Use this application if the scholarship you want to apply for includes this symbol in the listing. This includes both scholarships for undergraduate and graduate school.

Read this first:

• Read the scholarship listing to see what else is required. Some
  scholarships require additional materials or an interview.
• Check each deadline. Scholarships that accept the General Scholarship Application do not all have the same deadline.
• Check where to send the application. It may be different for each scholarship for which you apply.

Download the Application

Option A: Download the Word version of the application and save it to your computer. Open the document in Word (version 97 or later) and fill it out. Then print it and mail it with the other required documents to the address provided in the scholarship listing. IMPORTANT: DO NOT email or mail it to the Hartford Foundation.
Download the Word Application here.

Option B: Download the PDF version of the application (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) and print it out. Fill out the application by neatly printing or typing your information. Mail it with the other required documents to the address provided in the scholarship listing. IMPORTANT: DO NOT email or mail it to the Hartford Foundation. Download the PDF Application here.

If you have trouble downloading either version, hardcopies are available in high school guidance offices and local libraries, or you may request a copy from the Hartford Foundation (860-548-1888, scholarships@hfpg.org).

Completing the Application...

STEP ONE: Cover Sheet

• Complete the General Scholarship Application Cover Sheet (front
  section of the application).
• Make as many copies of the Cover Sheet as scholarships for which you
  are applying. Fill in the "name of scholarship" line for each one.

STEP TWO: General Scholarship Application
Complete the actual application form. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

STEP THREE: Official Transcript
High School Students: Submit one official high school transcript. It should include the courses you've taken, your grades, GPA, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores. If you've already taken college classes, also include a copy of your college transcript.

College and Graduate Students: Submit only your official college transcript.

STEP FOUR: Letter of Recommendation
Include a letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor, teacher, professor, coach, employer, clergy member, or another adult who knows you, but is not a family member.

Note: Letters must be typed or neatly written, be on official letterhead, and contain the writer's full name, title, address, and phone number.

STEP FIVE: Student Aid Report (SAR)
Submit one copy of your SAR. If you haven't yet received your SAR, check that box on the Cover Sheet "checklist" and send it when you receive it.

STEP SIX: Essay
Include a copy of the essay that you submitted as part of your college admissions package or an essay that was submitted as a class assignment,

OR:

If you are applying for a scholarship that requires a specific essay, submit that instead.

STEP SEVEN: Other Materials
Check the "To Apply" section of the scholarship's listing to see if they require anything different from or in addition to the General Scholarship Application.

STEP EIGHT: Cover Letter (optional)
You might want to include a cover letter to:

• thank the scholarship contact person or committee for the
  opportunity to apply for the scholarship,
• describe any additional significant information and you weren't able to
  include in the application materials, and/or
• give reasons why you're a good candidate for the award.