Newtown High School 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, 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org, 800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences — Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from Connecticut high schools who plan to major in family or consumer sciences in a two- or four-year program. Majors might include, but are not limited to, child development, social work, fashion design, dietetics, and hotel and restaurant management. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have taken family and consumer sciences courses, who demonstrate leadership qualities and good character, and who have achieved academic success and high SAT scores. Applications available in the Career Center. The application deadline is March 15.

Billiard Education Foundation Scholarship — The billiard foundation will award academic scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and have benefited from the game of billiards. One $5,000 Excellence in Education scholarship and seven $1,000 BCA scholarships will be awarded through this national program. To be considered, candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, an SAT of at least 1050, or an ACT score of 23 or higher. They must also complete a 1,000-word essay. Interested students should download the application from www.BilliardEducation.com. The deadline is March 15.

The Bridgeport Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) — The organization will award approximately $7,000 in scholarships to local women attending or returning to college. Women who have previously received funds from the AAUC may not apply. Applicants must have resided in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Newtown, Shelton, Stratford, or Trumbull for at least two years. They must have completed at least 30 credits by June 2008. Finally, they must plan to continue their education through the 2008-2009 school year. Download applications at www.aauwbridgeport.org/scholarship. Call Lorraine Conway with at 203-268-5896 with any further questions.

DuPont Challenge Science Essay Awards Competition — US citizens in grades seven through twelve are eligible to participate in this annual nationwide science essay contest. Essays must be 700 to 1,000 words long, and should discuss a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technology application. The top prize in each age category is a $3,000 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to the Kennedy Space Center and Walt Disney World. The Career Center has basic information. Complete details are available at www.thechallenge.dupont.com.

Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship — This is a scholarship award for Fairfield and New Haven County graduating high school seniors who plan on pursuing a degree in engineering. Students may use the scholarship to pay for books, tuition, or room and board. All applicants must be US citizens. They must have a minimum SAT score of 1700 have maintained a GPA of 3.5 through out their high school career. A 500-word essay detailing career goals and three letters of recommendation are also required. Applications are available in the Career Center and can be downloaded from www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars. They must be received by April 30.

Susan Fund Scholarships — The Susan Fund awards a one year, postsecondary scholarship to Fairfield County residents who have cancer, or who have previously been diagnosed with cancer. Students may reapply in subsequent years. Financial need, academic performance, community involvement, personal commitment, and an interview determine the scholarship winners. Applications are available at the Career Center and at www.thesusanfund.org. The deadline is April 1.

Scholastic Scholarship Essay Contest — High school juniors and seniors are eligible to enter this national writing contest. A 500-word essay describing an event or experience that had a positive influence on a student’s financial management be judged for its creativity, logical thought process, clarity, and proper use of language. Two grand prizewinners will receive a $15,000 scholarship for college tuition. Five second-prize winners will receive a $1,500 scholarship, and ten third-prize winners will receive a $200 scholarship. Information is available at www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess. The deadline is April 18.

UNICO National Scholarships — Newtown High School may select one senior of Italian heritage to participate in the competition for this scholarship. He or she will be awarded $500, and given an opportunity to compete in the UNICO National Scholarship Contest. The national contest offers five awards of $6,000 each. Financial need will be considered. All completed applications must be returned to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by February 8.