SCHOLARSHIPS!
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UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, MS. BERARDINELLI WILL SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS UPON REQUEST.
Students should be aware that if a scholarship application requires a transcript, Ms. Berardinelli will automatically add it to the completed application.
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READ District #10 Scholarship
Several scholarships are offered to graduating LSMHS seniors to help with the costs of furthering their education. These scholarships are funded by the employees and families of Regional School District #10.
Award is Merit and Need based. Please see Ms. Berardinelli for application.
Deadline: 3/1/2019
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Burlington Police Union Scholarship
The Burlington Police Union Local #2693U is offering a $ 500 scholarship to assist students pursuing their education after high school. Applicants must be graduating from Lewis S. Mills High School in June 2019.
Applicants must:
Scholarship funds must be used in the year granted.
Interested students may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/5/19
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HARWINTON WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The Harwinton Woman’s Club is offering one $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school student this year.
The applicant must:
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Be a Harwinton girl or boy graduating in 2019
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Have achieved a scholastic average in the upper half of the class (rank 97 or better)
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Have shown evidence of good citizenship
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Give indication of future promise
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Show financial need for scholarship assistance
Interested students may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/2/19
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KAREN E. DUCOTEY MEMORIAL AWARD
A scholarship award is being offered in memory and in honor of Karen E. DuCotey, a former Lewis Mills High School student and Lake Garda Elementary School teacher.
Applicant must:
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Have attended Lake Garda Elementary School and Har-Bur Middle School and be a current senior at Lewis S. Mills High School
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Be involved in sports
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Be seeking a career in the field of Education
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Be accepted to an accredited school of higher education
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Financial need and class rank are NOT factors in the choosing of the recipient.
Interested student may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/4/19
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LEWIS S. MILLS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 2018
Four scholarships ($500 each) will be awarded to deserving LSM graduating senior athletic team members. See Naviance for an application.
Of consideration:
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Academics
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Completed essay
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Resume
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Coach’s statement
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/2/19
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BURLINGTON MEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Three (3) scholarship of $1000 each will be offered by the Burlington Men’s Club to graduating students (Burlington or Harwinton) who demonstrate active interest and participation in athletics and/or community service.
Interested students may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/8/19
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BURLINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department will award 2 $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors from LSMHS. To qualify, an applicant must:
- Be a Burlington resident
- Have excellent traits of mind and character
- Have been/will be accepted to an accredited degree-granting college/university
Interested students may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/5/19
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RUBY HOHBEIN DANIELS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship ($2000) will be awarded to a graduating LSMHS senior who will major in Elementary Education. The recipient must be accepted to an accredited 4-year school and must be a full-time student in the fall of 2019. Demonstrated financial need will be considered.
Interested students may obtain an application on Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/15/19
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HARWINTON YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Harwinton Youth Sports Association (HYSA) is offering two scholarships of $500 each.
The applicant must:
- Be a graduating senior from Lewis S. Mills High School
- Reside in Harwinton OR have played in HYSA sports
- Have been active in high school sports
- Be continuing his/her education after high school
Interested students may obtain an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/12/19
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Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship $1,000 - 20 Awards
To be eligible:
A. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate
student, in an accredited institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate financial need.
B. Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/6300/dr juan andrade jr scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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NATIONAL SPACE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP $10,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Be a senior
B. Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national space club scholarship scholarship.php
​DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Twelve (12) scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to graduating seniors who:
- Are planning to pursue education in a health care field
- Have attained at least a “B” average scholastically
- Are accepted at a college/institution of higher education OR are working toward a degree or certificate in a health care field and are planning a career in the health care field
Interested students may print application from Naviance Scholarship page.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 3/1/19
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VIP Scholarship _$5,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Must be a U.S citizen and currently enrolled in college or high school
B. Be last least 13 years of age
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip voice 5 000 scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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SIXT Scholarship Program -5,000 - 5 Awards
To be eligible:
A. Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale
B. Be a graduating high school senior in the U.S. 2018-2019
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10645/sixt scholarship program scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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HP Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Be a legal resident of the U.S & D.C.
B. Be 13 years of age at the time of entry
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris poll scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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SP Scholarships - $10,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Be at least 13 years of age and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U.S.
B. Be a legal resident of U.S. or Puerto Rico
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp high school scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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Genius Loci Scholarship - $1,000 -1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Be a legal resident of U.S or Puerto Rico
B. Be at least 13 years of age and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U.S
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15203/genius loci scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE November 30, 2018
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Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers $2,000 - 5 Awards
To be eligible:
A. An undergraduate student enrolled in a accredited 2 year college, 4 your college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment
B. Pursuing a course of study leading toward a career in physics at the high school level.
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9561/barbara lotze scholarships for future teachers scholarship.php
DEADLINE December 1, 2018
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Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship $1,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible:
A. Be a college student planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the 2019-2020 school year and have a valid drivers license.
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13887/look twice save a life scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE December 1, 2018
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Stepen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships $5,000 - 5 Awards
To be eligible:
A. Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the U.S
B. Have demonstrated on-coming commitment to their community be performing volunteer services
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen j brady stop hunger scholarships scholarship.php
DEADLINE December 5, 2018
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AXA Achievement Scholarship - $25,000 - 52 Awards
To be eligible:
A. Be U.S. citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, D.C. or Puerto Rico
B. Be a current high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 year or 4 year college
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/axa achievement scholarship scholarship.php
DEADLINE December 14, 2018
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Burger King Scholars Program - $50,000 - 10 Awards
To be eligible:
A. Have graduated for high school within the last three years or be a full-time student who is a senior at a high school or home school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
Applications can be found:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12666/burger king scholars program scholarship.php
​DEADLINE December 15, 2018
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HARWINTON AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Harwinton Ambulance Association is offering scholarships to Lewis S. Mills graduating seniors who:
- Reside in Harwinton
- Will continue their education in the field of MEDICINE (paramedic, respiratory therapy, RN, MD, etc.)
Interested students may request an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/23/19
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Science Ambassador Scholarship (1 award- $40,000)
To be eligible:
A. You must be a high school graduate or undergraduate
B. You must a school in the U.S.
To go : https://schoalrshipguidance.com/scholarship science ambassador scholarship 9380.php?
Due by December 11, 2018
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Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
$1000
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, leadership potential, scholastic ability and financial need.
Students who are interested must send a letter of interest to dcolavecchio17@gmail.com no later than April 1, 2019. Please include your email address to
Donna Colavechio Scholarship Chair Brooks-Green Woods Chapter. Once your email is received an application will be forwarded to you and must be completed no later than April 15, 2019.
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DAR Pamela Hudak Memorial Scholarship $1000
Student must be an active member and in good standing of the CSDAR. Which means you have shown attendance at 50% of the state or local meetings over the past 2 years.
Applicant my also be sponsered by an CSCAR Society or Chapter.
Interested applicants must send a letter of interest to Donna Colavecchio Scholarship Chair Brooks-Green Woods Chapter
dcolavecchio17@gmail.com by April 1, 2019 which includes your email address. An application will be forwarded to you and you complete and respond by April 15, 2019.
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Litchfield Hills Audubon Society
The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society is offering a $2000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior.
Criteria:
- Be a graduating high school senior residing in Litchfield County (Harwinton student)
- Have been accepted into a college program for Environmental Studies or a related field, and provide proof of acceptance
- Submit academic transcript, two recommendations from non-relatives, and a brief statement citing the reasons for choosing Environmental Studies as a major
Interested students may request an application on Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 4/26/19
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
The Litchfield County Tax Collectors Association is offering a scholarship in the amount of $500.
The applicant must:
- Be a resident of Litchfield County (Harwinton student)
- Be a current high school senior
- Be planning on continuing his/her education (university, college, trade school, other)
- Be in good standing at school (no suspension or probation for academic or disciplinary reasons)
- Not be delinquent in property taxes to city or town in which he/she resides
An essay is required.
Interested students may download an application from Naviance.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 3/1/19
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Bruce E. Douglas Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity
The Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity is awarded to high school seniors who are enrolled in a two-year or four-year college for 2019-2020. The scholarship supports students who, with great potential, have overcome adversity or obstacles to achieve success.
Criteria:
Must be a high school senior in public or alternative high school in CREC member district (BURLINGTON and HARWINTON)
Be enrolled in a 2/4-year college 2019-2020
Submit application form and 500-word limit essay
Download application at www.crec.org/foundation/bruce
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 2, 2019
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LEWIS S. MILLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Lewis S. Mills Scholarship Fund, Inc., managed by Region #10 citizens, will award several scholarships. All LSM seniors who will continue their education at 2- or 4-year colleges, vocational schools, or military academies are invited to apply.
Also, any senior who resides in Harwinton and will be studying History or one of the social sciences, there will be 2 scholarships awarded for these fields. One other specific scholarship will be awarded to a student studying forestry or environmental science.
The deadline for submission of applications is 3/19/19. Applications submitted after 3/19/19 and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
In addition to completing the application, students are requested to participate in a 10-minute interview to be scheduled in April. The interview will be held in the Mills Counseling Department.
Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/19/19
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100 YEARS OF WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Connecticut's Women's Center established the scholarship to honor a high school senior planning to enroll at UCONN, or a current student who, as a role model or advocate, has advanced the role and contributions of women in society.
The scholarship award ranges from $750-$1000.
Applicant must:
Demonstrate a commitment to womens issues through service in the community or school
Be a current UCONN undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolled for the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 year, or be a high school senior planning to enroll at UCONN.
Require financial assistance
Demonstrate high academic performance
Application deadline is February 28, 2019
To obtain an application go to: www.womenscenter.uconn.edu/programs-services/signature-programs/scholarship/
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AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
(The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship)
American Savings Foundation offers scholarships to seniors residing in one of the 64 area towns, one of which is Burlington. Scholarships range from $1000 - $4000 for the academic year and renewable for up to 4 years.
Scholarships are awarded primarily on:
Financial need
Academic performance
Community involvement
Strong desire to achieve goals through higher education
Eligibility:
You are a current high school senior, current college student, or a nontraditional adult student.
Next year, you plan to attend an accredited, Title IV eligible community college, 4-year college or university, or a technical/ vocational program in the U.S.
You are a United States citizen or a non-U.S. citizen who is able to apply for federal student aid; or you have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, as evidenced by a valid Employment Authorization Card.
High school seniors -- you are either ranked in the top 1/3 of your graduating class or you have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Current college students – you have at least a 2.5 GPA.
You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation.
You have not already completed a bachelor's degree.
Must complete FAFSA before applying online for this scholarship
Apply online at www.asfdn.org
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION & SUPPORTING MATERIALS: 3/31/19
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Isidore Wise Scholarship
ISIDORE WISE SCHOLARSHIP (Connecticut Childrens Medical Center) The Isidore Wise Scholarship Program was established through a generous bequest from Mr. Isidore Wise, a member of the Newington Childrens Hospital Board of Directors for 45 years. This year, there will be 5 scholarships in the amount of $7500 each. Mr. Wise instructed that the funds be used for scholarships for worthy students who are/have been patients of Newington Childrens Hospital, CT Childrens Medical Center, and/or the CCMS School. Applicants must: Have excelled academically and will graduate in June 2019 Enter an accredited post-secondary undergraduate institution in Fall 2019 Demonstrate that this scholarship will make a difference in meeting educational goals **Almost all past recipients have endured and triumphed over chronic illnesses or life-threatening diseases** Interested students may go to: www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org
COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE BY 3/15/19
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CATHOLIC GRADUATES CLUB OF GREATER HARTFORD
The Catholic Graduates Club of Greater Hartford is offering three scholarships ($2000 each) for use during the 2019-20 academic year. To be eligible for these awards, an applicant must: Be a Catholic student residing in Hartford County (Burlington student) Be planning to attend a 4-year college (does NOT need to be a Catholic school) Be presently attending an accredited secondary high school The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of: Financial need Scholarship Character Achievement Leadership qualities Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 3/15/19
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TORRINGTON SAVINGS BANK SCHOLARSHIP
The Torrington Savings Bank is offering 2 scholarships of $10,000 each ($2500 per year for up to 4 years of post-secondary education). To apply, students or their parents/guardians must be customer of Torrington Savings Bank. Applicants must: Complete the scholarship application Provide a letter of reference from a teacher or academic adviser Provide a letter of reference from a parent or guardian Provide an official copy of academic transcript Provide a copy of the college acceptance letter Complete an essay Interested students may go to torringtonsavings.com to download an application or contact Andrea Strawinski at astrawinski@torringtonsavings.com for an electronic version. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 5/1/2019
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Ride-4-Justin
These will be education scholarships to benefit the families of firefighters. The Fund will support at least two $500 Firefighters Scholarships. To be eligible to apply for the Scholarship you must be either: a Firefighter, or the spouse, child, sibling or grandchild of a firefighter. Scholarship A will be awarded to an eligible applicant from the Southington Fire Department. Scholarship B will be awarded to an eligible applicant from any Fire Department in the State of Connecticut. The basis of the scholarship is defined by volunteerism. Because of the nature of Justin's life, everything was volunteering, whether it was for the Fire Department, the Lions Club, the Boy Scouts, Church or helping his friends and family. This is a rare trait and needs to be acknowledged.
DEADLINE April 1, 2019
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KARL J. SCHWARTZ ROTARY AWARD
The Bristol Rotary Scholarship Fund, Inc., has a scholarship program available to high school seniors residing in Bristol, BURLINGTON, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Terryville. The scholarship program was funded by the late Karl J. Schwartz, a former Rotarian and Bristol native. The scholarship program may award up to 9 scholarships, $7500 each, to high school seniors who are planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited 4-year college or university for the entire 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarships are renewable subject to the renewal conditions outlined in the program. In addition to academic and other requirements, Financial Need is a key consideration in awarding the scholarships. Interested students may request an application from http;//bristolrotaryclub.org COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY MARCH 1, 2019
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PHILLIP H. FOWLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The family of Phillip Fowler, father of Region 10 teacher and coach, Dennis Fowler, is providing a one-time $500 scholarship to a Lewis S. Mills graduate. Criteria: LSM senior with GPA of 3.0 or higher Pursuing a career in education, medical or science field One letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor Confirmation of acceptance to a post-secondary institution Interested students may print an application from Naviance COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/26/2019
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Torrington Chapter UNICO Scholarships
HARWINTON STUDENTS When applying for any of the 7 scholarships you MUST READ THE CRITERIA for each and also if you are applying for more than one scholarship, YOU MUST FILL OUT AS MANY APPLICATIONS THAT GO ALONG WITH EACH SCHOLARSHIP !!!! Otherwise you will forfeit your opportunity. DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2019
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Common Application High School Scholarship
There are a number of unpublished scholarships awarded annually to Lewis S. Mills graduating seniors. If you would like to be considered for these monetary awards, please provide the following information to assist the Scholarship Committee in selecting recipients. This information will remain confidential and will only be used for purposes of determining scholarship awards. Please return completed application to Ms. Berardinelli by 3/15/19
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Rotary Club of Torrington/Winsted
The student has to have applied and/or been accepted to an accredited institution of higher education and plans to attend or is attending The student is a resident of Torrington, Winsted, New Hartford, Barkhamsted, Norfolk, Colebrook, Harwinton or Goshen or is a direct relative of an active Torrington/Winsted Rotary Member. Demonstrates financial need Demonstrates academic achievement Demonstrates the characteristics of a good citizen All returning college students must have a minimum GPA of 3 or higher All applications need to be submitted by April 12, 2019. The scholarships are awarded on or before June 1, 2019. Awards are dependent on student's acceptance into an institution of higher education. You can download the application at www.twrotary.org
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