Scholarships Available

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 scholarship. If a student chooses to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, however, the Career Center strongly advises parents and students to 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.bbb.org or 703-276-0100).

UNC Charlotte–Levine Scholars Program: The Levine Scholars Program offers a four-year scholarship that includes full-tuition, room and board, a new laptop and four summer experiences that develop leadership skills and social awareness. Students should demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects a sustained intellectual curiosity, and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that will carry students through college and beyond. Interested students should contact their guidance counselor; online nominations are required by October 15. The application is available by sending a request to LevineScholars@uncc.edu.

Horatio Alger Scholarship: This scholarship offers opportunities to high school seniors who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Applicants should demonstrate involvement in co-curricular and community activities and have a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Online applications are available at www.HoratioAlger.com and must be submitted by October 25. Review all application procedures and required supporting documentation.

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award: Wendy’s Restaurants and The Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee co-sponsoring this award, which honors both male and female students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. Applicants must have at least a B grade average and participate at school in at least one school-sponsored sport listed on the website. Applications are open to all rising senior student athletes, in the graduating class of 2013, who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field and within their communities. The online nomination form (www.WendysHeisman.com) must be completed by students and reviewed and confirmed by a high school official. The first 25,000 applicants have a chance to win a $10 to $50 Wendy’s gift card. Winners will be chosen at the school, state, and national levels. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 5 pm CST on October 2. School officials must submit their online review no later than 5 pm CST on October 4 in order for applications to be considered.