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CHS Scholarship Announcements Scholarship Links & Search Engines Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Scholarship Announcements Scholarships Last Updated 5/26/08 SEPTEMBER 2007 DEADLINES AnyCOLLEGE.com Scholarship Contest Application Deadline: 9/30/07 Application available: Online at www.anycollege.com Award: $2,000 For more Information please visit: www.anycollege.com DECEMBER 2007 DEADLINES Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award Application Deadline: 12/1/07 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $500 For more Information please visit: www.soroptimist.org AXA Achievement Scholarship Application Deadline: 12/15/07 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $10,000-$15,000 For more Information please visit: www.axa-achievement.com AnyCOLLEGE.com Scholarship Contest Application Deadline: 12/31/07 Application available: Online at www.anycollege.com Award: $2,000 For more Information please visit: www.anycollege.com JANUARY 2008 DEADLINES Wal-Mart Corporate Giving- Sam Walton Community Scholarship Application Deadline: 1/14/08 Application available: Online at www.walmartfoundation.org Award: $1,000 Non-renewable McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Application Deadline: 1/15/08 Application available: Online at www.mckelveyfoundation.org Award: $10,000 (Renewable each year for 4 years) For more Information please visit: www.mckelveyfoundation.org Mensa Education and Research Local Scholarship Application Deadline: 1/15/08 Application available: Online at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships Award: $300 (locally) to $1,000 (regionally and nationally) FEBRUARY 2008 DEADLINES Big Y Scholarships Application Deadline: 2/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Over 300 scholarships totaling over $250,000 For more Information please visit: www.bigy.com Long Island University Biomedical Sciences Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $2,000 (Renewable each year for 4 years) For more Information please visit: http://www.liu.edu/cwpost National Co-op Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $6,000 (Renewable each year) For more Information please visit: www.co-op.edu Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1,000 minimum For more Information please visit: www.rmhc.org Burger King Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: Online at www.bk.com/scholars Award: $1,000 For more Information please visit: www.bk.com/scholars AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: Online at www.axa-achievement.com Award: Up to $750,000 this year to graduating high school seniors Capitol Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: For students attending eligible Connecticut post secondary institutions: $2,000 - $3,000 (4-year degree & 2-year private) $500 - $1,000 (2-year public) Students attending eligible colleges out-of-state receive $500 grants For more Information please visit: www.ctdhe.org or Phone: (800.842.0229) Governor's Coalition for Youth with Disabilities Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at www.gcyd.org Award: Up to $5,000 (Non-renewable) Community Foundation of Western Massachusettes Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at www.communityfoundation.org/scholarships/MassMutual Award: Up to forty $5,000 (Renewable each year for 4 years) Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at www.asthmaandallergies.org Award: Two $1,000 Scholarships Best Buy Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: Online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships Award: 1,500 students will receive awards of $1,500; 51 students will receive awards of $10,000 Monsanto Company Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: Online at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org Award: One hundred $1,500 Scholarships Three Rivers Community College- Millstone Station Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at www.trcc.commnet.edu/EngTechScholarships.htm Award: Sixteen Full Tuition and Fees Scholarships (For 2 years of study at Three Rivers CC) Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/18/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $750 Scholarship For more Information please contact: Heather A. Fries, Vice-President and Scholarship Chairperson Phone: 203.294.5941 (Business) 203. 238.1463 (Home) MARCH 2008 DEADLINES The Society of Mayflower Descendants in CT Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1,250 For more Information please contact: Lois Johnson 10 Holly Lane Wallingford, CT 06492-4723 CCSU Scholarship for Singers Application Deadline: 3/1/08 Application available: Applicants must first be admitted to CCSU. A letter expressing interest in the scholarship program, with two letters of recommendation, and a resume indicating musical experience should be submitted. Address applications to: Dr. Pamela J. Perry University Singers Scholarship Program Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT 06050 Award: Half-Tuition Paid (Renewable each year for 4 years) For more Information please contact: Dr. Pamela J. Perry Phone: (860-832-2912) Email: Perry@ccsu.edu Professional Women in Construction Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: 3 One-year scholarships (w/re-application option) For more Information please visit: www.pwcusa.org/CT ACE Mentor Program Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $500-$4,000 distributed over 2-4 yr period Body By Milk 2008 SAMMY Award Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/7/08 Application available Online at: sammy.bodybymilk.com Award: $7,500 Scholarship/Awards & Prizes For more Information please contact: Paris Tyler at: ptyler@webershandwick.com AXA Achievement 2008 Community Volunteer Service Awards Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/15/08 (Due to the Guidance Office by Fri. March 7th) Application available: In the Guidance Office For more Information please contact: Lyn Goodwin at: (860-742-6988) Fashion Institute of Technology Presidential Scholars Program Application Deadline: 3/12/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Annual Housing Fees, $500 Annual Merit Stipend For more Information please contact: Dr. Irene Buchman Honors Coordinator Phone: (212-217-4592 Ext. 8660) Email: irene_buchman@fitnyc.edu American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1,000-$5,000 For more Information please contact: American Fire Sprinkler Association c/o Allstate Fire Sprinkler, Inc. PO Box 2350 Hartford, CT 06146 American Association of Family Consumer Sciences Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Two $1,000 scholarships For more Information please contact: Rosalind Diemand Phone: (860-628-3229 Ext. 246) Sixteenth Annual Disabled Workers' Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1250 (per semester for four years) For more Information please contact: Joanna Lazarus Phone: (860-445-2463) Connecticut Nurserymern's Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/17/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at: www.flowersplantsinct.com Award: $5,000 grant (Renewable each year for 4 years) Connecticut Nurserymern's Foundation- Howard Jennings Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/17/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at: www.flowersplantsinct.com Award: $500 grant for a student accepted at UCONN in Horticulture Major New England Institute of Technology Essay Scholarship Contests (5) Application Deadline: 3/19/08 Essay Topics/Requirements available: In the Guidance Office Award: The top 3 winning students in each contest will be awarded NEIT tuition scholarships: First Place: $2,000 Second Place: $1,500 Third Place: $1,000 For more Information please contact: Amanda Metzger Special Events Coordinator Phone: (800-736-7744 Ext. 3377) Email: Ametzger@neit.edu SBM Charitable Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Up to $5,000 For more Information please visit: www.sbmfoundation.org The Auxiliary of Manchester Memorial Hospital Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Up to $5,000 For more Information please contact Valerie Norris at: vjnrs@cox.net Associated General Contractors Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Up to $2,500 (Renewable for Freshman and Sophomore year) Association of Retired Teachers of CT; Glenn Moon Scholarship Fund Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: (Two) four-year scholarships of $2,000 each year For more Information please contact: Mrs. Linda Picciarelli 663 South Frontage Road Danielson, CT 06239 WTRTA Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1,000 For more Information please contact: Mrs. Linda Picciarelli 663 South Frontage Road Danielson, CT 06239 AnyCOLLEGE.com Scholarship Contest Application Deadline: 3/31/08 Application available: Online at www.anycollege.com Award: $2,000 For more Information please visit: www.anycollege.com APRIL 2008 DEADLINES Central Conservation District Application Deadline: April 1, 2008 Application available: In the Guidance Office. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Application Deadline: 4/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at: www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs/ByrdScholarship.pdf Award: $1,500 For more Information please contact: byrd@ctdhe.org 2008 Willimantic Rotary Scholarship Application Deadline: 4/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office For more Information please contact: Tony Rosh Phone: (860.465.2473) The Brill Scholarships Application Deadline: 4/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office or Online at: www.pflaghartford.org/brill.html Application: PDF Format - RTF Format Isodore Wise Scholarship Awards Program CT Childrens Medical Center Application Deadline 4/15/08 Applications available in the Guidance Office For more Information please contact: Jean Boza 860-240-7625 or email: rboza@ccmckids.org Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship Award Application Deadline: 4/18/08 Application Available online: www.ctparks.org Coventry Scholarship Foundation Trust Dollars for Scholars Application Deadline: 4/25/08 Applications available: In the Guidance Office Richard & Madelyn Bernard Memorial Four-Year Scholarship Dollars for Scholars Application Deadline: 4/25/08 Applications available: In the Guidance Office For more information/details: See cover letter with Dollars for Scholars Application HGLHC (Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective) Application Deadline: 4/27/2008 Applications Available: In the Guidance Office Connecticut TESOL Application Deadline: 4/30/08 Application Available: In the Guidance Office Award: 2 - $ 1000.00 scholarships Details available in the Guidance Office CT State University- Ted Martocchio Scholarship Application Deadline: 4/30/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: Up to $2,000 For more Information please visit: www.csusystemfoundation.org ECSU- Pratt & Whitney Scholarship Application Deadline: 4/30/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $1,000 For more Information please visit: www.csusystemfoundation.org SCSU- T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship Application Deadline: 4/30/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $500 For more Information please visit: www.csusystemfoundation.org MAY 2008 DEADLINES Central Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society Scholarship Application Deadline: 5/1/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office Award: $500 For more Information please contact: Camille Servodidio Phone: (860.545.5362) Connecticut Education Foundation Minority Scholarships Application Deadline: 5/1/08 Application available: By contacting Barbara Lupia or Sheila Cohen at Phone: (860.525.5641 or 800.842.4316) Award: $500 The CT Criminal Justice Educational & Charitable Assoc. Application Deadline: May 1, 2008 Application available Online at: www.CCJECA.org Public Health Nursing Association Application Deadline: 5/8/08 Application and Details for this scholarship are available in the Guidance Office Short Essay required Interview by the Scholarship Committee on May 17th Award $ 1000.00 J.Leroy Schweyer Scholarship Application Deadline: 5/8/08 Application and details for this scholarship are available in the Guidance Office Short Essay required Interview by the Scholarship Committee on May 17th Award $ 1000.00 Eunice Loyzim Scholarship Application Deadline: 5/8/08 Application and details for this scholarship are available in the Guidance Office Short Essay required Interview by the Scholarship Committee on May 17th Award: $ 325.00 The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital Application Deadline: 5/15/08 Application Available: www.wcmh.org Award: 2 - $1000.00 tuition scholarships Connecticut Sun Foundation Application Deadline: 5/30/08 Application Available: Online at www.connecticutsun.com click on "Connecticut Sun Foundation" Award: $10,000.00 scholarship ($2500.00/annually) Requirements: Plan on attending CT state school Min. 1010 SAT, 21 ACT GPA 3.0 500 word essay Go to the website for more details American Legion Auxiliary Application Deadline: 5/30/08 Application Available: In the Guidance Office Award: $300.00 education grant Eligibility: Child or grandchild of veteran Show need of financial assistance See application for more information AFC Lending Scholarship Sweepstakes Application Deadline: 5/31/08 Application available: Online at www.afclending.com/50k Award: Two $5,000 scholarships and sixteen $2,500 scholarships For more Information please visit: www.afclending.com/50k JUNE 2008 DEADLINES Making It Count Application Deadline: June 1, 2008 Applications Available: Online at www.makingitcount.com/scholarship 1-National Scholarship $ 5000.00 and 5- Regional $ 1000.00 one-time scholarships Tolland County Farm Bureau, Inc. Application Deadline: 6/1/08 Application available in the Guidance office Award: $ 500.00 Connecticut Water Pollution Abatement Assoc. Application Deadline: 6/7/08 Application available in the Guidance Office Award: Up to $ 2000.00 Requirement: Career in Environmental Field Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Application Deadline: 6/18/08 Application available in the Guidance Office or Online at www.rbffoundation.org Any questions please contact: Bethany Watkins at 203-777-7079 Kline Family Community Service Scholarship ApplicApplication Deadline 6/30/08 Applications available: In the Guidance Office Award: Minimum of $ 250.00 For more Information please contact: info@klinefamilyscholarship.org AnyCOLLEGE.com Scholarship Contest Application Deadline: 6/30/08 Application available: Online at www.anycollege.com Award: $2,000 For more Information please visit: www.anycollege.com SEPTEMBER 2008 DEADLINES The National Federation of the Blind of CT Application Deadline 9/15/08 Application available: In the Guidance Office 5 Scholarships offered For more information please visit: www.nfbct.org Helpful Scholarship Links & Resources www.scholarship.com www.college-scholarships.com Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The 2007- 2008 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, College Scholarships Directory *AVAILABLE NOW IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE* American Legion's College Financial Aid Handbook- "Need A Lift?" (revised annually) Send $3.95 to: The American Legion Emblem Sales PO Box 1050 Indianapolis, IN 46206 "The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships" (revised annually) Send $10.00 (postpaid) to: Octameron Associates PO Box 2748 Alexandria, VA 22301 Phone: (703-836-5480) Web site: www.octameron.com "The College Board Costs & Financial Aid Handbook" $23.95 (2000 Edition) College Board Publications PO Box 869010 Plano, TX 75074-0998 Phone: (800-323-7155) Web site: www.collegeboard.org Top of Page

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