Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE)

Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program. Up to $5,250. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE)
Official link
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/performance/fafsa/frequently-asked-questions--roberta-b- (portal.ct.gov)
Amount
Up to $5,250. Up to $5,250 per year at four-year institutions or $4,650 per year at two-year institutions (FY-26 levels per CT OHE FAQ).
Status
Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around February 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline
February 15
Who can apply
Students in Connecticut
Last checked
October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-23

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States on file: Connecticut

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Source: Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

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Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship combines need and merit. FY-26 amounts up to $5,250/year (4-year) or $4,650/year (2-year). Counselor nomination app + FAFSA typically due Feb 15. Official CT OHE / portal FAQ materials.

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How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program?

Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE). Official page: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/performance/fafsa/frequently-asked-questions--roberta-b-

What is the amount for Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program?

Up to $5,250. Up to $5,250 per year at four-year institutions or $4,650 per year at two-year institutions (FY-26 levels per CT OHE FAQ). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program?

Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship combines need and merit. FY-26 amounts up to $5,250/year (4-year) or $4,650/year (2-year). Counselor nomination app + FAFSA typically due Feb 15. Official CT OHE / portal FAQ materials.

What is the status of Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around February 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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