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.

Corinne Jeannine Shillings Foundation Scholarship — A $1,500 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a girl who has received the Silver or Gold Award in the Girl Scouts of America and who plans to pursue a college major or minor in a foreign language. High school applicants must have a “B” average, be accepted at an accredited college for full-time study, and intend to major or minor in a foreign language. Applications are available at www.cjsfoundation.org and must be submitted by May 16. The Career Center has basic information.

UNICO National Bridgeport Chapter — A high school senior of Italian heritage will be awarded $500 and an opportunity to compete in the UNICO National Scholarship Contest that will offer five awards of $6,000. Financial need will be considered. All completed applications must be returned to the Career Center by February 18 for the nomination process.

CT Forest & Park Association/Goodwin Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship offers financial aid to students who are Connecticut residents who plan to enroll or are presently enrolled in an undergraduate curriculum in silviculture or forest resource management. Annual scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to a limited number of students for postsecondary education. The deadline is April 1.

Michaels Jewelers Foundation Scholarship to UCONN School of Business Administration — A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two high school student athletes who will enroll in the School of Business Administration. Financial need, scholarship, citizenship, and business promise will be considered. The scholarship is renewable for each year of study. Applications are due by April 15.

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 application due date is March 18.