Named Scholar Funds

This fund was established in April 1985 by Harriet Kirk Bidgood, a member of the Oxford Class of 1945, upon her passing.

This fund was established in September 2011 by Pamela Bittner ’92, with friends and family members, in memory of her brother Jeffrey Bittner ’92, who died while working at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Jeffrey, a scholar-athlete, sports editor for the KO News, Senior Prefect, Primus Medal winner, and Middlebury College graduate, was a friend to all. His quiet confidence and selflessness inspired others to show humility in the face of triumph and compassion in times of need.

This fund was established upon the death of Chet Brewer, Kingswood Class of 1929.  It was his wish that the fund assist deserving young people to attend Kingswood Oxford.

This fund was established by the Kingswood Class of 1933.

This fund was established by the Kingswood Class of 1934.

This fund was established in 1983 by Nancy and R. Michael Curran, parents of KO graduates.

The Robert A Falk ’80 Scholarship Fund was established in 1982 by the family and friends of Robert A. Falk in his memory.

The Foxhollow School Financial Aid Scholarship was established in March 2005 at the direction of Mr. Donald Rudder.

The Paul W. “Frosty” Francis, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2005 by alumni and friends to commemorate the 25-year career of “Frosty” as a teacher, coach, and administrator.

The William A. Greene Scholarship was established anonymously in September 2003 in honor of former history teacher and soccer coach William Ainsworth Greene.

The Lorain and Richard Hastings Scholarship was established in 2000 by Richard Hastings in his name and in memory of his wife, Lorain.  The scholarship is awarded annually to a student with financial need who demonstrates high levels of sportsmanship, citizenship, and academic promise.

This fund was established in 1990 by the family and friends in the memory of Linda Pease Hicks, Oxford Class of 1973. 

This fund was established by Lance L. Knox ’62 to honor members of his family who attended Kingswood Oxford School: Marion Knox Wilcox ’22, Elizabeth Lethbridge Knox ’26, Robert C. Knox, Jr. ’31, Leonice Merrels Knox ’34, F. Price Merrels ’37, Charles W. Merrels ’40, Leonice Lethbridge Knox ’56, Robert C. Knox III ’59.

Michael and Victoria Konover established the Konover Family Scholarship in 2008 to provide financial aid for a deserving student.

The Robert Lazear Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 in the memory of Robert Lazear, former headmaster of Kingswood Oxford School, by friends.

The Katrina McLane Leavitt ’54 Memorial Scholarship was established in 1973 by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McLane, and friends to provide financial assistance for talented students.

The Moses Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Moses family in deep appreciation for the education received by family members over the years.

The George R. H. Nicholson Scholarship was established anonymously in 2001 and named in honor of the first headmaster of the Kingswood School, George H. R. Nicholson.

The Kenneth and Jane Roberts Scholarship was established in July 1982 by Kenneth and Jane Roberts in memory of Kenneth Roberts’ brother, Leroy.  Both Kenneth ’34 and Leroy ’31 attended Kingswood on scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in Farmington.

This fund was created in 2015 by Amy and Robert Stavis ‘80 for the purpose of providing financial need based aid.

The Tallwood Warriors Scholarship at Kingswood Oxford, established in 2012, is available to the children of current or retired military who are entering the sixth grade at KO. The scholarship was endowed by an anonymous benefactor to honor the commitment and sacrifice made by military families in Greater Hartford and surrounding counties — especially those who have been injured or killed in service. The donor believes that the gift of a first-class education for the children of these “warriors” is one way to express appreciation for their sacrifice. The donor also hopes that others will feel inspired to honor the Warriors in their own lives by contributing to the fund, thereby making it possible for even more military children to have access to an excellent education at KO.

This fund was created by the Tomasso family and has been awarded to two rising Form 6 students since 1992.

The Stanley Vogel Scholarship was established in 1990 by Mrs. Stanley Vogel and family in memory of Stanley Vogel.  The scholarship is awarded annually to a student at Kingswood Oxford in good academic standing, with a need for financial aid.

Nancy Fischbach and Martin Wolman started this fund in July 2009 to be used for students who require financial assistance.