Applications and information on the following scholarships has arrived in the Career Center at Newtown High School. For a complete list of scholarships available, check out the scholarship file in the Career Center. Call Mrs McEvoy at 426-1915 if you have any questions.

The Newtown Federation of Teachers –– The Newtown Federation of Teachers is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior intending to pursue a degree in Education. Applications are due to Mrs McEvoy in the Career Center by Friday, May 9.

Quota International of Candlewood Valley –– Two $1,250 scholarships are being offered to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students in the greater Danbury area who plan to pursue a career that will benefit the deaf and hard of hearing or to a student who is a member of the deaf or heard of hearing community. Applications are available in the Career Center and must be postmarked by July 10.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International –– Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is offering a $300 book grant to a graduating senior from the Danbury area high schools pursuing a career in education. Applications are due on or before May 15 and are available in the Career Center.

Newtown Junior Women’s Club Scholarship/Jane Symes –– In memory of Jane Symes, a $500 award is being offered to a high school senior who is a special education student or a student who is considering a career in the field of special education. This scholarship is based entirely on merit without regard for financial need. The award will be forwarded to the college of his or her choice for the purchase of books. Applications must be postmarked by May 15.

President’s Student Service Challenge and the Newtown High School PTSA Scholarship –– A $1,000 award is being offered through the federal government and the Newtown High School PTSA. This award is based solely on community service. It is for Newtown High School seniors who contributed at least 100 hours of service in any one year of high school, not over the four years of high school, and who will attend a post high school program. The recipient will be chosen by the PTSA president and the NHS Scholarship Committee. The following information needs to be included with the application: one letter of recommendation from the organization or person who can verify the 100 hours of service; submit the hours to the Newtown High School PTSA GIVE Program (through Mrs Korotash in the Guidance Office) and two essay questions. The first essay question is to write a brief statement about the service you gave. (What did you do, what did you learn and how do you think your service helped the community, organization or school). The second question is to identify a public figure from history and discuss how that person has inspired you to service and civic leadership. There is no minimum or maximum length requirement for this essay and the federal government has asked that, if the student is chosen, that we forward an exemplary essay on this topic. Applications must be returned to Mrs McEvoy in the Career Center by May 7.