Henrici Scholarship Established In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — A scholarship has been established in honor of former two-term Hamden Mayor Craig B. Henrici, who died in 2018, the Board of Directors and staff of the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday. The Craig B. Henrici Scholarship Fund will be given to a graduating Hamden High School senior who is a participant in boys or girls hockey, has a GPA of 3.3 or greater and demonstrates excellence in service and leadership, according to officials. Special consideration will be granted to those in the National Honor Society.

Henrici, who grew up in Hamden, was a National Honor Student and a graduate of Hamden High School where he was a star hockey player and part of the HHS team that won the State Hockey Championship in 1971.

An attorney by profession, Henrici served 16 years on the Town Council, and as Council President for 14 years. A true community advocate, Henrici also led the Chamber as Chairman of its Board of Directors, as well as serving as a Board member for many years.

“We are proud to organize this new scholarship for the Henrici family to keep the memory of our former Chairman, Mayor and friend always with us,” HRCC President Nancy Dudchik said.

Donations are welcome and can be made by sending a check payable to “HRCC” and note “Craig B. Henrici Scholarship Fund” in the memo section. Checks can be send to: HRCC, 3074 Whitney Avenue, Building One, Hamden, CT 06518.

The HRCC sponsors several scholarships including: The Dolores Giannini Art Scholarship; and the Women In Business Scholarship.

For additional details on this and other HRCC programs, visit www.hamdenchamber.com or call 203-288-6431.