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.

Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition — The competition is open to high school juniors and seniors who are US citizens who conduct an outstanding research project that applies epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue. Awards will range from $1,000 in the semifinal round to up to $50,000 for the two top national winners. Applicants must register online at collegeboard.com and then link to the YES Competition Registration Form. Research projects must be uploaded by February 1. The Career Center has basic guidelines. Interested students should go to www.collegeboard.com/yes for complete details.

“Winning Characteristics” Scholarships — The Making It Count organization will offer two national scholarships for $5,000 and ten regional awards of $1,000 to high school seniors who have participated in the Making College & Career Count presentation program between January 1 and June 15 and who can exhibit excellence based on the “Winning Characteristics” highlighted in the program. Go to www.makingitcount.com/scholarship for additional information. The application deadline is June 15.

American Dream Scholarships — Commerce Bank will award 200 nonrenewable scholarships for $1,000 to graduating high school seniors who reside in its service area. Applicants must plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate accredited program of study at a two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated involvement in community service or employment responsibilities are required. Additional information is available at www.commerceonline.com/AmericanDream. The application must be postmarked by December 15.

Ted Martocchio Scholarship (Building and Trades Union) — One $1,000 scholarship for a high school senior from Connecticut who has been accepted to attend full-time at any of the Connecticut State Universities (CCSU, ECSU, SCSU, or WCSU). Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate leadership or examples of volunteer work and be a child of a Building and Trades Union member. Students with diverse interests will have preference and no specific major is required. Financial need must be demonstrated. The application deadline is April 28. Information is available at www.csusystemfoundation.org.

Pratt & Whitney Science and Technology Scholarship — One $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) will be awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have demonstrated excellence in science and technology while in high school and have an acceptance to WCSU for full-time study for Fall 2006. Financial need must be demonstrated. The application deadline is April 28. Information is available at www.csusystemfoundation.org.

T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship — One $500 scholarship to Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) will be awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to service to their high school and/or community and have been accepted to CCSU for Fall 2006. Financial need must be demonstrated. The application deadline is April 28. Information is available at www.csusystemfoundation.org.