Scholarships Available
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.
Woman of Innovation Awards â The Women of Innovation Planning Committee is seeking nominations of Connecticut high school senior girls for recognition of their accomplishments in the classroom in the subject matters of math, technology, and science. The nominee should excel academically in the areas of technology/science or as a young inventor who has accomplished an extraordinary technology feat that should be recognized for its innovation and uniqueness. The seventh annual awards dinner will be held at the Aqua Turf in Southington on March 31. Refer to the website www.ct.org for the nomination form and qualifications. All nominations must be received by January 15.
DECA Scholarship Program â DECAâs scholarship program offers $300,000 in scholarship opportunities supported by its corporate partners. The organizations sponsoring this scholarship program are Don deBolt, Finish Line, Marriott, NAPA, NFIB, Otis Spunkmeyer, Safeway, SEARS, Pubix, Kmart, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Walgreens, and Harry Applegate. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based and awards are in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. All scholarships will be available for online submission at www.deca.org. The application deadline is January 21.
Portuguese Foundation of CT Scholarships â The Portuguese Foundation will award scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who have excelled in academics and are of Portuguese ancestry. An essay detailing proof of Portuguese ancestry and interest in the Portuguese language and culture is required. Interested students should go online www.pfict.org to review individual scholarships, eligibility requirements, and the application. Applications must be postmarked by March 15.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund â The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest provider of scholarships for Latino students. There are several types of scholarships available for graduating high school seniors to use during the 2010-2011 academic year. Complete the online eligibility questions to determine for which scholarship programs you qualify. Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria: academic record, financial need (for educational purposes), community service, and personal qualities. To view individual scholarship requirements and application deadlines go online to www.hsf.org.
American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest â High school students may compete for scholarships at the local, state, and national level through an oratorical contest that focuses on the US Constitution. Students should register to receive details on the speech topic and competition rules. Students should also contact their local American Legion office for details on local contests. There are also details on the state website at www.ct.legion.org. The national contest awards first, second, and third place winners with scholarships totaling $18,000, $16,000, and $14,000, respectively.