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Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
The physicians, advanced clinical practitioners, and staff at Connecticut GI understand the challenges individuals with chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions face. We also appreciate the importance of higher education, and hope to assist these students achieve their academic and professional goals. To this end the Connecticut GI Scholarship Program was created through the Connecticut GI Foundation for Charitable Giving.
The Connecticut GI Scholarship Program will award two $2000 scholarships during the 2024-2025 scholastic year. Scholarships are granted to students with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic liver disease, or another chronic/significant GI issue who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Applications are reviewed by the Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Scholarship committee and will be granted based on response to the essay prompt, letters of recommendation, academic achievement, and community involvement.
To qualify, applicants must have been diagnosed with chronic gastrointestinal illness as documented by a physician, be a resident of Connecticut or be enrolled in a CT post-secondary education program, complete all application materials, submit supporting documentation, and provide 2 letters of recommendation.
The Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Scholarship committee is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 scholastic year. The open application period will close at 5pm on Friday May 3rd. Completed applications and supporting documentation should be mailed to:
Email full application to: respond@connecticutgi.org (partial applications will not be considered)
Or via snail mail……
Connecticut GI Charitable Foundation Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator
30 Waterchase Drive
Rocky Hill, CT 06067