The Career Center At Newtown High School 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.

Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation Scholarship — A $5,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Connecticut high school senior who is accepted in a two- or four-year course of study beneficial to the horticulture industry, including, but is not limited to, ornamental horticulture, landscaping, nursery management, and greenhouse management. Students may attend an in-state or out-of-state institution. Should they enroll at the University of Connecticut, the College of Agriculture will offer an additional $2,500 per year to the student, for either the four- or two-year program. An important part of the criteria for selection will be scholastic standing and financial need. All applications are due by March 16.

Howard Jennings Scholarship — The Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation will award this $500 scholarship to a Connecticut high school student who has been accepted by the University of Connecticut, to major in the field of horticulture in either the two- or four-year program. This is a one-time award in memory of Howard Jennings, a former member of the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association. The student is to complete the same application as the Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation Scholarship and will be selected by the CNF Selection Committee. All applications are due by March 16.

Best Buy Scholarships — The Best Buy Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students based on their outstanding commitment to and involvement in community service, along with a solid academic performance. High school seniors who are currently enrolled in an accredited US school, graduating with plans to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school in the United States are eligible to apply. Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded from each local Best Buy store. This is a national award program where a total of $2.7 million in scholarships will be awarded. All students must complete the online application process by February 15 at bestbuy.com.

Family Support Services Scholarship — The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will award eight $500 scholarships (one in each Connecticut county) to high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in a profession that provides emotional or medical support to families. This includes professions such as counseling, social service, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social gerontology, and funeral service. All applicants must have maintained at least a B GPA in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Applications are available in the Career Center or at cfda.org. The deadline is April 13.

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship — Pfizer will award a one-year $3,000 college scholarship to 25 outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy. Successful applicants demonstrate success in school, involvement in activities, and show a desire to continue in college. All applicants must be under a physician’s care for epilepsy. The application forms may be downloaded from epilepsy-scholarship.com after entering registration information. All application materials must be submitted by mail by March 1.

Sammy Awards 2007 — The Milk Processor Education Program in partnership with USA Today recognizes 25 graduating high school student athletes throughout the nation with scholarship awards of $7,500 for their achievements in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership. Winners will also receive an all-expense paid trip to Disney World. Applicants must register and apply online at bodybymilk.com until March 9.