Newtown High School Career Center 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.

 McDonalds “Serve Your Community” Scholarship — McDonald’s New York Tri-State Restaurant Owners will award five $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors in the New York Tri-State area who have consistently demonstrated leadership, a helping hand, and exemplary community service. Students must be high school seniors who will attend college in the fall semester 2005. Financial need will be evaluated during the selection process. The application requires a 300-word essay on “how they bring the McDonald’s mantra of giving back to the community to life.” Applications are available in the Career Center or at www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com. The deadline is February 1.

Student-View Scholarship — College-bound high school seniors are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by Student Insights. There are no minimum SAT or ACT scores or minimum grade point average and no lengthy application process. A brief essay of 250 words or less about the student’s own college search experience is required. Apply online at www.student-view.com by January 21.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program — ACS offers renewable $2,500 scholarships for high academic achievers in who plan to major in chemistry or related sciences. Candidates must be American Indian, Hispanic/Latino or African American and US citizens or permanent residents. Details are available at www.chemistry.org/scholars and in the Career Center. Applications are due by March 1.

Society of Women Engineers National Scholarship — The organization offers renewable scholarships to female high school seniors who plan to study engineering or computer science at an accredited college. The range is from $1,000 to $10,000. Applications are available at www.swe.org/scholarships and in the Career Center. The deadline for high school applicants is May 15.

Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators — High school seniors who are future teachers may apply for one of 30 scholarship grants which range from $1,000 to $5,000. The five equally weighted criteria used to select the scholarship winners are: academic standing, original essay, recommendations, school activities, and community activities. The Career Center has applications and information. The deadline is January 15.

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 can range from $2,000 to up to $50,000 for the two top national winners. Applicants must register online at collegeboard.com and YES. Research projects must be uploaded by February 1. Faxed, emailed, or mailed project reports are not eligible. The Career Center has basic guidelines. Applicants should also go to www.collegeboard.com/yes for complete details.