service work on your application.
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