Newtown High School Lists Scholarships That Are Currently Available

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 the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

The Barton L. Weller Scholarship — For any senior attending Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton, or Trumbull High Schools on a full-time basis. The award is $12,000 and the requirements consist of a five-month original independent research or study project of the student’s choice. Detailed information is available in the Career Center. All students who plan to submit a proposal must see Mrs Gerry Waterbury in the Guidance Department for a cover sheet. Proposals must be received at the Weller Foundation by October 28.

QuestBridge College Match — QuestBridge is a division of the Quest Scholars Program, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting high-achieving low-income students with scholarships, internships, mentorships, and other educational opportunities. Through a single application, QuestBridge makes hundreds of opportunities easily accessible to bright low-income students across the country. QuestBridge College Partners include Amherst, Princeton, Stanford, Wellesley, Trinity, and Williams. Apply online at www.questbridge.com by September 25.

Weller Education Scholarship — The Weller Foundation is offering a $4,000 scholarship to recognize and financially assist a high school senior planning to pursue a teaching career in an elementary or secondary school. Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or class rank in the top 20 percent at the end of Grade 11 and a minimum new SAT score of 1710 (1140 minimum on old SAT). Applications are available in the Career Center and must be returned to Mrs Aiezza in the Career Center by February 9.

Weller Foundation Medical/Health Sciences Scholarship — The Weller Foundation encourages and financially assists a local high school student upon graduation who has chosen a course of study in the field of medical/health sciences. The scholarship award totals $6,000 or 50 percent of the cost of tuition for the training program, whichever is less. Health care careers acceptable under this program are nursing, therapy, medical technology, paramedics, and other licensed health care workers who provide one-on-one care to people. Programs leading to MD or PhD degrees are not acceptable. Academic programs may be a minimum of one year and a maximum of six years. Qualified applicants must be full-time students from Newtown, Masuk, Joel Barlow, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools. Applications must be submitted to Mrs Aiezza in the Career Center by February 9.

Weller Foundation Instrumental Music Scholarship — The Weller Foundation will award $4,000 to high school seniors who are full-time students at Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools. Applicants must be accepted and subsequently enrolled at a four-year accredited college or conservatory as a music major with a concentration in instrumental music. Financial need is not a requirement and shall not be considered. Applicants must be submitted to Mrs Aiezza in the Career Center by February 9. All applications will be forwarded to the NHS Director of Instrumental Music who will select no more than two finalists from their school. Finalists must audition for the Weller judges in April. All applicants will be considered regardless of whether or not they participate in their high school music program.