“Anne Sapienza's generous spirit lives on in the realization of hopes and dreams that these scholarships represent.” –Distribution Meeting 2008

Sapienza Scholarship Fund

The 2013 application deadline for Individual Scholarship consideration is April 2, 2013.

2013 Sapienza BLOCK scholarships (for non-profit organizations) is due March 25, 2013.

The Anne and Anthony Sapienza Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 through a bequest from New Canaan resident Anne Sapienza. Her goal was to help New Canaan residents who need financial assistance to continue their eduation.  Application requirements include an essay, recommendations and a current official transcript.  Awards typically range from $1,000 to $7,500.  Recipients are encouraged to re-apply annually.

Since the Fund's first scholarship grants were distributed, the Fund has given out 127 grants and $407,000 in financial assistance.

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Community Impact Award

In 2008, NCCF established the Community Impact Award. The recipient is a graduating New Canaan High School senior and is selected by the NCHS  administration based on the following criteria: a student with a history of volunteerism on behalf of non-profit organzations, whose volunteer service to the community has made a significant difference in the lives of others; a student who believes that community service can be a means to improve our community for all residents. The awarded student will recommend a non-profit organization to receive a grant of $500 in their name.

The first recipient was recognized at the New Canaan High School Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2009.

To see past recipients, please click here.

Team Jim Scholarship Award

The McKennan Family and friends created the Team Jim Scholarship Award Fund in memory Jim McKennan, a resident of New Canaan who passed away in January, 2008. The first recipients were announced at the New Canaan High School Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2009.

This award was created as a permanent legacy to Jim and his gracious manner in which he approach all people and situations. Recipients for this award are selected by the Varsity Soccer coaches, the Director of Athletics and a member of the New Canaan High School Administration. The award is presented to a graduating boy and a graduating girl who have played Varsity Soccer and embody Jim McKennan’s passion for the sport of soccer as well as Jim’s qualities of caring, kindness, humor, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence to follow his or her own path in life.

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The Joseph F. Dorrico Rotary Award

In honor of his 90th birthday, family members established The Joseph F. Dorrico Rotary Award Fund at the New Canaan Community Foundation. This award honors Joseph and his loyal service to the community, both professionally and as a volunteer. The fund, in cooperation with the Rotary Club of New Canaan, will make an annual award to support the educational needs of a New Canaan resident who has demonstrated a similar loyalty to the community through his/her volunteer service and who also has demonstrated need for financial assistance in pursuing his/her education. Eligibility for this scholarship award is not limited to a graduating high school senior. Anyone who is interested in being considered for this award must file the Sapienza Scholarship forms by April 1st and include a brief statement in the community service section of the application. The Scholarhsip applicaitons forms can be found on this web site under Publications and Applications.

Anyone wishing to honor Joe’s lifelong commitment to community service through Rotary International is asked to donate to this fund. If you would like to learn more, click here.

Jack Jacobs Congressional Medal of Honor Award for Citizenship

This Award Fund was established by Susan Boston in 2008 and is named in recognition of Jack Jacobs and for his unparalleled service to our Country. The selected student will be a graduating senior from New Canaan High School who has demonstrated selfless leadership and service to others during their four years of high school in an area where their contribution made a significant difference to others, their town or the United States. The first recipient of the Jack Jacobs Award was announced at the High School Awards ceremony on May 29, 2009. To learn more, click here.