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.

Gift of Green Scholarship — Newtown High School graduating seniors are encouraged to apply for two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to the individuals who can best demonstrate through a suggested plan of action the five ideas for the school to implement over the next two years for energy savings. All applicants must be accepted and subsequently enroll at an institute of higher learning. Applicants may be contacted for a personal interview as part of the selection process. Applications are available from the Naviance system and must be submitted by April 21.

Working Women’s Forum Scholarship — This $500 scholarship will be awarded to the senior girl who can best demonstrate her interest in a business career through one or more of the following: a business or business-related college major, active participation in a business-related club such as FBLA, a job or business internship, or other extracurricular activities related to business or entrepreneurship. The applicant must provide proof of enrollment at an institute of higher learning or in a postsecondary program of study. Interested girls should download the application from Naviance. Applications are due to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by April 20.

Holocaust Remembrance Project — A national essay contest for high school students designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. Students compete for ten first-place scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 and a trip to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. There are cash prizes for second and third place winners. Essays must be no more than 1,200 words and must be submitted online by April 30. Complete information is available at www.holocaust.hklaw.com.

Family Support Services Scholarship — The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will award eight $500 scholarships (one in each 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. All candidates must submit the application form and a current high school transcript. The application form must be neat and legible. Applications are available from www.ctfda.org. The deadline is April 10.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship — Up to $2,500 scholarships are offered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education in the restaurant and foodservice industries. Applicants must be accepted and plan to enroll in an accredited part-time school taking a minimum of nine credit hours each term and major in culinary, restaurant management, or other foodservice-related major. The application is online at www.nraef.org/scholarships. Transcripts and letters of recommendation that are required for this scholarship must be postmarked by May 15.

Susan Fund Scholarships — The Susan Fund awards college scholarships to Fairfield County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer at some time during their lives. Criteria for considering scholarship awards are financial status, academic performance, community involvement and personal commitment. A personal interview is expected of all applicants. Students may apply in subsequent years. Applications are available from www.thesusanfund.org and are due by April 1.

Connecticut Association of Women Police Scholarship — This scholarship is for high school seniors (male or female) who will be pursuing a degree in criminal justice. The FAFSA form must be completed and a high school transcript, teacher/counselor recommendation and personal essay (200–250 words) are also required. All candidates will be evaluated based on their achievements in relation to the entire pool of applicants. Applications are available in the Career Center. The deadline is April 30.

Alexander Hamilton Citizen Achievement Award — The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association will award $500 scholarships and an all-expense-paid week of leadership training in Seattle, Wash. Student candidates are evaluated on five criteria that broadly address individual achievements and community service. They are: participation in service to school, community service, scholastic acumen, entrepreneurial skill, and personal achievement. This program is open to college-bound high school juniors. More specific information and applications are available from www.hamiltonfriends.org. The application deadline is April 17.

Stephen Phillips Scholarship — High school seniors from New England states are eligible for this scholarship program. New awards usually range from $3,000 to $10,000 and are renewable. Recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States. Applicants should show a strong academic background, demonstrate citizenship, character and serious-mindedness, and financial need. The application is available from www.phillips-scholarship.org. All materials are due by May 1.

BBB Student Ethics Award and Scholarship — The BBB of Connecticut will award at least one scholarship of $2,500 to a high school junior who personifies high ethics demonstrated through leadership, community service, and overall personal integrity and academic history. Applicants must complete a 500-word essay and submit three letters of recommendation. The Career Center has applications. The deadline is June 19.

Sons of Portugal Scholarship — For high school seniors from greater Danbury area who are of Portuguese descent living at least one full year in the local area may apply, and the applicant or his parent(s) must be an active member in a Portuguese cultural organization. Awards will be made on the basis of: Portuguese community involvement, scholastic record, character, and evidence of leadership. Two letters of recommendation are required. The official transcript of the applicant’s high school record and a copy of the SAT scores are required. Applications are available from www.portugueseculturalcenter.com. The application deadline is April 1.

Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship — This is a $10,000 scholarship for a Fairfield County graduating high school senior who will be entering an accredited college or university to pursue a degree in engineering. The funds are to be used for tuition, books and/or room and board at the institution of higher learning chosen by the applicant. All applicants must be US citizens. The minimum composite SAT score is 1700 or ACT of 27 and GPA of 3.5. A 500-word essay about career goals and three letters of recommendation are required. Applications are available from www.es.northropgrumman.com/community/engscholars. Applications must be received by the scholarship committee by April 30.

Student-View Scholarship Program — College-bound high school seniors are eligible to apply for several scholarships sponsored by Student Insights, a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors. There are no minimum SAT or ACT scores or minimum grade point averages and no lengthy application process. Interested students should go to www.student-view.com and complete a short application survey about colleges in the Connecticut area by April 19. All scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications and will be announced in May.

Newtown Scholarship Association — The Newtown Scholarship Association provides scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors from Newtown who plan to continue their education. The scholarships are based on financial need. Interested students should download an application from the Newtown Scholarship Association entry in Naviance. (There are only a limited number of hardcopies are available from Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center). The deadline for all completed applications is April 20. Only complete applications can be considered. All students must sign up with Mrs Latowicki for a personal interview with the Newtown Scholarship Association Awards Committee which will be held on Tuesday, May 5.

Arthritis Foundation Scholarships — The Arthritis Foundation is offering three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors or college undergraduates with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Students must be residents of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. A volunteer committee judges scholarship applications based on academic achievement, disease impact, and volunteer service to the school or community. Contact the Foundation at 800-541-8350 for an application. The Career Center does not have applications. The deadline is April 17.

Bill Lauf Memorial Scholarship — The Danbury Fish and Game Club will award one $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior from the greater Danbury area who plans on a career in journalism or the environment. The award will be made directly to the recipient’s college to help with tuition. The committee will make the award to the student who best exemplifies the qualities possessed by the late sportsman and journalist, Bill Lauf. These qualities include, but are not limited to, sportsmanship, integrity, humor, curiosity, love of his fellow man and love of writing. To be considered, the application and essay must be received by April 15. Applications are available in the Career Center.

Newtown Youth Football/Cheerleading Scholarship — There are two scholarship awards of $1,500 for youth football players and two awards of $1,500 for cheerleading participants. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who will continue their education after graduation (college, university, technical/professional school). Students must be or have been a participant in the Newtown Youth Football/Cheerleading program with either Pop Warner or American Youth Football and demonstrate personal qualities deserving of this award. If necessary, the board will conduct personal interviews. Applications are available from the Career Center. All completed applications are due to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by April 21.

VNA of Newtown Scholarships — The VNA of Newtown is offering two scholarships for graduating high school seniors from Newtown who will attend nursing school. The $4,000 Anna E. Clow Scholarship is for a student entering a program leading to a BSN or RN. The $2,500 Janice B. Van Syckle Scholarship available to a student entering a program leading to a BSN. Both scholarships will be awarded to the recipient when he or she has entered the clinical portion of the nursing program, at least into the second year of his or her nursing education. Applications are available in the Career Center and must be turned in to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by April 20. An interview is required. All interviews will be held at Newtown High School on April 30.