Eugene Atwood Fund
  • Programs
    • Interest Free Loans - College Bound
    • Interest Free Loans - Trade/Tech Schools and Certification/Licensing Program
    • Eugene Atwood Award - Academic Achievement Award
    • Eugene Atwood Innovation Award - Tools/Equipment
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees
    • Trade and Tech Committee
    • Director/Administrator
  • Contact
  • Resources and Links
  • News

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APPLICATIONS​
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COLLEGE BOUND LOAN APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024
TRADE & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS and CERTIFICATION/LICENSING APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS 
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Eugene Atwood
Inclusive Process

The Eugene Atwood Fund accepts Loan and Award Applications from any race, color, gender, nationality and ethnic origin residing in New London County.  All are welcome to apply.

​Further information about each program can be found under the programs tab above.

Our Programs 

The Eugene Atwood Fund was established in September of 1916 by Eugene Atwood, the owner of the Atwood Machine Company in Stonington, Connecticut.  An inventor as well as a businessman, Mr. Atwood  prized the value of education.

In 1916, The Eugene Atwood Fund began providing interest free loans to New London County area college bound students, a practice that still continues today.


In the early 1950’s, the Board of Trustees established the Eugene Atwood Award as a nod to our founder which provides an award to a student/student(s) based on academic achievement and the individual aligning with our mission statement.  
 
In June, 2020, the Trade and Tech Committee was established with a goal of adding a new program that provides interest free loans for individuals in the New London County area who will be attending a Technology or Trade Program.
 
In August, 2020, the Trade and Tech Committee announced the addition of the Eugene Atwood Innovation Award to provide an award for the purchase of tools/equipment needed for a student pursuing a career in a trade.

In April, 2021, the Trade and Tech Committee announced the Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program would begin accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Applying to our Programs:

OUR PROCESS FOR ACCEPTING ​APPLICATIONS IS ONLINE!

​We accept applications yearly beginning on January 1st with a due date of February 28th with the exception of the Trade/Tech and Certification/Licensing Loan application which is accepted on a rolling basis.    All applications can be found HERE. 

​​After creating your login information please choose from the following applications:​​
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Awards - Senior High School Students
Nominated by High School Principal/Guidance Counselor 
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  • ​Nomination for the Eugene Atwood Award (academic achievement)
  • Nominations for the Eugene Atwood Innovation Award (for tools/equipment students pursuing a career in a trade/tech related profession) 


Interest- Free Loans
For student/co-signer
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  • ​College Bound Student Loan Application for First Time Applicants
  • ​College Bound Student Loan Application for Returning/Reapplying Students (choose this if you have been given a loan previously)
  • Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Loan Application for First Time Applicants
  • Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Loan Application for returning/reapplying Students (choose this if you have been given a loan previously)

*The Eugene Atwood Fund is a private non-profit organization that has been providing New London County, CT area students with interest-free loans for over 100 years.  We are not associated with the federal loan program.  Loan payments cannot be deferred or forgiven.  Failure to pay will result in credit reporting as well as being forward to our collections attorney up to and including legal action. *

To Help More Students:  DONATE HERE

email: admin@eugeneatwoodfund.org
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Telephone:  860-535-0005

Conflict of Interest Policy

A conflict of interest policy is intended to help ensure that when actual or potential conflicts of interest arise, the organization has a process in place under which the affected individual will advise the governing body about all the relevant facts concerning the situation.  Our conflict of interest policy is also intended to establish procedures under which individuals who have a potential conflict of interest will be excused from voting on such matters.

No governing members of  The Eugene Atwood Fund Board receive any compensation nor financially benefits from the organization.
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  • Programs
    • Interest Free Loans - College Bound
    • Interest Free Loans - Trade/Tech Schools and Certification/Licensing Program
    • Eugene Atwood Award - Academic Achievement Award
    • Eugene Atwood Innovation Award - Tools/Equipment
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees
    • Trade and Tech Committee
    • Director/Administrator
  • Contact
  • Resources and Links
  • News