Established in 1953 by the ECSU Alumni Association of Willimantic State Teachers College, 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 based on academic merit, unmet financial need, and community involvement. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1