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Full Scholarships Available for TRCC Nuclear Engineering Technology Program

Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. The only program of its kind in New England, it is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. For students interested in beginning the program in the Fall of 2022, the application deadline for the scholarship is February 22, 2022.

The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, books, and fees for a two-year associate degree program, starting with the Fall 2022 semester. Additionally, students receive a guaranteed $150 per month stipend during the nine-month academic year and have a twelve-week paid internship experience at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station during the summer between their first and second academic year. This gives the students the opportunity to see nuclear utility operations first hand and develop significant practical work experience.

Those opting to enter the workplace as technicians have found their education and experience in strong demand by Connecticut business and industry. Other scholarship recipients, upon completion of the program, have successfully transferred to nuclear engineering and health physics baccalaureate degree programs in state and nationally.

To learn more about the scholarship and the Nuclear Engineering Technology program curriculum, call Professor James Sherrard, Nuclear Program Chairman, at 860-215-9472. Or, visit www.threerivers.edu/nuclear to learn more and complete the online application.

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New $2,020 Scholarships for Students Graduating May 2021 and in 2020

For the first time, Connecticut Community College students who will be graduating this May and plan to attend one of the CSCU universities are eligible to apply for one of three $2,020 from the new Students First Scholarship Fund. This fund was created by the CSCU Foundation and the CSCU Board of Regents in honor of retired President Mark E. Ojakian and his dedication towards placing the needs of students first with the state’s public colleges and universities.

The scholarship will be awarded during the month of May to eligible applicants. The monies can be applied to tuition, fees, tutoring services, textbooks, laptops, tablets and supplies specifically outlined in a syllabus.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria and apply by Friday, March 12, 2021:

Be in their final semester at one of the Connecticut Community Colleges OR have graduated from a Connecticut Community College system within the past 12 months prior to application
Will receive or have received a degree in any major including general studies
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Have applied to one of the four Connecticut State Universities (Eastern, Western, Southern, Central) or Charter Oak State College
Be a resident of the State of Connecticut at time of application and at time of award
Complete the application (download here) including an essay and your transcript, both of which are detailed on the application, and submit no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021.

If you have any questions, please email studentsfirstaward@gmail.com.

Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Additional $250,000 in Scholarships for Spring Term to help with Pandemic

The Three Rivers College Foundation is excited to announce that it will give out an additional $250,000 in scholarships and awards for the 2021 Spring Semester to assist current Three Rivers Community College students with the many difficulties they are facing due to the Pandemic. The monies will be used to remove financial barriers such as tuition, books, fees, online learning codes, and technology needs.

Current Three Rivers students can complete a brief online application at www.trcc.commnet.edu/student-support, which will be reviewed by a small committee of administrators, faculty, and staff. Funds will be awarded until the monies are exhausted.

According to the TRC Foundation Scholarship Chair, Nikki Gullickson, “The TRC Foundation recognizes the need to expand our current scholarship offerings to assist students in registering for and completing the Spring term. This funding will complement our current Summer and Fall program that awards over an additional $400,000 annually. Many of our most vulnerable students have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and now, more than ever, students need this financial assistance to achieve the education they have been working hard to attain.”

In March, when COVID-19 hit, the Three Rivers College Foundation Board also enacted emergency funding and purchased 60 laptops to assist students and faculty during the crisis. The laptops remain on-loan for students in need. Students can apply for a laptop at www.trcc.commnet.edu/computer-loan.

As the College works in new ways to provide educational opportunities for success, the TRC Foundation will remain flexible in providing additional support to students as they build a brighter future for themselves, their families and our shared community.

Those would like to contribute to the fund, can visit www.threerivers.edu/giving to donate today.

Three Rivers College Foundation receives $109,000 from Dominion Energy

Three Rivers College Foundation received $109,000 from Dominion Energy to support full tuition scholarships for students in the Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree Program.

The only program of its kind in New England, the Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree Program is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, it educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. The Dominion Nuclear Connecticut Millstone Power Station Engineering Technology Scholarship Program has been an exemplary collaborative effort.

For students interested in beginning the program in the Fall of 2021, the scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2021. Visit www.threerivers.edu/nuclear to read more and complete the on-line application.

Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Over $425,000 in Scholarships

The Three Rivers College Foundation’s twenty-seventh annual Scholarship Awards were announced on Monday, May 18,2020. Generous contributions led to over $425,000 in scholarships awarded to a record-breaking 174 students.

Betty Baillargeon, Director of Institutional of Advancement stated, “An unprecedented time in our country forced us to cancel our in-person celebration. While we all do our part to stop the spread of the corona virus, we still have much to celebrate, especially these deserving students. So, we have posted a special presentation acknowledging all of the students, their scholarships and the donors.” The video presentation can be found at www.threerivers.edu/2020scholarshipvideo .

The total scholarships awarded came to just over $425,000, which includes $50,000 in summer scholarships. The majority of the scholarships support students through the fall and spring semesters, but many students who have exhausted their financial aid and cannot afford summer courses benefit from the summer scholarships which helps expedite their path to graduation.

The attached excel file lists fall and spring scholarship recipients and has been ordered by town. Please contact Alexa Shelton with questions if you have any difficulty with this file.

See the list of all scholarship recipients ordered by town here.

Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Deadline is February 15

Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. It is the only program of its kind in New England and is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. For students interested in beginning the program in the Fall of 2020, the application deadline for the scholarship is February 15, 2020.

The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, books, and fees for a two-year associate degree program, starting with the Fall 2020 semester. Additionally, students receive a guaranteed $150 per month stipend during the nine-month academic year and have a twelve-week paid internship experience at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station during the summer between their first and second academic year. This gives the students the opportunity to see nuclear utility operations first hand and develop significant practical work experience.

To learn more about the scholarship and the Nuclear Engineering Technology program curriculum, call Professor James Sherrard, Nuclear Program Chairman, at 860-215-9472. Or, visit threerivers.edu/nuclear to read more and complete the online application here.

Three Rivers Community College Professor Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of his Father

Three Rivers Professor of Accounting Edwin Muenzner recently established the William F. Muenzner Sr. Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father. Professor Muenzner explained that all of the good qualities that he possess today were taught to him through his father’s example of compassion and impeccable work ethic.

An endowed scholarship at Three Rivers Community College has been created to honor William F. Muenzner Sr.

William F. Muenzner Sr. spent nearly his entire life working to provide for his family. At the age of 17, he graduated from high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and began his work life in the grocery business, learning every job that he could from butcher to baker. He also worked as a traveling auditor, which brought him to Norwich, Connecticut. Upon relocating to Norwich, Mr. Muenzner began working at the Mohican Market where he met his future wife of 59 years, Diana Poppleston. In 1958, he began his career at Electric Boat where he remained for the next 57 years, retiring at the age of 80. Throughout his almost six decades of service, Mr. Muenzner commissioned over 100 submarines and served as a loyal union representative for 20 years. When he wasn’t at work, William was spending time with his five children, frequently taking them to his childhood home, watching Red Sox and Patriots games, or throwing pennies in the slots at Mohegan Sun Casino.

Professor Muenzner received his associate degree from Three Rivers and understands the positive impact that financial support can have on a student’s life. “My father was a man who valued hard work and compassion, and because Three Rivers is an institution that values hardworking everyday students,” said Professor Muenzner, “establishing an endowed scholarship is the best way to honor him.”

For more information about scholarships and to see the full scope of what Three Rivers and the TRC Foundation has to offer, visit www.threerivers.edu or call 860-215-9043.

Three Rivers College Foundation Awards $410,000 in Scholarships

The Three Rivers College Foundation held the twenty-seventh annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7 at Three Rivers Community College. Generous contributions led to over $410,000 in scholarships awarded to a record-breaking 188 students.

Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Night

Ahamed.jpeg: Ann Ahamed and Sully Ahamed present the Ann M. Ahamed Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship, to Donald Duca (center), a graduating senior from Norwich Tech.

Proud families and friends packed the room during the hour-long ceremony as close to $7,000 was given away per minute! The total scholarships awarded came to just over $410,000, which includes $50,000 in summer scholarships. The majority of the scholarships support students through the fall and spring semesters, but many students who have exhausted their financial aid and cannot afford summer courses benefit from the summer scholarships which helps expedite their path to graduation. The summer scholarship program was incredibly successful last year.

See the list of fall and spring scholarship recipients ordered by town here.

Three Rivers College Foundation receives $2,500 grant from Chelsea Groton Foundation to assist former Ridley-Lowell Students

The Three Rivers College Foundation was recently awarded $2,500 from the Chelsea Groton Foundation to fund a unique workforce training completion program for former Ridley-Lowell students. After the unfortunate closing of Ridley-Lowell this past spring, Three Rivers Community College opened its doors to students to help them complete their training programs.

Donation for displaced Ridley-Lowell Students

(L-R) Miria Toth of Chelsea Groton Bank stands with Mary Ellen Jukoski, TRCC President; Jen Delucia, Chelsea Groton Bank and Three Rivers Foundation Board Member; Betty Baillargeon, TRCC Director of Institutional Advancement; and William Stanley, Three Rivers College Foundation President.

The Three Rivers College Foundation applied for grant monies through the Chelsea Groton Foundation to support these displaced students on their path to training completion. The Chelsea Groton Foundation is committed to supporting the long-term growth of our community through supporting education, economic development and various community initiatives. Together, the Three Rivers College and Chelsea Groton Foundations will provide a pathway to success for students in our region.

There are several non-credit Workforce programs that would be a natural fit for Ridley-Lowell students, including the Medical Administrative Assistant Program, Medical Billing & Coding Program and Dental Assisting Program. Students can start as soon as this summer with Medical Math. To discuss Workforce courses and enrollment, call 860-215-9028 or visit www.threerivers.edu/workforce.

Former Ridley-Lowell students would also benefit from Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S., the newest associate degree program at Three Rivers that begins this fall. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the exam as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). For more information on credit courses and degree programs, contact the Welcome Desk at 860-215-9016 or visit www.threerivers.edu.