Newtown High School Lists Scholarships

The Career Center advertises all scholarships that are received in the mail. 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 call 703-276-0100.

Connecticut Choral Society Kannengeiser Scholarship –– A $1,000 award to one high school junior or senior is being offered in an effort to encourage and promote young people in their musical pursuits. An important component of the application process is the personal recommendation from the student’s choral director; see the choral director for applications. Additional information is available at www.ctchoralsociety.org. Applications are due by February 21.

Connecticut Women’s Bowling Association ––A $500 award is offered to a high school senior (either male or female) graduating in June, whose mother or grandmother is a sanctioned member of the Connecticut Women’s Bowling Association. Applicants must be planning to continue their education in the summer or fall. The student does not have to be a bowler. The application must include all transcripts of grades, including first quarter grades, and be signed by a guidance counselor. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15.

Miss Greater Watertown Scholarship Program –– Single young women between the ages of 17 and 24 who live or go to school in the greater Watertown area (includes Newtown) are eligible for this scholarship program. Miss Greater Watertown is the official preliminary competition of the Miss Connecticut and Miss America Programs. The top scholarship is usually $2,000 and will be awarded on Saturday, March 13, at Watertown High School. For more information contact Sandy at 860-274-9065.

SAMMY 2004 –– Sammy “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” awards recognize 25 graduating high school student athletes throughout the nation who show excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service. Winners receive a $7,500 scholarship, a Sammy 2004 weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando scheduled for June 25–27, and an opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June 2004 edition of USA Today and other national magazines. Sammy 2004 applications must be sent online at www.whymilk.com by March 5.