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Additional Information and applications are available in the Career Resource Center at Montville High School.
Scholarships / Programs are listed by deadline date.
NOTE: All information on this page is updated when the most current information is received.
Information current as of:
March 14, 2008
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American Legion Auxiliary
National President's Scholarship (download in PDF format)
Deadline: 3/1/07

These scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for The American Legion. One $2,500 scholarship, one $2,000 scholarship, and one $1,000 in scholarships will be awarded in each Division. Ten outstanding students will be awarded a total of $27,500 to further their higher education. The applicant must complete fifty (50) hours of community service during his/her high school years to be eligible for one of these scholarships.

  1. Candidates for this award shall be daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American legion.

    a. April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (WWI)
    b. Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (WWII)
    c. June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korea)
    d. Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam)
    e. Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada and Lebanon)
    f. Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
    g. Aug. 2, 1990 to the date of cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf)
  2. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
  3. Previous National President’s Scholarship recipients are not eligible for further consideration.
  4. Participation in this scholarship program shall be on a voluntary basis in all Units and
    Departments.
  5. Applicant must complete fifty (50) hours of volunteer service within the community, verified in
    writing by the recipient organization(s).
  6. An original article consisting of no more than 1,000 words (typed, double-spaced). The title of the article/essay will be “My Vision of Freedom.”
  7. A brief statement of the military service of parent or parents, including the branch of service and
    dates of service, or a photocopy of parent’s or parents' discharge papers.

American Legion Auxiliary
National Headquarters
777 N. Meridian St., 3rd Fl., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-1420
Phone: (317) 955-3845 | Fax: (317) 955-3884
E-mail: alahq@legion-aux.org | Web: www.legion-aux.org
 

American Legion Auxiliary
Non-Traditional Students Scholarship (Download in PDF format)
Deadline: 3/1/07

There will be five scholarships, each in the amount of $1000, awarded in the 2006-2007 administrative year. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded in each Division of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which application is made.

The applicant also must be a student who has had at least one year of college and is in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate degree.

RULES

  1. Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which application is made.
  2. Applicant must be:
    a. a non-traditional student returning to the classroom after some period of time in which his/her formal education was interrupted; or
    b. a student who has had at least one year of college and is in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate degree.
  3. American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
  4. Participation in this scholarship program shall be on a voluntary basis in all Units and Departments.
  5. No Unit may enter more than one candidate in the Department competition. Each Department is restricted to submitting one candidate to the Divisional competition.
  6. The scholarship must be used within twenty-four months of the date the winner is notified by National Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary.
  7. Applicant must present the completed application to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit President on or before March 1, 2007.
  8. The winning entry for each Unit shall be certified by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit
    President and mailed to the Department Secretary to be received on or before March 15, 2007.
  9. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the school upon receipt of certification of enrollment from the school. No payment will be made directly to the student.

American Legion Auxiliary
National Headquarters
777 N. Meridian St., 3rd Fl., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-1420
Phone: (317) 955-3845 | Fax: (317) 955-3884
E-mail: alahq@legion-aux.org | Web: www.legion-aux.org

 

American Legion Auxiliary
Spirit of Youth
Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2007 (Download Application in PDF Format)

One Junior member in each Division will receive a scholarship valued at $1,000 per year for four years (total $4,000). The applicant must have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years, currently hold a 2007 membership card, and continue to maintain her membership throughout the four-year scholarship period.

American Legion Auxiliary
National Headquarters
777 N. Meridian St., 3rd Fl., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-1420
Phone: (317) 955-3845 | Fax: (317) 955-3884
E-mail: alahq@legion-aux.org | Web: www.legion-aux.org
 

Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics Scholarships
at Central Connecticut State University

CSMP Scholarship Program @ CCSU

Starting in the Fall of 2007, Central Connecticut State University will begin offering scholarships to qualified students enrolled in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics (CSMP) programs. These scholarships are funded through the National Science Foundation program Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), award DUE-0630953. CCSU scholarship program was selected for funding from nearly 400 proposals. Funding for this grant demonstrates the quality of CSMP programs at Central Connecticut State University.

Over the next four years, our program will award at least 20 scholarships annually. Qualified students majoring in computer science, mathematics or physics will receive up to $5,200 per academic year. Each scholarship can be renewed for the subsequent year - therefore, qualified students can receive nearly $21,000 over four years through this program.

Our CSMP scholarship program has a number of special features designed to help students receiving the scholarship succeed in their studies and prepare them for entering high tech employment fields or a graduate school upon graduation.

These features include:

  • Individual mentoring and advising by dedicated faculty
  • Specialized tutoring
  • Peer mentoring
  • Participation in research projects
  • Field trips
  • Guest lectures by leaders of industry and research
  • Internships with leading employers
  • Career opportunities in high demand fields
  • Assistance with job placement upon graduation

CSMP Scholarship Application Materials
To be considered for Fall 2007, all scholarship application materials must be received by March 1, 2007. To receive full consideration, applicants should have their application for admission and financial aid submitted to CCSU by February 1, 2007.

Application form, recommendation request form, and detailed application instructions will be available soon.

Underrepresented minorities and female students are very strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Dr. Stan Kurkovsky, Program Director, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science, Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street | New Britain, CT 06050
http://www.cs.ccsu.edu/~stan | kurkovskysta@ccsu.edu | (860) 832-2720

Dr. Bradley Kjell, Professor
Department of Computer Science, Central Connecticut State University
http://www.cs.ccsu.edu/~kjell | kjell@ccsu.edu | (860) 832-2717

Dr. Ivan Gotchev, Professor
Department of Mathematics, Central Connecticut State University
gotchevi@ccsu.edu | (860) 832-2839

Dr. Nimmi Chandra Parikh Sharma, Associate Professor
Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, Central Connecticut State University
sharmanim@ccsu.edu | (860) 832-2937

 

Central Connecticut State University
Department of Music
Scholarship for singers
CCSU University Singers 2008-2009
Deadline: March 1, 2008

QUALIFICATIONS:
Choral experience. Successful audition for University Singers, (vocal quality, sight reading ability, tonal memory, musical expressiveness.) Two (2) recommendations that attest to musical abilities and leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:
Membership in University Singers each semester student is on scholarship. A 3.5 in University Singers and a 2.8 overall GPA required to remain on scholarship. A theory and/or sight singing course may be required. Leadership and organizational duties will be expected. This year a slight advantage will be given to applications from tenors!

FEATURES:
Students receiving scholarship award will have half-tuition paid by the university for four years. Two awards will be given to incoming freshmen each year. Additional awards may be available for up to two transfer students.

APPLICATION:
Applicants must first be admitted to CCSU a letter expressing interest in the school program, with two letters of recommendation, and a resume indicating musical experience should be submitted.

ADDRESS: Dr. Pamela J. Perry, University Singers Scholarship Program, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 | 860-832-2912 | Perry@ccsu.edu | www.music.ccsu.edu

 

Connecticut Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America Scholarship
Deadline:  March 1, 2005 (update for 2007 has not been received)
For Graduating FCCLA Chapter Members planning further study in an area related to Family and Consumer Sciences
Purposes of Scholarship:

      · To encourage CT FCCLA members to pursue a degree in FCS education or related occupations.
      · To promote CT FCCLA
      · To Provide financial aid for a student pursuing a degree in FCS education or a related field.
      · To increase awareness of the opportunities available with a degree in FCS or a related occupation.

The scholarship is $500.  This is payable to the student following the successful completion of his/her firs semester at school, with the understanding that they will continue in the major.
Further information available in the Career Resource Center, or by contacting:  Mrs. Rosalind Diemand at 203-879-1959 or at rozdiemand@aol.com or Mrs. Karin Pyskaty at KPyskaty@wallingford.k12.ct.us.
Applications should be mailed to:
Mrs. Karin Pyskaty, Lyman Hall High School, 70 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT  06492

 

The National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2007

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2005 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students.

General Category I:
Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.

General Category II:
Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.

Scholarship awards range from $2,500-$10,000. Each scholarship award can only cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the following academic year. Scholarship applicants and winners can and are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Applications for NIAF scholarships can only be submitted on-line.

DEADLINES AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

  • November 2006 Scholarship application available on-line.
  • March 1, 2007 - Complete on-line applications due by midnight Pacific Standard Time.
    • Transcripts by mail must be postmarked.
    • FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional, if claiming financial aid) must be postmarked.
    • There are NO EXCEPTIONS to March 1st deadlines.
  • March 15, 2007 Evaluation form from teacher must be submitted online.
  • May 15, 2007 Announcement of NIAF scholarship winners.

CONDITIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2006.
  • Have a grade-point average of at least 3.25 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.
  • Fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories.
  • For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.
  • No immediate family members of the NIAF Board of Directors, Regional Vice-Presidents, Area Coordinators or staff are eligible for NIAF scholarships.

PROCESS FOR APPLYING

  1. Click on the link: Open a Scholarship Application File. You will be asked to agree to the NIAF Application Terms and Conditions. After this, you will enter information necessary to receive your NIAF Scholarship Application File ID. This Application File ID will be sent to you by e-mail upon submission. Please record your Application File ID as it will be REQUIRED in accessing & updating your application.
  2. You will then be brought to your status page, where you can access all parts of your scholarship application. Continue filling out your application or return at another time using your Application File ID to access your Scholarship Application File.
  3. To log into your existing Scholarship Application File, go www.niaf.org/scholarships.
  4. Click on the link: Access your previously started Scholarship Application.
  5. Using your Application File ID, you may access both Sections A and B of your application to make changes up until the application deadline.
  6. Notify your teacher so he or she can go to the website, use your Application File ID to access your account, and submit your on-line Evaluation Form. Your on-line application and evaluation must be completed by March 15, 2007.
  7. Submit to the NIAF by mail a copy of your Official Transcript. Transcript must be postmarked by March 1, 2007
  8. Optional: Submit your FAFSA Financial Aid Form. FAFSAs must be postmarked by March 1, 2007.

Follow the directions listed on the on-line status page concerning how and where to send both the Official Transcript and the FAFSA Financial Aid Forms documents.

The NIAF encourages you to apply early to avoid unforeseen technical problems. The NIAF is not responsible for late applications caused by technical difficulty.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND CHECKLIST

Applications for NIAF scholarships can only be submitted on-line.

In order to be complete, an application must include the following:

  • Completed student application (Sections A & B) submitted on-line.
  • Teacher Evaluation Form submitted on-line.
  • An official school transcript submitted by mail.
  • FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional) submitted by mail.
    SELECTION CRITERIA

NIAF scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, field of study, career objectives, and the potential, commitment, and abilities applicants have demonstrated that would enable them to make significant contributions to their chosen field of study. Some scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Applications will be “blindly” evaluated. That is, names, addresses, or distinguishing information that would reveal the applicant’s identity on the application will not be made available to scholarship evaluators.

SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS SELECTED RECIPIENTS

To be eligible to receive payments, a NIAF scholar must:

  • Submit a written acceptance of the scholarship award.
  • Submit letter(s) of appreciation to NIAF-designated scholarship financial contributor(s).
  • Submit a color photograph for publication.
  • Sign a written statement pledging that upon completion of the scholarship academic year, student will submit a typed narrative of approximately 500 words for publication. The narrative will briefly describe the benefits of the NIAF scholarship.

The NIAF scholarship may not be used as a substitute for or to diminish in any way any other award, grant, or scholarship given to the recipient. Payments from the NIAF scholarship program may supplement, but not duplicate benefits from another foundation, institution, or organization. The combined benefits from all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and university-provided room and board as stated in the institution’s cost-of-attendance budget.

 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html)
Education Programs
Deadline 3/1 (Annually)

     The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's Education Programs help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of financing for post-secondary education. Assistance may be in the form of a grant and/or interest-free loan, depending on the applicant's individual circumstances and on the specific program under which assistance is sought.

     The following are eligible for educational assistance:

    Dependent Children of:
    • Active Duty Service members
    • Retired Service members
    • Service members who died while on active duty or in retired status
    • Spouses of Active Duty Service members
    • Active Duty Service members enrolled in commissioning or college degree programs,
    • Children and Spouses of Reservists on extended active duty only.

  All the Society's education programs require that students be accepted or enrolled at a post-secondary institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education, and have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
 All educational assistance is provided solely on the basis of the applicant's financial need.

 The Society's Education Programs are:

Applicants for this program are also eligible for assistance under the VADM Travers Program.
For additional information visit:   Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Programs or contact the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, US Naval Base, Groton, CT; 860-694-3285  or visit their website at: http://www.nmcrs.org/spec-prgm.html 

The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the
State of Connecticut
Deadline: March 1, 2008

Award: 3 - $1,250

Scholarships:

  • The Mrs. Henry Griggs Isham Scholarship
  • The Bernice Andrews Livingston Rieg Scholarship
  • The Jordon Konov Scholarship

Criteria:
Applicants do NOT need to be member of our Society or related to the Society in any way.

Requirements:

  • You must be a resident of the state of Connecticut and a graduating senior of a Connecticut secondary school, public or private
  • You must have confirmed plans to attend a college or university (copy of letter of acceptance or copy of submitted applications).
  • You must provide all requested documentation
  • The Chairperson must receive the completed application and all required documentation no later than March 1.
  • Academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, community service and financial need will be considered in the review of each application.
  • The recipient will be notified in the spring. The monies will be disbursed at the start of the second semester.
  • Evidence of your enrollment at a college or university is a prerequisite to the actual award.

Send all completed applications to:

Lois Johnson - 10 Holly Lane, Wallingford, CT 06492-4723
 

Trinity College
The ISSSC High School Essay Contest 2006-7
Deadline: March 1, 2007

The high school essay contest is part of the Institute’s annual curriculum development project,
Secular Traditions and the Foundations of Natural Science.

All high school students are encouraged to participate in the contest.

Please click on the essay guidelines and essay registration form below:

Essay Contest Guidelines
http://cruller.cc.trincoll.edu/NR/rdonlyres/21EAAC34-4296-4DAB-8466-5A98AD953C97/0/Essay_Guidelines.pdf

Essay Contest Registration Form
http://cruller.cc.trincoll.edu/NR/rdonlyres/5198D499-29D9-4E90-A584-8197F191A561/0/Essay_Reg_Form_07.doc

Essay Contest Guidelines:

The Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture (ISSSC) was established at Trinity College, Hartford, in 2005 to advance understanding of the role of secular values and the process of secularization in contemporary society and culture.

Nonpartisan and multidisciplinary, the Institute conducts academic research, sponsors curriculum development, and presents public events.

As part of the Institute’s curriculum development project, the current academic year is dedicated to the theme, Secular Traditions and the Foundations of the Natural Sciences.

In this context, the Institute organizes an essay contest for high school students in the State of Connecticut.

The essay topic is:

  • Science and technology are an increasingly important aspect of our lifestyle today. Therefore, one might expect that the public’s desire for a better understanding of science and its achievements should rise
    accordingly. However, there is evidence that there is no increase in the desire to study science at school or college.
  • Why, in your view, do so many young Americans today show little interest in science education?
  • Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples based on your reading, studies, and personal experience.

Eligibility:

  • All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools.
  • Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest Registration Form.
  • Contestants may submit only one essay.
  • Contestants must compose an original essay with limited guidance from others.
  • The Sponsors will have the right to edit, publish or otherwise duplicate any essay entered into the contest without payment to the author.
  • Each contestant must complete the Registration Form.
  • Essays must be printed in 12 font Times New Roman characters, and doublespaced.
  • Any quotations or copyrighted material used in the essay must be identified properly. Failure to identify non-original material will result in disqualification.
  • Essays must be written in English.
  • The decision of the contest committee is final, and no higher appeals will be recognized.
  • There is no cost to enter the contest.

Format:
The essay should be 1000-1200 words and must include a separate Registration Form.

Send all entries to:
Dr. Michael Ben-Chaim, Essay Contest Secretary,
ISSSC, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106.

Entry Deadline:
All entries should be postmarked by March 1, 2007.

Award procedure:

  • The essays that meet the above mentioned rules will be examined by staff members of Connecticut State Department of Education, Trinity College, and ISSSC.
  • In an effort to conceal the identity of each contestant, each entry will be assigned a number by the Essay Contest Secretary.
  • The assigned number will be placed on the Registration Form and on the first page of the essay. The Registration Form will then be detached and retained by the Essay Contest Secretary.
  • The judges will be given the essay bearing only the assigned number.

Scoring of Contest:
Scoring procedures for all essays will be identical. The scoring criteria are:

  1. Material Organization (Logical interpretation of the subject, adherence to topic): 40 points
  2. Vocabulary and Style (Phrasing and continuity): 30 points
  3. Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling: 20 points
  4. Neatness: 5 points
  5. Adherence to contest rules (prepared in the proper format): 5 points

Awards:
The authors of the three best essays will receive a prize of $ 300.00 each.
The authors of the ten highest scoring essays will receive letters of recognition, and will be invited,
with their parents, to the Award Dinner at Trinity College on May 21, 2007.

Questions?
For further information contact Dr. Michael Ben-Chaim, Essay Contest Secretary, by
phone at (860) 297-4227 or email at michael.benchaim@trincoll.edu.

Program on Public Values
Trinity College
300 Summit Street - Hartford, Connecticut 06106

Phone: (860) 297-2353
Fax: (860) 987-6241
E-mail: isssc@trincoll.edu

 

Johnson & Wales University
High School Students
National High School Chef of the Year
Deadline: March 3, 2008

In the past the contest has been so hot that it has received coverage on TV Food Network in an hour-long special titled "Top Teen Chef."

For the 2007 competition, high school students from the US were invited to submit a Healthy Heritage dinner or dessert recipe. Twenty finalists (high school juniors or seniors), chosen from more than 700 entries, were flown to JWU's Charlotte campus over the weekend of March 16-18, 2007 to impress the judges with their original creations. With full, four-year scholarships on the line, the heat was on.

The entries were judged upon taste, presentation, choices, accuracy of the recipe, nutritious value, originality, cost effectiveness, appearance, cooking techniques and creativity.

The following prizes were awarded:

Junior and Senior Prize Details:

  • Grand Prize: A full tuition renewable scholarship* to JWU for the grand prize winner in the dinner and dessert categories (2 winners) -- plus a personal meeting with celebrity chef, author and JWU alum Tyler Florence.
  • First Runner Up: $7,500 renewable tuition scholarship* to JWU for each first runner-up in the dinner and dessert categories (2 winners).
  • Second Runner Up: $5,000 renewable tuition scholarship* to JWU for each second runner-up in the dinner and dessert categories (2 winners).
  • Additional Finalists: $3,500 renewable tuition scholarships* to JWU for other finalists in the dinner and dessert categories (14 winners)
  • All Finalists: an autographed copy of Tyler Florence's cookbook Eat This Book.

The first 300 entries that met minimum standards received a $1000 one-time grant and a certificate of participation.

Additional Information: http://culinary.jwu.edu/content1263.html

 

Connecticut Alarm & Systems Integrators Association
Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008

CASIA Scholarship awards for children of Police & Fire Officials graduating high school in June 2008.

CASIA is pleased to offer the 13th Annual Police/Fire Scholarship Awards to two deserving and qualified high school seniors graduating in 2008. Connecticut’s first prize will be $1,000 and second prize $500, along with a recognition plaque. CASIA’s first place winner will be automatically entered into the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) Youth Scholarship program, where the prizes are $6,500 (1st) and $3,500 (2nd).

To be eligible, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

  • The student must be at least 15 years of age, and not older than 20 years of age.
  • He or she must be a graduating senior in the Class of June 2008, who will receive a diploma from an accredited high school located in Connecticut.
  • He or she must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university matriculating in the Fall, 2008.
  • Each eligible student must have a father, mother or natural guardian who is a full-time paid employee (not on disability or retired) of the Connecticut Police or Fire Communities. Volunteer fire department are recognized. However, students who are volunteers themselves, but not the child of a firefighter, are not eligible.
  • An essay of 500-700 words based on the theme “what it means to ME to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community.

Completed applications are to be submitted no later than Friday, March 7, 2008

PO Box 7230 | Wilton, CT 06897 | 203-762-2444 | Fax: 203-762-9211 |
web: http://www.casiact.org/ | email: premes@casiact.org
 

NOTICE TO GRADE 11 STUDENTS

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERSHIP
ON THE
CONNECTICUT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Interested Juniors MUST see Dr. Phillips by March 7, 2008

Each year, the Governor appoints two students entering their senior year to serve on the Connecticut State Board of Education. Student Board members participate fully in discussions about education policy and lend an important perspective to Board deliberations, although they do not have voting privileges. We encourage you to consider applying for membership on the Board (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009).

ARE YOU QUALIFIED?
Students who wish to apply for membership on the Board:

  • Must be enrolled in a public high school; and
  • Must have at least a B+ average; and
  • Will have completed Grade 11 prior to July 1, 2008; and
  • Must be able to attend approximately 11 all-day meetings in Hartford
    (usually the first Wednesday of each month).

HOW TO APPLY
If you meet all of the above qualifications and wish to apply for membership on the Board, please submit the following (address noted below):

1. application form
2. three (3) reference letters from teachers or school administrators;
3. resume; and
4. a one-page statement describing your qualifications for appointment to the Board.

DUE DATE
Complete application packages must be postmarked on or before March 20, 2008.

Interested Juniors MUST see Dr. Phillips by March 7, 2008

Please submit your complete application package to:
Ms. Pamela V. Bergin, Assistant to the Commissioner
Connecticut State Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue – Room 301
Hartford, CT 06106
(Facsimile: 860-713-7002)

If you have questions about the application process, call Pamela Bergin,
860-713-6510 | pamela.bergin@ct.gov

SCREENING PROCESS
The State Student Advisory Council on Education will review all application packages. Based on its review, the Council will select applicants for interviews to be conducted April 24-25, 2007. At the conclusion of the interview phase, the Council will recommend five candidates to the Governor for her consideration. The Governor will interview the five finalists, and appoint two students to the Board for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2008.
 

Black Engineering Council of Electric Boat Corporation Scholarship
Deadline: 3/8/08

The purpose of the BEC is to aid in the recruitment and retention of Black engineers and designers, thereby increasing the likelihood that Black minorities will rise to management positions within the corporation.

The Black Engineering Council (BEC) of Electric Boat will be awarding scholarships (totaling $3,500) to qualified African-American students based on scholastic ability, letters of recommendation and a written essay.

The applicants are not required to demonstrate a financial need to specify other sources of financial aid.
Proof of enrollment must be received no later than October 1, 2008, to maintain eligibility of award.

    Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

    • Must be an African-American New London County High School Graduating Senior
    • Must attend any college or university in the Fall of 2008
    • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0 scale)
    • SAT must be taken (no minimum score required)

ESSAY: write an essay of 250 words or more explaining
"Building Bridges for Tomorrow."
The essay must answer the following questions:

    1. How do your selected field of study reflect on "Building Bridges for Tomorrow"?
    2. What type of bridge do you want to build for tomorrow?

Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation written by someone who is familiar with your academic abilities and/or community involvement.

All completed applications should be mailed to:
Mr. Darrell Comena, D411, Station D05-6, Electric Boat Corporation,
75 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT 06340-7989 | 860-443-4371
 

Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
R I T SPIRIT WRITING CONTEST
Deadline: March 8, 2008

For 10th and 11th Grade Students - who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

Use the power of words to express your thoughts and feelings - and win prizes.
Each school district or school for the deaf may submit up to two entries from deaf or hard-of-hearing students enrolled in 10th or 11th grade.

Visit www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF for information about the Explore Your Future Program

http://www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/writing | 1-585-475-7695
 

Connecticut Tourism Industry Scholarship Grant Guidelines
Deadline: March 9, 2007

For Connecticut Residents Attending Colleges & Universities

  • Richard B. Combs Hospitality Scholarship / Grant - $1,000
  • Walter Schoenknecht Tourism & Travel Scholarship / Grant - $1,000

Criteria:

  • Student must be a resident of Connecticut
  • Student must be
    • a senior at a Connecticut high school
    • a high school graduate who has not yet begun a college curriculum or
    • an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college
  • The award winner must attend an accredited university or college on a full or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credit hours) pursuing a tourism or hospitality degree program
  • a completed application from must be submitted on or before Friday, March 9, 2007 (no exceptions) and mailed to the Scholarship / Grant Committee

The applicant must provide:

  • two (2) letters of recommendation, one academic and one professional
  • a transcript of the current academic record
  • personal letter of intent (how will this grant help you to achieve your academic goals?)
  • include a personal resume

Download application Adobe PDF Format:
http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/lib/cct/Connecticut_Tourism_industry_Scholarship_Grant.pdf

Mail all completed applications to:

Joyce Fredericks, Tourism Division
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
One Financial Plaza, 755 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-256-2743 | Fax: 860-270-8077 | joyce.frederics@ct.gov

 

Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Deadline: March 10, 2008

Download the Scholarship Application in Microsoft Word:
http://www.cbc-ct.org/popups_folder/scholarship.html

The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund announces that it will once again be offering scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school students entering college-level programs in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or masters degrees in the construction field.

The awards will be given for academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential and financial need. The scholarships may be renewable each year based on performance in school and available resources. The number of awards as well as the amounts may vary at the discretion of the CBCSF Board of Directors. In the past, scholarships have ranged from $500 to $2,000 per year.

Applications are only accepted from Connecticut-resident students who will be studying construction industry-related subjects in college.

Note: You must submit the following information in addition to this Scholarship Application (except for letters of recommendation). If you fail to submit this information, your application may not be considered.

  • An essay on a separate sheet of paper or text file of not more than 500 words which explains how your planned studies will relate to a career in the construction industry.
  • A transcript of your high school grades, including your class standing and results of SAT/ACT tests.
  • A copy of your Student Aid Report (from the Federal Student Aid Program).
  • Custodial Parent's Statement (from the College Board), if applicable.
  • Letters of recommendation (optional).

Send your completed application with these additional items to:

Connecticut Building Congress, Inc.
P. O. Box 185334 | Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: (203) 281-1387 | Fax: (203) 281-3631

E-mail: CTBldgCong@aol.com ~ Web site: www.cbc-ct.org ~ Member Services

Download the Scholarship Application in Microsoft Word:
http://www.cbc-ct.org/popups_folder/scholarship.html

 

Central Connecticut State University System
Alliance Twenty-First Century
Diversity Scholarship for Academic Achievement & Leadership
Deadline: 3/11/05

Pursuant to the CCSU Strategic Plan for Minority Recruitment and Retention, Central CT State Univ. is pleased to announce that they will be awarding the Alliance Twenty-First Century Diversity Scholarship for Academic Achievement and Leadership. Qualified high school, continuing and transfer students will be considered for the scholarship. It is part of our efforts to continually assist students who have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership.

Qualifications for Consideration:

  • Be enrolled and registered as a full time student at CCSU for the 2005-2006 academic year.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen / Alien Resident and meet two of the following attributes:
    • Be a member of one of the historically underrepresented populations, such as Asian/Asian-American, Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latin-American, Native American, Puerto Rican;
  • Demonstrate leadership;
  • Be a first generation college student.
  • If a First Year (Freshman) applicant, you must have been placed in the top 40% of Senior Class or have combined minimum SAT score of 1000.
  • If a Transfer student, you must have a minimum of 30 credits with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.70 on the 4.00 scale.

If you need additional information regarding this scholarship please call 860-832-3554 or write: CCSU’s Alliance Twenty-First Century Office of Recruitment and Admissions, CCSU, PO Box 4010, New Britain, CT 06050-4010.
 

CarterMario Injury Lawyers
"Arrive Alive" Scholarship
Deadline: March 14, 2008

Arrive Alive Scholarship Program

Carter Mario Injury Lawyers is committed to supporting higher education opportunities as well as promoting programs that deal with the prevention of drunk driving.

Our Arrive Alive Scholarship is 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.

Our third annual Arrive Alive scholarship program for 2008 is offering ( 8 ) $500.00 scholarships to Connecticut High School seniors who reside in Connecticut and 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 $200.00 to help with prom expenses.

For more information please visit the link below to view our 2008 Arrive Alive Scholarship application. The deadline for all applications must be postmarked no later than March 14, 2008 and sent to the attention of :

Cynthia Mario
Marketing Director
Carter Mario Injury Lawyers
158 Cherry Street
Milford, CT 06460

Click here to download the application (PDF Format). http://www.cartermario.com/pdf/scholarship-2008.pdf
 

Federal Credit Union
Annual Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 14, 2008

Charter Oak's Annual Scholarship Program awards five (5) graduating high school seniors with $1,000 to use for an accredited two-year or four-year college, technical, vocational, or business college. The must have demonstrated strong academic achievement and good citizenship. The award may be used for tuition, books, or living expenses while at college.

Eligible students must:

  • be a Charter Oak member or the child or grandchild of a member or employee
  • Solid academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5 or better
  • be strongly involved in extracurricular and community activities, and
  • acceptance to an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, or technical, vocational, or business college.

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
After you’ve completed this application, you will also need to include the following:
• A listing of all extra-curricular activities and involvement in your school and/or community.
• Explain why you wish to be considered for this award and include your educational goals and aspirations.
• Financial need is a consideration. Please explain all circumstances that dictate your need.
• Include an official transcript listing GPA and SAT scores.

ESSAY
• Briefly tell us how you think we should reach out to high school students to educate them on the
importance of managing their financial resources. We are especially interested in learning how you
think budgeting and credit building skills can be best presented.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Fully completed application forms, required supporting documentation and essay must be completed and
submitted by March 14, 2008. Applications may be dropped off at any one of our office locations or mailed to:

Marketing Department
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
32 Chicago Avenue
Groton, CT 06340

SELECTION PROCESS
The award winners will be selected by Charter Oak’s Scholarship Awards Committee. The winners will be
notified on or before April 4, 2008. An awards presentation is scheduled at Charter Oak’s Annual meeting on
April 24, 2008 at Groton Inn & Suites. Winners will be presented a check at the Annual Meeting.

 

Westfield Corporation
Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship Awards
Deadline: March 14, 2008

The Award:
There will be $3,000 in awards presented to three recipients in honor of Bruce Eagleson, Westfield Corporation's former East Coast Vice-President of Management. Bruce was one of the originators of the CAS Arts Awards Banquet. He died on September 11, 2001 while working for Westfield at the World Trade Center. A respected leader, Bruce was a fierce advocate for students and an Enthusiastic supporter of the Arts.
Each of the three winners will receive a $1,000 award.

Eligibility:
Any senior may apply for Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship award. The recipient of this award does not have to be an honoree at the CAS awards banquet; however, the recipient must be a senior graduating from a CAS member high school and must be entering into higher education program leading to a degree in either the visual or performing arts.

Criteria: The candidate should:

  • Be highly accomplished in at least one branch of the arts, including, but not limited to, visual, music, theater, dance, design, architecture, and the like.
  • Have considerable experience in one of the arts as evidenced by involvement in shows, exhibits, performances, video productions, or the like.
  • Be involved in service to his/her peers and /or community through artistic or other activities.
  • Have financial need.

Application:

  1. Two (2) letters of recommendation one of which must be from the student's teacher in his/her arts specialty attesting to the level of his/her artistic accomplishment. A second letter from a school professional attesting to the student's strong character and service contribution.
  2. A letter or other reliable evidence of acceptance into a higher education program leading to a degree in either the visual, performing or related arts. ( A letter on school letterhead stating that you have applied to a school if acceptance has yet to be obtained.)
  3. A statement of 250 words from the applicant on the following topic: "What led you to your decision to pursue a career in the arts?" Appropriate writing style is expected.
  4. Physical evidence demonstrating the candidate's artistic accomplishment. A 3 min. tape or video for the performing arts and six, 4" x 6" photographs (no slides please) for visual arts.
  5. A brief financial need statement and expected college costs.

Mail completed applications to:
Dr. Dennis Carrithers, The Connecticut Association of Schools, 30 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410
 

American Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences Connecticut Affiliate
Deadline: March 15 Annually

This scholarship program will award two $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating CT high school seniors who meet the following requirements:

  • student will be enrolled in and attending a two or four year school of higher education
  • student will be majoring in a FCS related field of study
  • student will be majoring specifically in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Fields of study include:

  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Services (pre-school)
  • Family Economics and Resource Management
  • Food Science, Dietetics, Nutrition and Health
  • Food Production and Services
  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
  • Housing, Interiors and Furnishings
  • Human Development, Family Relations
  • Textiles and Apparel
  • Consumer and Family Resources

The scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of AAFCS members based on the following criteria:

  • Biographical information
  • Essay which includes future goals and how they relate to FCS
  • Leadership
  • Character (2 letters of recommendation)
  • Academic Achievement (GPA) and SAT scores
  • Participation in extracurricular activities in community and school
  • Participation in Family and Consumer Sciences Courses

Any questions?
Contact Rosalind Diemand- 860-628-3229 ext: 246
Mail completed applications to:
Mrs. Shirley Randazzo | 47 Hayes Avenue | Ellington, CT 06029
 

American Fire Sprinkler Association
CT Chapter High School Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2008

The American Fire Sprinkler Association is a national organization of fire sprinkler contractor, vendor, and associate members. Its members are dedicated to upholding the integrity of the fire sprinkler industry while creating awareness of the life safety advantages that fire sprinkler systems provide in our day-to-day lives.
We have created this scholarship fund as a method of education about the fire sprinkler industry while helping others with the burden of higher education expenses.

AWARD: 2 / $1,000.00 scholarships

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: The essay contest is open to all current high school seniors who plan to enroll no later than the fall of 2008 in a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school.

ELIGIBLE ENTRIES: To be considered, all entrants must complete the application form and submit a written, double-spaced, essay of 700-1000 words (along with a bibliography) addressing the issue “The Misconceptions and Myths of Fire Sprinkler Systems”. Entrants are encouraged to be original and creative. Contents, accuracy of information, and writing skills will be analyzed. An essay, a bibliography and a recommendation letter are required.

ESSAY SUBMISSION AND JUDGING DEADLINES: The contest application, essay w/bibliography and recommendation letter must be ‘postmarked’ no later than March 15, 2008, and mailed to American fire Sprinkler Association, c/o Allstate Fire Sprinkler, Inc., P.O. Box 2350, Hartford, CT 06146. The contest winners will be announced in April 2008.

Further information: American Fire Sprinkler Association, c/o Allstate Fire Sprinkler, Inc., P.O. Box 2350, Hartford, CT 06146.

 

William H. Chapman Foundation
Deadline: 1/1 - 3/15/ to request application. 
Application deadline is April 1, Annually

The William H. Chapman Foundation was chartered in 1951 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to scholars of New London County, CT for post secondary education in both academics and the trades. The Foundation was funded by the proceeds of the sale of the William H. Chapman Technical School, New London to the City of New London.

The Foundation presently provides awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 to an average of 100 students per year. Recipients are chosen on the basis of application (including financial and academic forms), academic performance and financial need (based on family income, size of family, number of college students and extenuating circumstances).

Students may reapply for a total of four annual awards.  An interview is required for all new applicants. There are no age, sex, race, religious, high school, college or field of study requirements.

Those students desiring an application should write between January 1 and March 15 to:

The William H. Chapman Foundation, PO Box 1321 New London, CT 06320

    The letter should request an application and state:

      1.  Student's name
      2.  Home Address
      3.  Name of high school presently attending ( or attended) and graduation date
      4.  Name of school presently attending (if applicable)
      5.  Name of school they will attend (if known) for application year.

      Requests may also be submitted by email to: ChapmanFdtn@aol.com

All application materials must be received by the Foundation by
April 1, (ANNUALLY) for consideration.

CHAPMAN TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Chapman Foundation also manages awards made by the Chapman Tech Alumni Association.
Alumni awards are made to graduating high school seniors from New London County high schools.
The student MUST be a direct descendent of a Chapman Tech graduate or attendee.
Tech awards are not renewable.

Chapman Technical High School Alumni Scholarship Application
Deadline: 4/1 (This is now part of the William Chapman Scholarship application)

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a direct descendent of a CTHS graduate or anyone who attended CTHS prior to 1952 (your parent, grandparent, great grandparent, etc..) and now attending a local high school.
  • Applicant must be a senior who will be entering a degree granting institution of higher learning as a full time student.
  • If requested, applicant must be willing to meet personally with the scholarship committee.

If you have further questions please contact:
Caroline K. Driscoll, Awards Administrator
William H. Chapman Foundation
PO Box 1321
New London, CT 06320
860-443-8010

 

 

Connecticut Women's Bowling Association
$1,000.00 Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/08

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants shall be the son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a currently sanctioned member of the Connecticut Women's Bowling Association.
  • Applicant shall be entering an institution of higher learning in the summer or fall semester following graduation from high school.
  • All documentation MUST be postmarked by March 15,
  • The top five candidates will be required to attend an interview.

Other Requirements:
An application form must be accompanied by a letter from the applicant containing the following information:

    • All schools applied to and all acceptances received
    • Transcript of grades including First Semester grades.
    • Organizations, club, sports, etc., in which you have participated at school
    • Offices held in these organizations or clubs
    • Any awards or scholastic honors received during high school.
    • Organizations, clubs, sports, ext:., in which you have participated outside of school.
    • Offices held in these organizations and any honors or awards received.
    • Hobbies and special interests.
    • Employment if any.
    • Future goals and plans.
    • Additional information which you consider pertinent.
    • School Profile should be included with application.
    • Personal letters of Recommendation may be submitted.

Any questions please contact Annie Gallant at 860-455-9584, ext. 137, between the hours of 8 AM - 3 PM.
Applications should be mailed to:  Annie Gallant, 55 Edwardsen Street, Danielson, CT  06239.

 

Costello Industries, Inc.
John Costello Memorial Fund
Deadline: March 15

Who May Apply?

Any high school student who will be enrolling in a four-year accredited college/university in Connecticut offering a construction management, including civil engineering, degree is eligible for the $2,000 a year (four-year) scholarship. The applicant will also be responsible for working during the three summer breaks at a construction-related job in Connecticut. The scholarship recipient has to maintain a GPS of 2.5 throughout the four years.

Additional information: www.costelloindustries.com
Download application: http://www.costelloindustries.com/scholarship.html
Mail completed applications to: CCIA, 912 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109, Attn: John Costello Memorial Scholarship / Faith Gavin Kuhn - faith@cotconstruction.org
 

Disabled Worker Committee
Fifteenth Annual Disabled Workers' Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/07

The Disabled Workers' Committee, a Connecticut-based, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help impaired workers, has renewed it's $10,000, four-year annual scholarship fund to assist a senior high school student who is the child of a worker totally disabled in the work place who lives in Connecticut. The injury MUST arise out of the workplace.

The Scholarship provides $1,250 per semester for four years, to a senior high school student, who is the child of a worker totally disabled in the workplace and who lives in Connecticut. The injury must arise out of the workplace. The amount of the scholarship is awarded to the child who demonstrates both academic excellence and the financial need to go on to college.

Questions / additional information, contact: Matthew Shafner, Chairman
PO Box 929, Groton, CT 06340 - 445-2463.
 

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/)
Deadline:  3/15 - Annually

The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation sponsors over 130 on going scholarships funding over $3,000 to each student.  The recipients may receive a total of $12,000 for up to four years of undergraduate study.  Applicant may be high school senior or college student.

Scholarships for:      Children/stepchildren, unmarried, under the age of 24 at time of deadline, of Navy submariners, Navy members who have served in submarine support activities.

ELIGIBILITY: All requirements must be met at time of deadline.

  • Applicant must be an unmarried high school senior, high school graduate, or college student under age 24.
  • Applicant must be the child or stepchild of one of the following:
  • a member or former member of the U.S. Submarine Force who has qualified in submarines and served in the Submarine Force on active duty (at sea or ashore) for at least eight years.
  • a member or former member of the U.S. Navy who has served on active duty in submarine support activities (e.g. submarine bases, tenders, and rescue vessels) for a minimum of ten years.
  • a member who died on active duty while serving in the U.S. Submarine Force.

• Sponsor’s qualifying time must have been served on active duty; time served as a Naval Academy or NROTC Midshipman, in “Boot Camp”, or as a member of the inactive or Selected Naval Reserve cannot be used to establish eligibility.

Visit the website to download the application: http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/Index.cfm?pageid=howtoapply

Criteria:     
Applicant must attend a four year accredited college and intend to work toward a BS or BA degree.

Contact: 
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
5040 Virginia Beach Boulevard | Suite 104A | Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 671-3200 ext 111 Voice Mon-Fri (9am - 1pm) | (757) 671-3330 Fax | scholars@dolphinscholarship.org

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Hewlett Packard Diversity in Education
Scholarship Program

Scholar program

HP Scholars is a U.S. program designed to encourage African American, Latino and American Indian students to complete degrees in technical fields.

Nearly 120 engineering and computer science students from partner schools, including Morgan State University, North Carolina A & T University, University of California, Los Angeles and San Jose State University, were HP Scholars in 2003. They received $40,000 scholarship packages, including cash, HP internships and HP equipment. Scholarships are awarded to a select group of high-school seniors who have elected to pursue engineering studies at the university level.

These grants are renewable each year for students who stay in engineering and meet minimal academic standards.

HP Scholars are also offered paid summer internships at HP during the three summers between their engineering studies. Each HP Scholar is matched with an e-mail mentor who helps them prepare a resume, get ready for interviews and prepare for their summer internship experience.

Learn more on our HP Scholars website.

The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year cash scholarship, HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years) and are intended to help defray educational expenses. Upon acceptance into the program, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. The most valuable part of the HP Scholar experience is the internship opportunity. HP Scholars are eligible for three paid summer internships with HP at one of our US locations during the course of their undergraduate work.

The HP Scholar program offers scholarship opportunities to underrepresented minority (African American, Latino, or American Indian) students who will pursue a bachelor of science degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering at an HP Scholar partnership university. High school seniors and community college transfer that are preparing to attend one of our partnership universities are invited to apply for this scholarship prior to enrollment at the university.

 

Kohl’s Kids Who Care
Deadline: March 15-Annually
On-Line Application

The Kohl’s Kids Who Care program provides Kohl’s an annual opportunity to recognize and reward kids who volunteer in their communities.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Any individual (21 years & older) may nominate children who are 6-18 years old and have not yet graduated from high school by March 15.

HOW TO NOMINATE A YOUNG VOLUNTEER: The brochure contains all program information, a nomination form and official rules. Individuals can pick up a brochure at any Kohl's store or print out a copy of the nomination form from Kohl’s website at (http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp). Fill out the nomination form and drop it off at Kohl’s Customer Service desk, or mail the completed form to your neighborhood Kohl’s Store. Nominations must be received by the close of business March 15.

CRITERIA: Nominators will be asked to tell Kohl’s about a community volunteer. The young person’s actions must be described in detail and should document efforts that are above and beyond what is normally expected. His or her volunteer efforts should have resulted in a positive community outcome and must have occurred within the last 12 months. The activity cannot be performed to benefit a family member.

Note: Qualities demonstrated by the child such as initiative, creativity, leadership, generosity and community reach will be given equal weight when nomination forms are judged.
 

LOWE'S SCHOLARSHIP
Building a Foundation for the Future
Deadline: March 15, 2008

At Lowe's, we know you need a strong foundation to build something extraordinary. That's why in 2008 we will award more than $475,000 in scholarships to high school students nationwide—in the communities where we do business:

Three hundred fifty-two $1,000 scholarships across the United States.
Twenty-two $5,000 regional scholarships to the most outstanding applicant from each Lowe's US region.
One $15,000 national grand prize scholarship to the best overall applicant.
View the 2007 Lowe's Scholarship awards list

Eligibility Requirements
The Lowe’s Scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to attend any accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university within the United States. Winners are selected based on leadership qualities, community involvement and academic performance.

Applications
Applications for the 2008 Lowe’s Scholarship will be accepted from January 1, 2008 through March 15, 2008. Please apply here (https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/IntroPage.asp)
and use Access Key: LOWES.

Please note that prior to January 1, 2008, you will be unable to access the scholarship application.

Employees and eligible dependents may apply here (https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/IntroPage.asp) for the Carl Buchan Scholarship using Access Key: LCBS.

 
The New England Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers

The New England Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers was founded in 1947. The purpose of the Association, shall be to "promote the advancement of education, particularly higher education, and the professional enhancement of administrative areas of higher education pertaining to admissions, records, registration, and closely related functions such as financial aid and institutional research, among institutions of higher learning."

Scholarship Information / Application

The George Coleman Scholarship
Sponsored by the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (NEACRAO)
Deadline: March 15 (Annually)

The New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers has established the George Coleman Scholarship. Three (3) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships are awarded annually to three (3) high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution in September of 2007.

The recipients of this scholarship will be chosen from candidates who are recommended by New England secondary school guidance professionals.

BACKGROUND

In an effort to promote and reward academic excellence and the pursuit of a post-secondary degree, the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers solicits from professional high school guidance personnel the names of and recommendations for a high school graduate who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution in September of their high school graduation year (list of member schools available in most guidance offices or on the NEACRAO website—www.neacrao.org).

Applications for this scholarship shall be made available to any student who meets the criteria. These applications may be secured from the high school guidance department or from the office of the immediate Past President of NEACRAO, who will serve as the Chair of the George Coleman Scholarship Committee.

The Committee, which is composed of the most recent five Past Presidents of NEACRAO, will communicate its decision before August 1st to the recipients of the scholarship and to all guidance professionals who made recommendations.

Guidance professionals should make recommendations for the one-time, first-year scholarship based on the following criteria:

1. The potential of the candidate to succeed in a post-secondary academic environment.
2. The high school academic record of the candidate. The applicant must have earned a high school grade point average of at least a 3.00 (based on a 4.0 system—or its otherwise equivalent).

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS

Scholarship applications must be filed by March 15th proceeding the academic year in which the scholarship will be awarded. The NEACRAO Scholarship Committee will review all scholarship applications that are post-marked by March 15th. In the event that no applications are made for the scholarship in a given year, the award set aside for that year shall be distributed in the following year.

APPLICATION
Please click here to print out the application for this year's scholarship and send it back to the address on the bottom of the application.(pdf) (http://www.neacrao.org/pdf/06GeorgeColemanScholarship.pdf)

Please return this completed application, your Guidance professional’s recommendation,
and an official copy of your high school transcript to:

NEACRAO Scholarship Committee
c/o Donna Campbell, Registrar
Post University
800 Country Club Road | Waterbury CT 06708
Phone: 203-596-4612 | Fax: 203-596-4699
 
Regional Multicultural Magnet School Foundation
Richard Spindler-Virgin Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008

Award: 2 - $1,000 Scholarships
Criteria:

  1. Student must have graduated from RMMS and attended RMMS for a minimum of three years.
  2. The scholarship award can be used for a program of two or four year college leading to a degree, or a certification program resulting in a state license.
  3. The awards will be made for one year.
  4. Two awards will be made each year. One award will go to a New London student and one to a RMMS graduate living outside of New London.
  5. Students attending public and private schools will be eligible to receive the awards.
  6. Students can apply for a second year of the award. The maximum length of the total award would be for two years.
  7. In order to apply for the award students must:
    • be in their senior year of high school and graduating
    • supply a copy of their high school transcript
    • provide two letters of recommendation one of which must be from a high school teacher
    • complete the application form available on the foundation's website http://rmmsfoundation.org/applicationrsv2.html
    • provide evidence of community service
    • provide information regarding leadership roles they have take
    • complete the essay question on the impact of RMMS on their lives
  8. Applications and guidelines are available on the website.
    http://rmmsfoundation.org/instructionsrsv2.html
  9. Applications must be submitted to:
    RMMS Foundation, PO Box 1306, New London, CT 06320. http://rmmsfoundation.org/
  10. Recipients will be notified by April 15
 

TAILHOOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Deadline: 3/15

The purposes of the Tailhook Educational Foundation are to educate the public with regard to the history and present day activities of United States Navy carrier aviation; to provide undergraduate educational scholarships to persons, or children of persons, who serve or formerly served the United States Navy as Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, or Naval Aircrewmen, or as carrier aviation air wing or ship’s company personnel; and to distribute educational materials pertaining to aviation in general and naval aviation in particular.

Scholarship Eligibility:
To be eligible for consideration for a Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship, an individual must be

  • a high school graduate
  • and the natural, step, or adopted son or daughter of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Naval Aircrewman.

Also eligible are individuals or children of individuals who are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in ship’s company or the air wing.

Eligible applicants must be accepted for undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college or university.

Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified applicants based upon educational and extracurricular achievements, merit and citizenship.

The selection process will not be based upon race, gender, religious preference, or creed.

Completed application forms must be received no later than March 15.

If you have any questions call the Foundation at (800) 269-8267 or to download an application visit: www.tailhook.org/Foundation.htm.
Application: http://www.tailhook.org/2007%20Scholarship%20Application%20HS.pdf

Send for applications to:
The Tailhook Educational Foundation
9696 Businesspark Ave | San Diego, CA 92131-1643
 

Youth Harbor
Nana Fund Scholarship
Deadline: March 15

Youth Harbor , a local children’s charity, is thrilled to announce our brand new scholarship program, The “Nana” Fund, available to young people who demonstrate outstanding dedication to improving their lives and the lives of others.

This program was named after and inspired by our founder’s Norwegian Grandmother who believed that every child should go to college and work to further their education in order to better their lives and ultimately improve society as a result.

“I can remember talking to my Nana about what I wanted to be when I grew up at an early age,” states Kaaren Schultz, one of the founders of Youth Harbor . “Being the oldest of the grandchildren, I was out of college already when she was still encouraging my younger cousins to reach for the stars. This Christmas, my husband and I received the best gift from her when she made a $25 donation to our charity! We were so touched by her generosity and support that we decided to start this scholarship fund with that donation and make it something that she would be proud to know that she inspired.”

The scholarship will be available to students that have exemplified unselfish service to mankind and have made a positive impact on their own communities. Application forms and instructions are available by contacting the Youth Harbor office, 704-372-2363, or online at www.youthharbor.org.

Applicant is eligible for this scholarship if he/she…

  • Is 18 years of age or younger
  • Has a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Submits a completed application along with ALL required materials received by
    the deadline of March 15, 2006.

In reviewing your submission, emphasis is placed upon…

  • Impact of project/efforts
  • Personal Essay
  • Letters of Support
  • Creativity and originality
  • Overall neatness and content of presentation

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