Scholarships Through Newtown High School

The following scholarships have arrived in the Career Center at Newtown High School. Applications and/or more information are kept on file there. Scholarships are also listed weekly in The Bee when available (although only the new ones can be listed each time.) Current list of ALL those available are kept on file in the Career Center to take home.

 In the Career Center advertises all scholarships that are received in the mail. A few of the scholarships, usually national ones, request that some money be sent with the scholarship application. The Career Center is of the opinion that students should not have to pay to apply for scholarships; however, if a student chooses to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, it is strongly suggested that the scholarship be checked out first with one of the following organizations:

FTC Consumer Response Center: www.ftc.gov or 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)

National Fraud Information Center: www.fraud.org or 800-876-7060

Better Business Bureau: www.bbb.org or 703-276-0100

This is the only way to be sure that money is not being taken by a scholarship scam organization.

National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement –– For high school seniors across the nation demonstrating scholastic achievement by having a GPA of at least 2.75 at the time of application and who have completed either the SAT or ACT test. Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during their high school education and exhibit the ability to succeed in completing their higher education should apply. Financial need is not a consideration in the selection process. Must be planning to attend a four-year college or university and meet all eligibility requirements. Five awards are given ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 over four years (the higher the GPA, the higher the award). Application must be postmarked by March 4, 2004, and mailed via first–class mail. An application processing fee is required. More information is available on line at www.eee.org/bus/nasa.

New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Annual Scholarship (NEACRAO) –– Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to three high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution in September of 2004. The applicant must have earned a high school GPA of at least 3.0. Applications and additional information are available in the Career Center. The deadline for completed applications to the Career Center is February 13, 2004.

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 public or private elementary or secondary school. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or class rank in the top 20 percent at the end of their junior year and an SAT score of at least an 1140. Applications are available in the Career Center and must be returned to Ms Waterbury by February 27, 2004.

Weller Instrumental Music Scholarship –– This $4,000 award is for 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 concentration in instrumental music. Financial need is not a requirement and shall not be considered. Application must be submitted to Ms Waterbury in Guidance by February 13, 2004. It will then be sent to the school’s director of instrumental music. The director may select no more than two finalists from their school. Finalists must auditions on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 (location to be determined). All applicants will be considered regardless of whether they participate in their high school music program. Detailed information is available in the Career Center.

Weller Medical/Health Sciences Scholarship –– An award of $6,000 or 50 percent of the cost of tuition for the training program, whichever is less, is being offered for high school seniors who are full-time students at Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton, or Trumbull High Schools. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and financially assist a student upon graduation who has chosen to study in the medical/health sciences field. Health care careers acceptable under this program are nursing therapy, medical technology, paramedics and other licensed health care workers who provide one-on-one training. Programs leading to an MD or PhD are not acceptable. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first three cumulative years of high school and an SAT score of 975 or higher. Financial need is not a factor in determining the award recipient. Application forms are available at the Career Center. Completed application forms, with all required attachments, must be returned to the Career Center by February 27, 2004.

Holocaust Remembrance Project –– A national essay contest for high school students designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. Students compete for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and a possible trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Entry forms are available at the Career Center and are due by April 30, 2004. More information is also available at www.holocaust.hklaw.com.