Newtown High School Lists Scholarships That Are Currently Available

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.

Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship Award — One $10,000 first place scholarship and two $5,000 runner-up scholarships will be awarded to three seniors graduating from a CAS-member Connecticut high school. Applicants should be entering a higher education program leading to a degree in either visual or performing arts and be highly accomplished in at least one branch of the arts, including but not limited to, visual, music, theater, dance, design and architecture. Candidates should also be involved in community service through artistic or other activities and demonstrate financial need. The due date is March 17.

Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund — Graduating high school students from Connecticut entering college-level programs in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, planning, or other courses of study leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree in the construction field are eligible for CBC scholarships. The awards will be given for academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential, and financial need. Scholarships usually range from $250 to $2,000 per year and may be renewable each year based on school performance and available resources. Applications are available in the Career Center or www.cbc-ct.org and due by March 1.

“Excellence through Ethics” Essay Contest — High school seniors are eligible to win a $5,000 college scholarship sponsored by Junior Achievement. Applicants must write an original essay of no more than 500 words that presents a solution to an ethical dilemma question. The question is posted on JA’s website at www.ja.org. The Career Center has basic information. Entries must be submitted online and will be accepted until February 3.

 Hawley School PTA Scholarship — The Hawley School PTA will award a scholarship to two graduating seniors from NHS who attended Hawley School. Last year the amounts were one award for $1,000 and one for $500. Applicants should demonstrate the elements of character, achievement, and dedication representative of the highest goals of education at Hawley School. An interview with the PTA Scholarship Committee is required. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by April 14.

Oprah National High School Essay Contest — Fifty high school students from the United States will be selected to attend a special taping of the Oprah Show in late February. Selection will be based on a 1,000-word essay on the topic, “Why is Elie Wiesel’s book Night relevant today?” Essays will be judged on originality, creativity, writing style, structure, and relevance. Information is available at www.oprah.com/bookclub and the Career Center. All entries must be postmarked by February 6.

Mary Wooster DAR Chapter Scholarship — Each year the Connecticut Society DAR awards a number of scholarships of $1,000 each to deserving students who plan to enter college as freshmen in the year following high school graduation. Any boy or girl may apply for these scholarships providing he/she is in the upper 25 percent of the graduating class. The student does not have to be related to a DAR member. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, and financial need. All students who wish to be considered for these scholarships should apply to the local DAR chapter by February 5.

Anycollege.net Scholarships — Four $1,000 scholarships will be selected randomly from among the high school seniors who have registered at www.anycollege.net. The next selection will be made on April 1. Interested students must apply online by March 31.