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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Francis Family Fund »

05.25.2010

Est. 2010 as a scholarship fund by Karen Francis for the benefit of Bunnell High School.

Traci L. Haines Memorial Scholarship Fund »

08.18.2008

Est. 2008 as a scholarship fund by Frank A. Haines for graduating students from Seymour High School.

Norman K. and Janet N. Santa Fund »

07.07.2007

Est. 2007 as a scholarship fund by Janet N. and Norman K. Santa to provide assistance to Valley students who attend trade schools.

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Joseph "Jay" Amico Artistic Memorial Fund »

01.07.2007

To provide scholarships to one or more graduating students of Ansonia High School

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Vartelas-Stamos Family Funds »

12.25.2006

Est. 2006 to honor the sacrifices made by their parents and grandparents and in 2021 to honor a beloved family member

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Lou and Dolly deFilippo Scholarship Fund »

08.01.2006

Est. 2006 to provide scholarships for Derby graduates

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Joseph and Pauline Warichar Memorial Fund »

06.23.2006

Est. 2006 as a scholarship fund by Donald and Joseph Warichar for graduating students of Derby High School.

Geissler Family Scholarship Fund »

10.23.2005

Est. 2005 as a scholarship fund by Harold Geissler.

Patricia M. Kondrath Scholarship Fund »

05.03.2005

Est. 2005 as a scholarship fund by Paul Kondrath for students to attend the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, Milford, CT.

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Hon. Joseph P. Flynn and Family Scholarship Fund »

01.20.2005

Est. 2005 as a scholarship fund by Friends of the Ansonia Historical Commission to benefit graduates of Assumption School, Ansonia.

George and Beatrice Ryan Scholarship Fund »

06.29.2004

Est. 2004 as a scholarship fund for graduating seniors from high schools in the region served by The Valley Community Foundation.

Anna and John O'Neil Memorial For Integrity Award »

06.01.2003

Est. 2003 as a scholarship fund by John O'Neil, Jr., David O'Neil and Barbara Clifford for graduating students of Ansonia High School.

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