Application Process:
A Guide to Success
The Trumbull Trust application process is designed to be simple and straightforward. We want every student to feel confident and prepared from start to finish. This page walks you through each step of the application process so you know exactly what to expect and what's required to receive scholarship funds. Take your time, follow the steps below, and know that we are excited to support you on your educational journey.
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Step-by-Step Guide
Step By Step Guide:
Step 1: Review Requirements and Prepare Documentation
If you are a first-time applicant, navigate to the "First-Time Applicants Form" and review the eligibility requirements to apply.
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Review provided "Samples of Proper Document Uploads" to ensure you understand requirements.
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Prepare correct documentation per instructions listed on the form.
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NOTE: This form is ONLY completed before your first year of college.
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Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2026
If you are a returning applicant and would like to renew your scholarship, navigate to the "Returning Applicants Form" and review the eligibility requirements to apply.
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Review provided "Samples of Proper Document Uploads" to ensure you understand requirements.
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Prepare correct documentation per instructions listed on the form.
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NOTE: This form is completed every school year following your first year of college.
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Deadline to Renew Scholarship: June 1, 2026
Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship
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Ensure you understand the scholarship eligibility requirements, important information, and application deadline.
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Apply to the scholarship you have prepared documentation for.
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Complete required fields.
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Upload all required documentation in PDF format.
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Submit form.
Step 3: Get Accepted and Complete "Scholarship Acceptance Form"
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Once you get accepted and meet all eligibility requirements, you will receive an acceptance email with a "Scholarship Acceptance Form".
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You MUST complete, sign, AND return the "Scholarship Acceptance Form" to Trumbull Trust to complete the application process and receive scholarship funds for the fall semester.
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NOTE: You will NOT receive scholarship funds until this form has been signed and returned to us.
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NOTE: This only covers the fall semester of the current school year. You MUST complete the next steps and maintain requirements to receive scholarship for the spring semester and following years.
Step 4: Upload Grades to Extend the Scholarship for the Spring Semester
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Navigate to the "Upload Grades Form".
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Complete required fields and upload your most recent Official Transcript in PDF form.
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Submit form.
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NOTE: This form is due EVERY year by February 1st to ensure you are maintaining the eligibility requirements to receive scholarship funds for the spring semester.
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NOTE: You will NOT receive scholarship funds for the spring semester until this form is completed.
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Deadline to Upload Fall Transcript: February 1, 2027
Step 5: Repeat the Application Process
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To receive scholarship for the following school year, start the application process again at step one and complete the "Returning Applicants Form".
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Continue with steps 2-5 of the application process and repeat every school year to renew your scholarship as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.
NOTICE - Important Information:
Upon uploading this personal information, only three individuals will have access to view the applicant's details. This information will be destroyed once a scholarship decision is made and will not be posted online or made public. We value the applicant's safety and security.
This is NOT a one-time offer! This is a recurring scholarship that requires the applicant to apply annually. If the applicant correctly follows the application directions, continuously meets the scholarship requirements, and reapplies each year, this scholarship ensures support throughout the applicant's ENTIRE college career.
Our mission is to provide financial support to many students on their educational journey. Therefore, we grant awards up to $10,000 per student each semester, with an average award of $6,000 per semester. These awards can significantly impact the recipient's life. This will allow the recipient to pursue higher education while paving the way for a successful career.