Hartford Promise is a large-scale college success program dedicated to increasing the number of Harford Public School students achieving their educational goals. Our Integrated College Success Model is grounded in robust research on the challenges faced by first-generation students from low-income backgrounds, providing a clear and effective strategy to tackle systemic barriers and disparities in our educational systems.

Hartford Promise Scholars recieve a $20,000 scholarship to attend any college in the country!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FUND-A-SCHOLAR?

It’s a commitment to fund the 4-year scholarship cost for one Hartford Promise Scholar. Your generosity forever changes the life of a highly deserving and talented Hartford Promise Scholar and greatly improves the trajectory of the city of Hartford.

Fund-A-Scholar Donors:

• Pledge to invest $5,000 per year for 4 years
• ​Become part of a circle of like-minded individuals committed to creating meaningful impact in the city of Hartford.
• ​Form a deeper relationship with and lend a meaningful helping hand to a Promise Scholar through mentorship, career advice, and guidance navigating their college journey.
• Valuable ambassadors for Hartford Promise and our Scholars!

Fund-A-Scholar Today

HARTFORD PROMISE IS TRANSFORMATIVE

1100+ Scholars at 90 Colleges

In 9 years, over 1100 Hartford Public High School students have become Promise Scholars at 90 colleges across the country; institutions like UCONN, Yale, UHart, Dartmouth, NYU, & more!

90% students of color

75% low income students

70% first generation college students

OUR SCHOLARS ARE SUCCEEDING

76% college graduation rate

CHANGE A LIFE

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“This is such a pivotal time. Donations are crucial because they provide the necessary tools and resources so we can be successful in our colleges. Hartford Promise is what keeps us together and provides a family dynamic!”
- Tiana Starks, Promise Scholar, Trinity ‘21

CONTACT US

We hope you are inspired to commit to Fund-a-Scholar, nothing is more personal or powerful! To learn more about Fund-A-Scholar and the meaningful impact you can have for a Promise Scholar, please contact John Miller: 

John Miller
[email protected]
804-253-2637