The Nutmeg Scholarship is offered to Connecticut high school seniors with a history of service to the community. Students who have demonstrated commitment to community service are eligible for this award. Under this Scholarship, the winner will recieve an amount between $20,000 and $60,000.
UConn – Nutmeg Scholarship 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | November 1, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | High School Senior |
| Amount | $20,000–$60,000 |
| Award Winners | 20 |
| Areas of Study | Any |
| Country | United States |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. Permanent Resident Aliens with proof of immigration status, or undocumented students who are living in Connecticut for two years or more.
- Must be Connecticut residents at the time of application.
- Must be enrolled in graduate from a Connecticut secondary school and enroll at UConn beginning the fall semester.
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and rank (if available) in the top 10% of their graduating class.
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Application Requirements:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- Academic achievement
- Short answer responses
- Letters of recommendation
- Leadership in school and community
- Interview
Selection Criteria:
The selection process will be based on academic achievement as demonstrated by GPA, rank in class, and optional standardized test scores. The Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate applicants’ two letters of recommendation, résumés, and short answer responses to questions in the Nutmeg Supplemental Form.

