NHS 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.

Education Connection Scholarship — A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior from a member high school in the western Connecticut district. The student must plan to pursue a career that relates to Education Connection’s mission and programs and show a long-term commitment to community service. Applications with details are available at www.educationconnection.org or in the Career Center and must be received by May 6.

Stamford Symphony Music Scholarship Competition — This music competition is open to the best high school senior musicians from Fairfield County who wish to continue their music studies. Applicants must submit the application form, a current CD or tape of two selections, letter of recommendation, and a $20 entrance fee. The top prize is $4,000 paid out in increments of $1,000 per year. There is a second prize of $500 and an honorable mention. Complete details may be found through the friends’ link at www.stamfordsymphony.org or in the Career Center. The due date is February 28.

Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation — A $5,000 per year scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Connecticut high school senior who is accepted in a two- or four-year course of study beneficial to the horticulture industry. This includes, but is not limited to, ornamental horticulture, landscaping, nursery management, and greenhouse management. The application must be received by the foundation by March 15.

Connecticut Women’s Bowling Association — The association offers a $500 award to a graduating high school senior (either male or female) whose mother or grandmother is a sanctioned member of the Connecticut Women’s Bowling Association. Applicants must be planning to continue their education in the summer or fall. The student does not have to be a bowler. The application must include all transcripts of grades, including first quarter grades and be signed by a guidance counselor. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15.

Bill Lauf Memorial Scholarship — The Danbury Fish and Game Club will award a $500 scholarship to a high school senior from the Danbury area planning on a career in journalism or the environment. The committee will award the student who best exemplifies the qualities possessed by the late sportsman and journalist Bill Lauf. These qualities include, but are not limited to, sportsmanship, integrity, humor, curiosity, love of the environment, love of his fellow man, and love of writing. The application procedure includes a 250-word essay. Applications must be received by April 1 and are available in the Career Center.