East Hartford High School 869 Forbes Street East Hartford CT
SCHOLARSHIP
GUIDE
UPDATED 6/5/2015
EHHS Guidance Department
2014-2015
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
Scholarships are forms of aid that help students pay for their post secondary education. There
are many organizations in the greater Hartford area as well as surrounding towns that offer
scholarships. Our SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE contains a sampling of scholarships available each
year. As the school year progresses and scholarships come in, we will update our guide.
Please make a point to stop in and pick up a new Scholarship Guide each week.
All sponsors are very strict about submitting
before the deadlines expire.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Scholarships available to apply for are indicated with an
arrow
and will have a posted deadline,
if there is not an
arrow and not deadline date,
the scholarship is not currently available.
1. Review all available scholarships that fit your criteria and make a note of the deadline.
2. Check the requirements for each scholarship, if an official transcript is needed, a Transcript
Request Form must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the deadline. Leave the form with
Mrs. Stone.
Your guidance counselor will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have in applying for
scholarships and colleges.
Sample listing for next offer –
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Application Period Starts:
Application Deadline:
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Scholarship Guide
Online
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Sponsor’s paper
Common
application on file in Guidance Dept.
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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
April
Ram Aberasturia Schloarship
AFSCME Local 1933
Dr. Andreoli Memorial Scholarship
Alpha Delta Kappa – Pi Chapter
Frank Benettieri Memorial
CALAHE- Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education
Elizabeth Anne Carlson Scholarship
Nicholas S. Cohen Memorial
Raymond Danahy Family Scholarship
Pablo Diaz Scholarship
East Hartford Administrators and Supervisors
East Hartford Fire Fighters Local #1548
East Hartford High School: Class of 1957
East Hartford High School: Friends of Music
East Hartford Rotary Club
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
Nancy Fitzgerald Community Service Award
Thomas J. Garabedian Family
Richard H. Giardi Memorial
C. Howard Goding Memorial
HGLHC (Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective)
Italian American Scholarship Honoring Columbus
Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund
Dennis Malone Scholarship Award
Gina Pagano-Therrien
PFLAG Hartford & True Colors, Inc. Helen & Bob Brill Scholarship
REACH for the STARS Survivorship Scholarship Program 2013
Society of Women Engineers
Student-View Scholarship
Joseph Sylvestro Scholarship Sponsored by First New England Federal Credit Union
Frank P. Terragna Jr. Scholarship
Unico National, Greater Hartford Chapter for The Academic Book Award
Unico National for The Brian Piccolo Award
Justin Wisniewski Firefighter Scholarship
Laury Zerba MemorialMay
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Eric Amenabar Memorial Scholarship
Thomas Brophy Scholarship
Connecticut Education foundation, Inc.
Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation
B. Davis Scholarship
East Hartford Garden Club Scholarship
East Hartford High School Alumni
East Hartford High School: PTO Scholarship
East Hartford High School: World Language Department
East Hartford Lions Club
Clarence Elliott Scholarship
Hispanic American Cultural
Manchester Garden Club
New Haven Pride Center- David Knapp Scholarship
Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union Sponsors the Arthur E. Werner Memorial Scholarship
The Portuguese Foundation Inc.
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
Sodexho/ East Hartford Public Schools
Starwood Scholarship Fund
Triangle Community CTR. Scholarship Fund
June
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Connecticut Chapter of national Association of Housing and Redevelopment
VIETCT INC. Scholarship
Please check Websites for the following deadlines:
American Legion
Burger King
Gates Millennium
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
NROTC- naval reserve Officers Training Corps
Scholarship Experts
Studentscholarships.org
Elk National Foundation
Scholarship Guide
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100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund
 Website: www.womenscenter.uconn.edu/about/100years.php
 Type of Application: Download copy from website
 Award: $250. to $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 15, 2015
 Application Deadline: February 27, 2015
 Requirements:
o See application for details, essay requirement and checklist.
o High school senior planning to enroll at UConn.
o Demonstrate a commitment to women’s issues through service to their community or
school.
o High academic performance.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
 Website: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
 Type of Application: Submit by email.
 Award: $1,000
 Deadline: June 15, 2015
 Requirements: Student must submit an essay
 Full details available on website.
Ram Aberasturia Scholarship
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 1, 2015
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
o Active in community service
o Entering into liberal arts post-secondary education
o Submit current transcript and one page essay on the importance of giving back.
AES ENGINEERS
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Website: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Type of Application: Online
Award: $500.00
Application Period Starts: January 2014
Application Deadline: October 6, 2014
Requirements: See website for full details
o Submit essay per website.
Scholarship Guide
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AFSCME Local 1933
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application:
Common application with sponsor’s cover sheet
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: March 2013
 Application Deadline: April 15 2013
 Requirements:
o Children of AFSCME Local 1933 members will have priority with all criteria met.
o East Hartford High School graduating senior who has maintained a “B” average.
o Submit a 5 paragraph essay detailing the ideals of “Unionist” in the workplace.
Should include but not limited to how unions better the workplace, help make working
conditions safer, help protect worker’s rights and may include any personal family
experience.
AGC of Connecticut / Two Year Scholarship Program
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $2,500.
 Application Period Starts: February 2013
 Application Deadline: March 31, 2013
 Requirements:
o Must desire and pursue a B. S. degree in construction Management or Construction/Civil
Engineer Management.
o See last pages of application packet for eligibility, rules and regulations.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
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Website: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships
Type of Application: see website in August or September
Award: Varies
Available from August – October, see website for current year’s dates and details.
2013 Deadline: October 25, 2013
Requirements:
o U. S. citizen graduating high school planning on entering a U.S. college; strong
commitment to completing a bachelor’s degree; involvement in co-curricular and
community service activities, with a minimum GPR of 2.0
Alpha Delta Kappa
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept
 Award: $1,000.00
 Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o A female student entering college in the Fall of 2014
o Must be majoring in Education or a related field.
o Must be an East Hartford, Connecticut resident
Scholarship Guide
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Alpha Delta Kappa - Pi Chapter
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $2,000.
Application Period Starts: January 2013
Application Deadline: April 15 2013
Requirements:
o East Hartford resident and graduating senior.
o Female student who is planning a career in teaching.
o Must exemplify outstanding character, good citizenship and high academic standing
with potential for success in the education field.
Eric Amenabar Memorial Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000.
 Application Period Starts:
March 6, 2015
 Application Deadline:
April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o EHHS student of The Academy of Finance
o Involved with extracurricular activities
o Enrolling in college as a business major
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences - Connecticut Affiliate
 Website: www.ctaafcs.org
 Type of Application: Online, print a copy.
 Award: $1,000. One in each of two categories: FCS related field of study or FCS education.
 Application Period Starts: February 3, 2014
 Application Deadline: March 15, 2014
 Requirements:
o Graduating seniors who will be majoring in a FCS field of study at a two or four year
school of higher education.
o Go to website to obtain a copy of the scholarship application and procedures and
requirements.
The American Savings Foundation- The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship
 Website: www.asfdn.org
 Type of Application: online
 Awards: various
 Application period starts: February 2014
 Application Deadline: March 31, 2014
 Requirements: Full details on website
Scholarship Guide
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Dr. Andreoli Memorial Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000.
 Application Period Starts: March 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School varsity senior with a 3.0 GPA or greater
o Copy of transcript is required with application
o Varsity athletes are eligible regardless of the sport participated in.
Frank Benettieri Memorial
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: February 27, 2014
Application Deadline: April 15, 2014
Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School student with a 2.7 GPA or greater.
o Student must have been a varsity athlete for at least two years and in the top 25% of
their class.
o Student must submit a one page essay describing “Why I deserve this scholarship”.
o Community service involvement should be included.
Big Sun Scholarship
 Website: www.bigsunathletics.com
 Type of Application: Submissions by email
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: May 5, 2015
 Deadline: June 20, 2015
 Requirements: Full details on website.
o All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in.
o High school senior.
o Essay required
Big Y Scholarship Program
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Website: www.bigy.com
Type of Application: Download or paper copy or at local Big Y stores
Award: undisclosed
Deadline: February 1 2015
Requirements: Full details on website
o www.bigy.com/community/scholarships/FAQ
o Mail to address on application
Scholarship Guide
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Thomas Brophy Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High school senior who intends to pursue a career in the field of
Mathematics.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
 Website: www.buickachievers.com
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: See website
 Application Period Starts: January 2015
 Application Deadline: February 27, 2015
 Requirements:
o High School Seniors.
o Enrolling full time at a four-year college or university.
o Planning to major in a field of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, Design or
Business with an interest in the automotive industry.
CALAHE – Connecticut Assoc of Latinos in Higher Education
 Website: www.calahe.org
 Type of Application: Online/Download
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: April 18, 2015
 Requirements: See application for all criteria.
o Limited to Latino students from Connecticut
o U.S. citizen and CT resident during preceding 12 months
o Have “B” average for completed enrollment periods at time of application
o Involvement and commitment to activities that promote Latinos pursuit of higher
education
o Accepted to an accredited institution
Elizabeth Anne Carlson Scholarship
 Website: www.elizabethannecarlsonscholarship.com
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: $2500. Per year for 4 years
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline:
Mention Tracy Snyder’s name on the application April 15, 2015.
 Requirements:
o EHHS graduating senior who is going to major in the Performing Arts.
o See website for all criteria.
o Be sure to mention Tracy Snyder’s name on the application for deadline extension.
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Catholic Graduates Club of Greater Hartford
 Website: www.catholicgraduatesct.org
 Type of Application: Online (print 4 pages) or Sponsor’s paper appl. on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 30, 2015
 Application Deadline:
March 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o Any Catholic student residing in Hartford County planning to attend a four year college,
a catholic college is not required.
o See website application for requirements and essay details.
Celtic Sons and Daughters Scholarship
 Website: www.irishamericanparade.com/scholarship.html
 Type of Application: Download or Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $ 1,500.
 Application Deadline: December 28 2012
 Requirements: See Hartford, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, Newington, Rocky Hill, South
Windsor, Vernon, West Hartford or Wethersfield.
o 17 -22 years old, high school senior
o Irish Descent
o Available to attend the parade mass on Friday March 8 @ 7:00pm
o Available to participate in Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday
March 9 @ 11:00am.
Central Connecticut State University/ Sigrid Schultz Scholarship
 Website: ccsuessay@gmail.com
 Type of Application: online only
 Award: $ 6,000
 Application Deadline: January 16, 2015
 Requirements:
o High school senior who matriculate at Central Connecticut State University
o Pursue undergraduate degree in journalism
o Must write an essay of no more than 1,000 words addressing the following
question:
“Journalism has changed dramatically over the past 15 years. How do you see
the field changing in the future, and how do you envision your role in it?”
o Essays must be typed and double-spaced. Please place your name, address,
home phone number and email on top of your paper and email your essay to
o ccseessay@gmail.com
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept
 Award: Undisclosed
 Requirements: High school seniors accepted in an RN program in the fall or students currently
enrolled in an RN program.
Application Deadline: April 18, 20
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Nicholas S. Cohen Memorial
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000. (two scholarships will be given one for a male and one for a female).
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2015
Requirements:
o EHHS graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who will attend a two or four year
college.
o Student must have participated in a varsity sport for at least two years including his/her
senior year as well as being involved in extra-curricular activities.
o Students must submit their application and transcript;
o Additional note:
 The chosen top 3 male and 3 female students will then be asked to submit a
500 word essay on “What my experience of sports at EHHS has provided me”.
College Club of Hartford
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,500. (Or doubled if the winner chooses to attend either Trinity College in Hartford
or The University of St. Joseph in West Hartford. Trinity or St. Joseph will match award.)
 Application Period Starts: March 2015
 Application Deadline: March 25, 2015
 Requirements:
o Top 10% of your class.
o Based on academic achievement, character, leadership and financial need.
o See page 5 for complete details and requirements.
Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund (CBCSF)
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Website: www.cbc-ct.org/CBC_Scholarship
Type of Application: electronic- available online/ Paper available in the Guidance Department
Award: $500- $2,000
Application Period Starts: November 24, 2014
Application Period Ends: March 13, 2015
Requirements:
o High School Senior entering college- level programs in architecture,
construction-related engineering, construction management, surveying,
planning or other courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or
masters degrees in the construction filed.
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Connecticut Chapter of American Parkinson Disease Association
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: February 2013
Application Deadline: March 30 2013
Requirements:
o High School senior, residing in Connecticut.
o Will be attending a four-year, two-year or technical college.
o Student in child, grandchild or ward of people who are living with Parkinson’s disease.
o Written essay on how Parkinson’s disease has affected their life.
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s requirement’s on file in the Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000
 Application Period Starts: November 3, 2014
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o Upper 25% of his/her class
o Resume of activities and accomplishments
o Class rank
o Statement of future plans
o A self- addressed stamped envelope or email address.
Connecticut Chapter of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Contact the local public housing agency or Section 8 contractor for
application.
 Award: $3,500.
 Application Period Starts: April 2013
 Application Deadline: June 5 2013
 Requirements:
o Offered to graduating seniors who reside in public housing or in a household that
participates in a Section 8 Program.
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Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc.
Website: http://www.cea.org/cef/ethnic-minority-scholarship-find/
Type of Application: Online / Download
Award: $2,000
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: May 1, 2015 and June 15, 2015
Requirements:
o Offers two scholarships valued at $2,000 each
o Visit the CEA website for application and criteria.
Connecticut JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
 Website: www.ctjcisenate.org
 Type of Application: Online/ Download
 Award: $500
 Application Period Starts: November 2014
 Application Deadline: January 9, 2015
 Requirements:
o High school Senior who plan to continue their education at accredited
post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational school.
o More information and applications are on the website
Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation
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Website: www.ctrestaurant.org/scholarships
Type of Application: Download application to mail or email as directed.
Award: $1,000.
o CTHEF will also be selecting one additional student to receive a scholarship on behalf of
the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, the founder of Subway.
Application Period Starts: May 2013
Application Deadline: May 15 2013 - Must be postmarked by or emailed before
5/15 @ 5:00PM to conkling@ctrestaurant.org
Requirements:
o Student accepted into an accredited culinary school, college or university
o Retain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
Considerations will be given to the following:
o Pursuing a career in Culinary Arts or Culinary Management.
o Participation in the ProStart Program
o Financial need/ have had no other scholarships awarded.
o Prior academic achievement.
o Participation in extra-curricular activities.
o Employment while attending high school
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Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation / Horticultural Scholarship Award
 Website:
http:/ctnursery@gmail.com
 Type of Application: Complete Sponsor’s application online
 Award: $5,000.00
 Application Period Starts: January 30, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 9, 2015
 Requirements:
o Full details on website or paper application.
o Accepted in course of study beneficial to the Horticultural industry.
o Must be resident of CT, attending either “in state” or “out of state” institution.
Second award available: Howard Jennings Scholarship
o Website:
http:/ctnursery@gmail.com
o Type of Application: Download or Sponsor’s application
o Award: $500.
o Application Period Starts: January 30, 2015
o Application Deadline: March 10, 2015
 Requirements: CT student that has been accepted @ UConn, majoring in
plant science/horticulture. The same application and criteria for selection will
be used for both scholarships.
Connecticut State USBC Association (Bowling scholarship)
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 7, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 17, 2015
 Requirements:
o See application for all requirements including a transcript and letter of recommendation
is required.
o The student, parent or grandparent must be a current member of the CT State USBC
Association.
o The guidance counselor must sign on the SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL SIGNATURE section on
application.
Connex Credit Union
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000, $2,000, and $2,000
 Application Period Starts: February 2014
 Application Deadline: March 28, 2014
 Requirements:
o Be either a college-bound senior in high school or currently enrolled in college
o Maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher
o Provide a copy of your current transcripts
o Be a current Connex member or join when applying
o Complete and submit the application and essay
o Previous Connex scholarship recipients are not eligible
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Raymond Danahy Family Scholarship
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Website:
N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000. (In 2013, four scholarships will be awarded to at least one male and one
female. Scholarships are issued directly to the college of choice.)
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School graduating senior who has a desire to pursue a career in any
of the sciences.
o Student with good character and academic achievement.
B. Davis Scholarship
 Website: www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
 Type of Application: Must be sent by email.
 Award: $1,000.
 Deadline: May 25, 2015
 Requirements: Full details on website.
o Essay topic on website.
o Include your name and the school you attend now and will attend next year with your
future academic plans. This is not an academic scholarship but they would like to know
where you are going to school now and your future academic plans.
Delta Kappa Gamma State sponsors 3 awards for entering teacher profession training:
Website: N/A
o Type of Application: Sponsor’s three different paper applications on file in Guidance Dept.
o Application Period Starts: February 4, 2015
o Application Deadline: March 31, 2015
o General Requirements:
 Connecticut resident currently attending a Connecticut high school.
 Entering a teacher education programs for teacher certification.
 Demonstrate qualities consistent with the promise of leadership in education including
scholarship and community service.
Elizabeth Sonier, Grant Award
o Specific Requirement: Pursuing a degree in Music Education.
o Award: $750
Hannah Griswold, Grant Award
o Specific Requirement: Senior with minority status of: African American; Asian American;
Hispanic American; Native American/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
o Award: $750
Lee P. Formica, Grant Award
o Award: $500
Margaret Rose Nielson Grant
o Award $500
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: Varies Yearly
 Deadline: February 22, 2013
 Requirements:
o Graduating African-American female.
o Minimum 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
o Full details on checklist sheet and guidelines sheet.
o Required essay, topic on application.
Pablo Diaz Scholarship
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,800.
 Application Period Starts: February 2014
 Application Deadline: April 22 2014
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School male student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
o This student must have been a baseball player of Hispanic decent entering into a fouryear college
Disabled Workers’ Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s On file in Guidance
 Award: $10,000
 Application Period Starts: March 3, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o Child of a permanently and totally disabled worker
o Demonstrates both academic excellence and the financial need to go to college
o One page narrative by the candidate
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Fund
 Website: www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: March 15, 2015
 Requirements: See website for criteria or additional information is available at Dunkin’ Donuts
franchises in Connecticut.
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East Hartford Administrators and Supervisors
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: Undisclosed amount
 Application Period Starts: April 2015
 Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School student with academic excellence, good character
and promise of success in higher education
East Hartford Fire Fighters Local #1548
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: March 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating EHHS senior with outstanding academic achievement
o School and community involvement
o The top 2/3 of their class
o Student must submit a transcript.
East Hartford Garden Club Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $750.
 Application Period Starts: January 5,2015
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford resident majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design,
conservation, forestry, environmental concerns, botany and other allied subjects.
o See application for additional requirements and documents needed.
East Hartford High School Alumni
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000
 Application Period Starts: April 2015
 Application Deadline: May 8, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High school senior who ranks in the top third of their class who is active in
school and community service.
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East Hartford High School Class of 1957 - offered every 5 years- 2017
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: February 2013
 Application Deadline: April 15 2013
 Requirements:
o Senior student currently attending East Hartford High School.
East Hartford High School Class of 1974 “ Service Above Self”
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: 2 awards of $500.
 Application Period Starts: December 2014
 Application Deadline: April 17, 2015
 Requirements:
o Senior student currently attending East Hartford High School.
o In good academic standing
o Planning to continue their education upon graduation
o Has demonstrated the characteristics of servicing others through community service
o List community service activities
o Essay on their community service experiences, indicating why they feel that they are
worthy of this award.
East Hartford High School Friends of Music
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000.
 Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School student
o Be a member of a vocal and/or instrumental group at EHHS for at least two years
o Planning to attend a college or university as a music major (instrumental or voice)
East Hartford High School PTO Memorial Scholarship
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $ undisclosed
 Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
 Requirements:
o Application must be received by the due date
o Applicant must be graduating with their class
o Applicant must be admitted for admission to the freshman year of full-time study
o The applicant must submit an essay describing someone who has influenced them by
the way of service to our community and the community at large. How has their impact
changed the way you feel about the importance of community service.
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East Hartford High School PTO Scholarship
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Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $ undisclosed
Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
Requirements:
o Application must be received by the date due
o Graduating EHHS senior
o Applicant must be admitted for admission to the freshman year of full-time study
o Applicant or his/her parent must have volunteered for PTO events during the graduating
student’s term at EHHS
East Hartford High School World Language Department
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
 Application Deadline:
April 24, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School graduating senior who has been accepted for a four year
college with plans to teach a world language, major/minor in a world language or
major/minor in International Affairs/Business.
o See application for all criteria.
East Hartford Lions Club
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000.
 Application Period Starts: February 5, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 2, 2015
 Requirements:
o Available to East Hartford residents currently graduating from EHHS, CIBA, ECHS, Great
Path Academy or Howell Cheney Technical High School.
o Planning to attend either a 2 or 4 year college or occupational/trade school.
o Focus remains on strong community service in East Hartford.
East Hartford Rotary Club
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: Varies
 Application Period Starts: March 5, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 2, 2015
 Requirements:
o Must be a resident of East Hartford.
o Only students in good academic standing (3.0 – B or better) will be considered.
o Major consideration will be given to students who best exemplify the
Rotary Motto: “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”.
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East Hartford Woman’s Club
 Website: None
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,200.
 Application Period Starts: January 8, 2014
 Application Deadline: February 23,2015
 Requirements:
o Must be an East Hartford resident, graduating from high school and entering a four year
program of higher education.
o See application for required documents and essay details.
o Only complete applications will be considered.
Clarence Elliott Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School student.
o Must be a child or grandchild of a public school teacher. The teaching experience does
not have to be in East Hartford, nor must the parent or grandparent still be employed.
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
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Website: www.rbffoundation.org
Type of Application: Download
Award: Four Year Scholarship of up to $20,000.
Deadline: April 30 2015
Requirements: Full details on website.
o A Connecticut or New York High school junior or senior who are unusually innovative
and creative problem-solvers entering an undergraduate degree program in either
Connecticut or New York. .
Thomas J. Garabedian Family
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award:
$1,250.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline:
April 15 2013
Requirements:
o East Hartford High School graduating senior who will attend a four year college
o Has proven academic achievement with outstanding achievement in Writing, Math and
English.
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Gates Millennium
 Requirements: Residents of the U.S. who are of African-American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Heritage and who have a GPA of at
least 3.3 and has demonstrated leadership abilities. Please go to www.gmsp.org for additional
information. Apply online.
 Award: Varies
 Deadline:
Richard H. Giardi Memorial
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,500.
 Application Period Starts: March 3, 2015
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2014
 Requirements:
o East Hartford High School senior male or female who has contributed to their school
and community
o Good character and citizenship
o Transcript
C. Howard Goding Memorial
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1000.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
Requirements:
o East Hartford High school senior who has made significant improvement in academic
achievement during their four years of high school, good character, in the top 2/3 of
their class with service to their school and or community.
Hartford County Retired Teachers’ Association
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,500.
 Deadline: March 15 2015
 Requirements: High school senior residing in Hartford County, attending a Hartford County
high school and planning to pursue education leading to a career in teaching. Scholastic record,
involvement in school, community and work activities, character, and leadership of each
candidate are of prime interest.
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Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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Website: www.hfpgscholarships.org This foundation manages the application process for
various scholarship sponsors. Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility requirements defined
by the person or people who started the fund. Visit this website throughout the year. View all
the scholarships available.
Requirements: Graduating high school students with academic achievement, after the
application is submitted, selected students must go through an interview process to be
considered.
Award: Various
Deadline: Various
HGLHC (Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective)
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: March 2014
 Application Deadline: April 30 2014
 Requirements:
o Connecticut resident; accepted at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university for 20132014 academic year; identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer or be from
an LGBTQ household/family;
o Must see application for all criteria.
Hartford Heights Tall Club - HHTC Scholarship
 Website: www.hhtallclub.org
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: February 2013
 Application Deadline: March 15 2013
 Requirements:
o Height measure at least 5’10” for girls or 6’02” for boys in stocking feet, semifinalists will
be measured.
o High school senior living within 100 miles of Hartford, CT.
o Going to a 2 or 4 year college this fall.
o See website for application and criteria.
Hispanic American Cultural Council
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1000.
Application Period Starts: March 2014
Application Deadline: May 9, 2014
Requirements:
o College-bound Hispanic students in the class of 2013.
o See application for all criteria, including required documents.
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Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship
 Website: www.hood.com
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: $5,000.
 Deadline: March 6, 2015 @ 3:00pm
 Requirements: Full details on website.
o Essay per website
o Participate in a varsity sport.
o Earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
o Performed volunteer work in the community.
Italian American Scholarship Honoring Columbus
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000
 Application Period Starts: February 11, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
 Requirements:
o EHHS full time senior in 2013-2014 academic year
o Italian heritage
o Must have academic grade average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.2 scale
o Top 30% of graduating class of East Hartford High School
Kline Family Community Service Scholarship
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Website: www.klinefamilyscholarship.org
Type of Application: Online / Download
Award: $250.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: April 25, 2015
Requirements:
o See website for complete details, application and award criteria.
o Connecticut high school graduating senior who will attend the University of Connecticut.
o The student must have a demonstrated record of community service.
Dr. John A. Langford
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School senior with academic achievement
o Contributions to school and community
o Good character
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Michael A. Liappes
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $750.
 Application Period Starts:
February 20, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School senior with academic achievement
o Good character
o Participation in Varsity sports who will be continuing their education
Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund
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Website: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/joe-lieberman-scholars
Type of Application: Online or Download
Award: $1,500.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: April 1 2015
Requirements:
o U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
o Connecticut high school senior.
o Plan to enroll full-time at accredited two year or four year college, university or
vocational-technical school for entire 2013-2014 academic year.
o Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
o Demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a record of community service.
Miss Lucy Scholarship (Lucille Fogarty)
 Website: n/a
 Type of Application: Common Application
 Award: $ 1,000
 Application Period Starts: February 23, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o Awarded to a graduating student with good character, citizenship, who is
furthering their education.
o Attended Ann E Norris elementary school
Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship Award
 Website: www.ctparks.org
o For details and application - Open “Announcements” tab and “Meetings & Resources”
tab, see Useful Documents >>> “CPA Scholarship Application”.
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: up to $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 4, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 19, 2015
 Requirements:
o High school seniors planning on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college and pursue a
career in park management, forestry, horticulture, agronomy or closely related field.
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Manchester Garden Club
 Website: www.ManchesterGardenClubs.org
 Type of Application: Online/Download or sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1000.
 Application Period Starts: February 2015
 Application Deadline: May 8, 2015
 Requirements:
o Connecticut resident enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a college course or certificated
program in a Connecticut college
o This student will further his or her education in Horticulture, Floriculture, Forestry,
Landscape design, Environmental Science, Botany, Plant Pathology or any subject allied
with these majors.
The Marasco & Nesselbush Law firm
 Website: www.m-n-law.com/scholarship/
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: $1,000 and $500
 Application Period Starts: February 25, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 31, 2105
 Requirements:
o High School Seniors in Rhode Island, Connecticut & Massachusetts
Ronald McDonald House Charities / U. S. Scholarship Program
 Website: www.rmhc.org
 Type of Application: Online @ https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
 Award: $1,000.
 Deadline: January 20, 2015
 Requirements: Full details on website
 High school senior eligible to attend 2 or 4 year college
 Legal U. S. resident
 Less than 21 years of age
 Minimum of 2.7 GPA
Mensa Foundation Scholarships
 Website: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
 Type of Application: Online
 Award:
Various offers
 Application Period Starts: September 2012
 Application Deadline: January 15, 2013
 Requirements: Mensa membership is not a requirement.
o Full details on website (many awards are listed near the middle of the application page.)
 Check on left side of site
 Scholarships
o U. S. Scholarship process
 U. S. Scholarship application
 Enter your zip code
 Click: Find available scholarships
 Click: CT/Western Mass… application
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Glenn Moon Scholarship Sponsored by the Association of Retired Teachers of CT (ARTC)
 Website:
www.artct.org
 Type of Application: Online (print a copy)
 Award: One 4-year(@ $2,000. per year) Two 1-year($1,500)
 Application Period Starts: January 15, 2015 - available on website.
 Application Deadline: March 31, 2015
 Requirements:
o College-bound seniors planning careers in teaching are eligible to apply.
o Applicants should print hardcopy of the application, complete and mail to the contact
person for EHHS as listed online.
National Academy Foundation
 Website: www.naf.org/ or https:/www.scholarsapply.org/naf/login.php
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: Many please look online over $15,000 in scholarships
 Application Period Starts: Various, please check online
 Application Deadline: Various, please check online
New Haven Pride Center - David Knapp Scholarship
 Website:
www.newhavenpridecenter.org/bm/helpus/scholarship/index.shtml
 Type of Application: Online/Download or sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: March 2015
 Application Deadline: June 1, 2015
 Requirements:
 Requirements: Eligible applicants include all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning
students and allies. See application for instructions, criteria and essay details.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
 Website: www.nfib.com/yea Apply online.
 Requirements: Graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited two
or four-year University, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be operating
their own small business in order to be considered.
 Award: Various
 Deadline: December 17 2012
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North Central Conservation District sponsors two Scholarships
There is substantially no difference in the application form or content of either scholarship. Use each
application with the corresponding title.
o Ernest J. Ballasy Memorial Scholarship
o Robert W. Tuller Memorial Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 2013
 Application Deadline: March 19 2013
 Requirements:
o Students must be a senior in high school, accepted to college or university
planning to study in agriculture or natural resources.
o See applications for required documents.
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Northeast Family Federal Credit Union
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000
Application Period Starts: April 2, 2015
Application Deadline: May 20, 2015
NROTC – Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps -up to $180,000 Scholarship Opportunity
 Website: www.nrotc.navy.mil See website for full details. Completing the application does not
obligate you in any way.
 Requirements: US Citizen, at least 17 years old and not older than 23 by June 30th of the year
you start college, complete high school equivalent certificate, take the ACT or SAT test prior to
deadline and receive at least the minimum scores listed below.
o ACT Math = 21 or higher, English = 22 or higher
o SAT Math = 520 or higher, Verbal = 530 or higher
 Award: up to $180,000.
 Deadline: See website.
Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union sponsors the Arthur E. Werner Memorial Scholarship
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Website: www.nutmegstatefcu.org/news-announcement
o Look for “Arthur E. Werner Scholarship” on the above page link.
Type of Application: Online/Download or Sponsor’s paper application in file at Guidance.
Award:
$1,500.
Application Period Starts: February 2014
Application Deadline: May 1, 2014
Requirements:
o The applicant must be a current member of Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union. Family
member accounts do not count toward required qualifications.
o See many more requirement details on the application online or on file in Guidance
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Gina Pagano-Therrien
 Website:
N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award:
$1,000.
 Application Period Starts:
February 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School senior
o Planning to pursue a career in the medical or teaching field.
o Student must submit a transcript, teacher or counselor recommendation and a few
words about why you should receive this scholarship.
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
 Website: www.phillips-scholarship.org
 Type of Application: on website
 Award: on website
 Application Period Starts: mid January 2015
 Application Deadline: First Part April 10, 2015/ Second Part May 1, 2015
PFLAG Hartford & True Colors, Inc. Helen & Bob Brill Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award:
$2000.
 Application Period Starts: March 2014
 Application Deadline: April 25 2014
 Requirements:
o Any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or ally planning to attend a
college/technical school; active in school or the community concerning LGBTIA issues;
must be a Connecticut resident and not be a previous Brill scholarship recipient. See
application for all criteria.
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
 Website: www.pricechopper.com/community/scholarships
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: $5,000.
 Application Period Starts: April 2013
 Application Deadline: May 31 2013
 Requirements:
o See website for all criteria, procedures and applications.
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Princeton Prize in Race Relations
 Website: www.princeton.edu/pprize or Text: PPRR to 97900
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: December 2012
 Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
 Requirements:
See website for complete details.
o Application has 2 parts. Part I - completed and submitted online or mailed by the
candidate. Part II – completed by his or her (non-related) supporter familiar with the
activity.
o Must have been actively involved in volunteer activity in recent 12 months with
significant, positive impact on race relations.
Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Connecticut Chapter
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Website: www.pwcusa.org\ct Check for current year deadline before printing.
Type of Application: Download or Sponsor’s applications on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $3,000.
Application Period Starts: February 4, 2015
Application Deadline: March 18, 2015
Requirements:
o Male or female student enrolling in study leading to a degree in Construction,
Construction Management, Architecture or Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical
Engineering.
o Follow all the instructions on the application.
Quest Bridge
 Website: www.questbridge.org
 Type of Application: Online/download
 Award: TBA
 Application Period Starts: Mid February, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 25, 2015
 Requirements: online
REACH for the STARS Survivorship Scholarship Program 2013
 Website: www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/reach
 Type of Application: Online / Download application and information
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: February 2013
 Application Deadline: April 19 2013
 Requirements:
o Deserving high school seniors who are past or present oncology patients of the Division
of Hematology/Oncology at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
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SallieMae College Answer
 Website: www.collegeanswer.com
 Type of Application: Online
 Award:
Varies
 Application Period Starts: January 2015
 Application Deadline: Varies
 Requirements: From the website: “Use the FREE SallieMae Scholarship search to browse
through more than 3 million scholarships worth over $16 billion available nationwide.”
SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc
www.sbmfoundation.org
Requirements:
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Windham County.
o You must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or be in the
top 40 % of your class in High School.
o You must include a full copy of the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or your valid Federal Student Aid report (SAR) for tax year 2013.
o PLEASE READ THRU APPLICATION THAT IS ON FILE IN THE GUIDANCE FOR FURTHER
INSTRUCTIONS
Award: up to $5,000.00
Deadline: postmarked by March 31, 2014
Scholarship Experts
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(Available scholarships that EHHS students may be eligible)
Website: www.scholarshipexperts.com Apply online.
Requirements: This website is a free scholarship matching service with a large database of
available scholarships. Students must visit www.scholarshipexperts.com. Check website often
as new ones offered all year.
Award: Various
Deadline: Various . . .
– Samples of Offers
o U Scholarship –$10,000
o Superpower- $2,500
o College Prowler Scholarship
o Scholarship Points Scholarship
o Cappexcash $1,000 Scholarship
o All About Education $3,000 Scholarship
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James t. Shepley Memorial Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common Application
 Award: $500
 Application Period Starts: April 6, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
o High School Senior
o Involved in EHHS Outdoors Club
Society of Women Engineers
 Website:
www.swe.org/region/sections/hartford
 Type of Application: Online / Download
 Award: $1,000.
 Application Period Starts: February 12, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o See website for all criteria.
o High school senior female students entering a Baccalaureate degree program in
Engineering or STEM related field (i.e. science, technology, engineering, mathematics,
etc. as decided by Scholarship Awards Committee).
Sodexho/East Hartford Public Schools
 Website: www.SodexoFoundatin.org
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award: up to $5,000
 Application Period Starts: March 2014
 Application Deadline: May 12, 2014
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School student pursuing culinary/hospitality related
coursework.
o Applicant must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 3.0 scale.
o Typed application preferred; however, neat and legible written applications will be
accepted.
o Essay questions must be answered completely.
State of Connecticut- Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission
 Website: www.cga.ct.gov/lprac
 Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application package online
 Award: $1,000
 Application Period Starts: June 3, 2014
 Application Deadline: June 27, 2014
 Requirements:
o Be of Latino Heritage
o Be a Connecticut Resident
o Be a HS Senior or College student
o Have at least a 2.80GPA
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Student-ViewTM Scholarship
 Website: www.student-view.com
 Type of Application: Online
 Award: $500. or $1,000. or $4,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 2015
 Application Deadline: April 22, 2015
 Requirements:
o Log on to www.student-view.com
o Complete 15-20 minute application-survey about colleges in your area.
o Scholarship(s) will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications.
Student Insights is a market research firm, for more information about the company log on to
www.studentinsights.com
Studentscholarships.org (Various scholarships EHHS students may be eligible to apply)
A few samples are below. See site for more offers.
 Requirements: This website contains numerous scholarships available to East Hartford High
School students. To obtain criteria, scholarship amounts and to apply, student must visit
www.studentscholarships.org Apply online. Check website often as new are offered all year.
 Award: Various
 Deadline: Various
- Samples of offers . . .
o Peter Pesula Study Habits Scholarship
o Your Favorite Car Scholarship
o MCO
o Find A Law Scholarship
o Maple Leaf Denistry Scholarship
o LM Scholarship Program
o Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
o Got a Spine Scholarship
o Global Lift Equipement
o Lift Parts Express Scholarship
o BBG Communications Scholarship
Joseph Sylvestro Scholarship Sponsored by First New England Federal Credit Union
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2015
Requirements:
o A graduating East Hartford High School senior pursuing a college education
o Community service and academic achievements are essential.
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Frank P. Terragna, Jr. Scholarship
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award:
Sponsor’s choice
 Application Period Starts: February 23, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o Graduating East Hartford High School student
o Must be the child of a Town of East Hartford employee
o Applicant who has participated in a varsity sport
o Academic excellence
o School and community participation.
Triangle Community CTR. Scholarship Fund
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Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1000.
Application Period Starts:
March 2014
Application Deadline: May 16, 2014
Requirements: Available to all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students;
U. S. citizen: enrolling in an accredited vocational or undergraduate program in Connecticut,
leading to a degree, certificate, license or diploma; meet all satisfactory academic progress
requirements applied by the federal or state. See application sheet for all criteria.
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
 Website: www.ctjcisenate.org
 Type of Application: Download from website
 Award: $ 1,000.00
 Deadline: January 11, 2014
 Requirements:
o Full details on website.
o Graduating high school student who plans to continue their education at accredited
post-secondary colleges, university or vocational schools.
Washington Crossing Foundation / WCF National Scholarship
 Website: www.gwdf.org
 Type of Application: Download
 Award: $500. - $5,000.
 Deadline: January 1 2013
 Requirements: Full details on website.
o Student planning a career of government service at local, state or federal level.
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Isidore Wise Scholarship Program 2015
 Website: www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/wise
 Type of Application: Online / Download application and instructions
 Award: $4,000.
 Application Period Starts: January 30, 2015
 Application Deadline: March 9, 2015
 Requirements:
o Patients or former patients of CCMC and Newington Children’s Hospital, or current and
former students of the CCMC School who will have completed high school by Spring
2013 and will be attending college in the Fall 2013.
Justin Wisniewski Firefighter Scholarship
 Website: www.ride4justin.com
 Type of Application: Online / Download application
 Award: $500.
 Application Period Starts: January 1, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
 Requirements:
o Based totally on volunteerism
o Offered to firefighters, spouse, child or sibling of a firefighter.
Laury Zerba Memorial
 Website: N/A
 Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
 Award:
$1,500.
 Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
 Requirements:
o EHHS graduating senior in the top 25% of the class who has played two sports for at
least three years including their senior year.
o Student must have been involved in other extra-curricular activities and plans on
continuing their education.
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CONNECTICUT STATE EDUCATION or FEDERAL STUDENT AID SOURCES
Connecticut Department of Higher Education
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
860.947.1800
Fax 860.947.1310
Connecticut Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
860.713.6543
www.ctohe.org
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp
Federal Student Aid (NOT scholarships)
 Website: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
 Type of Sign-up: Online
 Application Period Starts: See website
 Application Deadline: See website
 From website:
o From website: “Submit a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get help
paying for college.”
o An office of the U. S. Department of Education.
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STUDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHEET
1. Use this sheet to record the scholarships that you QUALIFY for and wish to APPLY.
2. Bring it to guidance and use as a checklist to obtain the appropriate scholarships from the files.
Is a transcript needed,
Scholarship Name /
Type Of
Deadline
Additional Documents needed.
Website:
Application To Submit date request submitted?
Notes.
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