Suggested Scholarship Links: 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