NHS Lists Available Scholarships

The following Scholarships and Special Programs have arrived in the Career Center at Newtown High School. Applications and/or more information for these scholarships, as well as ones previously listed in The Bee, are available there.  Please call Mrs McEvoy at 426-1915 if you have any questions.

The Hord Foundation – African-American high school students and their parents are invited to attend a seminar about their future! Given on Saturday, December 9, 2000 in the Student Union Building of Western Connecticut State University (Midtown Campus – White Street), Danbury, CT, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Topics to be covered: Financial Aid, Career Selection and SAT Prep, Selecting a College or Trade School, Preparing in High School for the Next Step. A light breakfast and lunch will be served – free! For Information call 748-7733.

The Burger King Scholars Foundation Award – For high school seniors’ first year of college or vocational school. A minimum of 269 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded throughout North America in April. The eligibility criteria requirements for this award are: 1) maintain a GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 (75-90) throughout high school; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year; 4) participate in community service and/or co-curricular activities; and 5) receive a written recommendation from your school’s principal and your employer. This program is not looking for top academic students. They are looking for students who are C or B students due to their need to work part-time. Only one student will be nominated from Newtown High School. Applications must be in to the Career Center by December 15, 2000.

The Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation, Inc. – will be awarding a $5,000/year grant for four years of study (total – $20,000) to a Connecticut high school senior graduating in Spring 2001. Students wishing to enter a two year program will also be eligible (total – $10,000). The applicant must be accepted in a course of study beneficial to the horticulture industry. This includes, but is not limited to, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscaping, Nursery Management, and Greenhouse Management. An important part of the selection will be scholastic standing and financial need. Students must be residents of the State of Connecticut but may attend out of state institutions. However, students should be aware that the University of Connecticut School of Agriculture has offered to contribute $2,500/year to students attending UConn, either the four-year or two-year program.  Deadline for applications is March 15, 2001.

Governor’s Coalition for Youth with Disabilities – To recognize the outstanding achievements of high school students with disabilities and to provide them with financial assistance to facilitate their career goals. The GCYD offers a minimum of six non-renewable $1,000 scholarships, one from each of the six US Congressional Districts. Also, the Connecticut State University System will award one renewable scholarship at each State University in the system. The scholarship will be in the amount of $500 per semester renewable up to 8 semesters. Candidates must be graduating students who: 1) are residents of Connecticut; 2) have a disability as defined by the Special Education Law or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 3) have demonstrated responsibility and good character; 4) are able to show evidence of acceptance into an accredited post secondary program; and 5) show promise for a successful career. Applications must be returned to the Career Center by February 2, 2001.

Japan – US Senate Youth Exchange Program – This program is open to all juniors who have maintained a 3.0 (80) or better GPA on a 4.0 scale and are interested in spending a rewarding summer in Japan, living with a host family and immersing themselves in Japanese culture. Knowledge of Japanese is not a requirement for this scholarship. Youth for Understanding (YFU), one of the world’s largest and most distinguished exchange organizations, will award scholarships for one student in each state. Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001. If you have any questions, contact 1/800/TEENAGE or www.YouthForUnderstanding.org.

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 associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degrees in the construction field. The awards will be given for academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential, and financial need. In the past, scholarships have ranged from $500 to $2,000 per year. Completed applications must be received by March 1, 2001.

100 Years of Women Scholarship Award – The University of Connecticut, in collaboration with the UConn Women’s Center, is pleased to announce the granting of the 100 Years of Women Scholarship Award for the seventh year.  This award is for a high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut, or a current UConn student, who, as a role model or advocate, has advanced the role and contributions of women in society. Criteria are as follows: 1) The applicant must be a Connecticut resident. Preference will be given to female applicants who are enrolled or plan to enroll in the University of Connecticut; 2) be in need of financial assistance; 3) demonstrate high academic performance; 4) demonstrate service to their community or school, including serving as a role model and support to women. All application materials must be in by February 16, 2001. For more information, call the Women’s Center at 860/486-4738 or the Scholarship Programs Office at 860/486-2819.