The Career Center At NHS Lists 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.

Mutual Security Community Service Scholarships — Six individual scholarships for $1,000 will be awarded to local high school seniors with a record of exemplary community service, good academic standing. and financial need. Applicants must be a credit union member or the child of a member and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must submit a two-page essay on community service with the application and information concerning financial need. Applicants will be evaluated on their essay, grades, financial need, curriculum, and community service. Applications are available in the Career Center or at mscu.net. The deadline is April 30.

 Associated General Contractors of Connecticut Scholarship — This is a two-year scholarship program for students who will pursue a career in construction. It provides $2,500 for tuition for both freshman and sophomore years and two years of related summer work experience with an AGC contractor. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who will enter a four-year building technology or civil engineering program in college OR a two-year technical school with a construction course of study, with the intent of entering a four-year college upon completion of the technical school. Applications are available in the Career Center and must be submitted by March 30.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards — Regional and national scholarships in six different categories are being offered to graduating high school seniors who are of Hispanic heritage. The categories are academic excellence, community service, engineering and mathematics, health care, journalism, and sports. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and meet minimum GPA requirements. Applicants must register and apply online at youthawards.hispanicheritage.org by February 2.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards — Applicants for these national awards should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting and running his or her own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, or Junior Achievement. There are 400 $1,000 scholarships, four regional scholarships for $5,000, and one $10,000 scholarship available. Interested students should go to the website nfib.com for information and application information. NFIB recommends that students fully read all the application instructions and the frequently asked questions before beginning the application. The selection committee will consider academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership and character. Applications must be completed by February 12.