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Available Scholarships
The following is a listing of all the scholarships that are available to WestConn Students.
Continuing Student Scholarships
- Ancell School of Business
- Graduate Studies
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Visual & Performing Arts
- University Wide
Incoming Student Scholarships
- Ancell School of Business
- Graduate Studies
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Visual & Performing Arts
- University Wide
Websites for Alternative Scholarships
Anthony & Julia Caraluzzi Family Scholarship for ASB
Department: Ancell School of Business
Purpose: Scholarship for full time or part time student
Description: The scholarship was established by the Caraluzzi family for students enrolled in the Ancell School of Business. Students must have completed 30 credits, with a 3.5+ GPA and financial need.
Amount: $1000
ATMI Scholarship
Department: Accounting. MIS, Computer Science
Purpose: Scholarship for technology field
Description: This scholarship is given to a major in Accounting, MIS, or Computer Science. The recipient must be a full-time major entering junior or senior year and demonstrate academic excellence in his or her chosen major.
Amount: $1000
John Fitzsimmons Accounting Scholarship
Department: Accounting
Purpose: Accounting Scholarship
Description: The John Fitzsimmons Scholarship Award is presented to a junior or senior accounting major who displays outstanding potential in the field of accounting and business and has demonstrated excellent academic performance. This award is given in memory of Professor Emeritus John Fitzsimmons.
Amount: Scholarship
Dante Cirilli / Grolier Direct Marketing Scholarship
Department: Marketing
Purpose: Direct Marketing Scholarship
Description: Funded by gifts from Grolier Inc. and Dante Cirilli on the occasion of Cirilli's retirement as president of Grolier Direct Marketing, the award is granted to a full-time junior or senior WCSU student enrolled in the undergraduate direct marketing program.
Amount: up to $5,000
Gino Arconti JLA Scholarship
Department: Justice & Law Administration
Purpose: JLA Scholarship
Description: The award was established in 1999 in memory of former Danbury Mayor Gino Arconti in honor of his love and respect for constitutional law. Preference is given to juniors majoring in justice and law administration and success in constitutional law.
Amount: $500
Kenneth Keller Memorial Scholarship
Department: Management
Purpose: Scholarship for Business major pursuing small business/entrepreneurship option
Description: This scholarship benefits business majors with preference to those in small business management and entrepreneurship, a 3.3 GPA, and a minimum of 75 credits.
Amount: $1000
Morton Family Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Department: Ancell School of Business
Purpose: Business Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship is endowed by Allen and Roberta Morton to recognize and reward outstanding academic performance among students in the Ancell School of Business. Scholarships will be awarded annually to both outstanding full-time and part-time students in their sophomore or junior year in the Ancell School of Business. Applicants must have a cumulative average GPA of 3.3 or higher and be recommended by their academic departments. Students are strongly encouraged to submit an essay with their application that discusses their academic goals and their plans for the future.
Amount: $1,000
Dr. Victor Ruderman Memorial Scholarship - Graduate Studies & External Programs
Department: Education
Purpose: Counseling or Counselor Education Scholarship
Description: The scholarship provides support for full- or part-time students in the counselor education program and was established in 2000 by Dr. Lilyan Ruderman in memory of her husband.
Amount: up to $500
Anapurna Kanungo Biology Award
Department: Biology
Purpose: Biology scholarship for excellence in botany
Description: Established by the Kanungo family in memory of Anapurna Kanungo, the scholarship is awarded to a biology senior displaying excellence in botany studies. The award is presented to a graduating senior who has earned a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
Amount: up to $100
Bruce I. Goldsen Radio Broadcasting Scholarship
Department: Communication
Purpose: Scholarship for Communication Media Arts major
Description: Established by Bruce and Sue Goldsen, WestConn alumni, for scholarships for communication media arts majors who have completed one year at WestConn.
Amount: $1000
The News-Times/Stephen A. Collins Memorial Scholarship
Department: Communication
Purpose: Communication Major Scholarship
Description: The scholarship was established for communication students interested in journalism and writing, with 45 credits and a resident of a town served by The News Times. It was created by The News-Times in memory of Stephen A. Collins, a News-Times employee for more than 50 years.
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Arnold C. Brackman Memorial Scholarship
Department: English
Purpose: Scholarship for English -- journalism major
Description: The scholarship was established in 1984 in honor of Arnold C. Brackman, founder of the journalism program at WCSU, to provide scholarships for junior or senior journalism students in good academic standing who have exhibited potential in the field of journalism.
Amount: $250
Elizabeth Tulloch James Memorial Scholarship (Estate Endowment)
Department: English
Purpose: Scholarship for an English Major
Description: The Elizabeth Tulloch James Scholarship was established in 1992 by a bequest from the Estate of Elizabeth Tulloch James, who was the first chairman of the English faculty at WCSU. This scholarship is to be awarded each year to a Danbury-area student who is currently a WCSU English major and a junior in good standing. It recognizes the student most distinguished for scholarship in English and his or her contributions to the extracurricular life of the English department.
Amount: Scholarship
John Tamas Memorial Scholarship
Department: English
Purpose: Writing or Literature Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of John Tamas, a WCSU student who passed away in his senior year at the university. It is awarded to a junior or senior writing or literature major with an enthusiastic attitude toward scholarly pursuits and/or creative writing and a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $500
Ruth M. Dawson Scholarship
Department: Professional Writing
Purpose: Creative Writing or Journalism
Description: This scholarship was created in 2006 by Professor Dennis Dawson in memory of his mother, Ruth M. Dawson. Students must have a 3.5 GPA from the School of Arts & Sciences, entering their junior or senior year and have exceptional talent in creative science writing or science journalism.
Amount: $750
Dr. Mel Goldstein Scholarship
Department: Meteorology
Purpose: Meteorology Major Scholarship
Description: This endowment was created to provide scholarships to sophomores, juniors or seniors who are majoring in meteorology. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are in the top 10 percentile of the class, preferably in the theoretical meteorology track. Applicants must be involved in meteorology department activities, as well actively participating in the Weather Center and/or Meteorology Club.
Amount: $500
Scott Memorial Endowment (Dr. Robert M. & Joyce Komanee Scott Scholarship in Astronomy)
Department: Earth & Planetary Science
Purpose: Astronomy Student
Description: This memorial scholarship was established in 1997 and is awarded to an astronomy senior or first-year graduate student who is pursuing a degree in astronomy. The scholarship is in memory of Dr. Scott who played an important role in the negotiation of the Perkin Fund, a grant which allowed WestConn to obtain an automated 20-inch RC telescope.
Amount: Scholarship
Jonathan Mottley Memorial Scholarship
Department: Earth & Planetary Science
Purpose: Meteorology Scholarship
Description: This scholarship is awarded to the student who has completed the second year of the WCSU meteorology undergraduate program with the highest G.P.A. with at least one semester at WCSU. It was established in 1998 in memory of WCSU student Jonathan Mottley.
Amount: $1000
Wohlever Award in Computer Science
Department: Computer Science
Purpose: Computer Science Student
Description: Established in 2003, this award, named in honor fo Professor Emeritus James Wohlever, is presented to undergraduate computer majors who demonstrate academic skill and genuine interest in the subject.
Amount: Scholarship
W. Robert Vaden Scholarship in Mathematics
Department: Math
Purpose: Math Scholarship
Description: The scholarship is awarded to a student who loves mathematics and believes that all can learn.
Amount: $400
Truman A. Warner Scholarship - alternates between History (even years)/Social Sciences (odd years)
Department: Social Sciences
Purpose: Social Sciences or History Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship, established in 1997 in memory of WCSU Professor Emeritus Truman A. Warner, is awarded to a history, American studies or social sciences major with junior standing. The recipient must demonstrate significant achievement, breadth of intellectual interest, and service to the university and community.
Amount: $250
Arthur & Alberta Rosien Memorial Scholarship
Department: Social Sciences
Purpose: Political Science Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 1999 through a bequest from alumnus Arthur Rosien. Recipients must be full-time political science majors with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
Amount: $500
Michael Vaden-Kiernan Scholarship in Community Psychology
Department: Psychology
Purpose: Community Psychology
Description: The scholarship was established in 2006 by Linda Vaden-Goad to benefit a student studying community psychology who believes in the significance of community in creating better lives for all.
Amount: $150
Veronica Hagman Memorial Scholarship
Department: Psychology
Purpose: Psychology Scholarship
Description: The scholarship was established in 2005 by her parents in memory of Veronica Hagman, a psychology major, who died during her senior year. Students need a 3.5 GPA and at least 70 credits of which 40 are at WCSU.
Amount: Scholarship
Elizabeth Fields Women's Studies Scholarship
Department: Dean of A&S
Purpose: Women Studies Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 2006 by Linda Vaden-Goad for students in Women's Studies.
Amount: $500
School of Professional Studies
WCSU Foundation Scholarship - School of Professional Studies
Department: Deans/UWS
Purpose: Deans' Award
Description: The WCSU Foundation Inc. established this scholarship to support students who have made meaningful contributions to the university or community and have demonstrated leadership potential.
Amount: $750
School of Professional Studies Graduate Promise Award
Department: Dean of the School of Professional Studies
Purpose: School of Professional Studies Scholarship
Description: This award is presented to a School of Professional Studies senior student who demonstrates academic excellence and a strong commitment to service, and who has been accepted and shows promise in a graduate studies program. Criteria: Academic promise as a graduate student.
Amount: $150
Colleen Stewart Memorial Grant
Department: Education
Purpose: Education Scholarship
Description: This grant was established in 2006 by Dr. Albert Stewart in memory of his wife, Colleen. It is to be used for grants to education majors who might need assistance when unexpected set backs arise that might prevent them from continuing their education at WestConn.
Amount: Variable
Robert Schappert Scholarship
Department: Education
Purpose: Education Scholarship
Description: The Robert Schappert Scholarship was established in 2006 and is awarded to an education major who will graduate the coming May. Special consideration for this need-based scholarship will be given to students from a working-class family with a strong GPA.
Amount: $500
Union Savings Bank/Thomas R. Nolan Scholarship
Department: Education and English faculty with Thomas Nolan
Purpose: Education Scholarship (Concentration in Secondary English Writing Option)
Description: This scholarship was established in 2000 on the occasion of Thomas R. Nolan's retirement as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Union Savings Bank. The award may be granted to a full-time junior or senior majoring in secondary education with a concentration in English writing. Applicants should intend to pursue a career in teaching upon graduation and demonstrate a proficiency in writing. The scholarship will be presented at least every other year, with the award amount to be determined annually. A committee of education faculty and English chair will recommend a recipient.
Amount: Variable
Stephen K. Lovett Education Award
Department: Education
Purpose: 2 Seniors: Elementary & Secondary Education
Description: These scholarships are awarded annually to two senior education majors, with one earning the highest G.P.A. in elementary education and the other earning the highest G.P.A. in secondary education. The awards were established to honor Dr. Stephen K. Lovett, chairman of the education department from 1963 to 1979 and president of the WCSU chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.
Amount: $250 each
Dana Wandschneider Nursing Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This scholarship is provided by the Wandschneider family in recognition of the accomplishments of Dana Wandschneider, a 2001 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It is awarded to a deserving junior or senior nursing student with a 3.0 GPA who has been successful balancing university studies and family care responsibilities.
Amount: Variable $500+/-
Dr. Joseph B. Cherry Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This scholarship is presented to Greater Danbury area nursing students with a min 3.1 GPA, who demonstrates academic excellence. The student must have a conscientious commitment to nursing and have a caring and holistic approach to patients and their care. It was established in 1999 by Mrs. Joseph B. Cherry to honor the memory of her husband, Dr. Joseph B. Cherry.
Amount: $1000
Frances S. Weigler Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 1989 by the family of Frances S. Weigler to honor her memory. It is presented to an outstanding sophomore nursing student.
Amount: $250
Isobel Diego Memorial Nursing Award
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This award was established in memory of Isobel Diego, who taught pediatric nursing at WestConn. The award is given to a student for excellence in maternal child nursing.
Amount: Scholarship
Jane C. Thompson Nursing Award
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and executive ability in nursing. Jane C. Thompson was a graduate of the Danbury Hospital School of Nursing. Her daughter sponsors the award.
Amount: $50
Paul L. Jones Nursing Award
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This competitive award, supported by an educational trust established under the will of Douglas P. Jones, supports scholarships for graduates of Connecticut high schools who reside in the state and are enrolled in WestConn’s nursing program.
Amount: $200 - $1,600
Professor Albert "Tuck" Alciene Memorial Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: Established in 2002, this scholarship is awarded to a registered nurse who is a student in the RN-BSN Program at WCSU in memory of Tuck Alciene, who was a professor in the nursing department. He is remembered for his great insight into human behavior, an uplifting sense of humor, strong commitment to classroom and bedside teaching, caring encouragement to nursing students and devotion to the nursing profession.
Amount: $500
Tom & Lois Crucitti Nursing Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: The scholarship was established in 2001 by alumni Lois, Class of 1971 R.N. nursing, and Tom Crucitti, Class of 1969 medical technology. The recipient must be a full-time nursing student with a minimum 3.0 GPA in his/her core curriculum who has completed at least 30 credits at WCSU.
Amount: $500
Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter Scholarship (alternates: Theatre Arts & Nursing)
Department: Nursing (odd years)
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter to assist undergraduate students majoring in nursing and theatre arts. As of the beginning of the spring semester students will have earned a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits toward a degree at WestConn. A minimum 3.5 GPA. is required. In 2007/08 the scholarship recipient will be a nursing major; in 2008/09 the scholarship will be awarded to a theatre arts major. The academic department will identify a student who shows promise of professional success in his/her field of study.
Amount: $500
Laura Duffy Memorial Scholarship
Department: Social Work
Purpose: Phi Alpha SW honor society committee
Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Laura Duffy, a non-traditional social work student who died in 1995 after a long battle with cancer. In conjunction with the department of social work, Duffy's family established the award to benefit a social work major who has demonstrated a longtime commitment to community service and embodies the warmth and caring Duffy had.
Amount: $250
Scott Andrews Memorial Scholarship
Department: Social Work
Purpose: Social Work Scholarship
Description: The scholarship was established in memory of Scott Andrews, a social work major who died in the spring of 1992 as the result of a fire in a house adjacent to the university. The award is presented to a returning student who will be entering his/her junior or senior year in the social work program and demonstrates a commitment to helping others. Preference is given to students from single-parent families. Social work faculty members select the recipient with input from Andrews' parents.
Amount: $250
Craig Lundwall Memorial Scholarship
Department: Social Work
Purpose: Social Work Scholarship
Description: The Craig Lundwall Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001, shortly after the untimely death of Craig Lundwall, Class of 1998. His parents, family and friends chose to memorialize Craig through an academic and need-based scholarship for a social work major at WestConn. This is a most fitting tribute, since Craig was a true intellectual, cherishing the opportunity to learn and demanding high academic standards of himself and colleagues. It is also fitting that the scholarship be awarded to a social work major with demonstrated financial need, since Craig cared deeply about those in need, serving as their advocate. Only social work majors are eligible. A social work faculty committee selects the recipient. Preference given to a senior social work student.
Amount: $300
School of Visual & Performing Arts
James Furman Memorial Music Award Endowment
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: This award is presented to the student who best exemplifies the highest level of musical performance ability, scholastic standing, and contributions to the department. The award honors the memory and musical excellence of James Furman, a former member of
Amount: $150
Roger Winward Scholarship
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Education Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by Robert Schappert in 2005 for music education majors with financial need. Criteria includes anticipated graduation the coming May and a strong GPA. Special consideration for this need-based scholarship will be given to students from a working-class family.
Amount: $250
Schoolmasters Special Scholarship IMO Joel Kannengeiser
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: This award benefits a student with a record of academic achievement who has extraordinary singing or musical talent who is majoring in music or music education, a Connecticut resident, and with a strong GPA. It was established in 2005 by Mario Mesi in memory of Joel Kannengeiser to support music scholarships.
Amount: $750
Rich Reimold Theatre Arts Scholarship
Department: Theatre Arts
Purpose: Theatre Arts Scholarship
Description: This award, named in honor of Professor Emeritus Richard Reimold of the WCSU theatre arts department, provides scholarships for sophomore or junior theatre arts majors with a min 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $500
Young Family Theatre Scholarship
Department: Theatre Arts
Purpose: Theatre Arts Scholarship
Description: The scholarship was established in 2000 by Roy and Ginny Young to provide support for theatre arts majors. A nominee is recommended by the theatre arts department and must demonstrate financial need. The recipient will have completed at least 15 credits toward a theatre arts major and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500
Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter Scholarship (alternates: Theatre Arts & Nursing)
Department:Theatre Arts (even years)
Purpose: Theatre Arts Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter to assist undergraduate students majoring in nursing and theatre arts. As of the beginning of the spring semester students will have earned a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits toward a degree at WestConn. A minimum 3.5 GPA. is required. In 2007/08 the scholarship recipient will be a nursing major; in 2008/09 the scholarship will be awarded to a theatre arts major. The academic department will identify a student who shows promise of professional success in his/her field of study.
Amount: $500
University Wide for Continuing Students
Grace B. Wheeler Robertson Estate Endowment
Department: ASB, SPS, A&S, VPA
Purpose: Sophomore Status Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 1988 by the estate of Grace Banks Wheeler Robertson, a 1915 graduate of the Danbury Normal School. The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding sophomore student from each school to be used in their junior and senior years. The university's undergraduate school deans select one scholarship recipient based on outstanding academic ability.
Amount: $2000
Isabelle T. Farrington Scholarship
Department: Deans/UWS
Purpose: Undergraduate Scholarship
Description: Established in 2000 by WCSU alumna Isabelle Farrington, this scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student of good character with a class ranking in the top 10 percent and who will be a junior or senior.
Amount: $1000
The Khalda Logan Inspiration Scholarship
Department: Institutional Advancement
Purpose: Scholarship for studies in Media Communications, Dance or Education
Description: The “Khalda Logan Inspiration Scholarship” is an annual scholarship to be awarded to a student who embodies the compassion, spirit and drive that Professor Khalda Logan-Eaton displayed throughout her life. Students must have a concentration in media communications, dance or education with a 3.5 minimum grade point average and financial need. Applicants will be asked to read a biography about Logan-Eaton and respond in a 1,000-word essay to a question.
Amount:$500
WCSU Foundation President's Scholarship
Department: President
Purpose: President's Scholarship
Description: The WCSU Foundation established this fund to support a President's award to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding academic performance.
Amount: $1000
Ruth A. Haas Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Description: The scholarship was established to honor Ruth A. Haas, president of WCSU from 1946 to 1975. Student should show leadership within the university and community and have a strong GPA.
Amount: Scholarship
Sodexho Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: University scholarship
Description: Sodexho provides $50,000 annually for scholarships to full time matriculated students.
Amount: $1000
The Richard H. Sullivan Scholarship
Department: Institutional Advancement
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by Richard H. Sullivan, a retired WCSU Vice President of Finance and Administration, in honor and memory of the extraordinary friends and co-workers he interacted with during his more than 30-year tenure at WestConn. It reflects his desire to recognize members of the classified service. Dependents of full-time WCSU employees in the classified service who are matriculated in good academic standing and can show financial need are eligible to apply.
Amount: $1,000
W. Jason & Ellen M. Hancock Student Scholarship
Department: Deans/UWS
Purpose: University scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 2000 by W. Jason and Ellen M. Hancock to provide scholarship support for needy students with a 3.0 GPA and have 45 credits. Scholarship must be used towards WCSU tuition and fees
Amount: $1000
WCSU Employee Assistance Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: University Employee Scholarship
Description: This scholarship provides assistance for WCSU employees not eligible for tuition waivers.
Amount: Scholarship
Hawley Family Endowed Scholarship
Department: Scholarship Committee & Hawley Family
Purpose: Scholarship for graduating high school senior
Description: Established in 2002, this award provides scholarship support for business school majors. The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Danbury High School, Immaculate High School or Henry Abbott Technical School who plan to attend the ASB full time.
Amount: Scholarship
Hawley Family Scholarship
Department: Ancell School of Business
Purpose: Business Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by the Hawley family in 2002 for graduating seniors from three local high schools: Danbury, Henry Abbott Tech and Immaculate, who will attend Western Connecticut State University in the coming fall semester. Scholarships will be awarded to students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who are committed to becoming a full-time student with an academic major in the Ancell School of Business and have some financial need.
Amount:$1,000
Rizzo Family Scholarship
Department: Ancell School of Business
Purpose: Business Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by the Rizzo family in 2003 for graduating seniors from two local high schools: Danbury High and Henry Abbott Tech., who will attend Western Connecticut State University in the coming fall semester. Scholarships will be awarded to students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who are committed to becoming a full-time student with an academic major in the Ancell School of Business and can demonstrate financial need. Scholarships will alternate between Danbury High School and Henry Abbott Technical School graduates each year.
Amount: $1,000
Adam Aitchison Communications Award
Department: Communication
Purpose: Communication Scholarship
Description: This award is presented in honor of the first chairman of the WCSU communications department, Adam Aitchison, who was instrumental in establishing the department at WestConn.
Amount: $100
Carey Foundation Fund Scholarship
Department: Chemistry
Purpose: Chemistry or Biochemistry Scholarship
Description: The award was established in 1999 by Raymond Carey, of Danbury-based Carey Industries, to assist undergraduate chemistry students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit.
Amount: $1000
Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences Scholarship
Department: Biology
Purpose: Biology or Medical Technology Scholarship
Description: This scholarship, established in 1999, is awarded to a student in the biology or medical technology programs. The Financial Aid Office will be contacted to make certain this award does not make the student ineligible for larger grants or scholarships.
Amount: $300
Ronald S. Giordano Endowment
Department: Chemistry
Purpose: Chemistry Scholarship
Description: Deserving undergraduate students majoring in chemistry benefit from this scholarship established in memory of Chemistry Professor Dr. Ronald S. Giordano.
Amount: Scholarship
John V. Friel History Scholarship
Department: History/Social Sciences
Purpose: Scholarship for non-traditional history or social sciences major
Description: The John V. Friel Award is given annually, and alternately by the History and Social Sciences departments. It is presented to a non-traditional history or social sciences major that best exemplifies the two qualities which marked John V. Friel’s life – namely, a zest for learning and commitment to helping others.
Amount: $250
School of Professional Studies
Irfan Kathwari Foundation Scholarship
Department: Dean's Education Committee
Purpose: Teacher Education Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by M. Farooq Kathwari in honor of his son, Irfan Kathwari, to support minority students in the teacher education program. Kathwari, the president, chairman and CEO of Ethan Allen Inc., created the award to recruit promising students to WCSU's teacher education program. Preference is given to Danbury inner-city minority high school seniors who want to pursue careers teaching K-12 in the Danbury public schools.
Amount: $1000
Union Savings Bank - Sturdevant Family Scholarship
Department: Education
Purpose: Mathematics Education Major Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 2004 by Union Savings Bank to honor the Sturdevant family. Scholarship to be awarded to a student who is pursuing a career in teaching mathematics.
Amount: $250
Nursing Scholarship
Department: Nursing
Purpose: Nursing Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor for nursing majors.
Amount: $500
School of Visual & Performing Arts
Howard Hobbs Memorial Scholarship
Department: Visual & Performing Arts
Purpose: Arts or Athletic Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 1990 to honor the memory of Professor Howard Hobbs of the social sciences department (anthropology). It is awarded every other year (even years) to a student in music, art, theatre, or athletics on the basis of his/her academic achievement, with preference given to a student admitted under the Special and Talented Program (now the Honors Program).
Amount: Scholarship
Julius Baker Music Award
Department: Music
Purpose: Flutist Scholarship
Description: This Scholarship is awarded to a talented Flutist as recommended by the music department.
Amount: $500
Music Department Development Fund
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: This fund was created in 1999, and is designed to further the activities of the department, especially in areas not normally funded by the State of CT. These activities include community building, speakers, symposia, exhibits, guest artists and the like. This fund may also be used for music scholarships.
Amount: $300
Roberta Moravsky Watts Music Scholarship
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: This scholarship for music students was established in 2001 in honor of Roberta Moravsky Watts, a former WCSU music department secretary. The fund provides for four $200 awards (or two $400 awards). Selection is based on academic and performance excellence and/or financial need.
Amount: $200
Charles F. Murphy Music Scholarship
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: Awarded by the Music Chair for Excellence in percussion performance. Recipient must be an incoming freshman with financial need. This scholarship was established by Mrs. Murphy in memory of part-time percussion instructor, Charles Murphy.
Amount: Scholarship
Rose Londa Heyman Scholarship
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Scholarship
Description: The award was established by a bequest from Rose L. Heyman, a 1927 graduate, who received her master's degree from WCSU in 1963. Recipients must be full-time music majors from Fairfield or Litchfield County. Preference is given to Danbury residents.
Amount: $750
Valery G. Cunningham Music Education Scholarship
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Education Scholarship
Description: Established in 2005 from a grant from the estate of Valery G. Cunningham, this scholarship provides support for deserving music or music education students. Awarded by auditions.
Amount: Scholarship
W.B. Connor Trust for Anne Sippi Fund Award
Department: Art
Purpose: Art Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established in 2006 with a bequest from the William B. Connor Trust FBO Jane (Sippi) Henderson, who studied art at WCSU. The fund provides scholarships to promising art majors to encourage study abroad, at WCSU or at other supporting arts facilities for a period not to exceed two years.
Amount: Scholarship
Walton Group Scholarship
Department: Theatre
Purpose: Theatre Scholarship
Description: This scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus William Walton for theatre students.
Amount: $500
University Wide Scholarships for Incoming Students
Anthony & Julia Caraluzzi Family Scholarship for Bethel HS and Immaculate HS
Department: HS Guidance Counselors and IA
Purpose: Scholarship for graduating high school senior.
Description: The scholarship was established by the Caraluzzi Family for students entering WCSU from Bethel or Immaculate High Schools. Students must have a 3.0 + GPA and contact their High School Counselor.
Amount: $1000
Fresh Start Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: Scholarship for non-traditional students
Description: WCSU alumna Shirley Ferris established the scholarship to support non-traditional students. Recipients must be female, first-year or returning undergraduates who are 30 to 55 years old as of the beginning of the fall semester for which they receive the scholarship. The student must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA. to receive the scholarship for the second semester.
Amount: $500
Arlyne M. O'Boy Scholarship Fund
Department: All majors
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: This fund was established in 1989 by the estate of Arlyne M. O'Boy. In accordance with her last will and testament, "Said income is to be used by it for the education of a needy and deserving student or students who shall be chosen by the president of Western Connecticut State University, or by the faculty of said college under his or her direction. I direct that particular but not exclusive consideration be given to students of the Danbury-Bethel area.
Amount: Scholarship
Esadora George Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The Esadora George Scholarship is offered for academic achievement and awarded annually to a currently enrolled or incoming student at WestConn. Preference is given to students from the Danbury area who are of Lebanese descent.
Amount: Scholarship
Kenneth R. Fryer Memorial Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The scholarship is awarded each year as a memorial to Kenneth R. Fryer, a former student and son of WCSU Professor Emeritus Russell Fryer. It is presented to qualified and deserving minority students.
Amount: $400
President-to-President Scholarship
Department: President
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The scholarship covers in-state tuition and fees for two years and is awarded to an outstanding graduating Naugatuck Valley Community College student who has been accepted to WCSU. The scholarship is awarded for academic excellence (minimum 3.3 GPA.) and commitment to continued pursuit of higher education. NVCC students can apply by contacting NVCC Director of Counseling Barbara Williams at (203) 575-8234.
Amount: Scholarship
Roy Young Community Service Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: Scholarship for Community Service
Description: The WCSU Foundation created this scholarship in 1998 to honor Roy Young's many years of service to the university and the Danbury community. The recipient must be a full-time WestConn student who has been involved with one or more charitable organizations in Greater Danbury.
Amount: $500
Macricostas Family Scholarship
Department: All majors
Purpose: University scholarship
Description: This award was established in 2002 by Deno and Marie Macricostas through the Macricostas Family Foundation. Students must have financial need and be immigrants in the U.S. less than eight years.
Websites for alternative scholarships
WCSU Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship - Graduate Studies & External Programs
Department: Graduate Studies & External Programs
Purpose: Graduate Studies Scholarship
Description: The WCSU Alumni Association awards three $500 scholarships for the fall semester each year to graduate students. A separate application is available online at www.wcsu.edu/alumni/scholarships.asp.
Amount: $500
May Sherwood Memorial Alumni Scholarship - School of Professional Studies
Department: Alumni Office
Purpose: WCSU chosen by Alumni Association
Description: The scholarship was established to honor May Sherwood, a WCSU alumna and former head of the education department, for her unselfish dedication to her profession and to her students. It is awarded to an undergraduate education major with at least 90 credits and a minimum 3.5 GPA. A separate application is required and is available online at www.wcsu.edu/alumni/scholarships.asp.
Amount: $1000
Ruth P. DeVillafranca Music Education Award - School of Visual & Performing Arts
Department: Music
Purpose: Music Education Scholarship
Description: This award, made possible by donations from WCSU music education alumni, goes to a junior or senior music education major in honor of Ruth DeVillafranca, the founder and first chairperson of the music department. The recipient is selected by an alumni committee of past award winners who have conferred with music faculty. The award recognizes academic achievement, music teaching potential and contributions to the music department or university. Please contact the Alumni office at www.wcsu.edu/alumni/scholarships.asp
Amount: $250
WCSU Alumni Association Scholarship
Department: Alumni Association
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The WCSU Alumni Association awards this scholarship to students whose careers at WCSU reflect excellence in both academics and co-curricular activities. Please contact the alumni association at www.wcsu.edu/alumni/scholarships.asp
Amount: $1000
Rotary Clubs of Danbury Four-Year Scholarship
Department: Institutional Advancement
Purpose: Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Description: The Rotary Clubs of Danbury award several scholarships each year, including one four-year scholarship to an incoming WestConn student. Visit http://www.danburyrotary.org/rotary%20scholarships.htm for more information on all the Rotary scholarships.
Amount: Scholarship
CT State Department of Higher Education Minority Teacher Incentive Program - School of Professional Studies
Department: Education
Purpose: Teacher Education Scholarship
Description: Connecticut State Department of Higher Education Scholarships are awarded to minority juniors accepted into a Connecticut college and university’s teacher preparation programs. Visit www.ctdhe.org/SFA for more information on all CT State Department of Higher Education Programs.
Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
American Association of University Women Scholarship
Department: AAUW Committee
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The Danbury area branch of the American Association of University Women offers the scholarship to a student who has successfully completed three years of college and is completing a bachelor's degree at WestConn. An AAUW committee selects the recipient. A separate application is required and can be picked up from the University Events Office. Please contact Helen Bechard at BechardH@wcsu.edu for more information.
Amount: $1000
NewMil Bank Scholarship - University wide
Department: Institutional Advancement/Hord Foundation
Purpose: University Scholarship
Description: The fund was established by NewMil Bank. Full-time or part-time WCSU students are recommended by Hord Foundation Scholarship Committee. Incoming freshman are also eligible.
Amount: $1000
The Danbury Garden Club Scholarship - School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Biological & Environmental Sciences
Purpose: Plant Biology, Ecology, or Conservation,
Description: This Scholarship is awarded by the Danbury Garden Club to a full-time student studying plant biology, ecology, conservation or a related field.
Student must have a min GPA of 3.0 and have financial need. Application forms and additional requirement information can be obtained from WCSU - Office of Institutional Advancement or the Danbury Garden Club directly.
Amount: $1,000.00
