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.

National Italian American Foundation Students to Leaders Workshops — NIAF offers two all-expense paid workshops designed to introduce young Italian Americans to the inner workings of business, finance, government, and public policy, while helping them develop effective leadership skills. To be eligible for the program, students must be juniors or seniors in high school at the time of application and be of Italian heritage. More information is available at www.niaf.org/S2L and in the Career Center. All applications must be postmarked by May 1.

Western Connecticut Umpires Association — A college scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who will be pursuing a college education and is on the varsity baseball team. The scholarship winner will be invited to the annual banquet in June.  Completed applications must be returned to the Career Center by May 5.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Newtown, Inc – This organization is offering a $4,000 scholarship to a Newtown resident student entering a nursing program leading to an RN or BSN.  The $4,000 will be awarded when the recipient has entered the clinical portion of the nursing program.  Financial need, scholarship ability, personality, and recommendation are all considered.  Interviews will be held on May 3at 10 am in the Career Center.  The applications are due in the Career Center by April 28.

Mr Tux/Squire Tux College Scholarship — Up to $50,000 in college scholarships are available through Mr Tux/Squire Tux locations.  Applicants must be high school seniors and have applied to a college and/or university for fall 2004 admission.  Applications are available at the Mr Tux location in Brass Mill Center, Waterbury. Additional information is available at www.mrtux.com. Completed applications are due by May 1.