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The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Empowering generous people with meaningful giving opportunities.
Since 1968, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (CFGCR) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Capital Region. We work with — and for — all our neighbors across the community because together, we are stronger.
Ron Jones Memorial Scholarship
Established to honor the memory of beloved coach and teacher Ron Jones. This is not an athletic award, rather, it was established to recognize students who have demonstrated a devotion to the community of Hoosick Falls through compassion, action, respect and excellence.
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
For over 25 years, the Community Foundation has remained committed to leaving a legacy for future generations by promoting philanthropy, providing charitable opportunities, and facilitating donors’ interests. We work alongside donors and community partners to help meet area needs, create solutions, and inspire action to build a vibrant community today and a stronger community for tomorrow.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation is home to 50 scholarship funds established by generous individuals, organizations and businesses to help students from our community and surrounding areas pursue their dreams through education.
Elga Ann Denny Scholarship Fund
The Elga Ann Denny Scholarship fund was created to benefit the graduating seniors of Iowa Park CISD. Elga Ann Denny was a long time resident of Iowa Park. Ms. Denny passed away in May 2022 at the age of 88. In her will, she left instructions to create a scholarship fund for the students of Iowa Park. These funds can be used at any college or trade school, for any field of study. There are a number of one-time $2,000 scholarships available, and (2) $4,000 renewable scholarships available, that could renew for up to 4 years based on GPA.
Scholarships
Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.
Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.
Clarence A. “Buck” Iles Scholarship
The Clarence A. “Buck” Iles Scholarship was lovingly established by his wife of 65 years, Carrie, to enable a deserving young person to pursue his/her education in the electrical field. Mr. and Mrs. Iles established a successful family-owned and operated electrical contracting company – serving the Saginaw area for more than 25 years. It was in this tradition of hard work, honesty and quality service that the Iles Electric Company, Inc., was founded.
Mr. Iles’ only regret was that he was not able to pursue a formal college education, but he enabled his children and grandchildren to accomplish their educational goals and dreams. Education, combined with dreams and hard work, will create realities. It is hoped that the values, determination and ambition demonstrated by Mr. Iles will be passed on to future generations of electricians as they realize their dreams.
Scholarships
Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.
Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.
Cosmetology Scholarship
At a very early age in Alabama, Lee Essie Smith was a self-taught musician. After losing her mother as a young teenager, she began putting her God-given musical talent to work as a pianist for several churches. By the time she graduated from high school, she had learned the cosmetology trade and met Charlie McMillan, Jr.
After his wife’s death, Mr. McMillan continued his community service with the Democratic Party, Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Olive Baptist Church as an usher. Although he did not serve very long in the military, Mr. McMillan continues to exemplify the values and physical energy of the “Army Strong” slogan. He is the patriarch of the family – always dapper – and a regular attendee at church services.
About Us
A Vibrant Region with Opportunity for All
Who We Are
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is a community-based social impact investor whose mission is to engage, invest, and lead—working toward a vision of community vibrancy with opportunity for all. Our team of experienced staff and dedicated trustees is committed to boldly leading and supporting transformational community investments. We channel charitable contributions from donors through nonprofit partners that are meeting current community needs and steward community resources responsibly to ensure greater capacity for the future.
No organization has all the answers, but together, with our partners and donors, we have the means and the will to chart a new course—one that will build upon generations of philanthropy and strengthen the fabric of Herkimer and Oneida counties.
Scholarship Opportunities
We help those seeking educational opportunities that will enrich their lives—and enhance our community.
Please note that scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties are awarded through a variety of different mechanisms, including by school district selection, public application, or through our community partners, such as Utica Dollars for Scholars.
Joey R. Ventura Tradesman Award
Awarded by Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018. This award is also given in loving memory of Joey R. Ventura (1992-2021), an accomplished welder and welding instructor who unexpectedly passed in July of 2021 at the age of 28 years old.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Town Fair Tire Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student demonstrating academic success.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Beaulieu Manufacturing and Machine Technology Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Charles and Rachel Wiltsie Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Chuck Wiltsie, longtime former board member of the MxCC Foundation, and his wife, Rachel. It is presented to an entering or returning student, motivated to succeed, and clear about how this scholarship will help to achieve success.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Dean Emerita Adrienne Maslin Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Student Senate in honor of Adrienne Maslin, Dean of Students Emerita. It is awarded to a graduating student transferring to a four-year institution with strong evidence of participation in college activities and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Elizabeth R. Wagner Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a student pursuing a career in law enforcement as a criminal justice major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Eriksen Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by the Eriksen Family. It is awarded to a full- or part-time, continuing or graduating student who wishes to pursue a bachelor’s degree. This award is intended to provide an ongoing opportunity for the student to continue their education.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Follett Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, with priority given to those who are working while pursuing their educational goals.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Gandhi Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by CT State Middlesex neighbors and friends at the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple. It is awarded to an entering or returning full-time student with a diverse background and experiences and who demonstrates academic excellence.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student enrolled in manufacturing technology or engineering and who demonstrates academic stability and strong financial need.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Greenberg-Hilsdon Family Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or continuing female student with financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and enrolled in business administration, accounting, computer science or a STEM field.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Hernandez Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a teen mother with no age limit, who is a continuing or graduating student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Hugh and Judith Cox Scholarship
Hugh Cox was an MxCC Foundation corporator and former board member as well as a former trustee of the Connecticut Community Colleges board. Hugh, now passed, and Judith Cox are proud alumni parents.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Innocenzi Annual Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Carolyn Innocenzi, evening coordinator of the Meriden campus, and Ken Innocenzi, MxCC Foundation board chair. It is awarded to one female student and one male student both from Meriden.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a veterinary technology student who has successfully completed all program admission prerequisites, has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is enrolled in at least six credits.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Lisa Massita Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the Student Senate in memory of Lisa Massita, former Senate president, who passed away in 1998. The scholarship is awarded to a returning or graduating student who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the college and maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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What's the typical amount funded for Connecticut?
Grants are most commonly $102,799.
What's the total number of grants in Higher Education Grants in Connecticut year over year?
In 2024, funders in Connecticut awarded a total of 44,963 grants.
Among all the Higher Education Grants in Connecticut given out in Connecticut, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.
1. Education
2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
3. Human Services
How is funding for Higher Education Grants in Connecticut changing over time?
Funding has increased by 26.46%.
How does grant funding vary by county?
Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Hartford County receive the most funding.
| County | Total Grant Funding in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County | $2,060,422,894 |
| New Haven County | $962,256,077 |
| Hartford County | $506,655,014 |
| New London County | $103,900,627 |
| Litchfield County | $100,804,200 |