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William Cohen, M.D. Scholarship

Connecticut Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/5/2025
Closes: 2/17/2026

The William Cohen, M.D. Scholarship is open to African American residents of Waterbury, Connecticut. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need, and descendants of slaves are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Resident of Waterbury, Connecticut
  • Undergraduate student, on academic break, or not currently enrolled
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • African American or Black
  • Descendants of slaves
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Not Enrolled, On Academic Break
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CT
    • City: Waterbury
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Situation
    Descendant of a slave

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