Main Street Community Foundation is proud to connect students to donors who share a passion for education through the Foundation’s scholarship program. So far this year, 186 students have been awarded a total of $423,543 in scholarships. The recipients of these scholarships are students in various stages of their academic careers, from elementary and secondary school students, graduating high school seniors, to students currently in college and career training programs. Because of the assistance of the scholarships, these students will be continuing their education in the fields of business, healthcare, criminal justice, journalism, education, engineering, visual arts, skilled trades, and so many more.

Scholarships were awarded from 100 funds. Every fund established at the Foundation has a unique and personal story behind its creation as well as a donor committed to supporting the academic and career dreams of students primarily from Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. With each scholarship awarded, the legacy of those who established each fund reinforces the recipients’ abilities to create their own legacies.

The majority of scholarship grants were awarded during MSCF’s June 23, 2026, Scholarship Reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol. The reception, which is held annually to celebrate the recipients and thank the generous donors, was attended by over 200 people.

To view the full list of 2026 scholarship recipients, visit mainstreetfoundation.org/scholarships-awarded. To learn more about Main Street Community Foundation’s scholarship program, or to donate to a scholarship fund, visit mainstreetfoundation.org/scholarships.