Newtown High School Lists Available 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 or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

Intel Science Talent Search Awards and Scholarships — High school seniors are eligible to compete for one of America’s most highly regarded national science contests. The program encourages and rewards student research in the disciplines of science, math, engineering, and medicine. Each of 300 students named as a semifinalist in the program will receive $1,000. Interested students should go to the Intel STS website www.sciserv.org. The deadline is November 6.

Ron Brown Scholar Program — This scholarship provides assistance to African American students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. A minimum of ten students will receive $10,000 annually for four years to be used to attend a four-year college or university. Applications are available at www.ronbrown.org and must be submitted by November 15.

Calgon TMA Scholarship — High school senior girls who will be at least 18 years old are eligible to apply for this national scholarship where the top scholarship is $5,000. Another $8,000 in prizes will also be awarded. Judging is based on GPA and online responses to short essay questions. Financial need is not a consideration. Recipients must be matriculating at a four-year accredited college or university in fall of 2006. The official entry form is available at www.takemeaway.com. All entries must be submitted by February 28.