Scholarships

Scholarships

UConn Waterbury students are encouraged to apply for our many scholarships.

Contact Us

Jamie Caruso

Director, Academic Affairs
Assistant Campus Director

jamie.caruso@uconn.edu

203-236-9930

Scholarships for Incoming Students

Applications open February 1, 2025.
Application deadline is April 11, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Apply for Scholarships

Dr. Martin S. DeSomma Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is available.

Eligibility:

  • Connecticut high school senior
  • Entering UConn Waterbury full-time for fall 2025 semester
  • Committed to continuing full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need, character, and achievement

Requirements:

  • Letter of recommendation from high school teacher

Katherine Hill Pomeroy Scholarship

Seven $1,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • Connecticut high school senior
  • Entering UConn Waterbury full-time for fall 2025 semester
  • Committed to continuing full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need, character, and achievement

Requirements:

  • Letter of recommendation from high school teacher

Rose Finkelstein Scholarship

Two $500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • High school senior at a Waterbury public school
    Students from Kaynor Tech, Waterbury Career Academy, and Waterbury Magnet School must be Waterbury residents.
  • Entering UConn Waterbury full-time for fall 2025 semester
  • Committed to continuing full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need, character, and achievement

Requirements:

  • Letter of recommendation from high school teacher

Scholarships for Current Students

Applications open February 1, 2025.
Application deadline is April 11, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Apply for Scholarships

Aburdene Family Scholarship

In Memory of Olga and Felix Aburdene

Two $2,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled at least half-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement
  • Priority to first-generation students

Aburdene Family Scholarship

Honoring Phillip Benevento

Two $2,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled at least half-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement
  • Priority to students taking coursework in the humanities or social sciences

Alphonse and Ruth Ann Avitabile & Dr. Martin DeSomma Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury first-year student
  • Continuing full-time at UConn Waterbury for fall 2025 and spring 2026
  • Award based on academic achievement and financial need

DeSomma-Bessette Scholarship

Two $2,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled at least half-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on financial need

Dougan Family Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time at UConn Waterbury for fall 2025 and spring 2026
  • Award will be given to a student who has made an impactful contribution to the UConn Waterbury Campus community

Katherine Hill Pomeroy Scholarship

Three $2,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury student
  • Enrolled full-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at UConn Waterbury
  • Award based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement

Leonard and Mildred Insogna & Alphonse Avitabile Scholarship

Two $2,500 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Award based on academic achievement

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for fall 2025 with plans to continue full-time for spring 2026
  • Award recognizes a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and actively contributes to the campus and broader community

UConn Waterbury Scholarship

Two $800 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury student
  • Must have completed a minimum of 36 credits at UConn Waterbury
  • Continuing at UConn for the following academic year
  • Award is based on academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular activities (related to school, church, and community service) (Award made on competitive basis, so student need not be strong in all three categories to apply.)

UConn Waterbury Summer Scholarship

Five $1,000 scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

  • UConn Waterbury undergraduate student
  • Enrolled in a course for the 2025 summer session at UConn Waterbury

For more information about scholarships by school/college and private scholarships, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid Services.