Brighthouse Scholar Connections
Brighthouse Scholar Connections Overview
By awarding academic scholarships that enable scholars to expand their educational journey, Brighthouse Scholar Connections seeks to provide underserved high school and college students with the opportunity to achieve their post-secondary dreams.
The mission of Brighthouse Scholar Connections Inc. is to expand educational opportunities in higher education for students who are members of historically underrepresented or disadvantaged populations due to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or similar factors.
How Brighthouse Scholar
Connections Works
Brighthouse Scholar Connections, Inc. awards scholarships to underrepresented students from certain partner high schools in the Charlotte area and from various partner educational institutions, including colleges and universities, trade and vocational schools, and other institutions of higher learning.
All students enrolled at our partner educational institutions are eligible to apply for a scholarship, even if they did not attend a partner high school. Scholar Connections currently awards annual scholarships of up to $10,000 per student, and students may receive up to a maximum of $40,000 over 4 years. Scholarship award amounts may change over time as the program evolves to carry out its charitable purposes to meet the needs of eligible students.
Are you a high school senior or college student ready to take the next step in your academic journey? The Brighthouse Scholar Connections Program is here to support your goals and help you unlock new opportunities. Whether you're preparing to begin college or continuing your undergraduate studies, this scholarship is designed to empower your future.
In the scholarship application, you will find the necessary details about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria and application requirements. If you’re interested in applying, review this information to understand the scholarship’s objectives, application deadlines, and required supporting documents.
Previous Cohorts


Take a powerful glimpse into the transformative impact of our scholarship program, through the voices of students whose lives are being shaped by access, support, and opportunity. For future scholars, it’s a promise of possibility. For our donors, it’s a reflection of the lasting change your investment makes in our community.
Board of Directors
Lynn Dumais
Antonio George
Vonda Huss
Clara Muhammad
Curtis Samuels
Eric Steigerwalt

Contact Us
If you’re interested in mentoring or need more information, please email us at bsc@brighthousefinancial.com.