Scholarships Available

The Newtown High School 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 parents and students to 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.

Full details on all scholarships are available at the high school Career Center.

Youth of the Year Classic Award — The State of Connecticut African American Affairs Commission will award its Youth of the Year Award to one graduating high school senior from Connecticut. Qualified applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership ability in both the community as it relates to the development of the cultural, social and/or political well-being for the African American community within the state of Connecticut.

Interested students should submit a nomination form with the support of a school or community official. All nominations must be submitted by March 13. Complete information is available in the Career Center.

Chef of the Year — Johnson & Wales University invites high school seniors and juniors to enter the Chef of the Year challenge. Winners will earn scholarships to one of four JWU’s four campuses (Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; or Charlotte, N.C.).

Entrants must create an original dinner or dessert entree following the contest guidelines and finalists will be flown to the college’s North Miami Campus April 3–5 to participate in a cook-off.

The contest guidelines are available at JWU.edu and the entry deadline is February 23.

Governor’s Coalition for Youth with Disabilities — This scholarship recognizes the outstanding achievements of high school seniors with disabilities by providing financial educational assistance. Candidates must be Connecticut residents who have a disability as defined by the Special Education Law or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and plan to attend a postsecondary school or training program.

The three types of scholarships are: 1) a one-time only non-renewable scholarship of up to $5,000; 2) a renewable scholarship for $500 per semester to each of the four State Universities; and 3) one renewable full tuition and fee scholarship at each of the 12 Connecticut Community Colleges.

Applications and supporting materials are available at GCYD.org. The student’s guidance counselor must review and certify the application prior to submission. All completed applications must be postmarked by February 15.

Rising Star Math Scholarships — The Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Rising Star Foundation share a common agenda for girls to learn and love math. Four Rising Star Math Scholarships of $2,500 per year will be awarded to incoming college freshmen.

All applicants must be registered Girl Scouts and be juniors (Class of 2010) who plan to be mathematics or physics majors in college. Selection will be based on academic achievement, leadership and community service and a strong interest in math with the intention to major in math or physics in college. Interested girls should apply online at ShillerMath.com/GirlScouts/home.php by August 31.

George Coleman Scholarship — Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to three high school graduates who will enroll in a New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (NEACRAO) member institution in the fall. The list of NEACRAO member schools and the application are available at NEACRAO.org.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Completed applications with a recommendation from a guidance counselor must be submitted by March 15.