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Frank T. Simpson Scholarship
Graduating Connecticut high school seniors
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Award Amount
2,000.00
Required GPA
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The BSL Educational Foundation Inc. is proud to announce the availability of scholarships for graduating Connecticut high school seniors attending public or private schools.
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Eligibility
Graduating high school seniors attending public or private schools in Hartford County
Students who will be enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university
Preference is given to Black/African American male high school seniors
Academic excellence, class rank with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have documentation of community service and other extracurricular activities within the community and school
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Preference – male students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall are encouraged to apply
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