The University of St. Joseph (USJ) in West Hartford says it has drawn $930,000 in federal funds for scholarships for its neediest students pursuing nursing degrees.
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The University of St. Joseph (USJ) in West Hartford says it has drawn $930,000 in federal funds for scholarships for its neediest students pursuing nursing degrees.
USJ President Rhona Free said it will use its U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to award seven scholarships of $20,000 to $25,000 per year for four years to assist exceptional female students studying full time for a bachelor's degree in nursing, beginning this fall.
In all, 117 scholarships are planned using the HRSA grant, Free said.
“The rising cost of college is of primary concern to students, their families and this institution, so we at the University of St. Joseph are especially thrilled to be able to offer several significant scholarships to qualified students,” Free said in a statement.
Dr. Patricia Padula Morgan, chair of the Department of Nursing and associate dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences, will serve as project director.
Earlier this year, USJ cut room and board costs, eliminated its housing amenities fees, and extended free on-campus housing for Hartford Promise students.
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The Gesell Institute of Child Development in New Haven was awarded a $3,500 check by Big Y Supermarket.
The donation was made through the proceeds from the 35th Annual Paul and Gerald D'Amour Memorial Golf Outing.
Pictured (on left) isPeg Oliveira, interim executive director of the Gesell Institute of Child Development.
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Glastonbury's GoodWorks Insurance recently announced a $5,000 grant to reSET, whose mission is to advance the social-enterprise sector.
The unrestricted funds will go towards reSET's operations and enable it to apply for matching funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a $10,000 grant through its Catalyst Fund to nonprofit organizations serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington, which offer or propose to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of youth and family homelessness.
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Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation.
The grant will help to support Fidelco's exclusive breeding program as well as its Young Puppy Development Program, which ensures its pups are safely exposed to an increasing amount and variety of diverse stimulation to help them grow and develop.
Fidelco President and CEO Eliot Russman said it takes two years, 15,000 hours and $45,000 to produce and place each Fidelco guide dog.
