A Scholarship Fund is a way to invest in our community's future and show students they are cared about. The Valley Community Foundation provides the expertise to help donors meet their personal goals and award scholarships.

Grants from Scholarship Funds can help students – from preschool to postgraduate – achieve their lifetime dreams.

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Rosa Dell'Oso Memorial Scholarship Fund »

06.17.2019

Est. 2019 as a scholarship fund by family and friends in memory of Rosa to benefit graduating Oxford High School students

Seymour Historical Society Scholarship Fund »

05.13.2019

Established in 2018 by the Seymour Historical Society.

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Ann C. Petro Scholarship Fund »

05.13.2019

Established in 2018 in memory of Ann C. Petro.

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Karen R. Stanek Memorial Scholarship Fund »

03.11.2019

Est. 2019 as a scholarship fund by Fred Stanek in memory of his wife, Karen, to benefit graduating Seymour High School students.

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Featured Fund: John A. Sabulis Memorial Scholarship »

12.05.2018

After a career in teaching, John P. Sabulis dedicated part of his retirement package to establish a scholarship fund in memory of his father, John A. Sabulis.

The Class of 1940 Scholarship Fund »

07.30.2018

Est. 2016 as a designated scholarship fund for the benefits of students from Ansonia High School.

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Nina Poeta Scholarship Award Fund »

05.22.2018

Est. 2017 by John, Dorie, and Cara Poeta.

The Louis L. Nicoletti Sr. Business Scholarship Fund »

07.14.2017

Est. 2017 as a designated scholarship fund by Elizabeth Nicoletti to provide a scholarship to students of Ansonia High School.

Charles P. Smith Jr., Scholarship Fund »

10.03.2016

Est. 2016 by Shelton High School

Stella Behuniak Fund »

06.07.2016

Est. 2016 to provide scholarships to graduating students of Seymour High School

Eddy Conklin Scholarship Fund »

05.18.2016

Est. 2016 by Edmund Conklin, Barbara Wiedmeyer-Conklin and Ashley Nicole Conklin

Brandon Giordano Football Scholarship Fund »

10.15.2015

Est. 2015 as a scholarship fund by Angela Borrelli in memory of her son Brandon to help student achieve their academic goals.

Randall R. Holden Memorial Scholarship Fund »

06.21.2015

Est. 2015 by W. Allen Holden and Jo-Ann Rapp Holden.

Stanley and Irene Chlebowski Memorial Scholarship Fund »

02.16.2015

Est. 2015 as a scholarship fund by Robert A. Chlebowski and Susan Chlebowski in memory of their parents Stanley and Irene Chlebowski.

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Rachel and William Brogadir Scholarship Fund »

01.01.2015

Est. 2015 as a scholarship fund.

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Michael R. McMahon Scholarship Fund »

11.29.2014

Est. 2014 as a scholarship fund.

Derby High School Scholarship Funds »

11.13.2014

Est. 2014 by the Derby Board of Education for the benefit of Derby High School.

Alexander George Wilson, Sr. Scholarship Fund »

06.16.2014

Est. 2014 as a designated scholarship fund to benefit West Haven High School.

Shelton High School Scholarship Funds »

05.14.2014

Est. 2014 to provide scholarships to Shelton High School students.

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Stephen and Emily Chuckta Memorial Scholarship Fund »

03.24.2014

Est. 2014 as a designated fund for Shelton High School to provide scholarships.

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Jesse McCord Lewis Scholarship Fund »

01.31.2013

Est. 2013 as a scholarship fund by Neil Heslin in memory of Jesse McCord Lewis.

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John Sabulis Memorial Fund »

12.04.2012

Est. 2012 as a scholarship fund by John P. Sabulis in memory of John A. Sabulis.

Joseph E. Potter Memorial Fund »

08.05.2012

Est. 2012 as a designated scholarship fund for the benefit of Ansonia High School students.

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Gaeton and Elizabeth Simonetti Family Fund »

10.10.2010

Est. 2010 as a Scholarship fund by Elizabeth P. Simonetti.

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