Goodwin Foundation
Scholarship Opportunities
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! The current application and selection period is closed.
Goodwin Foundation scholarships are awarded three times annually, on a semester by semester basis. Please check back in March for a current listing of available Goodwin Foundation scholarships and applications. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Joanna DiStefano, at 860-727-6969 or . Thank you.
Students can expect to apply for scholarships during the following timeframes:
- Fall scholarships will launch in July
- Spring scholarships will launch in November
- Summer scholarships will launch in March
One application can be used to apply for multiple scholarships.
Scholarships are made possible through the Goodwin Foundation and generous donors. They offset the student recipient’s direct costs (e.g. tuition, books, lab fees, etc.). Selection for scholarships is based on a number of factors including a combination of application submission, written essay, confirmation of qualifications (based on scholarship criteria), degree progress, recommendation(s) by faculty and/or staff, and ultimately, decided upon by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
18th Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Established in 2005, by the Goodwin Foundation Golf Committee to provide continuous support to Goodwin students.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- Goodwin University student nearing the end of his/her associate or bachelor's degree program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Alexinia Young Baldwin Ph.D. Scholarship
Established in 2017, in memory of Alexinia Young Baldwin created by Dr. Carlita Cotton, a Goodwin University professor.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Preference will be given to students who meet one or more of the following:
- Enrolled in a Human Services degree program
- A female African American student
- In the final year of the Human Services degree program
- Proven financial need*
Augie & Ray’s Milk Bar Scholarship
Established in 2013, this scholarship is awarded annually to an enrolled student who resides in East Hartford.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Current resident of East Hartford
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Datanomix Scholarship
Established in 2021 for Manufacturing students and they must be registered for the Fall semester at Goodwin University.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- 50% credit hours completed in their program of study
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Finish Line Fund Scholarship
Established in 2017, these scholarships are awarded to qualifying students with 16 credits or less remaining before graduation.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- 16 credits or less remaining in an associate or bachelor's degree program
- Academic Advisor signature required to confirm credits remaining
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Goodwin Foundation Compass Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students as early as their 2nd semester with the intention of offering support throughout their educational journey.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program
- Minimum of 12 credits earned
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Goodwin Foundation Master’s Degree Scholarship
This annual scholarship is awarded to an enrolled student at Goodwin University pursing a master's degree.
Scholarship amount: $500
Number of scholarships available this semester: 2
- Goodwin University student currently enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
- Master's in Education (M.Ed.)
- Master's in Public Health (MPH)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Goodwin University Alumni Association Scholarship
This annual scholarship is awarded to an enrolled Alumni student at Goodwin University.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Number of scholarships available this semester: 2
- Current Alumni enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Hoffman Family Endowed Scholarship
The Hoffman Family Endowed Scholarship was established by Jeffrey S. Hoffman in honor of his mother, Phyllis Hoffman, and in memory of his father, Burton C. Hoffman.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Goodwin University student nearing the end of his/her program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Roger H. Evans Scholarship
Established in 2019, this scholarship was created in honor of Roger H. Evans and is awarded to a student who is in their second semester of the Business Administration certificate program.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Full time student
- Second semester of Business Administration certificate program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 120 Scholarship
Established in 2021, this annual scholarship is awarded to an enrolled Veteran student at Goodwin University.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Registered Veteran enrolled at Goodwin University
- 50% credit hours completed in their program of study
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Finish Line Fund Scholarship
Established in 2017, these scholarships are awarded to qualifying students with 16 credits or less remaining before graduation.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- 16 credits or less remaining in an associate or bachelor's degree program
- Academic Advisor signature required to confirm credits remaining
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Goodwin Foundation Compass Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students as early as their 2nd semester with the intention of offering support throughout their educational journey.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program
- Minimum of 12 credits earned
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Hoffman Family Scholarship
The Hoffman Family Scholarship was established in 2011 by the Hoffman Family.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Number of scholarships available this semester: 2
- Goodwin University student nearing the end of his/her program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Rotary Club of East Hartford Scholarship
Established in 2016, this annual scholarship, awarded by the Rotary Club of East Hartford, goes to a Goodwin University student residing in East Hartford.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Current resident of East Hartford
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Scholarship for Future Nurses
This scholarship is made possible by Lois Daniels, founder of the Nursing associate degree program, and in memory of her mother, Cornelia Harriet Olin Kopp.
Scholarship amount: $500
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Nursing major nearing the end of his/her program
(Registered in Nursing 210 or 220 for the spring semester, 2023) - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Please note: Scholarships for the summer semester are for undergraduate students only.
American Eagle Financial Credit Union Scholarship
Established in 2013, this annual scholarship, awarded by the American Eagle Financial Credit Union, goes to a student enrolled in a Goodwin University Business Administration degree program who demonstrates outstanding academic merit and financial need.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Enrolled in the associate or bachelor's degree program in Business Administration
- Minimum of 12 credits earned
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Elizabeth Kilgariff Russell Scholarship
Established in 2014 by long-time resident of East Hartford Dan Russell in honor of his wife, Elizabeth Kilgariff Russell, this scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a female student residing in East Hartford who has committed to bettering herself in both her personal and professional career.
Scholarship amount: Up to $10,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Female resident of East Hartford preferred, majoring in any program of study
- Enrolled in the final year of her degree
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Frank and Ceil Collins Scholarship
Established in 2014 by long-time residents of East Hartford, Frank & Ceil Collins, this scholarship is awarded to a student on an annual basis.
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available this semester: 1
- Registered Goodwin University student, majoring in any program of study
- Participate in extra-circular and/or volunteer activities at Goodwin or in the East Hartford community
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Finish Line Fund Scholarship
Established in 2017, these scholarships are awarded to qualifying students with 16 credits or less remaining before graduation.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- 16 credits or less remaining in an associate or bachelor's degree program
- Academic Advisor signature required to confirm credits remaining
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Proven financial need*
Goodwin Foundation Compass Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students as early as their 2nd semester with the intention of offering support throughout their educational journey.
Scholarship amount: varies based on individual student need
Number of scholarships available this semester: variable upon eligibility
- Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program
- Minimum of 12 credits earned
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proven financial need*
* Financial need is determined by the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated on the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).
Questions? Please visit our frequently asked questions page or contact
Joanna DiStefano at 860-727-6969 /
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