Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

For AY 2025-26: up to $5,250 per year at a four-year program or $4,650 at a two-year program; renewable up to six consecutive years.

Deadline

Counselor-submitted application and FAFSA by February 15th (displayed without a year)

How to apply

High school counselor submits the application through CT Scholars; student files the FAFSA listing an eligible Connecticut college

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)

Who can apply

Connecticut high school students in the top 20 percent of their junior year class and/or with SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+; attend a four-year Connecticut public or nonprofit private college (except Wesleyan and Yale); Student Aid Index at or below 10,999.

Good to know

Income-based SAI cap applies. Award amounts shown are for 2025-26; 2027-28 amounts not yet published. Only usable at eligible Connecticut colleges.

Details

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