Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund — Portuguese Cultural Center of Danbury
Established in 1965, the fund awards scholarships to high-school seniors and college students of Portuguese descent pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an approved undergraduate program. Its public page does not state an award amount, minimum GPA, or detailed list of eligible towns; do not attribute amounts from other Danbury funds to this one.
About Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund — Portuguese Cultural Center of Danbury
The Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund is part of Danbury’s Portuguese Cultural Center. The organization says it was established in 1965 to recognize academic achievement among students of Portuguese descent. It is not a Connecticut state grant or a program open to every state resident: Portuguese ancestry and enrollment in an approved undergraduate course of study are part of the fund’s public description.
The organization says high-school seniors and college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree may receive awards. That means students can explore the opportunity before they graduate, but the public information page does not disclose a current minimum GPA, award amount, number of awards, or a full list of eligible towns. Those missing details should not be filled in with figures from neighboring scholarships or a different organization’s application.
For 2026, the center published separate forms for high-school and college students, with an April 18 deadline. It said forms could be obtained through guidance offices at area high schools, Career Centers, the center’s website, or its Facebook page. It also noted that transcripts and activity verification could be sent by a counselor or supervisor. Those details describe the 2026 cycle; the site has not announced the next calendar yet.
The fund also maintains a Navigator Award, created in honor of the center’s 50th anniversary. The description presents it as recognition for someone who inspires others, perseveres, leads, and demonstrates sustained service to the Portuguese community. It is distinct from the student scholarship and can be nominated; readers should not mistake it for tuition assistance.
Prospective applicants can bookmark the official page and ask which form, approved study programs, and documents apply to their situation when the next cycle is announced. The center lists scholarship@portugueseculturalcenter.com and 203-748-1278; its mailing address is P.O. Box 3588, Danbury, CT 06813-3588, and its listed location is 65 Sand Pit Road. Confirm new requirements before sending personal information.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Established in 1965, the fund awards scholarships to high-school seniors and college students of Portuguese descent pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an approved undergraduate program. Its public page does not state an award amount, minimum GPA, or detailed list of eligible towns; do not attribute amounts from other Danbury funds to this one.
How to apply or get help: The site still displays 2026 forms and says that cycle’s deadline was April 18; it has not yet announced 2027 dates. Contact scholarship@portugueseculturalcenter.com or call 203-748-1278. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Community scholarship for high-school and college students of Portuguese descent in the Danbury area