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, 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.

Newtown Youth Services/Youth Advisory Board — The Youth Advisory Board is a group of students who act as a link between the youth community of Newtown and Newtown Youth Services. This organization is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior who has given something back to the community through volunteer work and community service. The application is due to Youth Services by 5 pm on May 3.

 Tylenol Scholarship — The makers of Tylenol will award ten $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community and school activities, high academic achievement, and intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. Applicants must be residents of the United States. Applications are available in the Career Center and at www.tylenolscholarship.com. All entries must be postmarked by April 30.

 Junior League of Greater Waterbury — Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating students attending high school in the greater Waterbury area (includes Newtown) who have demonstrated commitment to volunteerism through active participation in the community and have been accepted to an institution of higher learning or professional training. This scholarship is open to all students regardless of class standing or financial situation. Competed applications should be returned to the Career Center by April 28.

 West Haven Irish American Club — One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior planning to his or her education in the fall in a full-time program at a college, vocational, or technical institution. Applicants must be a relative or a member in good standing of the West Haven Irish American Club. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by May 7.  Newtown Orchestra Parents Scholarship — Several scholarships will be awarded to members of the NHS Orchestra who will graduate in 2004. The Scholarship Committee will make selections of winners. Applications must be returned by April 30.

 ConnTESOL Scholarships — (Connecticut Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages) will be awarding two scholarships to high school seniors. One award of $1,000 will be given to a graduating high school senior, presently or previously enrolled in ESOL or bilingual education classes, who is planning to attend a four-year college in the fall of 2004. The other award $500 will be given to a graduating high school senior who is planning to attend a community college in the fall. The deadline for completed applications is May 21.