NHS Career Center Lists Available Scholarships

The 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, 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org, 1-800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

Arrive Alive Scholarships, from Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, are a combination effort to provide financial assistance in enabling students to pursue their educational goals as well as stressing the dangers of driving while intoxicated. The third annual Arrive Alive scholarship program for 2008 is offering eight $500 scholarships to Connecticut high school seniors who will be attending a four-year college or university in the fall of 2008.

In addition, each winning applicant’s high school prom committee will receive a check for $200 to help with prom expenses. Applications are available to download from CarterMario.com, and completed applications must be postmarked by March 14.

The Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program will award 100 separate $1,000 scholarships to “well-rounded” high school seniors from Connecticut: those who excel academically, demonstrate leadership qualities, and have been involved in activities within their schools and communities.

Applicants must plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in fall 2008. All students must show a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) or better to be eligible. Financial need is not considered.

The application procedure requires that all students register and apply online at DunkinDonuts.com/scholarship by March 15.

Excellence Through Ethics Essay Contest: High school seniors are eligible to win a $5,000 college scholarship to be used at any college or university in this contest sponsored by Junior Achievement.

Applicants must write an original essay of no more than 500 words that presents a solution to an ethical dilemma question. The question is posted at the JA website, JA.org. All submissions are due by March 28.

CT Association of Women Police Scholarship Awards is for high school seniors, male or female, who will be pursuing a degree in criminal justice. The FAFSA form must be completed and a high school transcript, teacher/counselor recommendation and personal essay (200–250 words) are also required.

Applications are available in the Career Center and are due by April 30.

Mutual Security Community Service Scholarships: Six individual scholarships for $1,000 will be awarded to local high school seniors with a record of exemplary community service, good academic standing, and financial need. The scholarships are awarded in honor of Berny Klaus and Joseph G. Fernandes.

Applicants must be an MSCU member or the child of a member with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants will be evaluated on their essays, grades, demonstrated financial need, curriculum, and community service. Applications are available at mscu.net/www/news.asp and the deadline is April 30.