Scholarship
Bulletin
October 2015
AES Engineers Scholarship
Deadline: October 4, 2015
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors and all students
attending a post-secondary educational facility. You do not have to take
engineering courses to be eligible; scholarships are available to future leaders
across a wide spectrum of fields of study. You must submit an essay between 500
and 1000 words in answer to Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or
circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a
potential scholarship candidate. You must submit your essay to
scholarships@aesengineers.com. Apply online.
CHET Advance Scholarship
Deadline: October 4, 2015 by 5:00 pm EST
Maximum Award: $2,500
Website: www.chetadvance.com
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors in Connecticut who will
be enrolled in a university/college by the fall of 2016. Winners will be selected in
a random drawing from all eligible students who submit a completed application
before the deadline. Apply online.
Young Arts Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 16, 2015
Maximum Award: $10,000
Website: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
Description: See website for details- each art discipline.
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2013
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.UjxscrHD_ct
Description: Scholarship is available to current high school seniors who are legal
citizens of the US. You must be planning on pursuing a degree at an accredited US
post-secondary institution. You cannot be a child or grandchild of employees,
officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company,
Company divisions, or subsidiaries. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must
be a well-rounded, bright student who exceeds academically and is involved in
school. Apply online.
November 2015
Target All- Around Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2015
Maximum Award: $10,000
Description: Scholarship is available to high school graduates who are under the
age of 24 and enrolled, or soon to enroll, in an accredited college/university. You
must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and a devotion to
community service. You must also have a GPA of at least a 3.0. Call 1-800-3166142 for application.
Uconn Day of Pride Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2015
Maximum Award: tuition, fees, room and board
Description: Scholarship is available to seniors who are planning on attending
Uconn in the Fall of 2016. Must be in the top 15% of their graduating class and
have a financial need.
Uconn Nutmeg Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2015
Maximum Award: tuition, fees, room and board
Description: Scholarship is available to seniors who are planning on attending
Uconn in the Fall of 2016. Must be in the top 10% of their graduating class and
have demonstrated leadership. Must be nominated by counselor.
Youth Volunteer Scholarship
Deadline: November 29, 2015
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://www.bbgcommunicationssolutions.com/solutions/article/2.php
Description: Scholarship is available to students who have completed a minimum
of 50 hours of volunteer work over the past 2 years. You must have a GPA of at
least a 3.5 for the past 2 years. You must be under the age of 21 by the
scholarship deadline. You must respond to the question, “Explain in less than
1000 words why you have chosen to volunteer your time with the
organization(s) that you have and how your experience has changed your life.”
Apply online.
December 2015
AXA Community Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Maximum Award: $2,000
Website: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/communityscholarships.html
Description: Scholarship is available to a high school senior who is active in their
community, able to create/initiate a project that benefits others, and able to
overcome personal challenges or difficulties to achieve goals. Apply online.
Defensive Driving Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Maximum Award: $1,500
Website: http://www.defensivedriving.com/scholarship
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors or college students
who will be attending a college/university by Fall 2014. You must be living within
the United States. Relatives of the Defensive Driving staff are not eligible to apply.
You must submit a video and complete a survey in order to apply. The video must
be a response to one of the following (you can fim the video on a smartphone,
digital camera/camcorder, webcam, etc, and submitted here): 1) share an
experience in which practicing a safe driving habit saved your life or the life of
someone you know 2) Share a story that would help raise awareness about the
dangers of texting and driving 3) Share an experience that would help raise
awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. Video should be from 1-2
minutes in length and should be taken from the “landscape” (long) format
instead of portrait (tall) format if taken on a smartphone.
January 2016
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 9, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: jfklibrary.org
Description: Scholarship is for 2 Connecticut High School seniors. Apply online at
www.ctjcisenate.org
2016 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 6, 2016
Maximum Award: $10,000
Website: jfklibrary.org
Description: Scholarship is available to U.S. high school students. You must write
an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served
during or after 1956. The essay may focus on an issue at the local, state, or
international level. You must use at least five varied reliable sources such as
books, articles, documents, and personal interviews. You are encouraged to use
primary sources such as letters, speeches, and government documents. Apply
online.
Burger King Scholarship
Deadline: January 10, 2016
Maximum Award: $50,000
Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are legal residents
of the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Children of employees are eligible to apply. Apply online.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Deadline: January 17, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/7d6e42b1-d063-4bd2a977-057b290e2708
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors entering into an
accredited college/university who meet the Pell Grant eligibility criteria. You must
be of African-American, American Indian-Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander
American, or Hispanic American. You must have a GPA minimum of 3.3 on a 4.0
scale. You must be entering the fields of computer science, education,
engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science. A community
service and leadership activities form is required. Apply online.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
Deadline: January 21, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are under the age
of 21. You must be a legal citizen of the US and be eligible to attend a two/four
year university/college or technical school. You must live in a participating RMHC
Chapter’s geographic area. There are four types of scholarships available: RMHC
Scholars where all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed,
religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin; RMHC African
American Future Achievers where you must have at least one parent of African
American or Black Caribbean heritage; RMHC Asia where you must have at least
one parent of Asian Pacific heritage; RMHC HACER where you must have at least
one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Apply online
New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 28, 2016
Maximum Award: $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000
Website: http://www.nywici.org
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college
undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of NY, NJ, CT, or PA who
are majoring or declaring a major in a communications-related field. Subjects may
include, but are not limited to, advertising, broadcasting, communications,
English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. You must
have an overall GPA of a 3.2 or better. You must write a 300-word essay on, “No
profession is perfect. You are about to prepare for a career in communications.
Identify an aspect of communications that needs improvement or change. Then
explain what it is about you that would help you to be among those who can
make that change. Cite examples from your own life.” Apply online.
February 2016
Big Y Foods Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2016 (must be postmarked by this date)
Maximum Award: Varies
Description: Scholarship is available to employees and their dependents, and
customers and their dependents. A student’s school or permanent residence
must be located within Norfolk County, MA; Western or Central MA; or the state
of CT. All employees are eligible regardless of residence. Awards are given in the
categories of High School Senior, Community College, Undergraduate, Graduate
and Nontraditional Students. There are also special scholarships recognizing the
contributions of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and Military Service
members and their families. To apply: fill out the application found in the
Scholarship book; send in a copy of your transcript, send in a copy of college
board scores (if taken), send in at least two letters of recommendation (at least
one must be from a teacher), send in your personal resume/facts sheet detailing
activities, achievements, awards, community involvement, leadership positions,
and class rank (if available). If you are applying for a scholarship in the Military
category you must include a readable photocopy of the Service member’s military
ID card. Mail all documents in a single 9x12 envelope with no paperclips or staples
to: Scholarship Committee
Big Y Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 7840
Springfield, MA 01102-7840
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Deadline: February 12, 2016
Maximum Award: $50,000,$ 25,000, or $10,000
Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
Description: Scholarships are awarded to students who are legal US citizens
residing in the US or stationed overseas due to active US military duty. You must
be 18 years or younger by October 1, 2016 and be able to attend, with at least
one parent/guardian, an awards reception in Washington D.C. (travel and lodging
expenses will be paid by the Institute). You must be nominated by two different
nominators who are not in your family and you must submit a project at or close
to the college level that has a deep knowledge of a particular area of study. The
project must be in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature,
music, philosophy, or outside of the box category. Apply online.
Columbus Citizens Foundation College Scholarship
Deadline: February 14, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: http://www.columbuscitizensfd.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are of Italian descent and
who are from households where the gross income does not exceed $25,000 per
person. You must have at least a 3.25 GPA and be a resident of NY, NJ, DE, DC,
MD, PA, VT, RI, ME, NH, or CT. Apply online.
New Haven County Tax Collectors’ Association Scholarship
Deadline: February 21, 2016
Maximum Award: $250
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are high school seniors and
live in New Haven County. You must be in good standing meaning not under
probation or suspension for academic or disciplinary reasons. You must be
planning to continue your education whether it be at a university, college, trade
school, etc. Your tax obligations (if any) must be current in your city/town of
residence. You must submit an essay on, “How state and local taxes can affect
my education.” Applications available in guidance.
Uconn 100 Years of Women Scholarship
Deadline: February 27, 2016
Maximum Award: $?
Description: Scholarship is available to U.S. high school students planning to
attend Uconn in the Fall of 2016. You must write an essay. Application available
in guidance and at http://womenscenter.uconn.edu/about/100years.php
New Haven County Tax Collectors’’ Association Scholarships
Deadline: February 26, 2016
Maximum Award: $250
Description: Scholarship is available to U.S. high school students who reside in
New Haven County. You must write an essay. Application available in guidance.
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2016
Maximum Award: Up to $25,000
Website: buickachievers.com
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors or graduates as well as
current undergraduate students. You must plan to be enrolled in a full-time
undergraduate program at a four-year college or university in the United States or
Puerto Rico for the 2015-2016 academic years. You must plan on majoring in
Engineering/Technology majors or Design and Business-Related majors (see list
on website). You must also be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent residence in the
United States or Puerto Rico. You must not be an employee or relative of
employees of Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America and their
affiliates and subcontractors, and GM Foundation Directors, Offices, and staff and
their relatives. Relatives of GM employees are eligible. Scholarship recipients are
selected on academic achievement and financial need, participation and
leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in
pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry. Special consideration will
be given to first-generation college, females, minorities, military veterans, and
dependents of military personal. Majority of the scholarships will be awarded to
students majoring in the Engineering/Technology fields. Apply online
March 2016
Isidore Wise Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2016
Maximum Award: $5,000
Website: www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org
Description: Scholarship is available to who will be attending an accredited postsecondary undergraduate institution in the fall. Students who are past or present
patients of the Medical Center, Newington Children’s hospital or are current or
former students of CCMC (CT Children’s Medical Center) School may apply. Apply
online or in the guidance department.
NUCOR Foundation community scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $3,000 per year
Website:www.nucor.com/scholarshipapply
Description: Scholarship is available to a student who resides in New Haven
county for at least 6 months. You cannot be affiliated with NUCOR by personal
employment or family member employment. You must be pursuing an
undergraduate degree in engineering or metallurgy. You must be sure to follow
the steps for submitting community applications electronically. Apply online.
Hood Sportamanship Scholarship
Deadline: March 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM EST
Maximum Award: $5,000
Website: hood.com or facebook.com/hphood
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors who participated in a
varsity sport. You must be planning on attending a two-or-four year college or
university. You must have a GPA of a 3.0 or better and have performed volunteer
work in your community to be eligible. You must write a short essay on, “How
you demonstrate the value of sportsmanship both on and off the field.” Apply
online.
Frame My Future Scholarship Contest 2016
Deadline: March 5, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarshipcontest-2015.aspx or www.framemyfuture.com
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are planning on attending a
U.S college/university as a full-time student for the 2015-2016 academic year. You
must be a legal U.S resident. To enter, you must submit an original creation that
communicates what you want to do in your personal and professional life after
college. Follow the theme: This is how I Frame my Future. Some example of entry
ideas are photograph, collage, poem, drawing, painting, graphic design piece,
short typed essay, etc. Apply online.
Katherine Hill Pomeroy Scholarship
Deadline: March 7, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500
Website: http://www.waterbury.uconn.edu/administration/sch_new.html
Description: Scholarship is available to students who plan on attending UCONN
Waterbury campus full-time in the fall of 2016. Scholarship is awarded based
upon achievement, character, and financial need. You must personally bring your
completed application to:
Stuart Brown, Director of Student Services
UConn-Waterbury
99 East Main St
Waterbury, CT 06702
CBC Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 13, 2016
Maximum Award: $2,000
Website: http://www.cbc-ct.org/CBC_Scholarship
Description: Scholarship is available to students pursuing 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 field. Apply online.
Uconn Waterbury 2016 New Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 13, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500
Description: Scholarship is available to students who will be attending Uconn
Waterbury for the 2016-2017 school year. Apply online.
Through the Looking Glass Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.lookingglass.org/scholarships/140-2015-scholarshipapplication
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors that have at least one
parent with a disability and are planning on attending a technical, vocational, or
two-or-four year college in fall 2014. Scholarship will be awarded based on
academic performance, community activities and services, a letter of
recommendation, and an essay describing the experience of growing up with a
parent with a disability.
USBC Association 2016 Scholar of the Year Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are members of the USBC
(Bowling Association) or family who is a member (see application for more
details). Applications available in guidance.
Capitol Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $350 to $2,000
Website: www.ctohe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are legal residents
of Connecticut that have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FASFA) by February 15 AND received a valid Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
They must also have a cumulative class rank in the top 20% at the end of their
junior year of high school OR have combined (math, critical reading, writing)
scores of at least an 1800 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) OR a 27 or better
on the ACT. Priority is given to those who are least able to contribute to college
costs. Apply online.
CT State USBC Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Contact: (860)-437-1138
Description: Scholarship is available to student whom is a member or has a parent
or grandparent that is a current member of the CT State USBC Association OR has
a mother or grandmother that is a current member of the CT State Women’s
Bowling Association. You must be a senior who is planning to continue your
education in the summer or fall of 2014. If selected as a finalist, you must attend
an interview with the scholarship committee. Applications are available in the
guidance office. Ms. Nagy must sign your application before you submit it.
Please send completed applications to:
Scott Hockford
322 Ocean Ave.
New London, CT 06320
PWC 2016 Scholarship Award Program
Deadline: March 18, 2016
Maximum Award: $?
Description: Scholarship is available to students (male or female) enrolled in a
study leading to an undergraduate degree in construction, construction
management, architecture, or Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical
Engineering. Applications available in guidance.
Greater Valley Chamber Scholarships
Deadline: March 27, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,300
Website: www.greatervalleychamber.com
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are Naugatuck River Valley
students. Three separate scholarships are offered- 2 for community service; one
for students pursuing a teaching career; 2 for financial need. Apply online or in
the guidance office.
The Foundation for Sight and Sound Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://foundationforsightandsound.org/scholarship.php
Description: Scholarship is available for high school seniors with vision or hearing
challenges who are continuing on to a college or a vocational school. Applications
are available in the guidance department.
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://www.odenzascholarships.com/
Description: Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 25
(as of March 30, 2016) that are legal citizens of the US or Canada. You must have
a GPA of 2.5 or greater and submit answers to essay questions that can be found
on the application page. You do not have to be a marketing major to apply; any
field of study at an accredited university is acceptable. Apply online.
The Orazio DiMauro Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Maximum Award: $2,500
email: ifidi@aol.com
Description: Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted into a
major in engineering. Student must be a resident of Bridgeport and the
surrounding towns: Farifield, Easton, Monroe, Milford and Stratford, and the
Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Oxford, Shelton, and demonstrate a
financial need. Further details at www.oraziodimauro.org Applications are
available in the guidance department.
AGC.CT Two-Year Schoarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Maximum Award: $5,000
Website: www.ctconstruction.org/agcct
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are high school seniors
entering a 4-year building technology or civil engineering program as freshmen, or
entering at two-year technical school with a construction course of study, with
the intent of entering a four-year college upon completion of the technical school.
April 2016
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://mortgagebrokersburnaby.com
Description: Scholarship is available to students who will be attending an
accelerated post-secondary school by the fall of 2016. The program must be two
years or longer in length. You must answer the question: “If you were asked to
help an incoming freshman (grade 9) with his/her study habits, what are the 10
best study habit tips you would provide them? And why do you believe each is
important?” Apply online.
The Justin Wisniewski Firefighters Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: www.ride4justin.com
Description: Scholarship is available to a firefighter, a firefighter’s spouse or child,
or sibling of a firefighter. You must include a letter of reference for each volunteer
activity you participate in. You must also write an essay on: “The Committee is
interested in finding out more about you. For example, what you feel you have
accomplished, what your goals are, what jobs or volunteer work you have done,
or any civic activity/community involvement you might be proud of. What the
Committee is looking for is information that speaks not only about your
scholastic achievements, but also what you have done or would like to do in
addition to your academic accomplishments/goals. Also please mention if you
have intentions or interests in attending Fire Science courses.” Applications are
available in the guidance office. Send completed applications to:
Justin Wisniewski Firefighters Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 473
Southington, CT 06489
Joe Liberman Connecticut Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500
Website: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/joe-liebermanscholars/application.html
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors from Connecticut. You
must plan to enroll full time in an undergraduate program at a two or four year
college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming year.
You must have a GPA of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). You must
also demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a record of community
service. You must also include a copy of your current transcript and you must
have your parents also sign the application if you are under the age of 18.
Applications are available in the guidance office. You must send completed
applications to:
Joe Liberman Connecticut Scholarship Program
Scholarship management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
The Watershed Fund Scholarship
Deadline: April 2, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500 or $5,000
Website: www.thewatershedfund.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who reside in the Regional Water
Authority District (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East
Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Killingworth, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North
Branford, North Haven, Orange, Prospect, Seymour, or Woodbridge).Student
must be enrolled in or intending to enroll in a two or four year college or
university to pursue studies in environmental sciences. You must not have a
relationship to anyone on The Watershed Fund Board, The Watershed Fund’s
Scholarship Selection Committee, The Representative Policy Board, or The FiveMember Authority. Selection of this scholarship is based upon financial need and
is non-discriminatory. To receive this scholarship, you must demonstrate
academic ability in a chose course of environmental science, demonstrate
concern for your school and community, demonstrate that your work experiences
(volunteer or paid) supports your goals/aspirations in life, get a letter of
recommendation from your teacher or advisor, and demonstrate financial need.
You must fill out a FASFA in order to qualify for this award. You must also reside
in the district of the Regional Water Authority, provide proof of acceptance by an
accredited institution, provide a statement of intent to study a course that meets
with the mission of The Watershed Fund, and provide a persona l statement
including information concerning past environmental activities and involvements
and your school and career goals as they relate to the environment. Applications
are available in the guidance department.
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Deadline: April 10, 2016 (early deadline) or May 1 (Regular Deadline)
Maximum Award: $3,000- 15,000
Description: Scholarship is available to students who have made a meaningful
contribution to animal protection and live in New England. Applications are
available in the guidance office. Or www.phillips-scholarship.org
Clube Uniao Portuguesa Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 10, 2016
Maximum Award: $?
Description: Scholarship is available to students who is the son, daughter or
department member of the Clube Uniao Portuguesa in Naugatuck, CT..
Application available in guidance.
Seymour/Oxford Rotary Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Description: Scholarship is available to a high school senior residing in the town or
Seymour or Oxford. You must submit an essay that addresses the theme of:
Service above self; your personal experience, the importance of service in your
community, the state, and throughout the world. Your essay must be no more
than 500 words. Submit your essay along with your name, address, telephone
number, email address, college/university you plan on attending, the
college/university’s address, and year of attendance to nvbv@hotmail.com.
Latin American in Higher Education (CALAHE) Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Maximum award: $1,000
Website: www.calahe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to Latino High School seniors who have a B
average. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have resided in
Connecticut for at least 12 months. You must have been accepted to an
accredited college or university. You must demonstrate financial need. You must
complete the application process, submit an official copy of your transcripts,
submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) that was sent to you by the U.S.
Department of Education, and you must write a 2 page essay on, “How do you
feel education is going to impact your ability to continue assisting others to
pursue an education.” Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2014 and
sent to:
Dr. Wilsom Luna
Gateway community College
20 church street
New Haven, CT 06510
Disabled Worker’s Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $10,000
Description: Scholarship is available to a high school senior that is the child of a
worker permanently and totally disabled in the work place. The injury must arise
out of the workplace. You must demonstrate both academic excellence and the
financial need to go onto college. Totally disability must also be confirmed by a
workers compensation final decision or social security award. You must include a
copy of your transcript and your class standing. You must also include a reference
attesting to your academic achievement, class participation, school/community
involvement, etc. you must also include a one page essay on anything you would
like to talk about. Applications are available in guidance. Please send completed
applications to:
Disabled Workers’ Scholarship Committee
c/o Suisman Shapiro
2 Union Plaza, suite 200
New London, CT 06320
HotelsCheap Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500
Website: http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are legal United states
citizens that are at least 16 years old. You must answer four personal open-ended
and thought-provoking questions. The four questions you must respond to are:
“what extra-curricular activities are you involved in? Describe how these
activities contribute to your college education and how they make you a better
person.” “What are your goals in life? Describe steps you will take to achieve
your goals and ambitions.” “As an online travel company who specializes in
selling discount hotels, we appreciate well written articles about travel and
tourism. Write a 700 word travel-guide style article listing the top 5 Things To
Do in your favorite vacation destination.” And “Do you have a special family
circumstance affecting your need for financial assistance?” Apply online.
American Legion Post #17’s Annual Scholarship
Deadline: April 17, 2016
Maximum Award: $
Website: http://www.odenzascholarships.com/
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are a son, daughter, or
grandchild of a living or deceased member of the Naugatuck American Legion
Post #17 with paid up membership of at least two years. See application for more
details. Application available in guidance.
2016 Student View Scholarship
Deadline: April 22, 2016
Maximum Award: $4,000
Website: www.student-view.com
Description: Scholarship is available to students who plan to attend a 4 year
college, community college or career school. Apply online.
Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship
Deadline: April 24, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: pflaghartford.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are LGBTQ or Ally youth ages
16-24 who is active in the school or the community concerning LGBTQ issues. See
guidance for more information or apply online.
My Favorite Car Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website:
http://www.calgarycardealerships.ca/calgary/248/used_cadillac_calgary.php
Description: Scholarship is available to students who will be entering into an
accredited college/university by the fall of 2014.You must be a resident of the
United States or Canada. You must respond to the question, “If you could choose
any vehicle to own while going to college that is currently listed on our website,
which vehicle would you choose and why. Come up with at least 3 reasons why
you would choose the vehicle you have chosen. The most convincing or most
entertaining argument will be awarded the scholarship.” Apply online.
Quaker Farms Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Description: Scholarship is available to a senior who is graduating from Oxford, CT
and planning on enrolling in a institution/college in a degree, diploma, or
certification program. You must get a letter of recommendation from your
Principal or Guidance Counselor and write a brief essay on why you are pursuing
your chose career path. Applications are available in guidance. Please send
completed applications to:
Lorraine DeStefano
47 Freeman Road
Oxford, CT 06478
Naugatuck Woman’s Club Scholastic Awards
Deadline: April 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Description: Scholarship is available to High School seniors who are residents of
Naugatuck, CT. You must be continuing your education level beyond high school.
You must submit a letter of recommendation, your high school transcript, and a
personal letter stating financial need. Applications are available in the guidance
department. Please return completed applications to the guidance department
by Wednesday April 30, 2016.
Mutual Security Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $6,000
Website: www.mscu.net
Description: Scholarship is available to high school seniors with good community
service, good academic standing and financial need. Apply online or in the
counseling office.
HGLHC Scholarships
Deadline: April 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website: hglhc.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are a resident of Connecticut
and who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) or be
from an LGBTQ household/family. See guidance for more details and application.
May 2016
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $100
Website: http://www.odenzascholarships.com/
Description: Scholarship is available to a female student graduating from Ansonia
High School, Derby High School, and Emmett O’Brien High School. Application
available in guidance- see your counselor for more information.
CABO Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: www.cabofoundation.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who wish to further CABO
Foundation’s mission. See guidance for more information or apply online.
The Theodosia McEnerney Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Description: Scholarship is available to students who has a loved one (family or
friend) has/ or have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Applicant must be a
resident of the Naugatuck Valley. Application available in the guidance office.
The Vera H. and William R. Todd Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,500
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Shelton or
Derby, Ct who demonstrate both merit and financial need. See the guidance
department for application.
John Soto Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.calahe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to Latino students who are residents of
Connecticut that have been accepted for admission to an institution of higher
education. You must have a “B” average (3.0 GPA) and you must demonstrate
financial need. You must submit an essay with a maximum of 2 pages typed out
and double spaced on, “How do you feel education is going to impact your
ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?” Apply online.
Marta Vallin Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.calahe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to a Latino student who will be attending
Gateway Community College. You must be a resident of Connecticut, have a “B”
average (3.0 GPA), and demonstrate financial need. You must submit an essay
with a maximum of 2 pages typed out and double spaced on, “How do you feel
education is going to impact your ability to continue assisting others to pursue
an education?” Apply online.
Thomas M. Blake Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.calahe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to Latino students who are residents of
Connecticut that have been accepted for admission to an institution of higher
education. You must have a “B” average (3.0 GPA) and you must demonstrate
financial need. You must submit an essay with a maximum of 2 pages typed out
and double spaced on, “How do you feel education is going to impact your
ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?” Apply online.
John M. Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $?
Website: www.ccjeca.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are planning on majoring in
criminal justice or related fields or students who are sons, daughters, grandsons
or granddaughters of someone who has served in the field of criminal justice.
Apply online.
Oxford Lions Club Scholarship
Deadline: May 6, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Oxford and
who are planning on attending college. Award is based on academic achievement,
character, citizenship and community service. See guidance for applications.
Rosa Quezada Memorial Education Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.calahe.org
Description: Scholarship is available to Latino students who are residents of
Connecticut that have been accepted for admission to an institution of higher
education. You must have a “B” average (3.0 GPA) and you must demonstrate
financial need. You must submit an essay with a maximum of 2 pages typed out
and double spaced on, “How do you feel education is going to impact your
ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?” Apply online.
NECBAC Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: www.NECBAC.org
Description: scholarship is available to students of color who are graduating from
a New England high school and will be enrolling full-time in a NECBAC member
institution (see list in guidance). You must submit an official application, essay,
and official high school transcript through their website. Apply online.
The Triangle Community Center Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $2,500
Website: CTgay.org
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are LGBTQQ. See guidance
for more information.
Find a Law Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website:
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torney_phoenix.php
Description: Scholarship is available to students who will be attending a college,
trade, or technical school by September 2016. You must currently be residing in
the United States and be intending on continuing studies in the United States. You
must submit a response to the question, “What is the craziest law you have ever
heard of? Did you know that it is illegal in Alaska to wake a sleeping bear for a
photo opportunity? The Find a Law Scholarship will award one student a
scholarship in the value of $500 for finding the craziest law still on the books in
the United States (Federal, State, or Local). Apply online.
June 2016
Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Maximum Award: Varies
Website: http://www.ctsurveyor.com
Description: Scholarship is available to residents of Connecticut who are enrolled
in a program leading to a degree in surveying or related fields. You must show an
interest or work history in being in a surveying profession. Apply online.
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.athleticsscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Description: Scholarship is available to students who were athletes at the high
school level. Apply online.
New Haven Pride Center David Knapp Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and questioning students and allies. See guidance for application and
more information.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are currently high school
juniors or seniors. Apply online.
The 2015 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2016
Maximum Award: $1,000
Website: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
Description: Scholarship is available to students who are an aspiring nurse and
who demonstrate a track record of academic excellence, particularly in science
and mathematics and who show a passion for the nursing profession and overall
field of healthcare.
Big Sun Scholarship
Deadline: June 20, 2016
Maximum Award: $500
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Description: Scholarship is available to young athletes, regardless of what sport
they are participating in. Apply online.