UCONN Day of Pride Scholarships – for students who have been traditionally under-represented and to promote cultural diversity in the university community.  Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien; be involved in leadership activities; in the top 15percent of their graduating class; have financial need and be a Connecticut resident.  See your Guidance Counselor if you would like to apply for this scholarship at the University of Connecticut.  Deadline is November 15, 1999.

UCONN Nutmeg Scholarships – for students who have exemplary academic and co-curricular records.  The four-year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, room, board and a book allowance.  Student must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident Alien; have been nominated a National Merit Semifinalist, a National Achievement Finalist, or a National Hispanic Recognition Finalist or be nominated by the high school guidance counselor; be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and a Connecticut resident.  See your Guidance Counselor to apply for this scholarship at the University of Connecticut.  Application deadline is November 15, 1999.

Write to Learn Contest – To enter: In 100 words or less answer the question “What does a College Education Mean to Me or Someone I Know?”  Open to legal US and Canadian residents who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university.  Also open to friends, relatives and acquaintances of current or future enrollees in which case prize will be awarded to subject of essay.  Grand Prize is $80,000 for payment of college expenses.  Application deadline is October 31, 1999.

Japan-America Society of Connecticut – an academic scholarship travel to Japan program will be awarded to at least two deserving Connecticut high school students.  It is a formal program which offers the opportunity to travel to Japan for a four-week home stay program during the summer.  All travelling and home stay program expenses are provided by the Society.  This program is a photographic essay contest.  Completed application materials must be postmarked by February 10, 2000.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program – a national program for 10 academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors.  Awarded students will receive $10,000 a year for four years. Traits considered are excellence, leadership, commitment to public service and the desire to make a difference.  Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.  Applications must be postmarked no later than January 9, 2000.

The 2000 Toyota Community Scholars Program – for high school seniors, 100 renewable scholarships valued at $10,000 and $20,000 over four years.  Successful candidate should have an outstanding academic record, be an effective leader, and have a record of service within and outside the school setting. Only one student will be nominated from Newtown High School.  Applications must be in the Career Center by November 15, 1999.

JUNIORS – Discover Card Tribute Award – for high school JUNIORS with a cumulative 2.75 GPA in the 9th and 10th grades who also demonstrate accomplishments in four out of these five areas: Special Talents, Leadership, Obstacles Overcome, Community Service and Unique Endeavors.  Nine scholarships (highest is $2,500) available in each state and nine national awards ($25,000).  Applications can also be accessed from the Web site: ww.aasa.org/discover.htm. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 11, 2000

Applications and/or information for these scholarships, as well as ones previously listed in The Bee, are available there.  Please call Mrs McEvoy at 426-7651 if you have any questions.