“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 2010 application deadline for Scholarship consideration is March 15, 2010.

The Anne and Anthony Sapienza Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 through a bequest from New Canaan resident Anne Sapienza. If you would like to learn more, please click on the heading above.

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 2009 recipient was recognized at the New Canaan High School Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2009. To see past recipients, please click on the heading.

Team Jim Award

The McKennan Family and friends have created the Team Jim Scholarship Award in memory of New Canaan resident, Jim McKennan who passed away in January, 2008. The 2009 recipients were announced at the New Canaan High School Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2009. If you would like to learn more, please click on the Team Jim heading above.

Jack Jacobs Congressional Medal of Honor Award for Citizenship

The Award was established 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 2009 recipient was announced at the High School Awards ceremony on May 29, 2009. To learn more, please click on the heading above.

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 March 15th and include a brief statement in the community service section of the application. These 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. Please make checks payable to the New Canaan Community Foundation, write Dorrico/Rotary on the memo line, and mail to the New Canaan Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1285, New Canaan, CT 06840. Donations can also be made online at www.newcanaancf.org, and be sure to type in The Joseph F. Dorrico Rotary Award. If you would like to learn more, please click on the heading above.