Foundations in Education
Education Changes Lives
Every child deserves access to an exceptional education.
In Fairfield County, a family's income still determines too much about a child's opportunity. Your gift puts an exceptional education, and the future it creates, within reach.
A family's income should never decide a child's future. Education transforms lives. And every child deserves access to an exceptional education. Since 2015, we've been Connecticut's largest scholarship-granting organization — turning generosity into open doors for children across Fairfield County.
One child. One scholarship. One future made brighter.
This is the real situation of a student and his mom applying for financial aid this year. His mother works full time, raises him on her own, and is returning to school to build a stronger future for both of them. She knows what education can give her son, but without help it's out of reach.
"I want him to be surrounded by great teachers and families that have the same values and beliefs. I am hoping you will be able to help."
Earning $37,000, after rent, food, utilities, and transportation, she has $2,524 left for the year. Tuition is $8,200.
Every student deserves a chance. You can make the opportunity possible.
Give OpportunityA real Bishop's Scholarship Fund applicant, figures from her verified financial summary. Name and identifying details have been withheld for privacy.
This year, donors like you made this happen.
The model works. But the need is still bigger than the funding — see our audited financials and impact reports.
Today, donors meet 24% of verified need. By 2035, we can move that beyond 80%.
Every qualified family received some scholarship support. Unfortunately there is a gap. Last year, scholarships covered 24¢ of every dollar needed. The families are verified. The schools are ready. The students are prepared to use the opportunity. Reaching the 2035 goal requires an additional $7.4 million in annual scholarship investment. Closing the gap means more scholarships, for more students, more lives changed, and doors opened.
Move the Goal Forward
Become a Champion of a child's future.
A scholarship can change the course of a child's life. It removes the financial barrier between a student and the education that can unlock their potential, expand what they believe is possible, and help break the cycle of poverty. Whether you give once or each month, you are not simply funding a seat in a classroom. You are opening a future. You join others who believe family income should never determine a child's future. You become the person who steps forward when a student is ready and finances stand in the way of opportunity. You become a Champion of Education. And you changed what was possible for a child.
Become a ChampionOur partner Catholic schools deliver exceptional education.
Nationally, students attending Catholic schools posted higher average 2024 NAEP scores than students attending public schools in Grade 4 and Grade 8 reading and mathematics. See the full data →
Changing Lives for Generations
Mary Alice and Thomas O'Malley wanted to honor their parents, and support the children of first responders and nurses to have access to the education their parents work hard to provide for them. In 2018, they created an endowed scholarship. Eight years later, it has already produced 31 awards for 21 students. Long after the original decision, their values continue to open classroom doors.
Explore an Endowed Scholarship →Education Changes Lives. Your Gift Opens Doors. Give the Gift of Opportunity to a Child Today.
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