Newtown High School Career Center Lists Available Scholarships

The Career Center publicizes all scholarships of which it is notified. A few of the scholarships, typically national ones, request that money be enclosed with the application.

The Career Center believes that students should not have to pay to apply for scholarships.

If a student chooses to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, however, the Career Center strongly advises that he or she first check its authenticity through the FTC Consumer Response Center, www.ftc.gov or 877-FTC-HELP, the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org or 800-876-7060, or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

University of Connecticut — 100 Years of Women Scholarship Award — This award will honor a current UConn undergraduate, graduate, or high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut who has demonstrated a commitment to women’s issues through service to their community or school. The award ranges from $500 to $1,000. Applicants must be Connecticut residents, demonstrate financial need, and have high academic performance. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by February 21.

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Scholarship — Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who reside in New England who have asthma or significant allergies and plan to pursue higher education. Applicants should have attained a level of academic excellence and have strong extracurricular activities. The application includes an original essay and is available in the Career Center. The deadline is February 28.

Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals — The CAEOP will be awarding two $750 scholarships this year, the CAEOP Annual Scholarship and the Marjorie R. Steward Scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded to two high school seniors who desire to continue their educational careers in business education, preferably as educational secretaries or administrative assistants. Financial need, scholastic ability, leadership, and extracurricular activities will be considered. Applications are available in the Career Center. The deadline is February 14.

Project Friendship Scholarships — A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to winners throughout Connecticut. The awards will range from $1,000 to $3,000 each, with two winners selected from every county in the state. The selection criteria are academic achievement, leadership, and a demonstrated pattern of exemplary community service and volunteerism. Academic achievement means a good scholastic record with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information, or to download an application, visit www.friendshipdairies.com. The application deadline is March 15.

Eagle Foundation Scholarships — The Eagle Foundation will select up to ten highly motivated high school seniors to receive four-year scholarships of up to $10,000 annually. Recipients must be residents of New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey. Successful candidates will possess all of the following characteristics: a GPA of at least 3.2; have a combined SAT score of at least 1100; have been recognized for the leadership positions they have held in their high school and community; require financial assistance in order to attend college. The five-page application is available in the Career Center and is due by April 1. Additional information is available at www.TheEagleFoundation.com

Elizabeth Carlson Memorial Scholarship — A $5,000 scholarship is available to high school seniors who will pursue careers in the performing arts. Applicants must submit a two- to five-minute video or DVD of their performance, an essay, and three letters of recommendation. Scholarship finalists will audition for the selection committee in May. All materials must be submitted by April 1.

Hord Foundation Scholarship — This scholarship is for black students (defined as a student having an ethnic origin in any of the black racial groups of Africa) graduating from high school in the greater Danbury area. The award criteria for a Hord Foundation Scholarship are: acceptance to an undergraduate program or other program of continuing education, academic standing, contributions to school and community, financial need, a personal interview, and strength of application. A completed application along with transcripts and two letters of recommendation are due by March 25. Application packets are available in the Career Center.

Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Scholarship — A $500 recognition scholarship to a graduating senior from Newtown High School who is a “newcomer” to the NHS community and has made a positive impact on school and/or community. Applicants must have moved into Newtown and/or NHS during their junior or senior year of high school and have made appositive impact on the school or community. Applications must be submitted to the Career Center by April 15. Information is also available at www.NewtownNewcomers.com.