Scholarship Program Overview
The Corporation administers scholarship programs to advance educational opportunity for high school students by providing financial assistance to support post‑secondary education and approved educational enrichment activities.
Scholarships are awarded to an open and indefinite class of students and are not earmarked for, nor guaranteed to, any specific individual.
The Catherine Maloney Scholarship for Achievement in Mathematics is awarded annually to a graduating senior at Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport CT.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria shall be clearly stated in each scholarship announcement and may include one or more of the following objective factors:
Enrollment as a graduating high school student
Academic achievement (e.g., GPA, coursework rigor)
Financial need
School or community involvement
Leadership, service, or extracurricular participation
Intended post‑secondary education or training pathway
Eligibility criteria shall:
Be applied uniformly
Be related to educational purpose
Not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected class
Application Process
Application Materials
Applicants may be required to submit:
A completed application form
Academic transcripts
One or more recommendations
Personal statement or essay
Verification of enrollment or acceptance into an eligible program
Application Period
Scholarship opportunities shall be publicly announced
Deadlines shall be clearly stated
Extensions, if granted, shall be applied uniformly