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.bbb.org or 703-276-0100.

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award — For the past 17 years, Wendy’s Restaurants and the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee have sponsored the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, which honors both male and female students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. Applicants must have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. The application process is open to all rising senior student athletes, graduating class of 2012, who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. The application period for students extends through October 2. The online nomination form must be completed by students and reviewed and confirmed by a high school official. The website has complete details, www.wendyheisman.com.

Latino Scholarship Program for Engineering — Naugatuck Valley Community College has financial aid packages reserved for eligible Latinos to enroll in the Engineering Technology programs for the Fall 2011 classes. The Engineering Technologies Division prepares students for immediate employment, as well as for transfer to BA and university programs. To qualify, students must be enrolled full-time in engineering, 12 or more credits, be of Hispanic descent, and eligible for financial aid. The following engineering areas are included in this program: automated manufacturing; computer aided drafting and design; fire technology and administration; automotive technician; mechanical engineering; and electronic engineering technology. Contact the school at the above e-mail or phone for more information.

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut — The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFBC) provides several scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. The scholarships range from $3,000 to $6,000. NFBC scholarships are judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and financial need. All applicants must be legally blind, enrolled in a full time program, and be Connecticut residents or attending school full-time in Connecticut. The scholarships will be presented at the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention in early November. All winners are expected to attend the entire convention. Refer to the website for complete application details www.nfbct.org.