NHS Guidance Dept.

Lists Available Scholarships

The Guidance Department at Newtown High School has announced that information and applications for the following scholarships are available in its office.

Horticulture Club of Newtown — A $300 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is interested in studying environmental studies, horticulture, ecology, conservation, or forestry in a post-secondary institution or college. All applications are due to the Career Center by Friday, April 15.

Newtown Federation of Teachers — The organization is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior intending to pursue a degree in the field of education. All applications are due to the Career Center by Friday, April 15.

Robert J. Glander Memorial Scholarship — Two scholarships (one for a boy and one for a girl) each in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a Newtown resident who is graduating from high school. Interested students may get an application at the Career Center or from Newtown Babe Ruth Baseball. The deadline is April 15.

Hawley School PTA Scholarship — The Hawley School PTA will award one scholarship for $1,000 and one for $500 to graduating seniors from Newtown High School who attended Hawley School. Scholarship recipients demonstrate the elements of character, achievement, and dedication representative of the highest goals of education at Hawley School. The Career Center has applications. The deadline for applications is April 15.

Blue & Gold Club Scholarship — The Blue & Gold Club of Newtown High School awards a scholarship to a graduating senior whose parents(s) are currently members of the club. Scholarship recipients demonstrate the elements of sportsmanship, character, achievement, and dedication that represent the highest goals of the Blue & Gold Club. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by April 15.