The Career Center At 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 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.

Newtown High School Choral Parents Scholarship — The Newtown High School Choral Parents Scholarship is available to any senior currently enrolled in the choirs at Newtown High School. The scholarship is based upon past involvement in the Choral Program as well as the application and interview. The award will be given out to the deserving senior, or seniors, at the Spring Choral Concert. Applications are available from the Career Center. All completed scholarship applications must be returned to Mrs Latowicki in the Career Center by Friday, May 4.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International — A $300 book grant will be awarded to a senior graduating from a high school in the greater Danbury area who wishes to pursue a career in the field of education. Applications are available in the Career Center. Applications are due by April 30.

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. Applications and coach recommendations must be returned to the Career Center by May 7 to be considered for a nomination from Newtown High School.

Newtown Youth Football/Cheerleading Scholarship — Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to participants in Newtown Youth Football/Cheerleading programs. The scholarship awards 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. The board may conduct personal interviews. Applications must be returned to the Career Center by April 25.

 Bill of Rights Essay Contest — The National Federation for Women Legislators and National Rifle Association will sponsor their tenth annual essay contest for female college-bound high school juniors and seniors, Classes of 2007 and 2008. Each of seven winners will receive an unrestricted $3,000 scholarship for college and an all-expense-paid trip to NFWL’s 2007 Annual Conference in the fall. Applicants must submit a 400- to 600- word essay on the topic, “Revolutionary American Women (1754–91).” All applicants will be required to secure a state legislator as a sponsor who must agree to attend the entire conference. Information and applications are available at womenlegislators.org/events/scholarship-program.php. The essay contest deadline is June 19.

Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program — This national scholarship program sponsored by UCB, Inc will provide 20 one-time $5,000 scholarships to students with epilepsy. The selection process is based on both academic and personal achievement through participation in activities outside of school and the qualities of a positive role model. Applications and complete information can be downloaded from the Keppra website at keppra.com. All applications must be completed by May 25.

Mouse Hole Scholarships — Three $750 scholarships are available for students who are legally visually impaired or have a parent or parents that are legally visually impaired. Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent and be graduating by the summer of 2007 and not have been previously enrolled in college. Proof of visual impairment may be requested before awards are presented. Additional information is available at blindmicemart.com. Applications are due by May 5.

Horticulture Club of Newtown Scholarship — One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from NHS with a career interest in environmental studies, horticulture, ecology, conservation or forestry. An essay and letter of recommendation are required. Applications are due to the Career Center by April 26.