At Higher Heights, our vision is for every under-represented student in the State of Connecticut to have full and equal access to post-secondary education. We provide underserved and underrepresented students with equitable access to college preparatory resources and services – with our support, they are EMPOWERED, ENCOURAGED, and EQUIPPED to go to college and to become leaders within the community.
Awarded over $800 Million in scholarships
The Eliza Ann Pugh Memorial Scholarship
The Eliza Ann Bugg Pugh Memorial Scholarship is to honor the memory of Mother Pugh who devoted her life toward helping, supporting, mentoring and loving others—- family, friends, church members, her community, and especially young people. The scholarship is intended to financially assist an African American Weaver High School seniors each year (male, female, binary, other) who has demonstrated commitment to his/her/their community and who hopes to attend college to pursue his/her/their goals. The awards supports the students with their educational expenses.
Student: Amanda Doyley
Sophomore at the University of Hartford (Nursing Major)