Scholarship Opportunities
Applications now open for 2026 graduates
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026
The following scholarships are available to graduating seniors from Stratford, CT, who plan to continue their education.
Selection criteria for each scholarship & links to applications are listed below.
Questions? Contact Ty Gockley at tgockley@sterlingcc.org or ask your school’s guidance office.
The Patricia Grom Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree from a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school and who has been active in community service.
In memory of Patricia Grom - wife, mother, grandmother, and a vibrant member of the Stratford community.
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In memory of Patricia Grom - wife, mother, grandmother and a vibrant member to the Stratford community. Pat raised her five children in a home that mirrored the welcoming mission of Sterling House. She encouraged her children to pursue their interests by enrolling them in the many classes, sports and activities that Sterling House offered. She created a home that was the heart of their neighborhood, arranging holiday parties, backyard barbecues and inviting young and old to enjoy her warm hospitality. Pat loved reading three newspapers a day, tackling a daily crossword puzzle and reading the current best sellers from the Stratford Library. She was an amazing woman who will be greatly missed by her family, friends and everyone she met.
This scholarship celebrates a life well lived.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be graduating seniors who are pursuing secondary education at a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school. In addition, applicants:
Must be a past Sterling House program participant or volunteer.
Must be a contributing member of the Stratford community who embodies the spirit of volunteerism and service.
Must be a dedicated student who engages positively with their community and has the confidence and courage to do what is right.
Candidates of all races, creeds, gender, national origin, or socio-economic status are encouraged to apply.
The George W. Grom Scholarship
$2,500
Awarded to a student who wishes to pursue a degree in the arts.
The George W. Grom scholarship is given in honor of a man who had many interests, including oil painting and music. He was an active member of the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and performed at Carnegie Hall.
The Maureen Doherty Memorial Scholarship
$550
Awarded to a young woman graduating in Stratford who plans to pursue a degree in Business and exhibits a commitment to volunteerism.
The Maureen Doherty Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Doherty family to sustain the memory and impact of Maureen’s life and to promote the educational pursuits of young women focused on collegiate degrees in Business.
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Maureen Doherty graduated from Bunnell High School in 1973, were she was selected as "Miss Future Business Leader of Connecticut." She was an insurance agent for Scott Insurance Company of Stratford for 50 years. Mrs. Doherty dedicated herself to fostering a strong community by placing a high value on volunteerism, finding time in addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and career woman. She committed many philanthropic hours serving on the PTA as president, Perry House Board of Directors, Sterling House Board of Trustees, and the Sterling Classic Golf Tournament Planning Committee.
The Knepler Memorial Scholarship
$250
Awarded to two graduating seniors, one from Bunnell H.S. and one from Stratford H.S., who were involved in Sterling Athletics.
The Knepler Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Knepler family to honor their ongoing leadership and dedication to the mission of Sterling Community Center; also in memory of Howard J. Knepler, who was involved in the well-being of local teens as a driving instructor at the school bearing their name.
The Weissauer Scholarship
$250
Awarded to two graduating seniors from Stratford High School who are in good academic standing, played Storm Lacrosse, and volunteered in the Stratford community. These individuals will have been good teammates and demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship.
The Weissauer Scholarship was established in honor of William Weissauer, a founding member and longtime coach of the Sterling Storm Lacrosse program.
2025 Recipients
