Purpose of scholarship:

The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Cooperative established the CONNTAC, INC. Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc scholarships will be awarded ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have not earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility -- Individuals must:

Not be a client of another TRIO program within Connecticut. This includes any Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services or Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate programs.

Be a documented CONNTAC - E.O.C client for PY 2009-2010 (September 2009 - August 2010). Contact the central office at (203) 634-7669 for further information.

Be nominated or referred for this scholarship by a CONNTAC - E.O.C counselor.

Demonstrate that you are low-income and or have financial need.

Neither your mother nor your father has earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Show you are attending or will be attending a postsecondary institution for the semester in which the award is given.

In addition:

We request that all selected recipients be present to accept his/her scholarship at the CONNTAC, Inc. Annual Breakfast Meeting scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2010. Selected recipients who are not present may be required to forfeit the scholarship award.

Award distribution:

It is anticipated for PY 2009-2010 a total amount of $5,000.00 will be awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors, the total amount given to any one recipient may vary from $500.00 to $1,000.00.

Application due date:
June 1, 2010 - All materials should be postmarked by this date.