Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship

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

Award

Current overview lists up to $5,250 annually for a four-year program or $4,650 for a two-year program. The detailed FAQ identifies these as AY 2025-26 amounts and states up to six consecutive years; confirm 2027-28 amounts and renewal terms with OHE.

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
• Required financial-aid forms (check the program's rules)

Who can apply

Connecticut resident with academic merit and allowable annual federal Student Aid Index. High-school seniors may qualify through top 20% of junior class and/or SAT 1200 or ACT 25; undergraduate applicants use eligible high-school senior rank/test routes. Overview specifies eligible four-year Connecticut public/nonprofit institutions; FAQ excludes Yale/Wesleyan while also listing two-year program awards. FAQ’s SAI 10,999 cap is historical, not confirmed for 2027-28.

Good to know

Need and merit both considered. Current aid overview and historical detailed FAQ were read; confirm 2027-28 SAI cutoff, renewal and eligible-program details. Students cannot submit directly: counselor nomination and FAFSA are required.

Details

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