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Reviewed Scholarship Sites: http://www.collegescholarships.org/search/helpful-reviews.htm
CollegeBoard Search Tool: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
School Soup:
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
Career Cruising Search Tool: http://public.careercruising.com/us/en
o 1) Log in,
o 2) Click on the “Scholarships & Financial Aid” tab,
o 3) Click on “My Saved Scholarships,”
o 4) Click on “Explore Financial Aid” and the select “Search for Scholarships.”
General Search Suggestion: 1) For all colleges of interest, thoroughly study their websites; 2) Call the colleges’
admissions offices and inquire about scholarship opportunities (if not posted); 3) Call your town hall, bank(s), large
corporations (Kellogg’s, Walmart, General Motors, Apple, etc.), and…. speak to your Guidance counselor. : )
~ HAPPY SEARCHING ~
Individual Scholarships:
Minority Scholarships
Please see Mr. Halen from a lengthy listing of African American Scholarships
The Promesa Scholarship Award for Latino Youth
Eligibility: • Be of Latino Heritage and CT resident; • Have at least a 2.80 GPA and be a HS Senior; • Submit an essay no
longer than 1500 words on one of three topics; • Name three (3) people that you admire and why; • Name all
the organizations you have belonged to and community work that you have done in the past; • Please submit
2 letters of recommendation; one from a teacher and one from your Guidance Counselor.
Deadline: June 27, 2014
Contact Information: 860-240-8330, www.cga.ct.gov/lprac and guidance
Quinebaug Valley Community College Scholarships
http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu/fin_aid/scholarshiplist.asp
Three Rivers Community College Scholarships
http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/Div_StudentServices/StudentPrograms/Scholarships.shtml
Manchester Community College Scholarships
http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/students/financial/scholarships/
The Liberty Bank Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility: · • Must be in financial need. • Possessing academic achievement. • Extracurricular and community activities
Deadline: Call Quinebaug Valley Community College Fin. Aid office to identify specific deadline
Contact Information: QVCC and guidance department
Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship
Eligibility: • Any gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or Ally youth, ages 16-24; • Planning to attend accredited
post-secondary institution or program; • Must be active in the LGBTIA community; • Must be a Connecticut
resident; • 2-3 letters of recommendation needed.
Deadline: April 25, 2014 (mail completed application by)
Contact Information: Guidance department
Kline Family Community Service Scholarship
Eligibility: • H.s. seniors who plan to attend the University of Connecticut; • Demonstrate record of community service
Deadline: April 25, 2014
Contact Information: info@klinefamilyscholarship.org and guidance
Chet Advance Scholarship
• Open to high school juniors. • 200 high school juniors will receive scholarships of up to $2500 • Set up by
the state treasurer’s office and funded by companies that administer the Higher Education Trust program.
Deadline: April 30, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.chetadvance.com/ and guidance
Eligibility:
People Smart Scholarship
Eligibility: • High School student in grades 9-12; • Permanent U.S. resident; · Write an essay (750-1000 words) or submit
media on What the Future of Social Networking Looks Like
Deadline: April 30, 2014
Contact Information: Rules and requirements and Guidance
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective Scholarship
Eligibility: • Identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ), or be from an LGBTQ
household/family; • Resident of Connecticut; • Be accepted for college studies at an accredited 2- or 4-year
institution, 2013-14; • Submit all requested application materials by stated deadline (no extensions)
Deadline: April 30, 2014 (postmarked no later than)
Contact Information: Dan Millett, 860-278-4163 x18, or danm@hglhc.org and guidance
Fred Gifford Memorial Scholarship - Columbia Volunteer Fire Dept.
Must: • A legal resident of Columbia, CT and current senior; • Planning to continue at an accredited postsecondary institution; • Possess a good balance of grades, school and personal activities, community service
and family values.
Deadline: May 1, 2014
Contact Information: See Guidance department for an application
Eligibility:
Triangle Community Center Scholarship
Eligibility: • Must be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning student; • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent
resident, or hold a student visa when award is dispersed; • Evidence of acceptance into accredited vocational
or undergraduate program in Connecticut; • Maintain a min. 2.75 GPA in college; • Must meet all satisfactory
academic work requirements normally applied by the institution for its federal, state and institutional financial
aid programs.
Deadline: May 16, 2014 (Received by no later than)
Contact Information: Ashley@ctgay.org and guidance department
Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: • Town residency restrictions apply- see counselor of web site for detailed listing; • Plan to pursue a career in
health care, (other than veterinarian) nursing school, college or other accredited institution; • Demonstrated
outstanding scholarship and community service commitment.
Deadline: May 20, 2014 (Postmarked by)
Contact Information: windhamhospital.org , (860) 456-6700 and guidance
Paul C. Houghton Marine Corps League Scholarship
Eligibility: · Windham County resident, member of the Paul C. Houghton Detachment Marine Corps League, or have
USMC affiliation; · Evidence of acceptance into postsecondary program; · Possesses a min. 2.5 GPA; · Must
meet all satisfactory academic work requirements normally applied by the institution for its federal, state and
institutional financial aid programs.
Deadline: May 25, 2014
Contact Information: Guidance department
B. Davis Scholarship
• There is no age restriction; • Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and
next; • This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now
and what your future academic plans are.
Deadline: May 26, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Eligibility:
New Haven Pride Center David Knapp Scholarship
Eligibility: • For all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth who plan to attend an accredited postsecondary institution or program; • Must be active in the LGBTIA community; • Must be a CT resident
Deadline: May 31, 2014
Contact Information: e-mail: nhglcc@gmail.com and Guidance department
Willimantic Firefighters Local 1033 Ralph A. Rodman Memorial Scholarship
Must: • be a Windham, CT resident; • be active in community service; • possess an 82 average; • be
accepted to a 2-4 year accredited school
Deadline: June 1, 2014
Contact Information: See Guidance department
Eligibility:
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
• Students will submit an essay on: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities
sought after by the post-secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities
means the most to you?
Deadline: June 14, 2014 (Submit essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com)
Contact Information: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm and guidance
Eligibility:
Big Sun Sport Scholarship
• To help a deserving, athlete succeed in their academic pursuits, the applicant must be a high school senior
or be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the
community. • All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they participate.
Deadline: June 21, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.bigsunathletics.com and guidance
Eligibility:
Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) UTI Scholarship
• Essay of 50 words or less, • 3-minute YouTube video on why you deserve the scholarship, • Sign the
mikeroweWORKS S.W.E.A.T. Pledge
Deadline: June 27, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.uti.edu/mrw and guidance
Eligibility:
Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Essay Contest
• Open to high school students, vocational-technical school students, students enrolled in a high school
diploma credit program under the age of 21. • Prepare a paper, not to exceed 1000 words, advising the
principal on how to proceed when the presumptive valedictorian is accused by the salutatorian of using nonprescribed Ritalin to help pass at least one exam.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2014
Contact Information: www.ctbarfdn.org and guidance
Eligibility:
GCYD Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities
Eligibility:
• High school seniors with disabilities applying to college or other post-secondary educational programs.
Deadline: December 31, 2013
Contact Information: gcydinfo@gmail.com and guidance
Northeast Utilities Foundation Scholarship
• Open to high school seniors planning to major in Electronic Engineering Technology, • Applying to
Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC)
Deadline: December 17, 2013
Contact Information: Kristen Dagan McGee, kdaganmcgee@nv.edu, 203-596-8748 and guidance
Eligibility:
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union (COFCU) Community Scholarship
Eligibility: • Resident of New London or Windham counties; • Applicant and parent(s) or guardian(s) are COFCU
members; • Graduating high school senior planning on attending accredited college in fall 2014; • Must be in
good standing- 3.0 GPA or better; • Strong involvement in extracurricular activities and within the community.
Deadline: Accepted from Jan. 1st - March 3, 2014
Contact Information: charteroak.org and in guidance
AAAC Youth of the Year Scholarship
Eligibility: • By nomination; • For seniors of African heritage who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership
ability, which is directed toward the development of the cultural, social and/or political well-being of the AfricanAmerican community.
Deadline: February 28, 2014
Contact Information: www.cga.ct.gov/aaac/news1.php and guidance
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Eligibility: • High school seniors or current undergraduates who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university.
Deadline: February 28, 2014
Contact Information: www.buickachievers.com/ and guidance
UCONN’s “100 Years of Women Scholarship Award”
Eligibility: • Show commitment to women’s issues through community or school service; • H. sch. senior planning to enroll
at UCONN; • Be in need of financial assistance; · Demonstrate high academic performance; • Apply by
completing application with two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the
applicant’s commitment and service to women’s issues
Deadline: February 28, 2014
Contact Information: womenscenter.uconn.edu/about/100years, 860-486-4738 and guidance
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship
• Nominated by staff member; • Must volunteer to make your community a better place; • All volunteering must
have occurred within the last 12 months
Deadline: March 11, 2014
Contact Information: kohlskids.com , (860) 456-4700, or guidance
Eligibility:
Isidore Wise Scholarship
• Current or former patient of CT Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) and Newington Children’s Hospital; •
Current and former students of the CCMC School who have completed high school by spring 2014 and will be
attending college in the fall of 2014.
Deadline: March 14, 2014
Contact Information: connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/wise, 860-610-5737 or guidance
Eligibility:
Through the Looking Glass Scholarship (for students with disabilities)
• Current high school senior living with a disability (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive or speech); • Require
financial assistance to attend college; • High school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; • Plan to attend an
undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College after high school; • Declare a
major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, legal or in business that are approved
(i.e. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing); • Demonstrate a passion for
technology; • Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community; • Enrolling for full-time or half time.
Deadline: March 15, 2014
Contact Information: microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx and guidance
Eligibility:
USBC Bowling Scholarship
Eligibility: • Must be a current member of the CT State USBC Association and high school senior who is planning to
continue his/her education in the summer or fall; • Applicants must also provide transcripts of all grades, a
letter of recommendation and a guidance counselor or school official must sign the front of the application.
Deadline: March 17, 2014 (Postmarked by)
Contact Information: Applications in guidance
Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Scholarship
Eligibility: • Male or female student entering into a two-year or four-year college; • Focus: architecture, civil, mechanical,
structural, electrical engineering or construction management
Deadline: March 21, 2014 (Postmarked by)
Contact Information: www.pwcusa.org\CT, Melissa Roy at 860-808-4477 and guidance
Connecticut Building Congress Fund Scholarship
• Connecticut high school students entering college-level programs in construction-related fields such as
architecture, construction-related engineering, or construction management. • Scholarship is renewable but
contingent upon available resources, the student’s continued study in a field related to the construction
industry, and their maintenance of a Grade Point Average of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Deadline: March 31, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.cbc-ct.org/CBC_Scholarship and Guidance
Eligibility:
Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Program
Eligibility: • (6) $1,500 scholarships awarded; • Be high school seniors who reside in Ashford, Connecticut; • Plan to enroll
in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocationaltechnical school for the entire upcoming academic year; • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0
scale (or its equivalent); • Demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a record of community service.
Deadline: April 1, 2014
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/joe-lieberman-scholars/
Contact Information: Jennifer Whyte at jwhyte@scholarshipamerica.org and (507)931-0659 and guidance
Maurice B. & Mildred C. Bicknell Scholarship
Eligibility: • Be United States citizens or permanent legal residents; • Be high school seniors who reside in Connecticut
and attend public or private high schools or home school in Connecticut; • Plan to enroll in full-time
undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school
for the entire upcoming academic year.
Deadline: April 1, 2014
Contact Information: www.ashfordct.org and guidance
Ride-4-Justin Firefighters Scholarship
Eligibility: • Volunteerism, • Must be a child or sibling of a firefighter
Deadline: April 1, 2014
Contact Information: www.ride4justin.com or guidance
Johnson Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship
Eligibility: • High School graduate in 2014; • A resident of one of the following towns; Enfield, Ellington, Somers, Stafford
or Tolland; • Enrollment in an accredited 2 or 4 year college program with expected major connected to
Healthcare or Human Services; (see other requirements)
Deadline: April 2, 2014
Contact Information: http://www.jmmc.com/#top and guidance
Willimantic Rotary Scholarship
Eligibility: • Must be a Windham county resident; Showing achievement in the areas of Academics, Service, Character
and an Essay; • Planning to attend/pursue a four-year, post-secondary education.
Deadline: April 15, 2014
Contact Information: http://willimanticrotary.com/ guidance
Windham Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Eligibility: • Must be a Windham resident; • Must be planning to attend post-secondary education in the fall of 2014
Deadline: April 14, 2014 (due in guidance by)
Contact Information: http://windhamct.dollarsforscholars.org/ and guidance
CALAHE (CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION) Scholarship
Eligibility: • Involvement with and commitment to activities that promote Latinos pursuit of higher education; • Accepted for
full-time admission to an accredited institution of higher education; • "B" average (3.0 College GPA) for all
completed enrollment periods at the time of application; • U.S. citizen or permanent resident; • Must have
been a Connecticut resident during the preceding 12 months; • Limited to Latino students from Connecticut
(except for the Rosa Quezada Memorial Education Scholarship); · Must demonstrate financial need;
Deadline: April 15, 2014
Contact Information: www.calahe.org × 860-906-5234 and guidance
Ann M. Ahamed Scholarship
Eligibility: • Planning to attend/pursue a four-year, post-secondary education; • In a one-page (or less) essay, describe
how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your goals (Include your educational, career or personal
goals)F; • Enclose a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher; • All applicants must
submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or other evidence of need.
Deadline: April 17, 2014
Contact Information: Three Rivers Community College and guidance
Dominion Engineering Technology Scholarship at Three Rivers Community College
Eligibility: (Please read from the variety of scholarships offered)
Deadline: April 17, 2014
Contact Information: trcc.commnet.edu/Div_StudentServices/StudentPrograms/Scholarships.shtml and guidance
Columbia Lions Club College Scholarship
• Must reside in Columbia; • Must plan to study at an accredited, post-secondary institution next year; • Must
demonstrate a commitment to public service
Deadline: April 22, 2014
Contact Information: Application available in guidance
Eligibility:
Coventry Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Eligibility: • Must be a Coventry resident; • Must be planning to attend post-secondary education in the fall of 2014
Deadline: April 24, 2014 (completed online by)
Apply online: coventry.dollarsforscholars.org
Contact Information: Mary Helen Richer at 860-742-9473 and guidance