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Scholarships

College is one of the best investments you will ever make and paying for your education may be more affordable than you think. UConn offers a variety of scholarships that reward academic and community service accomplishments. Scholarships are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

University Merit Scholarships

UConn has a series of renewable merit scholarships for high school seniors with a record of high academic achievement and leadership. Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for most merit scholarships administered by the University of Connecticut. However, a separate application is required for UConn’s Nutmeg Scholarship and the Day of Pride Scholarship.

UConn Waterbury Scholarships

The UConn Waterbury campus is pleased to annually award scholarships to students who will be enrolling at the Waterbury campus. Incoming students must complete a required scholarship application and return it to the Student Affairs Office. Awards for incoming students range from $800-$1,500. Criteria for these scholarships include financial need, character, and academic achievement.