Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS!

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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HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated:

Eligibility criteria:

Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the U.S., progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer 2018 with place to enter a college in the U.S no later than the fall 2018.
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the U.S. (Students may start their studies at a 2-year institution and the transfer to a 4-year institution.)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjuster gross family income).
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
Be a U.S. citizen.

Application procedures:

To apply for the scholarship ($6000- $25,000), the following items must be completed

By 10/25/17:

An online application at scholars.horationalger.org
One Support Form completed online. This must be completed by an adult over the age of 21 who is not related to the applicant and who is aware of the adversities mentioned in the application. This form must be filled out online. Faxes, emails, or letters will not be accepted.
Online Certification Form. A login will be emailed to the applicant’s counselor.
High School transcript. Applicants should upload a transcript through the application. Transcripts must be submitted online.
Income Verification. A copy of the first page of the applicant’s parent(s) federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security form) or tax transcript (request a tax transcript here www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript) for the 2017 is needed in order to verify income stated on the application. If an applicant’s parents were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies of any government benefits, such as Public Assistance of Disability payment documents. Income verifications may be uploaded online or sent by mail. Applicants of divorced or legally separated parents need to submit tax forms from both parents. No emails or faxes accepted.

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Big Y Scholarship

Over 300 scholarships are being offered to Class of 2018 graduating high school students.
Big Y scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement and are awarded to the
most academically outstanding students. All Big Y employees and customers are eligible.
Interested students should request an application on line.
http://www.bigy.com

Deadline February 1
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Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition

Earn a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Boston University. For more info go to http://bu.edu/admissions/trustee.

Deadline December 1, 2017
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ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Any high school senior who is an American Citizen and intends to pursue college-level education is invited to apply to this scholarship. A "most-valuable" student near or at the top od the graduating class, active in school and community, and recognized as a leader by peers. Online applications must be completed and submitted to Elks Club on or before 11/27/17
$4,000-$50,000-scholarship values
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Lewis S. Mills Athletic Booster Club Scholarship 2018

4 Scholarships ($500.00 each) will be awarded to deserving LSM graduating senior athletic team members

Deadline :3/ 23/18
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Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

Qualifications are:
-A student who has come up with a distinctive solution to a problem faced by your family, school, or community.
- A student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new od unusual way
-are from Connecticut or the New York City metro area and plan to attend college in CT or NYC

mfscholarship@gmail.com
http://www.rbffoundation.org
20,000 -Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/18
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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: 3/1/2018
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Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship to students with financial need and academic excellence, strong citizenship, character and a desire to make a meaningful contribution.

staff@spscholars.org
http://www.phillips-scholarship.org
deadline: 4/3/2018
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WACE National Co-Op Scholarship Program

Applicants must have applied to one of the universities/colleges that are part of the co op program.
3.5 G.P.A

http://www.waceinc.org
deadline: 2/15/18
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The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Auxiliary

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 download an application form on Naviance scholarship page.
Be sure to follow ALL instructions in the application process.

deadline: 3/14/18

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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 2018.

Applicants must:

Pursue 2- or 4-year degree in a discipline related to Criminal Justice
Submit a 1-page essay describing their interest in a law enforcement career

Scholarship funds must be used in the year granted.

Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/6/18

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LIONS CLUB OF HARWINTON SCHOLARSHIP

The Lions Club of Harwinton is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who:

Reside in Harwinton

Have been accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college/university, or to a technical school
Demonstrate financial need
Have achieved at least a “B” average academically

Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/11/18
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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 request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/2/18
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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 request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/14/18
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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 at the Bristol Rotary Club website http:/bristolrotaryclub.org.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS must be mailed to Scholarship America address DEADLINE is MARCH 1, 2018
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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 2018. Demonstrated financial need will be considered.

Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/16/18
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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:

Be a Harwinton girl or boy graduating in 2018
Have achieved a scholastic average in the upper half of the class (rank 97 or better)
Have shown evidence of good citizenship
Give indication of future promise
Show financial need for scholarship assistance

Interested students may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 4/2/18
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PETER LADD /JOHNNY MORAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Miracle League of CT as established a memorial scholarship in the amount of $2500. It will be awarded to a graduating senior from a Connecticut high school who active in the community as a volunteer, especially the special needs community.

Applicants must meet these criteria to be eligible:

Active volunteer in community
A graduating senior in good standing from an accredited Connecticut High School
Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited 2 or 4 year college for 2018 fall semester

Interested students please go to: http://www.miracleleaguect.org/ scholarship

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 4/1/18

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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:

Have attended Lake Garda Elementary School and Har-Bur Middle School and be a current senior at Lewis S. Mills High School
Be involved in sports
Be seeking a career in the field of Education
Be accepted to an accredited school of higher education
Financial need and class rank are NOT factors in the choosing of the recipient.

Interested student may request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 3/5/18
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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 request an application from Ms. Berardinelli.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO MS. BERARDINELLI BY 2/24/17
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THE HARWINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Harwinton Historical Society will offer a $1000 scholarship. ? Student must reside in Harwinton and/or active in the Harwinton Historical Society. ? Scholarship must be used to pursue a post-secondary education by a graduating high school senior or a student currently pursuing education beyond the high school level. ? Applicant must show an interest in history/social science through coursework and/or experiences. If interested please see Ms. Berardinelli for an application. Application must be postmarked no later than APRIL 15, 2018
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LITCHFIELD HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

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 the LHAS website www.lhasct.org. and click the Education tab.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY 4/27/18
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