Kenny scholarship applications available

NEW BRITAIN — The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation is currently accepting applications from high school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional adult students enrolled in college for the 2018-19 academic year. Applications are due by March 31.

In 2018, the Foundation expects to award over $750,000 in support to nearly 400 new and renewing scholars who will be studying at a wide range of 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year colleges, and at accredited technical/vocational programs. Students can apply online at www.asfdn.org. The website also has other area scholarship programs as well as resources for learning about financial aid.

Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Applicants must live in one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by American Savings Foundation. Current high school seniors must be ranked in the top 1/3 of their graduating class or have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Current college students must be maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher.

The foundation accepts scholarship applications from residents of any of the following 64 Connecticut towns: Andover, Ashford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethlehem, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Chester, Clinton, Colebrook, Columbia, Coventry, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Granby, East Hampton, East Hartford, Essex, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Haddam, Hebron, Killingworth, Madison, Manchester, Mansfield, Marlborough, Meriden, Middlebury, Middletown, Naugatuck, New Britain, Newington, Old Saybrook, Oxford, Plainville, Portland, Prospect, Rocky Hill, Seymour, Simsbury, Southbury, Southington, Thomaston, Tolland, Torrington, Waterbury, Watertown, West Hartford, Westbrook, Wethersfield, Willington, Winchester, Windham, Wolcott, and Woodbury. For more information and to apply, students and parents can visit www.asfdn.org or call the foundation at 860.827.2556.

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