SCHOLARSHIP MASTER LIST
NOTE: This list represents awards of typically $500 or more as well as scholarships for CT residents only. You may want to refer to fastweb.com, ScholarshipAmerica.com, studentscholarships.org or textual resources in the CCC. The WestonHigh School’s CCC does not endorse any of the listed scholarships and every effort is made to keep deadline dates current.
Updated: March 2012
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants (Junior/Senior)
Company committed to helping those with ambition and desire to succeed; Essay of 500-1000 words on current effects of recession; Refer to website
Award of $1,000
Deadline – June 25
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s AwarenessCollege Scholarship (Junior/Senior)
For college-bound high school juniors and seniors: Applicants write essay on Alzheimers;
Deadline – Feb 15
AFS Study Abroad (Junior)
One year; semester and/or summer program; Ask for nomination from high school counselor
Deadline-Varies
For information call 800-AFS-INFO
or
AFSCME Scholarship
Scholarship offered through (8 $1,000 scholarships) as well as through AFSCME.
Deadline-Varies
Air Force ROTC--See ROTC Info in CCC
AIST
Scholarships for students pursuing career in iron and steel related industries; Awards range from $3-$6K
Deadline-March 2
AMEX – Refer to AH&LEF (Below)
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation “AH&LEF” (Senior/UG/G)
Ten scholarships with various criteria for those pursuing hospitality related fields which includes academic and professional development; School Nominated – Rama Scholarship for American Dream, Hymans Extended, Pepsi, and Packard and Self Nominated - Eco-Lab, Amex, Hyatt Minority, AH&LEF Incoming Frosh & Graduate
Deadline-May 1
American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest (High School)
Essay contest based scholarship covering Samsung American Legion, Eagle Scount; Eight to ten minute presentation on a specific topic with different awards and deadlines; awards vary.
Deadline – Varies
Arthritis Foundation (Senior)
Southern New England Arthritis Foundation-sponsored
Senior with juvenile arthritis or other rheumatologic disease; academic achievement; community service; must be resident of CT,ME,NH,RI, VT
Deadline-April 16
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Associated General Contractors of CT, Inc. (Senior)
$2,500 per year awarded to those seniors planning to enroll in construction management or construction related engineering program
Deadline-March 31
Association of Retired Teachers Scholarship/Glenn Moon Scholarship Fund (Senior)
Eligibility: Majoring in a teaching career in CT
Deadline- March 31
Ayn Rand Institute (Fresh, Soph, )/(Junior/Senior)/(Senior/UG/G)
4 Essay contest on an Ayn Rand book for 3 different groups above
First prize-$10,000; 5 second prizes-$2,000
Deadline-Varies
AXA (in association with U.S. News & World Report) (Senior)
Focus on senior students’ personal accomplishments
Winner in every state in $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000 amounts
Registration on-line
Deadline-Varies
Bank of America /Joe Martin Scholarship (Senior)
Competitive based program for dependents or associates employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year; Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character and financial need ; Awards of $2,500
Deadline – Feb 29
america.com/foundation/index
Bailey, John M. (Senior/College Undergraduate)
See CCJECA
Best Buy-ScholarshipAmerica (Senior)
Program rewards students with good grades who give back to their communities.
Deadline-Feb 15
Big Dig Scholarship (High School/UG)
$3,000 scholarship to student who submit essay under 1000 words and current high school student or in their first 2 years of college
Deadline-June 1
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Big Sun Scholarship (Senior)
$500 scholarship to student athletes; Essay
Deadline-June 22
BMW – Refer to SAE International Engineering Scholarship
Bohdan “Bo” Kolinsky Memorial Scholarship: Sports Print Journalism (Senior)
$1,000 scholarship to a high school senior in CT who will be pursuing sports print journalism
Deadline-Feb 6 (See CT Sports Writers’ Alliance)
Bob’s OutreachHigh School Heroes Scholarship Program/American Red Cross (Senior)
Individuals who show support to the American Red Cross through blood drives; must organize at least 2 blood drives per year; Eight grand prizes of $1,000.
Deadline-May 31
Burger King Scholars and Employee Program (Senior)
GPA of 2.5 or higher; Work 15 hours per week (average); participation is based on merit and financial need; Must be school-nominated
Deadline-Jan 10
Capitol Scholarship Program (Senior)
State grants for talented (top 2%); 1800 SAT or 27+ ACT and needy students
Must be used in Connecticut or a state with a reciprocal program
Awards of $500-$3,000
Deadline-Feb 15
Carter Mario/ “Arrive Alive” Scholarship (Senior)
Prepare presentation on dangers of distracted driving; Ten awards of $1,000 each
Deadline-March 26
CCJECA/Bailey, John M. (Senior/College Undergraduate)
Senior or college undergraduate with plans to major in public service
Sponsored by the CT Criminal Justice Educational & Charitable Assoc, Inc.
Three-$1,000 awards
Deadline-May 1
Application forms through CCJCEA, 945B Cromwell Avenue, #286, Rocky Hill, CT06067
Charles A Dana Cultural Scholarship – Refer to FairfieldCty Community Foundation
Coca Cola ScholarsProgram (Senior)
Outstanding character; leadership; personal merit
Apply online; 50 scholarships for $20,000; and 200 for $10,000
Deadline-Oct 31
CT Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Junior/Senior)
--Gibson-Laemel Scholarship
Two scholarships awarded to study Health, PE, Recreation or Dance; at least 2.7 GPA.
Deadline-June 15
Email:
CT Bar Foundation /James W. Cooper Fellows Essay Contest (AllHigh School)
Ninth Annual Essay Contest; $3,000 savings bond; 2 runner ups $1,500
High School students, vocational technical school students; Students under 21 interested in law; see website for essay topic
Deadline-March 2
CT Blue Star Mothers Scholarship (Senior)
Must have a parent that was or is in the military
Scholarship officer – TBD
CT Broadcasters Association (High School/UG)
For students pursuing a career in broadcasting, communications, marketing, engineering, or electronics; Based on need and/or talent
Deadline-March 18
CT Building CongressScholarship Fund (Senior)
Major in architecture, engineering, construction or drafting
Based on merit, potential and need; range of award is $500 to $2,000
Deadline-March 30
CT Society of Certified Public Accountants (UG)
For students interested in pursuing a career in accounting: Frank Frago Community Service Award and CT Accounting Leadership Scholarship; The Junior Award; Awards vary by scholarship
Deadline-April 6 (teacher); April 13 (student)
CT Children’s Medical Center Foundation
Five $4,000 awards to graduating seniors who have an association with Newington Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Medical Center or the CCMC School
Deadline-March 30
CT JCI Senate Scholarship Program (Senior)
$500 grants awarded to senior; Info available on website in September for 2012 school year.
Deadline- Jan 6
CT Society of Mayflower Descendants (Senior)
Resident of State of CT; Mayflower Descent; 3 scholarships for $1,250 each (Mrs. Henry Isham, Bernice A Livingston Reig Scholarship and the Jordan Konov Scholarship); contact Deanna Anglovich
Deadline TBD
CT. Nurserymen’s Foundation (Senior)
Accepted into some aspect of horticulture program; good scholastic standing; extra-curriculars; community activity; need-based; 2 awards of $500
Deadline-Ongoing
CT Parks Association; See Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship (Senior)
Students pursuing a career in park mgt, forestry, horticulture, and agronomy
Deadline-April 15
CT Society for Respiratory Care/Mary Ellen Welsh Education Fund (Senior)
A senior planning to become a respiratory therapist
Four-$1,000 scholarships
Deadline-July 1
CT Sports Writers Alliance /Bohdan “Bo” Kolinsky Memorial Scholarship (Senior)
Scholarship provides $1,000 towards first year of college studies leading to a career in sports journalism; Winner may apply in succeeding college years for additional grants
Deadline-Feb 7
Connecticut Sun Foundation/Bright Horizons Scholarship (Senior)
$500 scholarship with demonstrated need; minimum 1010 SAT or 21 ACT
Min GPA of 3.0 or above; must attend 4 yr. CT college or university
Deadline-June 22
CT TESOL Scholarship (Senior)
Two scholarships presently or previously enrolled in ESOL or bilingual education, who are planning to attend a four-year school ($1,000) or community college ($1000)
Deadline-April 30
Connecticut State USBC Women’s Bowling Association (Senior)
Mother or grandmother is member of bowling association; $1,000 award
Deadline-March 15
Costello Industries/The John Costello Memorial Scholarship (Senior)
Four year $2,000 scholarship for the study of construction management, including civil engineering, at a CT college; Financial need-based; minimum GPA of 2.5; administered by CCIA
Deadline-May 1
DAR, CT Chapter (Senior)
3 scholarships of $1,250
Various scholarship programs (deadlines begin March 1); contact Deanna Anglovich
Deadline – TBD
B. Davis Scholarship (Junior/Senior)
Non-academic scholarship with award of $1,000; Requires essay of 1,000 words or less regarding leadership and how educations has contributed to who you are
Deadline – May 28
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International/Elizabeth Sonier (Graduate)
Elizabeth Sonier Grant to pursue a degree in music education; Must be a member of DKG for min. of 3 yrs; 2 $750 awards.
Deadline-March 31
Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship Award Program (also called CT Parks Association, Inc. Scholarship Program) - Senior
High school seniors planning to attend a four-year college and pursue a career in park mgt., forestry, horticulture, agronomy or a related field; need based
Deadline-April 15
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee Scholarship Program (High School)
Well-rounded character, positive leadership, commitment to school & community; work
$1,000 award
Deadline-March 15
Eagle Foundation (Senior)
Must be a resident of CT, NJ or NY; Scholastic ability (minimum GPA of 3.7); leadership skills
10-four year scholarships up to $10,000; Need-based
Deadline – April 1
Eco-Lab – Refer to AH&LEF
Educational Tours (E.F. Global Citizens Award) (High School)
Expense paid educational tour of Berlin (tour in June/ July);
One student per school may apply; video component
Deadline-Feb 1
Edwin Gilbert (see Gilbert, Edwin) Scholarship
Not limited to first year college students
Award based on academic, financial need and service to school/community
Deadline-May 31st
Elizabeth Anne Carlson Scholarship (Senior/UG/G)
Pursuing a college education in the performing arts; $2,000 scholarship renewable for 4 years
Finalists must audition
Deadline-April 1
Excellence in Education (See Fairfield County Community Foundation)
Elks (Senior)
Three scholarship programs with different criteria & deadlines; Elk membership not required for all scholarship programs; valuable student; academics; leadership; financial need; Eagle Scout; Girl Scout; Four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year
Deadline – Varies
ESA Foundation (Senior)
Must be member of this non-profit foundation ($25 initiation; $15 recurring); goal to develop young people through its philanthropic activities; Refer to website for info on 30 scholarships with various awards for CT students
Deadline-Feb 1
FCCLA/Beth Middleton Memorial Scholarship (Senior)
Several scholarships geared towards a career in family consumer sciences or related field; Primary scholarship for a senior; other scholarships for others; Membership to FCCLA required; Only 1 applicant per state
Deadline- April 1
Fairfield County Community Foundation (Senior/UG/G)
Over 200 scholarships for Fairfield County HS graduates; Scholarships based on field of study, merit, financial need and college choice; Includes “Excellence in Education” ($1,500) and “Charles A. Dana Cultural Scholarship” ($1,050); 2 scholarships that require nomination; information held by Guidance/Mr. Doak; Refer to list of other scholarships on website
Deadline- Varies by scholarship/March 31
Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc. (Junior/Senior)
Two $3,000 awards for juniors and Seniors; 3.0 GPA; majoring in a environmentally related field
Deadline-July 1
Frank Frago Community Service Award – Refer to CSCPA
Fred Rodgers Scholarship – Refer to National Academy of TVand Radio
Gilbert, Edwin Memorial Scholarship Fund (Senior)
Georgetown residents; 10th district; financial need; not limited to first year college students
See Ms. Moks or Ms. Osinski
Deadline- Check File
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Awards (HS/UG)
12-18 year old girls; Reward enterprising and community-minded girls and encourage girls to be business leaders; 250 word personal statement and 750 word recommendation letter; Awards of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000
Deadline-Feb 28
Glenn Moon Scholarships/Assoc. of Retired Teachers Scholarship (Senior)
Four scholarships available for students interested in a career in teaching
Deadline-March 31
Contact Patricia Kelly @ 203-748-8295
Governors Coalition for Youth and Disabilities/Blue Lights Scholarhsip (Senior)
CT resident identified with disability as per 504; Obtain application from guidance office
Deadline-Feb 17
Governor’s Scholar Athlete Award + Governor’s Scholars Program + Fine Arts RecognitionProgram (Senior)
Scholar-Athlete program annually recognizes 2 high school seniors (1 boy/1 girl) whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary; Governor’s Scholars recognizes academically talented individuals; Fine Arts Program recognizes those talented in performing or visual arts; Top 4% of class; Application and essay; Refer to website for deadlines
Grace Cole (see Norwalk Hospital/Nursing Scholarships)
Hartford Whalers Booster Club, Inc. (Senior)
$1,000 award for individual who plans on attending a four-year college with a hockey program
Must have excelled in academics and hockey
Deadline – March 1
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship (All H.S/College Under 25)
$5,000 award for essay competition/scholarship
Deadline–May 30
Hood “Good Sport” Scholarship (Senior)
Senior athlete who plans on attending a four-year college; 3.0 GPA or higher and performed volunteer/community work. Three $5,000 from each of six New England states
Deadline – Feb 1
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (Senior)
Perseverance in overcoming adversity; 6 $5,000 awards; Call 703-684-9444 for more info
Deadline-TBD
Humane Society Shaw-Worth Scholarship (Senior)
Senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time; $1,500 award for tuition assistance paid to the intended college; Merit-based, no academic transcripts required.
Deadline-March 15
Hyatt – Refer to AH&LEF
Hymans Extended – Refer to AH&LEF
.JFK Profiles in Courage Essay Contest (High School)
High school students write essay (no more than 1,000 words) about political courage through thoughts of JFK; winning essay $13,500
Deadline-Jan 7
Joseph Francomano Scholarship/Junior Achievement (Senior)
Annual award of $5,000 per year for four years; demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and financial need; min GPA of 3.0; Essay competition
Deadline-Feb 1
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program (Senior)
For students who plan to pursue Bachelor’s degree in State; GPA of 2.75 or higher; Must be US citizen; $5,000 per year for four years; Must have entrepreneurial drive and financial need
Deadline-Dec 1
Key Club/STOP Hunger Scholarship/Major Emphasis Program Award/Partners in Service
Various scholarship available with individual requirements; Must hold an elected office in Key Club; senior, two letters of reference; GPA 3.5 or above; 100 Key Club hours; 500 word essay; check website for CT specific rules
Deadline-Pending
Kline Family Community Service Scholarship (Senior)
Seniors who has been accepted to the University of CONN; must have a demonstrated record of community service
Deadline-April 25
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program (Ages 6-18)
Recognizes and rewards young volunteers who help make their communities a better place to live in last 12 months; See website/ CCC file for extensive program details; Awards range from $50 to $10,000
Deadline-March 15
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McDonald’s US Scholarship (Senior)
Four types of scholarships: RMHC Scholars; RMHC/Asia; RMHC/African-American Future Achievers; and RMHC/HACER; Tri-state; five-$5,000 awards for academic achievement and community involvement; financial need
Deadline-Jan 27
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Michael’s Jewelers/U Conn Athletic Scholarship (Senior)
8 Student athlete entering U Conn and will participate in U Conn sports; financial need; scholarship; U.S. citizen; business promise; $2,000 award
Deadline-April 1
Milton Fisher Scholarship (Junior/Senior /UG)
Scholarship is for innovative or creative problem solving; 4 yrs up to $5,000 per/yr
Financial need is not a factor
Deadline-April 30
Moody’s Mega Math Challenge/ M3 Challenge (Junior/ Senior)
Moody’s Mega Math Challenge is an applied math competition; Winning scholarships totaling $100,000; Partnership of Moody’s Foundation and SIAM
Register: @ November.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation (High School)
Designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talent among high school students; 141 scholarships; Not need-based
Deadline-Jan 4
National Academy of American Scholars (Senior/UG)
High school seniors and college freshmen who exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity and outstanding character; awards from $200 to $25,000
Deadline-Feb 1
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/Fred Rogers Scholarship (Senior)
Students planning a career in television or related field; must have studied early childhood education; 3 scholarships of $10,000
Essay based
Deadline-Feb 29
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National Association of Secondary School Principals ‘NASSP’ (Senior)
Leadership; academic; top 20% of class; volunteerism, academic, community service; Three scholarships: NASSP/Herf Jones Principal Leadership Award; Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; President’s Education Award Program; Senior is named by principal
Deadline- Varies by award
National Commission for CO-OP Education (Senior)
Only specific schools are part of this scholarship program; Drexel, J&W, Kettering, Pace, RIT, U of Cinn, U of Toledo, Wentworth; 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000
GPA 3.5; Application and essay
Deadline-Feb 15
National Garden Club (NGC)
Similar program to Federated Garden Club of CT; students may study outside of CT; 35 awards of $3,500 each
Deadline-March 1
National Peace Essay Contest (High School)
Five national winners (also, one from each state is awarded $1,000 scholarship and a 5 day expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.) Refer to link “Education & Training”
Deadline-Feb 1
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars (Senior)
Scholarship award of $10,000 for engineering program
Requires 500 word essay
Deadline-Pending
Norwalk Hospital Nursing and Respiratory Care Scholarship (Senior)
Various scholarships geared towards nursing; 2 Respiratory Therapy Scholarships, 3 Scholarships for qualified nursing students; See file in CCC
GPA 2.75; essay; community service
Deadline-May 1
“Write on Scholarship” sponsored by New England Patriots (High School)
For students between ages of 13-18 who love New England Patriot’s; 28 scholarships – Grand Prize - $10,000; Runner Up $7,500