OUR WORK
No matter where we come from, what we look like, or how much money our family has, our children should have what they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
30 Years
We’ve provided equal access to quality education to the children of Connecticut
$22 Million+
Scholarship dollars awarded since 1995
11,000+
Student scholarships awarded since 1995
30-40
Private schools chosen by parents each year
How we help
We are an independent scholarship organization.
Kids' Scholarship Fund awards need-based scholarships to attend accredited K-8 private, parochial, religiously-affiliated, or non-residency public schools in Connecticut.
Your Gifts
All donations large and small go a long way in helping children reach their full potential
For as little as $55, you can fund a week of school for a student in need. A gift of $2,100 will fund a maximum full-year scholarship.
News & Stories
KSF To Provide Scholarships for Students Previously Funded by Yankee Institute's Former SGO
KSF has worked with Yankee Institute to provide scholarships for students who were previously funded through the Connecticut Center for Educational Excellence (CTCEE). Formerly a division of Yankee Institute, CTCEE ceased operation on January 15, 2025.
2024-25 Annual Report - Hope, Opportunity, & Success
Thank you for raising the bar and rising to the occasion as Kids' Scholarship Fund embarks on our 30th Anniversary year, poised for continued growth and expansion. Imagine a Connecticut where every single child—regardless of zip code or family income—has access to the education that fits them best. A state where we've finally broken the cycle of generational poverty and closed the decades-long racial and economic achievement gap.
KSF Names Its First Alumni Representative to the Board
Kids’ Scholarship Fund has appointed its first-ever Alumni Representative to the Board of Directors, naming Nicholas Posada — a former KSF scholarship recipient and graduate of St. Andrew Academy in Bridgeport — to the newly established role. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Nicholas to the Board,” said Nicole Talmadge, KSF Executive Director.