When New Haven leaders gathered on Nov. 9, 2010 — 10 years ago today — to announce the establishment of New Haven Promise, former Mayor John DeStefano called the initiative a “contract” with students.If students demonstrated the academic success and … Continue reading
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Promise President Featured By Comcast

Comcast Newsmakers explored Promise programs with New Haven Promise President Patricia Melton as viable solution to higher education and college affordability. New Haven Promise is a full-service program that helps students go to college through college and back.
University of New Haven Commits To Promise Scholars

The University of New Haven and New Haven Promise, a first-of-its-kind program in Connecticut that provides college scholarship support to Greater New Haven students, have announced a new partnership that will enable even more students to have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Yale New Haven Hospital Continues Major Promise Partnership

From the start, Yale New Haven Hospital has been deeply committed to New Haven Promise, which provides students incentives and resources to achieve a college degree. Breylin Jones (pictured) — New Haven Promise scholarship recipient and graduate of Central Connecticut … Continue reading
Quinnipiac Announces New Scholarship For Promise Scholars

Quinnipiac University and New Haven Promise have announced a new scholarship agreement which will be available for current high school seniors and beginning in the fall of 2020. “We are delighted to partner with New Haven Promise to offer scholarships … Continue reading