The Career Center At Newtown High School Lists 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 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org or 800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship — Every branch office of AXA Advisors will award up to 12 scholarships of $2,000 to local high school seniors for use in the first year of college. Applicants are asked to describe an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a nonacademic activity or project. The accomplishment may be a long-term achievement, an activity or a project that occurred in their school, in the community, or in the workplace. Primary consideration will be given to the applicant’s demonstrated achievement in a nonacademic area as reported by the applicant and supported by the appraisal completed by an adult who is not related to the applicant. Consideration will also be given to other extracurricular activities, work experience, and academic record. Applications are available at axa-achievement.com and in the Career Center. The deadline is February 16.

BioDreaming 2007 Poster Competition — The Biotechnology Institute is sponsoring a national poster competition for students in grades K–12 in public or private schools or youth organizations. The posters should showcase the role that biotechnology plays in everyday lives, the community and/or the world. The top winner in each of the four age-range categories will receive $500. Information is available at biotechinstitute.org/programs/biodreaming.html and in the Career Center. All posters are due by March 2. 

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship — The Elks will award 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year to graduating high school seniors from across the nation (must be US citizens) based on financial need, leadership, and scholarship. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. The deadline for completed applications to arrive at the Danbury Elks is January 12. Information is available at elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm and in the Career Center.

Elks Legacy Awards — The Elks National Foundation will award $1,000 nonrenewable scholarships to high school seniors who are children, grandchildren, or legal wards of living Elks in good standing. Up to 500 scholarships for college will be awarded. The selection committee will evaluate applications based on the core values of integrity, knowledge, charity, and community. Applications are available at elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm. Applications must be postmarked to the Elks National Foundation by January 12.

Guardian Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program — This annual scholarship award program is open to girls ages 12 to 18 who are community minded and have demonstrated budding entrepreneurship. Awards include one $10,000 prize, one $5,000 prize, one $3,000 prize, and 12 $1,000 prizes. Information is available at girlsgoingplaces.com and in the Career Center. Applications must be completed by February 16.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program — The American Chemical Society offers renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 per year for high academic achievers who plan to major in chemistry or related sciences in college. Candidates must be American Indian, Hispanic/Latino or African American and US citizens or permanent residents. Details are available at chemistry.org/scholars and in the Career Center. All applications must be submitted by March 1.

American Dream Scholarships — Commerce Bank will award 225 nonrenewable scholarships of $1,000 to graduating high school seniors who reside in its service areas. Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited full-time undergraduate program of study at a two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated involvement in community service, school activities, or employment responsibilities are required. Financial need is not considered. Additional information is available at commerceonline.com/AmericanDream. All applications must be postmarked by December 15.

Guardian LEAD Awards — The Guardian Latino Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction will be awarded to 15 young people ages 12 to 18 from across the United States who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship and are taking the first steps toward financial independence and making a difference in their communities. Information is available at LEADawards.com and in the Career Center. All entries must be postmarked by May 31.

Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition – The competition is open to high school juniors and seniors who are US citizens who conduct an outstanding research project that applies epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue. Awards will range from $1,000 in the semifinal round to up to $50,000 for the top two national winners. Applicants must register online at collegeboard.com and then link to the YES Competition Registration From. Written reports of research projects must be uploaded by February 1. The Career Center has basic guidelines. Interested students should go to collegeboard.com/yes for complete details.

Ted Martocchio Scholarship (Building and Trades Union) — One scholarship of up to $2,000 will be awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut who has been accepted to attend full-time at any of the Connecticut State Universities (CCSU, ECSU, SCSU or WCSU). Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, are encouraged to demonstrate leadership or examples of volunteer work and demonstrate financial need. The student must be a child of a Connecticut Building and Trades Union member. The name of the union member and union chapter is required on the application form. Full details are available at csusystemfoundation.org. The application deadline is April 30.

Pratt and Whitney Science and Technology Scholarship — One $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) will be awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut. The student must be accepted to CCSU full-time study in the fall 2007. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate an interest in science or technology. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Examples of leadership or volunteer commitment are encouraged but not required. All materials are due by April 30. Information is available at csusystemfoundation.org.

T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship — One $500 scholarship to Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) will be awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate examples of leadership or volunteer commitment to school or community, and be accepted to ECSU for fall 2007. Financial need must also be demonstrated. The application materials are due on April 30. Applications are available at csusystemfoundation.org.

BrainDance Awards –— The BrainDance competition, sponsored by The Institute of Living and Hartford Hospital, allows students to gain knowledge about psychiatric diseases and develop a more tolerant and realistic perspective toward people with severe psychiatric problems. The competition also aims to promote students’ interest in mental health care. Students compete at one of three levels: high school, college and graduate/doctoral. One $500 prize will be awarded for the best project submitted by a high school student. The best overall submission will receive $1,000. A project may consist of a research study, scientific essay, review or art based on themes related to severe mental illness. BrainDance applicants must register online at nrc-iol.org.

John Cannon Memorial Scholarship — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will award one scholarship of $10,000 per year to a high school student planning to pursue a career in television or a related field by planning to major in communications at a four-year college or university. Information and application are available at emmyonline.org. The application deadline is December 11. 

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships — Up to $7,200 per year is available for minority high school seniors who are US citizens to attend any four-year accredited college or university. Applicants must have an SAT score of 900 or higher, demonstrate leadership potential and financial need. Details are available at jackierobinson.org. All applications must be complete by March 31.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund — A national scholarship program for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who will be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program at a US accredited college or university during the 2007-08 academic year. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are available at hsf.net and are due by December 15.