Amid a lineup of high-profile dignitaries speaking at the 2016 New Haven Promise Scholar Celebration, Southern Connecticut State University rising senior Jose Gutierrez may have made the biggest impression. Not only did he garner a standing ovation, he also drew … Continue reading
The most meaningful measure of the impact of the New Haven Promise Scholarship is simple. How many students qualify? And the new standard for those who met the requirements is now 307. “When New Haven Promise launched in 2010, some … Continue reading
With the acknowledgement that in the inspiring words of Maya Angelou, “Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone,” New Haven Promise is proud to announce the establishment of the Champion Award, which will now be annually given to … Continue reading
Each year, the New Haven Promise Legacy Award is awarded to a recently graduated Scholar who has shown a genuine commitment to their education, to fellow Scholars and to the city of New Haven. New Haven Promise is proud to … Continue reading
The New Haven Promise registration season for the Class of 2016 has closed with a record 574 applicants from 14 high schools. This marks the fourth straight year that Promise has received a record number of sign ups. Additionally, 143 … Continue reading