There are several community organizations that provide scholarships for deserving high school seniors that parents and seniors might not be aware of. These scholarships include:
- Polish Heritage Society: There are several college scholarships available to Suffield residents of Polish descent. The application typically includes some demonstration of interest in Polish culture or history.
a. Harriet Isray Scholarship- The American Institute of Polish Culture – $2,000 – due June 30, 2025
b. Jennie Marconi-Javorski Scholarship – Polish Heritage Club of Greater Hartford – $1,000, due May 1, 2025
c. Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship -American Council for Polish Culture – $5,000, due June 30, 2025
d. Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba College Scholarship – Polish American Journal Foundation – $1,500 and $500, due June through August 2025 - Suffield Community Aid – for more information about these scholarships see page 16 or contact SCA at 860-668-1986.
a. James F. Coggins, Jr. Community Service Award- Suffield Community Aid (SCA) offers a $1,500 award to a graduating Suffield high school senior. The deadline is: Monday, May 5 by midnight.
b. Jane Purtill Fuller Scholarship for Nursing or Social Services Candidates – The Board of Directors dedicates an annual $1,500 needs-based scholarship in memory of Jane Purtill Fuller. Applicants wishing to apply are encouraged to complete the common application at Suffield High School or call SCA at (860) 668-1986.
c. Kathy Ostrowski Memorial Nursing Scholarship – SCA awards a $1,500 needs-based scholarship to a Suffield graduating senior, in pursuit of a nursing degree. Applicants wishing to apply are encouraged to complete the common application at Suffield High School or call SCA at (860) 668-1986.
d. Suffield Community Aid “Forward Focus” Scholarship – The SCA Board of Directors established this $1,500 needs-based scholarship to offer graduating Suffield High School seniors financial support as they pursue job and educational goals post-graduation. Applicants are required to submit a 250-word (max.) essay supporting their selection. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 by midnight. Contact SCA at 450 South St. Suffield, CT 06078 or by email at maryc@suffieldcommunity aid.org. - The Suffield Observer – one $2,000 scholarship in memory of Sam Fuller and Bob Warren are awarded to seniors each year; contact: thesuffieldobserver.com/schol arship-information for more information. The due date is May 15, 2025.
- The Suffield Players
a. Eugene Biggio Memorial Drama Scholarship 2025 -The Biggio Scholarship funds student education in the Dramatic Arts presented by The Suffield Players, Inc. Submission deadline: May 1, 2025. Contact The Suffield Players at suffieldplayers.org for more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures.
b. Robert Alcorn Memorial Arts Scholarship 2025 – the scholarship makes Arts Education more accessible to deserving students presented by The Suffield Players, Inc. Submission deadline: May 1, 2025. Contact The Suffield Players at suffieldplayers.org for more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures. - The Suffield Woman’s Club – SWC Community College/Trade School Scholarships. Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating Suffield High School seniors. Interested students are encouraged to apply through the Suffield High School common application. For more information, please contact Renee Wood at woodrenee@hotmail. com.
- Suffield Rotary Club – six 2025 Scholarships of $1,000 each. Check with SHS counselors’ office for more details.
a. The Dr. Alfred Stafford scholarship
b. Nick Mickelson scholarship.
c.The Lev Ahrens scholarship.
d. The Rotary Vocational scholarship
e. The Warren Packard scholarship.
f. The Elaine O’Brien scholarship.