Established in 1953 by the ECSU Alumni Association of Willimantic State Teachers College, the The George Shafer - Frederick Noble Endowed Scholarship honors Dr. George H. Shafer and Dr. Frederick R. Noble for their years of service to Eastern. It is awarded to in-state, full-time undergraduates on the basis of academic merit, unmet financial need, and community involvement. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.7.

Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1