Tuneski / Sheflott Scholarship

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2025

Closes: 5/1/2025

The Tuneski / Sheflott Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors from designated towns in Connecticut who are of Polish or Irish heritage. This scholarship is available to students seeking a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis. Students who demonstrate merit through academic standing and participate in extracurricular activities are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$6,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Graduating high school senior from East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington, or Waterford, Connecticut

Seeking a bachelor's degree as a fulltime student

Polish or Irish heritage

Exhibit merit through academic standing

Participate in extracurricular activities

Financial need may be considered