NHS 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, 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org, 800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship — This scholarship contest is open to high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college or certified trade school in the United States. It is not based on financial need. Applicants must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” online and then take a ten question open-book multiple-choice test online. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. Entries will be accepted until April 11. Interested students from Connecticut may also apply for a separate scholarship for $1,000 based on an original essay. These students should contact the AFSA State Administrator at: CT Essay Contest, PO Box 2350, Hartford CT 06146 to request more information. The deadline is March 15.

Bohdan “Bo” Kolinsky Memorial Scholarship — The Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance will award one $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior in Connecticut planning to attend an accredited four-year college with hopes of pursuing a career in sports print journalism. There is potential for this scholarship to be renewed based on the student’s ability to maintain set criteria. Applicants will be judged on the basis of their promise as journalists and their ability to successfully complete college-level academic work. Applications are available online at www.ctsportswriters.org. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked by January 22.

Discover Scholarship Program — The Discover Scholarship Program is a national recognition program for high school juniors to applaud exemplary accomplishments and to support continued education and training beyond high school. Scholarships can be used for any type of post-high school education or training — certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical school, or two- or four-year college. To be eligible, a junior must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and excel in three areas: leadership, community service, and obstacles overcome. There is no limit to the number of juniors from NHS who may apply. Interested juniors should go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml. Applications must be submitted by January 31.

Family Support Services Scholarship — The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will award eight $500 scholarships (one in each county) to high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in a profession that provides emotional or medical support to families. This includes fields such as counseling, social service, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social gerontology, and funeral service. All applicants must at least a B average GPA. Applications are available from www.ctfda.org or in the Career Center. The deadline is April 14.

Princeton Prize in Race Relations — The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is a $1,000 cash award from the Alumni Association of Princeton University for high school students of any grade from selected regions across the United States who are doing outstanding work in their schools or communities to advance the cause of race relations. Last year there were 19 first prizes awarded. Applications and information are available from www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize. The deadline for all applications is January 31.

Sammy Awards (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) — The Got Milk?/Milk Mustache campaign in partnership with USA Today recognizes 25 graduating high school student athletes throughout the nation with a $7,500 scholarship for their achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Winners will also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Disneyworld. Interested students should go to online and apply at www.bodybymilk.com by March 7.

T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship — One $500 scholarship to Southern Connecticut State University 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 SCSU for fall 2008. Financial need must be demonstrated. Information is available at CSUSystemFoundation.org and in the Career Center. The application materials are due on April 30.

Ted Martocchio Scholarship (Building and Trades Union) — One award of up to $2,000 for a high school senior from Connecticut who has been accepted to attend full-time at any of the four Connecticut State Universities (CCSU, ECSU, SCSU, or WCSU) in fall 2008. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75; demonstrate leadership or examples of volunteer work, which are encouraged but not required; 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. Information is available from the Career Center or CSUSystemFoundation.org. The deadline is April 30.

Union Plus Scholarships — The children of American Federation of Teachers members or other unions are eligible for scholarship awards ranging from $500 to $3,000. Applications are available in the Career Center or at www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/scholarships. The deadline is January 31.

Wal-Mart Scholarships — Wal-Mart has four distinct national scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors, ranging from $1,000 renewable scholarships paid out on a semester basis to $10,000 awards paid out over four years of college study. Three scholarship programs are open to employees and/or their dependants. The last program is open to graduating senior applicants without an employment connection to Wal-Mart. Information and applications are available at WalMartFoundation.org. All applications are due by January 14.

Weller Education Scholarship — The purpose of this $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per academic year) is to recognize and financially assist a high school senior planning to pursue a career in teaching in a public or private elementary or secondary school. Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at Joel Barlow, Masuk, Newtown, Shelton, or Trumbull High Schools. An original essay, 500 to 700 words in length, must be submitted with the application. The essay, titled “Why I Have Chosen a Career in Education,” should focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant’s secondary educational experiences including specific examples and anecdotes with suggestions for change. Financial need is not a factor in determining the award recipient. Applications are available in the Career Center. All applications must be submitted to the Career Center by February 25.

Weller Computer Science/Technology Scholarship — This $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per academic year) will assist a local high school senior upon graduation who is planning to major in and have a career in computer science or computer engineering. Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at Joel Barlow, Masuk, Newtown, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools. There is a minimum GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or 4.1 out of a possible 5.0. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applications are available in the Career Center, and completed applications must be submitted to the Career Center by February 25.

Weller Foundation Vincent Voccia Vocational Award — The Weller Foundation supports local students planning a career in the skilled trades. High school seniors who are full-time students from Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools may be considered. Each participating school will be eligible for one recipient to receive a scholarship equal to the lesser of $2,500 or 50 percent cost of tuition or fees of the vocational technical program proposed. Examples of programs are auto/truck maintenance, aircraft maintenance, air conditioning, culinary arts, machine design (CAD), carpentry, barbering/hairdressing, photography, and secretarial. The applicant shall demonstrate interest and talent in his/her chosen field. Financial need is not a factor in determining the award recipient. The Career Center has applications, which must be completed and returned by March 17.

Weller Medical/Health Sciences Scholarship — The Weller Foundation provides financial assistance to a local high school senior who has chosen a course of study in the medical/health sciences. The scholarship award totals $6,000 or 50 percent of the cost of tuition for the training program, whichever is less. Healthcare careers acceptable under this program are nursing, therapy, medical technology, paramedics, and other licensed healthcare workers who provide one-on-one care to people. Programs leading to MD or PhD degrees are not acceptable. Academic programs may be a minimum of one year and a maximum of six years. Qualified applicants must be full-time students from Newtown, Masuk, Joel Barlow, Shelton or Trumbull High Schools. Financial need is not a factor in determining the award recipient. The Career Center has applications, which must be completed and returned by February 25.