Unlocking Potential: Navigating CLAS Scholarships at UConn

Scholarship and fellowship support plays a pivotal role in enabling students to maximize their potential at the University of Connecticut (UConn). The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Office of the Dean provides various scholarship and fellowship opportunities each year, taking into account both academic merit and financial need. These opportunities are available to all eligible students within the College.

CLAS Scholarship and Fellowship Overview

The CLAS Office of the Dean offers scholarships and fellowships annually that consider merit and financial need. These opportunities are open to all eligible students across the College.

Several scholarships are available, named after notable individuals and families, including:

Agnes B.
Albert E. and Wilda E.
Anne Kallina Sinha and Kumares C.
Anthony P.
Arthur O.
Arwood S.
Barbara and John G. Hill, Jr.
Bryan K. and Alice M.
Christine N.
Christine N.
Dr. Patrick E.
Dr. George C.
John R.
Myles Martel ’65 Scholarship Honoring the Leadership of President Emeritus Philip E.
Patrick M.
Paul J.
Robert F.
William A.
Christine N.
Dr. Getulio P.
John R.
Robert F.

Fellowships as Non-Compensatory Awards

Fellowships are awarded as Non-compensatory Awards. The Code typically starts with 90004 (900043 - institutional awards, 900041 - federal awards), ending with account number. The Account Type Used is Foundation (FND) or Kuali Financial System (KFS).

Funds are 100% paid to student; technically occurs as a Fee Bill refund but would not be applied to Fee Bill.

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Refund Policies and Fellowship Application

There is no 100% refund to students' fee bill. There is an exception if a student received a refund or loan from federal or institutional aid that is reduced as a result of the fellowship, the fellowship will be used to pay back that refund; if the fellowship Item Type is set up to apply to charges, it would not be a refund either. The fellowship may pay back any refund that is owed.

When increasing an existing award for the same term, a new request for the full amount needs to be submitted, which will replace the original; please add notes as applicable.

Processing Timelines for Fellowships

Understanding the processing timelines for fellowships is crucial for students to manage their finances effectively. The disbursement of funds and their application to the student's fee bill follow specific schedules depending on the academic term.

Academic Year (AY) Term

Submission Timeframe: Late-March until June 1st.
Fee Bill Impact: Funds are applied to the Student Fee Bill on the 1st day of each month (August-July) through 12 monthly payments. Allow 3-5 business days for the refund to be generated.
University Account (KFS): The KFS transaction is visible in the overnight system batch once the fellowship is disbursed and applied to the fee bill.
FND Account (Felix): After University approval, the Foundation receives a monthly list for approval. Posting dates vary based on the timing of information receipt, review, and approval, but typically occur approximately one month after university approval.

Fall Term

Submission Timeframe: Late-March until June 1st.
Fee Bill Impact: Funds are applied to the Student Fee Bill on the 1st day of each month (August-December) through 5 monthly payments. Allow 3-5 business days for the refund to be generated.
University Account (KFS): The KFS transaction is visible in the overnight system batch once the fellowship is disbursed and applied to the fee bill.
FND Account (Felix): After University approval, the Foundation receives a monthly list for approval. Posting dates vary based on the timing of information receipt, review, and approval, but typically occur approximately one month after university approval.

Spring Term

Submission Timeframe: October 1st until June 15th.
Fee Bill Impact: Funds are applied to the Student Fee Bill on the 1st day of each month (January-April) through 4 monthly payments. Allow 3-5 business days for the refund to be generated.
University Account (KFS): The KFS transaction is visible in the overnight system batch once the fellowship is disbursed and applied to the fee bill.
FND Account (Felix): After University approval, the Foundation receives a monthly list for approval. Posting dates vary based on the timing of information receipt, review, and approval, but typically occur approximately one month after university approval.

Summer Term

Submission Timeframe: Late-March until August 23rd (or the start of the fall semester).
Fee Bill Impact: Funds are applied to the Student Fee Bill through 3 monthly payments (May-July). Allow 3-5 business days for the refund to be generated.
University Account (KFS): The KFS transaction is visible in the overnight system batch once the fellowship is disbursed and applied to the fee bill.
FND Account (Felix): Funds hit Felix in the following FY from when they are submitted (as do future fall or future AY fellowships).

Lump Sum

Submission Timeframe: Late-March until August 23rd (or the start of the fall semester).
Fee Bill Impact: Funds are applied to the Student Fee Bill on the first day of the Term that the lump sum is awarded for if the award is processed prior to the start of the Term.

Department-Specific Scholarships: The Martin Horn Scholarship

The Department of Communication offers the Martin Horn Scholarship, which supports students contributing to the department’s mission through outreach efforts, excellent teaching, and conducting and presenting socially meaningful empirical research. The department strives to pursue theoretically grounded research and disseminate knowledge by helping others learn about communication.

To apply, students must complete the Martin Horn Scholarship application and upload an unofficial copy of their UConn transcript as a PDF.

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