Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports New England high school seniors and undergraduate students who show academic achievement, community service, and significant financial need. Selected scholars receive funding toward their first bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year institution in the United States. Applicants must submit an online application with essays, academic transcripts, financial aid information, and recommendation letters.

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How hard is the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund to win?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.

Odds: no published selection data
Paperwork: ~3.8 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3 GPA

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Open to residents of 6 states, including Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts
Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)

Confirm these before applying

Must demonstrate financial need with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 13,000 or lower and unmet financial need of at least $7,000 ($5,000 for Gordon Hall applicants).
Must be pursuing a first bachelor's degree full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a noncitizen who has lawful presence and work authorization or files a U.S. income tax return.

Good to know

High school seniors can apply by the Early Response deadline of April 2, 2027 at 12:00 PM noon; regular deadline for all applicants is May 3, 2027 at 12:00 PM noon.

What the application takes

Essay required.
1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.

Applications close: May 3, 2027

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Common questions about the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

How much is the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund worth?

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund awards varies and is renewable in later years.

When is the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund deadline?

The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.

Who is eligible for the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund?

Key requirements: Open to residents of 6 states, including Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).

Does the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund require an essay?

Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.

Is the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund free to apply?

Yes. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.