Robert A. Morris Scholarship Fund

Awarded once a year in the spring semester in the amount of $1,000 payable directly to the college to cover educational expenses first and, if a balance remains, disbursed to the student.

• The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support for students and it may be used for educational or living expenses.
• The scholarship will not be awarded to the same student.
• Recipients of this scholarship shall be selected by a committee, organized by the Veterans OASIS Coordinator.
• The student should be a current full-time or part-time CT State Manchester student with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
• The student must have military service (any branch, past or present), with a discharge status of Honorable or Under Honorable (this information will be verified with applicants DD-214).
• A letter of recommendation, for active members: the letter must come from his/her Commanding Officer, for separated or retired members: the letter must come from a fellow service member. The letter must address the applicant’s character, service and why the recommender supports the applicant receiving this award.
• An essay on the topic of What military service means or has meant to you and how this scholarship will assist you will be part of the scholarship criteria for awardee selection.
• Recipients of this scholarship must submit a thank you letter which will be shared with the Veterans Scholarship Committee.