Scholarships Available To Newtown High School Students

The Newtown High School 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 parents and students to 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.bbb.org or 703-276-0100.

Middle Gate PTA Scholarship — The Middle Gate School PTA will award one $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Newtown High School who attended Middle Gate School. Applicants must complete the application form and include two letters of reference. A letter of acceptance to a post-high school program must also be included. Applicants must be available for an interview that may be required as part of the scholarship selection process. Applications must be received at Middle Gate School by Monday, April 26. The Scholarship recipient will be expected to speak at Middle Gate’s 4th Grade Celebration, at a date to be determined, about his or her experiences while attending Middle Gate School. The recipient should make every effort to attend. The NHS Career Center has applications.

Gerald D. Roche Family Scholarship and Community Scholarship Group Scholarship — Two scholarships for $1,500 will be awarded to high school seniors from NHS for use during the first year of college. One scholarship is named for the Gerald Roche family, and one is named for the Community Scholarship Group. Selections will be based on the student’s demonstrated need and the determination to succeed. Applicants must complete the one-page application (available in the Career Center) and return it to Mrs Latowicki by the April 8 deadline. The application paperwork is limited to one page; make sure to fill it out completely and carefully. Use black ink and write legibly. The selection committee makes decisions using the one-page application only. Do not submit additional materials. Download an application from Naviance.

Church Hill Therapy and Rehabilitation Scholarship — Scholarship awards of $250 will be granted to two graduating seniors from NHS who plan to attend a four-year college or university majoring in one of the following areas: physical therapy, sports medicine or other majors related to allied health. Applications are available to download from Naviance. Completed applications must be returned directly to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by April 21. An essay is included in the application.

Horticulture Club of Newtown Scholarship — This scholarship (either two $500 awards or one $1,000 award) will be for a graduating senior(s) from Newtown who is interested in studying horticulture, ecology, environmental studies, conservation or forestry at a post-secondary institution or college. Applicants need to prepare a well written summary of the reasons for choosing their field of interest and discuss their career plans. Applications may be downloaded from Naviance. Applications should be returned to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by April 30.

Newtown Federation of Teachers Scholarship — The organization is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Newtown intending to pursue a degree in the field of education. The application process includes an essay about the teaching profession. Application sheets may be downloaded from Naviance. All applications are due to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by Monday, May 3. 

National Black MBA Association Scholarship — Applicants must be seniors in high schools located in Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties of New York, or Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties of Connecticut during 2009–2010 academic year; have minimum GPA of 3.0; and be accepted into an accredited 4-year undergraduate or community college program for the 2010–2011 academic year. An essay, official school transcript and a letter of recommendation are also required. Apply online at www.nbmbaa-wgc.org by May 14. 

Associated General Contractors of CT Scholarship — This is a two-year scholarship program for Connecticut high school seniors who will pursue a career in construction. Applicants must be sons or daughters of a member or employee of a member of the Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut. The scholarship provides $2,500 for tuition for both freshman and sophomore years and two summers of related 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. Additional information is available at www.ctconstruction.org. Request an application by contacting chall@ctconstruction.org.

Bright Horizons Scholarship — The Connecticut Sun Foundation will award one $10,000 scholarship ($2,500) per year to a Connecticut high school senior who will be attending an accredited college or university in the state of Connecticut. The basis of the scholarship is financial need. To qualify, you must: demonstrate financial need; be a senior enrolled in a Connecticut high school; provide information detailing extracurricular school activities and honors; secure two letters of recommendation referencing academic and community achievements; write a 500-word essay describing individual commitment to the community. Applications and guidelines are available in the Career Center. The deadline is June 1.

Stuck at Prom Contest — This is a national contest from Duck Brand Duct Tape to create prom attire for one couple during this year’s prom season. Any high school student couple (regardless of class year) attending the spring season of their school prom may enter. Entries will be judged on originality, workmanship, quantity duct tape used, accessories and use of color. The first prize is $6,000 per couple, 2nd prize is $4,000 per couple and 3rd prize is $2,000 per couple. All entries must be submitted by June 7. Online voting for finalist entries will take place in mid-June. Winners will be announced in July. Go www.stuckatprom.com for complete contest details.