Heart & Purpose awards educational scholarships to graduating Fairfield County high school seniors, enrolling full-time at in-state college or university. Our U.S. Scholarship Program supports the educational advancement of students in Fairfield County by providing financial support and mentorship.
2026-2027 Scholarship Opportunities
Heart & Purpose is proud to announce three scholarship awards for the upcoming academic year. Each recipient will receive $1,250 to support their higher education journey.
Available Awards:
Fairfield County Community Scholarships (2 Awards) Open to any graduating high school senior residing in Fairfield County who meets our eligibility requirements.
The Sheena Jeune Memorial Scholarship (1 Award) In honor of a dedicated supporter of our mission, this scholarship is reserved for a graduating high school senior of Haitian or Haitian-American descent.
THE 2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!
Graduating high school senior and a resident of Fairfield County (i.e. Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport). *
Enrolled as a full-time freshman at an accredited in-state college or university by Fall 2026.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
Must complete 2026-2027 scholarship application.
Provide a 500 word essay.
Be enrolled for Fall 2026 semester and provide a copy of tuition bill and class schedule.
Participation in Heart & Purpose Mentoring Program.
Requirements
Students applying need to provide all requested documents, completed forms, and the essay required for the scholarship.
All information provided to Heart & Purpose during the application process is confidential.
Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
* Student must be of Haitian/Haitian-American descent to be considered for the Sheena Jeune Memorial Scholarship.
Meet Our 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients
Julia Matias
Rodrigo Guzman
Joshua Arouni
Naisha Joseph
2021-2026 Scholarship Gallery
