Scholarships
Pathways to Success – Community Scholarship Program
$294,530 awarded in 2026, thanks to our generous sponsors.
The New Haven Schools Foundation administers the “Pathways to Success” community-based scholarship program that provides financial aid to graduating seniors from:
There are many opportunities for you to support New Haven Schools Foundation.
Most scholarships are offered to students going on to college, but some are open to those planning to attend a trade school or another career preparation program.
Anyone can offer a scholarship. Many are memorial scholarships, funded through endowments or annual contributions by family members and friends of former students, teachers, and administrators. Others are funded by alumni and employee groups, local businesses/organizations, and individuals.
View 2026 Program Information and Important Dates
$2,559,309 in scholarships awarded since 2007 to help
New Haven students attend college!
Since becoming an independent nonprofit in 2007, NHSF has awarded over $2.5 million to provide scholarships for New Haven students. Our scholarship program was launched in 1981, but becoming a nonprofit enabled us to help more students achieve higher education.
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Helpful Information
You Can Donate to a Scholarship and Help a Student Attend College
There are many ways to contribute to an NHSF scholarship.
NHUSD Employees
You can conveniently contribute to scholarships, grants and other Foundation programs by payroll deduction. Donations are tax-deductible and may be directed to one or more of the specific programs. Even small donations add up and make a difference for our students!
Send the completed form to the Payroll Department at the ESC.