$189,000 in scholarships available
PUTNAM — The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation (NCEF) is offering more than $189,000 in scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. Scholarships are open to Windham County residents pursuing higher education. There are more than 115 individual awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 for students at Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley or other higher education institutions.
For all information about NCEF’s scholarships, including who can apply, required documents, and specific scholarship criteria, go to necteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/. Completed applications must be submitted by noon on March 13. Scholarships will be presented at the NCEF Scholarship Night May 6 at Killingly Intermediate School in Dayville. Recipients will be notified in advance of the ceremony and are required to attend to receive their award. To learn more about the NCEF, go to necteducationfoundation.org.
Joseph Adiletta, o\president of the NCEF, said: “Scholarships are at the heart of the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation. They truly are a hand-up for the students we serve. We are grateful to our many donors who believe in the importance of higher education and support our mission.”

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