Newtown High School Scholarships

The Career Center advertises all scholarships that are received in the mail. 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, 877-FTC-HELP, the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org, 800-876-7060 or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or call 703-276-0100.

AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship — This prestigious Merit Scholarship program recognizes high school students who demonstrate leadership, service to their community, and strong academic achievement by making it possible for them to study abroad. To be eligible, students must be nominated by their teacher or guidance counselor. This year, AFS will award $200,000 in scholarships to students who will go abroad in the summer of 2004 or winter 2005. Nominations must be faxed, received via email, or submitted online on or before December 2. Nomination forms are available in the Career Center.

Educaid Gimme Five Scholarship Sweepstakes — Each month, Educaid awards a lucky new high school senior with a $5,000 scholarship for his or her college or trade school expenses. To be eligible, a student must be an Educaid/Wachovia consolidation loan borrower who receives a consolidation loan and enters by December 30. Official rules are available at www.educaid.com or in the Career Center.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program — Monsanto Corporation in collaboration with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters has renewed this annual program to award a total of $150,000 in scholarships in 2004. One-time $1,500 awards will be made to 100 high school seniors who come from a farm family and plan to pursue a career in agriculture. Applications are available in the Career Center or at www.Monsanto.com. All applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2004.

Capitol Scholarship Program — Talented high school seniors with financial need who will attend a Connecticut postsecondary institution are eligible to win up to $2,000. Students attending out-of-state colleges can win $500 grants. Applicants must have a cumulative class rank in the top 20 percent of their junior year or have at least 1200 on their SAT. Students must be residents of Connecticut and US citizens or a permanent resident alien. Information and applications are available in the Career Center. Deadline is February 15, 2004.

 Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund, Inc — For graduating Connecticut high school students entering college level programs in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, planning, or other courses of study leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or master degree in the construction field. Awards based on academic merit, extracurricular activities and financial need. Awards range from $250 to $2,000 per year and may be renewable annually based on school performance. Deadline is March 1, 2004.

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship — A one-year $3,000 scholarship honoring 16 outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy. Successful applicants are strong students, heavily involved in extracurricular activities and show a desire to make the most out of college or graduate school. Applicants must be under a doctor’s care for epilepsy. Visit the Career Center or www.epilepsy-scholarship.com. Applications are due by March 1, 2004.

Mary Benevento/CAHPERD Scholarship — A $1,000 scholarship for any graduating high school student who plans on attending a Connecticut collegiate institution and plans to pursue a certified program of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in health (school health) teaching, physical education, recreation, or dance. Applications will be judged by scholarship, competence, future potential in chosen career, and general worthiness. Application deadline is April 1, 2004.

Elizabeth Gould Endowed Scholarship — For high school senior girls who would not be able to attend college or vocational school without financial assistance. Up to three nominations can be made from Newtown High School. Preference will be given to an applicant who has demonstrated leadership and community service qualities as well as academic excellence. The amount of the award varies depending on the needs of the individual. Deadline is April 16, 2004.