Newtown High School 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, 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org, 800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity — The specific goal of this scholarship is to reward and encourage students with exceptional innovation and creative problem-solving skills. High school juniors and seniors from Connecticut are encouraged to apply. The foundation will award between four and six scholarships of up to $5,000 each. Applications are available in the Career Center or may be downloaded from www.rbffoundation.org/milton-fisher-scholarship/. Applications must be postmarked by May 24.

Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarships — Four scholarships of $5,000 will be offered to students pursuing broadcast careers at the college level. Applicants should show good academic achievement while participating in extra-curricular activities involving the broadcast media. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by April 5.

University of Connecticut Alumni Association, Danbury Chapter — Two $1,000 scholarships and two for $500 will be awarded to deserving high school students from the Danbury Chapter area who will be full-time undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut. Eligibility requirements and applications are available at the Career Center and must be received by May 13.