Scholarships
Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Cuno Foundation?
The Cuno Foundation awards scholarships through two separate trusts: the Frank E. Davella Educational Trust Fund and the Cheshire Fire Department—William M. Grove II Memorial Scholarship Fund.
To be eligible for a scholarship from the Davella Fund, students must be:
- A high school senior
- A resident of Meriden or surrounding communities
- Entering a four-year college program
- Entering a trade, vocational or technical school
Grove Fund scholarship recipients are chosen by the Cheshire Fire Department based on their own criteria. The Cheshire Fire Department selects its own recipient. We are a "pass-through" fiduciary for them.
What is the application process for this scholarship?
The application process for this scholarship is now done 100% online. You can begin the application process by creating an account for scholarships located in the top right corner of this website where it says scholarships: Login. Our scholarship application process includes several rounds of review.
Once the student creates a login account you will be prompted to choose the appropriate online application either for 4-year college or 2-year vocational/trade school. Please review the application and be prepared to answer all of the questions asked. Students will need to also upload as part of the application: two reference letters, and most current high school transcript. SAT scores are also required to be uploaded for just the 4-year college track.
The committee will then select students and invite them to complete the next phase of the application process which includes three short questions and the provision of additional financial aid information. This process will also be completed online within your created account.
Based upon the review of the essays and additional financial information, the committee will invite selected students to participate in individual interviews with the committee and scholarship recipients will be determined following the completion of the interview process typically held the first week in May.
Are scholarships renewable?
4-year college scholarships are renewable for four years. Vocational Scholarships can be renewed up to two years based on program.
The Cuno Foundation secretary will send all scholarship recipients a Renewal Instruction Letter in December of the current school year that includes an expense form that needs to be completed and returned to the committee with a copy of your official grade transcript no later than the date given in the Renewal Instruction Letter as a requirement for renewal.
What is the criteria for being awarded a scholarship?
Scholarships are awarded based on a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to:
- Prior academic performance
- SAT scores
- Recommendations from teachers
- Financial need
- Essay responses
- Personal interviews to determine each applicant's motivation, character, ability and potential
How are scholarships distributed?
If a student is selected to receive a scholarship of any amount, the money awarded is sent directly to the college, university, or trade/vocation/technical school that the student is attending.
Awarded scholarships are payable in two installments - spring and fall semesters. It is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to ensure that the college is aware of this installment based payment.
What expenses does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship can cover reasonable school expenses like tuition, room and board, textbooks, meal plans, etc. Please note only billable expenses on the student's accounts are eligible and is at the discretion of the Distribution Committee of the Cuno Foundation. Scholarships are released directly to the schools upon students furnishing their full semester bill each semester. If a student has a zero or credit balance the scholarship will not be released to the school. The student will still be considered an active scholarship recipient in the future if the need changes.