The Graduate Student Grant Program for emerging leaders of nonprofit / public service organizations provides direct payments to Graduate Student Loan servicers for up to $10,000 over two years, paid in semi-annual installments.
Applications must be fully completed by Friday, October 10, 2025.

Requirements & Criteria

  • Earned or will earn a graduate degree by June 2026
  • Employed or have a job offer for at least 30 hours/week at a public service nonprofit (501c3)
  • Work for a nonprofit in Greater New Haven
  • Previously received need-based student loans (e.g., Stafford, Perkins) during graduate studies
  • Annual income below $85,000 at the time of the award

Made possible thanks to the efforts of…

The COMMUNITY Foundation for Greater New Haven
Nonprofit Resource Council of The Greater New Haven Chamber & Affiliates. Presented by: Whittlesey Forward Advising