NHS Career Center Lists Scholarships

Information and applications for the following scholarships have arrived in the Career Center at Newtown High School. Please note that these scholarships are not just for seniors, many are for underclassmen as well. 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.

Very Important Note: In the Career Center, scholarships are advertised that are received in the mail. A few of the scholarships, usually national ones, request that some money be sent with the application. It is the opinion of the Career Center that money should not be required to apply for scholarships. If, however, students choose to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, it is strongly suggested that the scholarships be checked out by one of the following organizations:

FTC Consumer Response Center: www.ftc.gov or call (202) FTC-HELP.

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

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

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

The 2002 Friends of the Stamford Symphony Music Scholarship Competition – For solo instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists. Senior high school students of Fairfield County who wish to continue music studies either privately or at the college level may apply. First prize – $1000 and second prize – $500. Entrance requirements and applications are in the Career Center. Entry deadline is January 23, 2002.

James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation Essay Contest – This contest gives the students in grades 9-12 a chance to win a $3,000 or $1,000 Savings Bond to be used for scholarship purposes. The essay topic is “Civil Liberties versus Security: A Delicate Balance.” Only one essay will be selected from Newtown High School. Applications and contest rules are in the Career Center. All entries must be returned to Mrs McEvoy in the Career Center no later than March 23, 2001.

Connecticut Innovations Technology Scholar Program – Provides scholarships and internships for Connecticut students pursuing higher education in certain science and technology fields at a college or university within the state of Connecticut. Scholars must maintain a “B” average or a 3.0 GPA throughout high school and college, be at the top 20 percent of their class and work within the state of Connecticut two years following graduation. Up to $12,000 earned scholarship will be awarded as follows: $500 per semester freshman and sophomore years, $2500 per semester junior and senior years. Application deadline is February 15, 2002. More details are available in the Career Center.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – Two $500 scholarships are offered to juniors and seniors with asthma or significant allergies who plan on continuing their education after high school and have attained a level of excellence in academic and/or extra curricular activity. Application with essay topic is available in the Career Center. All applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2002.