Newtown High School Lists 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 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.

SPE Foundation Scholarship Program — The SPE Foundation is an affiliate of the Society of Plastics Engineers and offers numerous scholarships for students who have demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry. This would include, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. Financial need and good academic standing will be considered. The application must be submitted by January 15.

Ashlar of Newtown Junior Volunteer Scholarship Award — A $1,000 scholarship is available to high school students who are applying to, or have been accepted into a continuing education program or school following high school graduation. Qualified applicants must have completed 50 volunteer hours at Ashlar of Newtown within the previous year or two summers. References are also required. Applications with references must be submitted by March. Information sheets are available in the Career Center.

Ackinson Scholarship — This scholarship for $1,750 is open to students in grades 11 and 12 who plan to enroll in a college, university, or any other postsecondary institution. Students must submit a short answer (fewer than 1,000 words) to the question, “Where do you see yourself five years after attaining your desired postsecondary education?” The question will periodically change to help differentiate potential candidates. Answers may be emailed to Ackinson Consulting at scholarship@ackinson.com. Interested students should go to www.ackinson/com/scholarships.htm for more information. The deadline for submissions is September 25.

Stamford Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Competition — High school seniors during the coming year (2005-2006) from Connecticut are eligible to compete for this music performance scholarship award program. The first place prize is a $5,000 scholarship renewable for four years and second place is a $1,000 renewable scholarship. Applicants must intend to apply as music performance majors to accredited conservatories, colleges, or universities. Applications are can be downloaded from www.stamfordsymphony.org and must be received by the symphony by September 26.

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Academic Scholarships — Four scholarship awards with a combined total of $15,000 are available to high school students who are ready for postsecondary study. Applicants must be (a) legally blind (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school in Connecticut, and (c) must be enrolled in a full-time program. Completed applications must be submitted by September 15. Recipients will be notified by mid-October. Additional details are available at www.nfbct.org. Applications are in the Career Center.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship — A national scholarship program that provides financial assistance ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria include graduation in the spring/summer of 2006, commitment to pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and US citizenship. Students may apply online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships by October 15.