NHS Lists Scholarships

The Newtown High School Career Center publicizes all scholarships of which it is notified. A few of the scholarships, typically national ones, request that money be enclosed with the application.

The Career Center believes that students should not have to pay to apply for scholarships. If a student chooses to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, however, the Career Center strongly advises that he or she first check its authenticity through the FTC Consumer Response Center, www.ftc.gov or 877-FTC-HELP, the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org or 800-876-7060 or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

The Barton L. Weller Scholarship — For any senior attending Newtown, Joel Barlow, Masuk, Shelton, or Trumbull High Schools on a full-time basis. The award is $12,000 and the requirements consist of a five-month original independent research or study project of the student’s choice. Detailed information is available in the Career Center. All students who plan to submit a proposal must see Mrs Gerry Waterbury in the Guidance Department by October 15. Proposals must be finalized and postmarked by October 29.

 Toyota Community Scholars Program — For high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better, who demonstrate leadership and are actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school or community. One senior will be nominated from Newtown High School. The applicant must be a US citizen, national or permanent resident and plan to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree in the United States. The program awards 100 renewable scholarships, valued at $10,000 and $20,000 over four years. Applications are available in the Career Center and must be returned to the Career Center for the nomination phase by November 12.

 Connecticut Innovations Technology Scholar Program — Provides scholarships for Connecticut students pursuing higher education in certain science and technology fields at two- or four-year colleges or universities within Connecticut. Scholars must maintain a “B” average or a 3.0 GPA throughout high school and college, be in the top 20 percent of their graduating class and work within the state of Connecticut for two years following graduation. Up to $12,000 in earned scholarships will be awarded as follows: $500 per semester during freshman and sophomore years, $2,500 per semester during junior and senior years. The application deadline is February 15, 2005. Applications are available in the Career Center or at www.ctinnovations.com.

 Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows Essay Contest — A writing contest for high school students from across the State of Connecticut. The top winner will receive a $3,000 savings bond for scholarship purposes and two runners-up will receive $1,500 awards. The 2005 essay topic is “Civil Liberties versus Security: A Delicate Balance.” Applications and contest rules will be available by late September in the Career Center and www.cbf.ctbar.org. The deadline is spring 2005.