Greater Hartford Gives Foundation's Scholarship Program Recognized

0:00It's March 25th. You're listening to Hartford News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. A Connecticut nonprofit just earned a spot on Fast Company's top 10 list of the most innovative organizations in economic development for 20-26. The Greater Hartford Gifts Foundation came in forth for launching a fresh approach to scholarships that tackles skyrocketing college costs head on. The Greater Feature Scholarship Program teams up with Hartford Promise to offer students from greater Hartford public schools up to $100,000 over four years. But it goes way beyond cash, providing up to a decade of extras like career coaching, mental health help, and aid for books, laptops, or emergencies. Earlier this week, on May 14th, nearly 100 Hartford Promise Scholars took part in their first induction ceremony. These students are the pioneers benefiting from the Combined Scholarship Fund. What says this apart is the shift from just throwing money at problems to building lasting

1:00connections and support. Officials say it's about nurturing local talent instead of chasing big investments from outside. This recognition highlights how targeted programs can make higher education more accessible right here in Connecticut, paving the way for stronger. Please down the road.