• This web page is a collection of information put together to assist High School Graduates in seeking additional resources to pay for their college educations. As information is gathered it will be posted to this site.
• If you come across information you feel is of value to share with other graduates, please email me at dingoglia@montvilleschools.org.
• NOTE: All information on this page is updated when the most current information is received.

Updated information concerning the scholarships can be found on the
Naviance Family Connection website:
Log in as "a guest" and enter "indians" as the password.
Select the "College" tab then "Scholarship List" link to view current scholarships.

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
http://aarpfoundationwlc.org/

The AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be:

• Women
• Age 40 or over
• U.S. Citizens
• Able to demonstrate financial need
• Enrolled in an accredited school or technical program in the U.S., within 6 months of the scholarship award date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can scholarship funds be used?
Scholarships may be used for any course of study at a public or private secondary school, including community colleges, technical schools, and four-year universities.  Funds are payable to the institution and may be used to pay for tuition, fees, and books.

Who is this scholarship program especially trying to help?
The program does not provide assistance for graduate degree programs.  It seeks women who are entering 2-3 year technical or skills up-grading programs or in the final stages of their college experience. Priority is given to women who are:

• Returning to the workforce after an extended absence.
• Underemployed (in a job with limited pay, limited growth opportunities and limited benefits).
• Raising another family member's child/children, such as grandparents raising grandchildren (with the ability to demonstrate significant financial responsibility for those child/children).

AARP Foundation Back-to-School Financing Guide
A Financial Aid Guide Book for Midlife and Older Women Seeking Education and Training

The Alma Exley Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31 - Annually

Scholarships are awarded to persons of color who are enrolled in a teacher-preparation program at a college or university in Connecticut. Those eligible include African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

Students interested in applying for a scholarship should obtain an application form and brochure in September from the dean or director of the teacher-preparation program in which they are enrolled.

Applications and letters of reference must be post-marked by October 31.

A selection committee that includes respected educators from across the state reviews the applications and recommends the scholarship recipients to the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain,
based on criteria established by the committee.

One scholarship is awarded to a person of color who has been admitted to a traditional teacher-preparation program at a college or university in Connecticut.

A second scholarship is awarded to a person of color in the Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) program sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

ABOUT ALMA:

Alma Exley was a dedicated, caring educator who touched many people from all walks of life. She made a lasting contribution as a teacher, a school board member, and a 15-year career professional
at the Connecticut Department of Education.

Before she died of breast cancer on March 6, 1995, at the age of 52, Alma envisioned a scholarship program as a way to carry on her commitment to recruiting and mentoring students of color
who would become teachers.

Alma was committed to helping students and future teachers overcome the effects of discrimination and inequality of opportunity. She was widely respected for her work in expanding opportunities for students and for her leadership in teacher education and professional recognition and development programs. Children were central to her life, as a mother, a friend and an educator. She believed that nurturing
the next generation was our most important responsibility.

The Alma Exley Scholarship Program is carrying on that legacy.

ALPFA Scholarship Program

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in accounting, finance, IT or a related field.

Total Scholarship Funds: $150,000

Amount of Each Scholarship: Average award: $1,250 - $1,500
Limited scholarship awards for top candidates up to $10,000*
* Please note that the top 50 students selected will be invited to attend ALPFA's National Convention in Pheonix, Arizona (August 10-14, 2008) with all expenses paid for.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Student must demonstrate financial need
Must be pursuing a undergraduate or master's degree in business, finance or accounting.

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by April 15th
Essay - Submitted online by April 15th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by April 15th
Resume - Submitted online by April 15th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

Read the instructions for requirement details.

For more information about ALPFA go to www.alpfa.org.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Thames Valley Section
Louis I. Korn Scholarship Award

LOUIS I. KORN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Scholarship Information
The Thames Valley Section is pleased to offer an annual scholarship in support of the future.
Education is Important to Your Future and to Ours!

The American Society of Quality (ASQ), Thames Valley Section, is offering a ($500) Five Hundred Dollar Scholarship. The ASQ is a worldwide leader in the development, promotion, publication and application of quality practice in private, government and academic sectors.

The requirements for the scholarship are that an

• applicant be a high school senior or a college freshman
• seeking a degree at an accredited college or university.
• A member of the Thames Valley Section must sponsor each applicant.
  • If applicant does not know an ASQ Member they are to use the following member:
    • Sponsor: J.D. Williamson
    • Member #: 77118

We will need from you:

• A completed application legibly printed or typed.
• A personal statement of education and career goals.
• A current high school or college transcripts
• A written essay describing how quality fits with applicant's lifestyle, career, or philosophies.
• A scholarship committee will review all applications. Points will be awarded based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities and the quality of the original essay.

Please contact James Williamson for further details, information and application materials.
Jim's email is: jwillia2@ebmail.gdeb.com

PLEASE FORWARD COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
JAMES WILLIAMSON
153 High Street, Unit 8
WESTERLY, RI 02891-1782

Arthritis Foundation, Southern New England Chapter
Juvenile Arthritis College Scholarships
Deadline: 4/13

Scholarships are available for the purpose of assisting students with juvenile arthritis within the chapter service area to continue their education in a post-secondary accredited institution. The scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic achievement, impact of arthritis, and volunteer and community service.

The Foundation will award up to two $1,000 Juvenile Arthritis College scholarships

Criteria:

• Diagnosis of juvenile arthritis or other rheumatic disease
• Resident of CT or RI
• High school senior or undergraduate and plan to enroll or are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution
• Has not previously received an Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis College Scholarship.
• Application MUST be postmarked by April 13

Arthritis Foundation
35 Cold Spring Road | Suite 411 | Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Questions: 1-800-541-8350 | Fax: 860-563-6018 |

E-Mail: info.sne@arthritis.org to request an application.

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship
Deadline: January 14, 2011
For HS and College Students

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need. Based in Washington, DC, APIASF was formed in 2003.

Our vision is to see that all APIAs have access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal and professional success regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contributions to a stronger America.

All APIASF Scholarship Programs

• APIASF Scholarship Program
• Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program

Contact Us

For more information, please contact us at outreach@apiasf.org or 1-877-274-4677 x104

Scholarship List: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_list.html

Other Scholarships: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_other.html

SPONSORED BY:

THE CONNECTICUT CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, INC. (CCJECA)

REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

The John M. Bailey Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the CCJECA. It is awarded to high school seniors or undergraduates enrolling or enrolled in college and planning to major in any criminal justice or related fields.

Criminal justice is defined as, but not limited to, law, legal studies, public safety, court services, law enforcement, fire science, forensic science, juvenile/family justice, protective service, corrections, parole, homeland security, environmental protection.

Applicants must apply to the CCJECA. Forms may be obtained by mailing a request to: CCJECA, 945B Cromwell Ave., #286, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Who is eligible:

Applicants must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school in the school year of application OR be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in an accredited college or university. The award is contingent upon acceptance by and/or attendance at a duly accredited institution of higher education.

Amount of Award:

Three (3) One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) Awards

Basis for the award:

The award is based on character, leadership qualities in the school and in the community, and scholastic aptitude.

Requirements for application:

The application must be accompanied by SAT scores , junior and senior high school grades OR an official college or university transcript, including the applicant’s class rank and a short 250 word essay on the applicants career goals entitled: What a Higher Education will do for me.

Letters of recommendation:

Letters of recommendation are required from the high school guidance counselor and two additional people, not related to the applicant. Undergraduates do not require letters of recommendation.

Deadline:

The application and accompanying essay must be received at the CCJCEA no later than May 1st of the current year.

Interview:

An oral interview may be required.

Quill and Scroll Society
Lester G. Benz Memorial Scholarship for College Journalism Study
You are invited to apply before April 15

This scholarship is intended to pay a maximum of $500 for actual tuition, room, board and transportation costs.

Who is eligible?
All high school journalism teachers and newspaper and yearbook advisers who have had at least six semester hours of journalism courses, a minimum of four years of teaching experience and advising school publications, currently teaching a journalistic writing class and a definite commitment to return to the high school classroom and publication advising next year to apply the information gained in the course work taken as a result of this scholarship are invited to apply.

The scholarship program's objective is to identify and reward experienced journalism teachers and publication advisers (as defined above) who seek the opportunity to upgrade their journalism skills, teaching methodologies and advising techniques.

What is required?
In addition to the application form, each applicant is required to submit two letters of recommendation that will attest to their journalism teaching skill, publication advising, quality of the journalistic writing course(s) the applicant teaches and the quality of the publication(s) the applicant advises. The letters of recommendation should come from any of the following sources:

• Superintendent
• Principal
• Vice Principal
• Department Chairperson
• Regional or state scholastic press association director
• Scholastic journalism workshop director
• A faculty member of a School of Journalism or Dept. of Journalism from whom the applicant has taken a journalism course recently (last 2-4 years)

Letters of recommendation may be placed in sealed envelopes, but must accompany the journalism teacher/publication adviser's application forms.

It is the intent to select a journalism teacher/ publication adviser who plans to take course work that is definitely beyond the introductory level. Descriptions of courses or workshops should be submitted with the application to help inform the selection committee about the plan of study.

The application deadline is April 15.
Download Application: http://www.uiowa.edu/~quill-sc/scholarships/benz.html

Who is eligible?

Big Y® Scholarships are available to High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates, Community College and Non-Traditional Students. All Big Y customers and their dependents in the Big Y Market Area and Big Y employees and their dependents, regardless of residence, are eligible.

In recognition of the efforts that area law enforcement officers and firefighters make in protecting Big Y customers and its employees, a unique series of eight scholarships are available specifically for dependents of these public servants.

What else is required?
The following information is also required:

• Transcript of grades.
• College Entrance Exams Scores.
• At least two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a teacher.
  Big Y employees must submit one recommendation from their supervisor.
• Personal resumé/fact sheet (optional)
• Activities (for example: music, sports or organizations)
• Achievements
• Awards
• Community Involvement
• Leadership Positions
• Class Rank

Mail application and supporting documents together in one envelope to:

Scholarship Committee
Big Y Foods Inc.
P.O. Box 7840
Springfield, MA 01102-7840

More About Big Y's Scholarship Program

Big Y® Foods, Inc. is the largest locally owned supermarket chain in Central, Western Massachusetts, Norfolk County Massachusetts and Connecticut. A family-owned and operated corporation, Big Y has represented excellence in the food industry since 1936.

In tribute to both its employees and its customers, Big Y offers an annual scholarship program. Established in 1981, the program includes series of scholarships which honor Big Y's founders; the late Paul H. D'Amour and his brother, Gerald D'Amour. In addition, there is a scholarship series that was originally funded by Big Y employees to commemorate Big Y's 50th Anniversary, and one recognizing the contributions of area law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Capitol Scholarship Program
Deadline: 2/15 Annually

The Capitol Scholarship Program provides state grants to help talented and needy students pay for college. It is not a merit program; priority is given to those who are least able to contribute to college costs. Students may use the grants at any college or university in Connecticut, and in states, which have reciprocal arrangements with Connecticut (the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont). Connecticut

• Department of Higher Education(http://www.ctdhe.org/)
• Download Application: www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs/CSPApplication0708.pdf

Grant Amounts:
For students attending Connecticut postsecondary institutions:
• 4-year degree & 2-year private $2,000 - $3,000
• 2-year public $500 - $700
• Students attending colleges out-of-state receive $500 grants.

Eligibility Requirements: To qualify, you must:
• be a legal resident of Connecticut; a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien;
• If you are not a high school senior, but have either graduated in the top 20% of your high school class or have SAT scores above 1200, you must ask a college admissions officer to document this information.

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 | ChapmanFdtn@aol.com

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Community Scholarships
Deadline: March

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is committed to helping the youth in our communities achieve lifelong success by providing financial support to deserving high school seniors and college students attending two or four year accredited institutions of higher education.

Each year, we grant scholarships to well-rounded student members hailing from New London and Windham counties who have either excelled academically, have had a strong involvement in extracurricular activities, or have made it a priority to give back to their community.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and reside permanently in New London or Windham counties.
• Applicants, as well as their parents or guardians must be members of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
• If you and your parent or guardian are not members, you may visit any of our branches to qualify for membership.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, or a COLLEGE STUDENT planning on attending an accredited institution of higher education such as a two-year or four-year college, or a technical, vocational or business college in September 2009. (Previous winners may submit an application for continued financial support).
• The applicant must have a solid academic standing, with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better.
• Applicant must have a strong involvement in extra-curricular activities and within the community.
  Simply click on the links below to read more about Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Scholarship Program, or to download an application. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required)

Applications can also be picked up at any of our ten convenient locations, or in the Career Resource Center at MHS.

College Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Application Available: August 1
Application Postmark: Deadline October 16
Application Processing: October through March
Selections, Award Notifications and Distribution: March through May

Program Description
The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
• Have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in a U.S. accredited college or university
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale)
• Have applied for Federal Financial Aid
• Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

E-Mail: scholar1@hsf.net / 415-808-2366

Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Application Available: August 1
Application Postmark: Deadline February 2
Application Processing: January through May
Selections, Award Notifications: June
Distribution: Fall

Program Description
The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution the following academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college
• Have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam the upcoming academic year
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent)
• Must apply for federal financial aid

Download Application:

• Choose document type:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat PDF

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut
Deadline: April 1, Annually

The mission of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut is to improve the lives of the people it serves.

What is The Community Foundation?
The Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building community capital. By promoting local philanthropy and funding local projects, The Foundation aims to connect the generosity of private donors with the changing needs of the residents of Southeastern Connecticut.

Scholarship Guidelines:
Scholarship applications are due April 1st of each year and awards are announced in June. Candidates must be residents of one of the eleven towns we serve, although they may attend out-of-area schools. All payments are made to the educational institution, not to the individual. Awards range from $500 for one year to $24,000 over four years. Most are awarded based on scholastic achievement, financial need and extra-curricular activities, but several carry unique requirements. Most scholarships are awarded only to graduating high school seniors planning to attend accredited four-year colleges or universities. A few awards are available to enrolled college students and those pursuing particular courses of study.

Applications:
Applications and guidelines for specific scholarships are available at Montville High School in the Career Resource Center, college financial aid offices and The Community Foundation, P.O. Box 769 / 147 State Street, New London, CT 06320 | Phone: 442-3572 | Fax: 442-0584

Applications may be requested via e-mail by writing to Jennifer O'Brien: jennob@cfsect.org.

You may also download our scholarship applications and guidelines by visiting:

Scholarship Listing:
http://www.cfsect.org/r_scholarships_how_to_apply.php
Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.cfsect.org/r_scholarships_faq.php

Dowload Application & Scholarship List in Microsoft Word

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Deadline: April 15th, Annually

Caryn Nesbitt, MD Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship ($2,000) will be awarded to female residents of the Foundation’s 11-town region who are attending an accredited medical school.

Preference will be given to those with a focus on primary care, an interest in women’s care and a desire to practice in southeastern Connecticut. A recipient will be chosen based on academic ability, faculty recommendation and financial need. The winner will be invited to a gathering of Dr. Nesbitt’s family and colleagues to receive the award.

Application Deadline is April 15th (postmarked)

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
PO Box 769 / 147 State Street
New London, Connecticut 06320
http://www.cfsect.org/r_scholarships_how_to_apply.php

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS
IN HIGHER EDUCATION, INC.
www.calahe.org
Deadline: April 15

CALAHE is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the participation of Latinos in different areas post-secondary education in Connecticut

Award Amount: $1000.00

CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS
Award Categories:
• High School Seniors or GED equivalent
• Undergraduate College Students

Eligibility Criteria:
• Involvement with and commitment to activities that promote Latinos pursuit of education.
• Accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher education
• Have a "B" average (3.0 College GPA) for all completed enrollment periods at the time of
application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have been a Connecticut resident during the preceding 12 months.
• Limited to Latino students from Connecticut.
• Must demonstrate financial need.

Application Requirements:
If any of these items are missing, your application will not be processed.
• Completed Scholarship Application
• Official Copy of Educational Transcripts
• High School Seniors: Submit a High School Transcript or GED results
• Undergraduates: Submit a College Transcript
• Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to you by the U.S. Department of Education
• Essay: "How do you feel education is going to impact your ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?" (Maximum 2 page typewritten double space statement).

• Download Application: http://www.calahe.org/settings/uploads/File/CALAHE%20ScholarshipAPP2009.pdf
• Scholarship Web page: http://www.calahe.org/scholarships.php
• Other Scholarships: http://www.calahe.org/scholarships_other.php

Application must be postmarked by: April 15

Dr. Wilson Luna
Gateway Community College | 60 Sargent Drive | New Haven, CT 06511

Connecticut Broadcasters Association
Deadline: March 31

The Connecticut Broadcasters Association was founded in 1955 and represents a composite membership of commercial, public, religious, school and college radio and television stations.

Related non-broadcast organizations and individuals, involved in aspects of broadcasting (such as education, legal, and other related areas) fully participate as Associate members.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

• CBA Scholarships are only awarded to Connecticut residents.
• Awards are made to students attending or planning to attend in-state and out-of-state schools.
• Awards are only for students pursuing a career in broadcasting, marketing, engineering, or electronics.
• Awards will be made to University and College students entering 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study.
• Awards will be made to High School Seniors enrolling in any College, University, 2-Year Community College or Technical College.
  

Scholarship applications, with all requirements completed, can only be filed with CBA by US Postal Mail sent to:

Connecticut Broadcasters Association
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
http://www.ctba.org/ | Email: mcrice@prodigy.net.

Applications must be received no later than March 31st

Click Here for a Scholarship Application
http://www.ctba.org/scholarships/index.html

CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Advocating for Teachers and Public Education
http://www.cea.org/about/cef/

Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc.
Phil DiGiovanni Future Teacher Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 1, Annually

This fund awards scholarships to the children of CEA members and staff. The applicant must be a full time college or university student that has completed at least three full semesters within the last two years and who intends to enter the teaching profession.

Description:

The Phil DiGiovanni Future Teacher Scholarship of the Connecticut Education Foundation shall serve the following purposes:

• To assist and encourage highly-qualified students to enter the teaching profession.
• To memorialize the contributions and service of Phil DiGiovanni to the CEA and the teaching profession.
• To offer a benefit to CEA members and CEA staff members.
• At least one scholarship of $1000 amount will be awarded annually to a qualified candidate.

Qualification Criteria:

• At least one parent or legal guardian must be a current member of the Connecticut Education Association or a currently employed CEA staff member. (Active, retired or, reserved).
• The applicant must be a full time undergraduate student currently enrolled in a college or university having completed at least three full semesters within the last two years.
• The applicant must indicate his/her intention to enter the teaching profession.
• The primary criteria used to select recipients will include academic achievement, interest in teaching as a career, leadership roles, community activities, volunteer experience, written expression, references and financial need.

Eligibility:

• Applicants may reapply in successive years.
• CEA student members are not eligible unless they meet the other qualification criteria.
• Graduate students are not eligible.
• Applicants must have completed at least one and one-half year of study.
• Applicants do not need to supply evidence of acceptance into the teacher preparation program.
• References must be submitted on the reference forms.
  • The Personal Reference Form should be given to someone who knows the applicant personally.
  • The Professional Reference Form should be given to someone familiar with the applicant's academic abilities (i.e., high school teacher or counselor, college professor or advisor).
  • Only two references will be accepted.
• Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1.

Documents needed for application to be processed and reviewed:
All forms are in in pdf form, If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it here:

• Application
• Personal Reference Form
• Professional Reference Form
• Essay - Why Are You Interested in a Teaching Career?
• Transcript for at least three of your most recent college semesters

Scholarship grants will be sent directly to the awardees. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by June 15. Recipients will receive notification by certified or registered mail.

Send all completed forms by mail to the following address:

Connecticut Education Foundation
c/o Sheila Cohen
21 Oak St. Suite 500, Hartford, CT 06106

Questions? contact: Sheila Cohen, CEF President, sheilac@cea.org.
Phone 800.842.4316 or 860.525.5641
Website: http://www.cea.org/about/cef/pdguidelines.cfm

Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc.
Minority Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 1

Scholarship for Minority College Students

The Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc. has established an annual scholarship for qualified minority candidates who have been accepted into a teacher preparation program at an accredited Connecticut college or university.

The Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc. endowment falls under the control of the Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.
A minimum of a $750.00 scholarship is awarded yearly and distributed in June to qualified candidate(s).

Documents needed for application to be processed and reviewed:
Download Application: http://www.cea.org/about/cef/minguidelines.cfm

• Criteria & Procedures
  Candidate shall
  1. be a minority as recognized by the National Foundation for
     the Improvement of Education (Black; Native-American/Alaskan Native;
     Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino).
  2. present evidence of being accepted into a teacher education
     program in an accredited higher education institution in Connecticut.
  3. complete the official application form.
  4. present evidence of a 2.75 minimum cumulative index average in college.
  5. present three letters of recommendation from:
     • a college advisor
     • a personal reference
     • a college teacher/professor

Send all completed forms by mail to the following address:

Connecticut Education Foundation
c/o Phil Apruzzese
21 Oak St. Suite 500
Hartford, CT 06106

Questions? contact: Sheila Cohen, CEF President, sheilac@cea.org.
Phone 800.842.4316 or 860.525.5641
Website: http://www.cea.org/about/cef/minguidelines.cfm

Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
Mortuary Science Scholarship Award Application
Deadline: November 1 Annually

Mortuary Science Scholarship Award Application
The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association is committed to excellence in funeral service education. This Scholarship Award program has been established to support that commitment by providing $1,000 in scholarship funds to be awarded to qualified students whose plans are to complete their education in an accredited mortuary science school and serve the public in their chosen profession in the state of Connecticut.

Awards will be based on application information, academic record and the evaluation of the required essays. The decision of the Scholarship Award Committee will be final.

Applications must be submitted by November 1st of each year.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a legal resident of the state of Connecticut.
• The applicant must submit
  • the application form,
  • a current college transcript,
  • and two proofs of Connecticut residency.
    (Acceptable proof of legal Connecticut residency is voter registration, driver’s license, or documented declaration of legal domicile.)
• The application form must be legible and essays must be typewritten and double-spaced.
• The applicant must not have been the recipient of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
• Scholarship Award at any time previous to this application.

Essays
“Choosing your Career”
Describe the process you used and the experiences you underwent in your decision to enter the funeral service profession. Also, give your perception of the value of the funeral.

“Tell Us About Yourself”
Tell the Scholarship Award Committee enough about you to help us feel we know you. This information may include books of interest to you, experiences that had a significant impact on you, what you do on your own time or any other information you care to share with us.

To Apply

Mail completed application form and essay to:
Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
Attn: John Cascio
364 Silas Deane Highway | Wethersfield, CT 06109

Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation, Inc
Deadline: March 16
On-Line Application: http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/cnla_cnf.htm
Download: http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/pdf/CNF-Application.doc

To be completed by the Applicant:

Please print or type all requested information. Pages 1-4 to be completed by the student applicant; pages 5-6 to be completed by the student’s parent(s).

The applicant must be accepted into a course of study beneficial to the Horticultural industry. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Ornamental Horticulture
• Landscape Design
• Nursery Management
• Greenhouse Management.

The scholarship grant will be $5,000 per year, renewable if the student maintains academic eligibility in college.

• Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
• Students must be residents of the State of Connecticut, and may attend either in state or out of state institutions.
• The student must be a high school senior, or currently enrolled at the college level, majoring in a horticulture related field.

All completed and signed applications must be received by the Foundation no later than Monday, March 16, 2009. No application will be considered without the following:

• Copies of the Student Aid Report (SAR)
• Copies of Financial Aid Award letter (if received)
• At least two letters of recommendation
• High school records, grades (college grades for those already enrolled in a college level program) and SAT scores
• A copy of the Letter of Acceptance from the college, if available. If not available, forward to the CNF office no later than April 1, 2009.

The scholarship will be based on academic achievement, financial need, and non-school work related to horticulture. The candidate will be selected mid April .

Connecticut Nurserymen's Foundation, Inc.
Judy Mattson, Committee Chairman
131 Hollister St, Manchester, CT 06042 | 860-643-8363, fax 860-643-2778 | cell 860-463-3110
email: jmattson.negs@sbcglobal.net | Website: http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/
Application: http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/cnla_cnf.htm
Download: http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/pdf/CNF-Application.doc

Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care
Deadline: April 5, Annually

CTSRC Scholarships

The Education Committee of the CTSRC, is proud to offer scholarships up to $1,000.00 for students who are currently attending a Respiratory Therapist program. High school and college students entering a program can also apply by downloading an application now.

College applications can be obtained from the educational institutions in Connecticut that offer Respiratory Care programs. Applications available on-line below.

• Scholarship Application (148kb)
  • http://www.ctsrc.org/PDF/ScholarshipApp-2008.pdf
• High School Scholarship Application (147kb)
  • http://www.ctsrc.org/PDF/ScholarshipApp-2008-HS.pdf

For more information Contact:
Louis Levine, President CTSRC
5 Hoover Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-789-3767
llevine@srhs.org | www.ctsrc.org

This year Connecticut TESOL (Connecticut Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages) will be awarding the following scholarships:

• $1,000 scholarship for COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT transferring to a 4-year college
• $1,000 scholarship for an ADULT ED STUDENT attending a college or university

The purpose of this award is to encourage ESOL (English for Students of Other Languages) students to expand their horizons, define their dreams and attend college. Please encourage any worthy students to apply. If you have more than one applicant, please feel free to make copies of the packet.

The application for the Connecticut TESOL Scholarship has four componets:

1. a personal information form
2. a form to be completed by your guidance department
3. an essay
• Write a 250-500-word essay on the following topic:
  Explain how the education that you are receiving in the United States is influencing your life.
  The composition MUST be typed.
4. a letter of reference from one of your teachers.
   Select one teacher whom you know well and ask him/her to write you a short reference letter. There is no reference letter form included in this packet. A personal letter is fine. Then return everything to the scholarship committee chairperson.

• Important:

a) All information requested must be included
b) All information must be returned in one packet

The deadline for receiving completed applications will be April 30

PLEASE RETURN ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS TO:

Glorianne Rusate
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
46 Marlson Road
Meriden, CT 06450

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at grusate@hotmail.com

Thank you for your cooperation and good luck to your applicants.

CT TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL/WOMEN OF INNOVATION AWARD/NOMINATIONS
Deadline: October 31
On-Line Application: http://www.ct.org./_new/innovation/woi_nomination_pre.aspx
Award a $1500

The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies.

The CT Technology Council is looking for nominations for its Women of Innovation Award. In particular, they are looking for high school seniors (young women) to be nominated for this award. The young women must be heading off to pursue a career in science technology, engineering, medicine, etc.

Nominees may be young high school women, ages 18 or younger or college women, ages 18 to 25, who are enrolled as undergraduates or graduate students, who have excelled as young inventors, are academically proficient in a science or technology curriculum or have accomplished an extraordinary technology feat that should be recognized for its innovation and uniqueness.

Women of Innovation Nomination Eligibility Criteria

• If a high school student 18 or younger, has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the technology or science areas of study or who has displayed inventiveness or creativity in those fields.
• If a college undergraduate or graduate student, has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the technology, or science or engineering areas of study or who has displayed inventiveness or creativity in those fields.

Collegian Innovation and Leadership

Definition: A woman undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the technology, science, or engineering areas of study or who has displayed inventiveness or creativity in those fields.
Judged on: a) Academic achievement, b) Innovation and creativity

The Connecticut Technology Council
Michael Scricca
222 Pitkin St., Suite 113, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-0878 | www.ct.org
Web Site: http://www.ct.org./_new/innovation/woi_nomination_pre.aspx

Connecticut Tourism Industry Scholarship Grant Guidelines
Deadline: March 9

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 (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

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

The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovative and Creativity
Managed by: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Deadline: June 1

The Renée B. Fisher Foundation has established this scholarship program in memory of Milton Fisher, whose life was marked by a passion for innovative and creative problem solving that extended across a broad range of fields of endeavor. Mr. Fisher was also passionate about encouraging others to take the initiative in finding innovative and creative solutions to the problems around them, in their personal and professional lives and in the lives of their families and communities.

This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving.

We are looking for:

• students who have solved artistic, scientific, or technical problems in new or unusual ways;
• students who have come up with distinctive solutions to problems faced by their schools, communities, or families.

The Scholarship aims to honor these students and to help make their higher education goals more accessible.

Eligible applicants to the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity must satisfy these two conditions:

1. Applicant must be
   • a high school junior, or
   • a high school senior, or
   • any person entering an undergraduate degree program* in the fall after the application deadline or the following spring, or
   • a student in the first year of an undergraduate degree program*.
2. And applicant must be
• a Connecticut resident (who can choose an institution of higher education either in Connecticut or elsewhere), or
• a student currently attending or planning to attend a Connecticut educational institution

*The scholarship can be applied to any “undergraduate degree program,” which is defined as any post-secondary, undergraduate degree program at an accredited college, university, vocational school, or technical school.

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 1/14, 4/14, 7/14 & 10/14

Fridell Scholarship News: Due to the continuing number of outstanding applications we receive, StraightForward Media has expanded the Fridell Scholarship. We've increased the scholarship amount to $1,000, and we now offer the Fridell Scholarship four times annually.

The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship, and it's open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program.

In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply.

Click here to apply online now.

Check the deadline schedule below for the current application dates.

On-Line Scholarship Application: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/form.php

Who is Dale E. Fridell?

Dale Fridell was the grandfather of StraightForward Media CEO Josh Barsch. Dale was born in 1918 on a family farm in Denton, Kansas. He had seven brothers and sisters and grew knowing that for the family to run smoothly, everyone had to do their part. He carried that ethic with him his entire life, recognizing that when each of us makes a contribution, whether in a family, the work place or the world, all of us benefit.

Dale served his country for seven years during World War II. College wasn’t an option for him, but he would have done well at it, as he did in all things he set his mind to. He was married and raised a family and contributed to society in a number of ways; running a service station/café with his wife, participating in Boy Scouts with his son and serving in many community organizations with his family and friends.

Dale was a man who didn’t have to be asked to help out; he was always one step ahead in offering his assistance. In his later years, he developed Alzheimer’s disease, but he fought to retain his dignity until he couldn’t fight any longer. He left his wife, children and grandchildren a legacy of honesty, loving and kindness. It's because of this that the Dale E. Fridell Scholarship was created in his memory.

StraightForward Media

StraightForward Media is an ad agency with a twist. We create and manage highly successful ad campaigns for clients whose ads appear on Google, Yahoo, AOL, MSN, EarthLink, Ask Jeeves and others.

Google Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: March 29

The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD.

Total Scholarship Funds: $200,000

Individual Awards: $10,000

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by March 29th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 29th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 29th
Essay - Submitted online by March 29th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 29th
Resume - Submitted online by March 29th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by your financial aid counselor by June 30th
Read the instructions for requirement details.

www.google.com/jobs

THE HARTFORD CHAPTER OF
ASM INTERNATIONAL
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
“The Hartford Chapter Award of Excellence”
$1,000.00 Stipend
Deadline: February 15

Eligibility:

An undergraduate student is eligible if the student is:

1) registered full-time at University of Connecticut,

2) enrolled in the undergraduate program of the Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

3) pursuing a career in any field of engineering or science that may contribute to the future development of metallurgy and materials

4) showing an effort to maintain his/her Quality Point Average.

All four of the above qualifications must be met at be eligible.
Deadline is February 15 or date required by Dr. Shaw.

Dr. Leon Shaw
Faculty advisor to the UConn ASM/TMS Student Chapter
University of Connecticut
97 North Eagleville Road U3136
Storrs, CT 06269-3136
Phone: (860) 486 2592 | Fax: (860) 486 4745

Explore Our Society
Since our founding in 1913, ASM International has existed to provide a means for exchanging information and professional interaction. Today, our role has expanded to serve the technical interests of metals and materials professionals all over the world - but providing information and interaction remains our main purpose.

Jeannette Rankin Foundation

Applications for the 2009 school year will be available on this site starting November 1, 2008.

This foundation awards $2,000 grants to low-income women each year.

Students must be age 35 and older (as of March 1 in the year of application), U.S. citizens, pursuing a technical/vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited school.
Financial need is an important factor in selecting recipients.
(Income guidelines can be found on the website.)

JRF also takes the following into consideration: realistic goals and the ability to reach those goals, individual courage in dealing with difficult situations, and the thoughtfulness with which the personal statement has been prepared.

Applications are available from November through February of each year. During these months, visit the website to download the application, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to request an application by mail. The deadline is March 1 of each year. For more information, contact:

Jeannette Rankin Foundation
P.O. Box 6653
Athens, GA 30604
www.rankinfoundation.org | other scholarship listings
info@rankinfoundation.org
706-208-1211

Kiwanis club of New London
N.B. King Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30

Award: 2/$3,000

Criteria:
• HS Seniors – minimum of a c average in a college prep program
• Current College Students – 3.0 GPA
• Return to college Students
• A one page statement on why you need this scholarship
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Official high school and/or college transcripts
Application available in the Career Resource Center (room 309)

DOWNLOAD an application in Adobe PDF

Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: March 22th

The Lockheed Martin Scholarship program scholarship funds for students from pursuing degrees in business administration, science or engineering.

Total Scholarship Funds: $90,000

Individual Awards: $500 - $5,000

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, science or engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by March 22th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 22th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 22th
Essay - Submitted online by March 22th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 22th
Resume - Submitted online by March 22th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) -

Submitted online by your financial aid counselor by June 30th
Read the instructions for requirement details.

Purpose:

• One-time award open to undergraduates studying international business or trade.
• Must be a Connecticut resident enrolled in a Connecticut college.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Focus: International Studies; Business/Consumer Services
Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $4000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).
Deadline: 4/15.
Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Program Officer, 203-753-1315, emoore@waterburyfoundation.org.

Marriott Foundation Supports
United Negro College Fund and
Hispanic College Fund
Application deadline is April 1

MARRIOTT SCHOLARS PROGRAM TO AWARD UP TO $500,000 ANNUALLY TO
MINORITY HOSPITALITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation announced today the launch of the Marriott Scholars Program at both the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The Marriott Foundation will award grants of up to $500,000 annually to HCF and UNCF in support of scholarships for students pursuing degrees within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary and food and beverage fields. Eligible Hispanic and African American students can apply for renewable scholarships of up to $9,000 annually in tuition support for up to four years.

As a part of the program, Marriott International managers and executives from the hotels and corporate offices, including Chairman and CEO J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., will provide career guidance, mentoring, development and internship opportunities to scholarship recipients.

"We're excited about the possibilities these scholarships will create for students with a passion for our industry," said Bill Marriott. "Our goal is to work with these two outstanding organizations to provide eligible students with ongoing support throughout the entire process from mentoring and development to career options."

Applicants interested in applying for the Marriott Scholars Program must meet the following eligibility requirements. Candidates must be:

• Hispanic or African American;
• enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university with a hospitality management program as an incoming college freshman, first year freshman or community college transfer;
• pursuing or planning to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary or food and beverage field; and
• possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Those interested can apply online at www.uncf.org/scholarships or www.hispanicfund.org

We can propel you toward your future with the financial support you need and the professional career development you want now, before you graduate.

We invite you to apply to the Marriott Scholars Program which offers financial support of up to $9,000 per year for four years coupled with opportunities for on-going career guidance and mentoring by Marriott hotel managers and corporate executives. Marriott is the largest and most rapidly growing leader in the hospitality industry, offering a diverse range of career opportunities in hospitality management, hotel management, food & beverage and culinary. Marriott provides internship opportunities at hotels where you can experience first-hand Marriott's rich culture, "Spirit to Serve" philosophy, and diverse family of associates known for the care they provide to guests, each other, and our communities.

Prepare now for your future. Together we will build the future of the hospitality industry.

Individual Awards: Full Tuition up to $9,000

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico with a hospitality management program as an incoming college freshman, first year freshman or community college transfer.
Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary or food and beverage field.
Must possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by April 15th
Essay - Submitted online by April 15th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by April 15th
Resume - Submitted online by April 15th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

Please review the instructions before you begin.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Deadlines: July 31and October 31

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) awards scholarships starting at $2,000 to college students who are studying culinary arts and food service management at accredited culinary schools, colleges, or universities.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for a scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident* of the United States of America OR
  be a resident of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Be a college student who is currently enrolled full-time or substantial part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours) in an accredited culinary school, college, or university
• Have completed at least one grading term of your college or post-secondary program
• Be enrolled for two consecutive semesters or not be entering your last semester before graduating.

* Permanent Resident Alien: Any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing in the U.S. under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an immigrant. Also known as a resident alien permit holder and green card holder.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
To be considered for a scholarship, your application packet must include the following:

1. Signed hard copy of your online application
2. Typed essays. Essay instructions are in Section 5 of the online application. They are not completed in the online application, but must be typed separately and mailed in with the printed, completed application.
3. A copy of your college curriculum (from your college catalog) with the number of credit hours detailed. Please do not include the entire catalog.
4. A transcript from your current college (unofficial copies are acceptable; report cards are not)
5. Verification of work experience. You will be judged on your work experience. This includes any paid employment, volunteer experiences, community service hours, or kitchen/lab experience as part of your education. You will only be judged on the work hours that are verified by the following documents. No other documents will be accepted.
   • Copies of paycheck stubs OR
   • A letter from your employer, supervisor, or teacher verifying your total work hours. It must be on company or school letterhead. Make sure you tell them to include the number of hours you worked.
   • Please do not send copies of W-2 forms; they are NOT proof of hours worked.
6. One to three letters of recommendation from current or previous employer(s) or teacher in the restaurant and/or food service industries.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Read the instructions thoroughly!
2. Fill out online application (www.nraef.org/scholarships)
3. Submit the application online
4. Follow the online printing instructions carefully. You will not be able to return to your application and print at a later time.
5. Complete required essays. Essays must be typed.
6. Gather required documentation (see Required Documentation)
7. Mail application, essays, and required documentation on or before the deadline date. Documentation sent separately from the application must be postmarked by the application date or your application will be disqualified.

REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION, IN-ELIGIBILTY, AND RESTRICTIONS

1. Your application will not be considered if it is:
   · Handwritten
   · Incomplete (missing any of the required documentation described above)
2. Please do not send any paperwork that has not been requested. Do NOT put your application into a report cover, binder, or file.
3. You may receive only one scholarship per year. NRAEF scholarships are paid over two consecutive terms, and overlapping scholarships are not permitted.

HOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE JUDGED AND SELECTED
Applications are judged by a panel of educators, industry leaders, and culinary professionals. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

The judges will score your application on the following criteria:

• Presentation (spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.)
• Essays (quality of writing, word count, etc)
• GPA
• Work experience
• Strength of the letters of recommendation

HOW YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED
Scholarship recipients and non-recipients are notified via U.S. Mail approximately eight weeks after the deadline date. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a letter from the NRAEF explaining how to claim your scholarship.

Mail your application and all required documents on or before the deadline to:

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Scholarships & Mentoring Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702

Please direct any questions about the application process to the NRAEF Scholarships & Mentoring Program Office. 1-800-765-2122, ext. 744.

Web site: http://www.nraef.org/index.asp
Application: http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/undergraduate/

New England Association of Circulation Executives
March 28

The Scholarship Awards Program is one of the most significant benefits our organization offers to members. As a long standing program, it is designed to help circulation employees of NEACE member newspapers and their families defray the ever rising costs of post-secondary education.

Amount: Five $1,000 awards. All awards are payable directly to the accredited college, university or career-oriented educational program.

Eligibility:

• High School Seniors or College Students who will continue their education in an accredited college, university or career-oriented educational program (minimum 3 credits required) within 16 months of the application deadline are eligible to apply.
• Graduate degree candidates are also eligible to apply.
• The applicant MUST be a child of a full-time or part-time circulation or consumer marketing department employee of a NEACE member newspaper (minimum 1-year employment).
• Previous year winners are not eligible to apply in the year immediately following their award. Those who fall into this category must wait at least one year to become eligible for any subsequent award.

Requirements:
All applications will be judged on the following basis:

1. Academics (at least a 2-year history of your most current grades or point average.)
2. Sports and Activities (list activities and years of participation).
3. accomplishment and Leadership (brief list and short statement about each).
4. School/Community recommendations (maximum of three recommendations).
5. Personal Letter (full written statement from you in letter form telling us about yourself, not to exceed 300 words).
6. Written essay not to exceed 500 words on the Future of the Newspaper Industry.
7. Attach picture to application.

Send completed applications to:

Michael S. Sheehan (NEACE Scholarship Chairman, Director - 978-970-4855)
Circulation Director | The Sun | 15 Kearney Square | PO Box 1477 | Lowell, MA 1477

William H. Hoar, The Lowell Sun - 508-256-0691
Dennis Skoglund, Daily Hampshire Gazette - 413-585-5335

NEW ENGLAND NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION
NELSON A. DEMERS, GEORGE F. WHITE & FRANK STANDLEY SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: June 30

High school seniors, college or graduate students who have an immediate or retired member of their family working for a New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association member newspaper (parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, spouse, current employees) may apply for the NENAEA scholarships.

Applications for the NENAEA/Nelson A. Demers, George F. White and Frank Standley scholarships are available from the advertising director at member newspapers and may also be printed from this site. (http://nenews.org/)

There will be three $2,000 scholarships awarded. Applications must be postmarked no later than June 30. The winners of the scholarships will be notified by Aug. 1 and announced in October at the NENAEA Fall Convention.
Past recipients of this scholarship have met the very highest standards of excellence. There is no restriction on college major.

Please note that there are several required documents that all applicants must submit for their application to be processed. Failure to include any document automatically disqualifies the applicant.

Mail completed applications to:
New England Newspaper Association
70 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-744-8940 - Fax: 978-744-0333
Web page: http://www.nenews.org/ E-mail: NENA@nenews.org
On-Line Application: http://nenadev.sprintout.com/static/story_images/1234294220.pdf

Pharmacy Scholars Program
Application Deadline: March 29th

Pharmacy Scholars Program offers funds to students who are pursuing a degree in Pharmacy who have completed one-year of pharmacy school or are in their second year into their pharmacy education. Students who are chosen for the Pharmacy Scholars Program are required to work at a Costco Pharmacy store for at least one year and will receive $500 dollars towards their licensure exam.

Total Scholarship Funds: $51,000

Individual Award: $9,500

To begin your application for Pharmacy Scholars Program and other HCF scholarship programs click here.

For application instructions click here.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate financial need
Must have completed one-year of pharmacy school or are in their second year into their pharmacy education for the 2008-2009 academic year

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by March 29th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 29th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 29th
Essay - Submitted online by March 29th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 29th
Resume - Submitted online by March 29th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) -
Submitted online by your financial aid counselor by June 30th

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 1
On-Line: http://www.phillips-scholarship.org/

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers college scholarships to students from New England with financial need who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.

CRITERIA
• Entering or Returning Students at Accredited Undergraduate Institutions in the United States. This award is only for first undergraduate degrees.
• United States Citizens or Resident Aliens
• Permanent Residents of New England: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. Students may attend colleges anywhere in the United States.
• Academic Excellence and Aptitude for Studies

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
• Have a GPA 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Be enrolled in a demanding course of study
• Demonstrate skilled writing ability
• Citizenship, Character and Serious-Mindedness

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
• Demonstrate a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society both present and future
• Be involved in a balance of community, school and work activities
• Pursue goals and aspirations with integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment
• Earn money for college expenses through part-time work.
• Financial Need
• Qualifying applicants will have one or more of the following:
• Substantial unmet need
• Heavy student loan burden
• Special financial circumstances
• Low EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA Student Aid Report
• Typically, recipients' parents have a moderate adjusted gross income. Last year's mean AGI was $44,000.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund is administered in offices at:
27 Flint Street | Salem, MA 01970
Tel: 978.744.2111 Fax: 978.744.0456

Our mailing address is:
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 870 | Salem, MA 01970 | E-mail: info@spscholars.org

Possible Woman Foundation Scholarship
February 01

The Possible Woman Foundation Scholarship is available to female students who are in the early stages of achieving their possibilities, women who are changing careers, stay-at-home moms looking to enhance their skills and community volunteers supporting society through giving to organizations in the community. This scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates or women who are eligible for or who have already received other significant funding. You must be a U.S. resident to be eligible for this award.

The money provided by the PWFI scholarship may only be used to pay for tuition and fees at the educational institution. While the scholarship check will be made out to both the student and the institution, it will be sent directly to the institution with instructions to only apply the funds to the student’s current account to pay for school tuition and fees. No exceptions will be made.

The approximate value of each award for 2008 will be $2,000 - $4,000 (amount is subject to change).

Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time the application is submitted.

Web site: http://www.possiblewomanfoundation.org/scholarships.html
Direct all questions to pwfi@comcast.net

The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program is dedicated to assisting students who are the first person in their family to attend college.

What is first in my family? Applicants are first in their family if they are the first of their siblings, parents and grandparents to pursue a bachelor's degree or the first to pursue an associate's degree.

Total Scholarship Funds: $500,000

Individual Awards: $500-$5,000

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States.
Must be an undergraduate student for the upcoming year who attends school in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be first in family to attend college for the upcoming academic year

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by April 15th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by April 15th
Essay - Submitted online by April 15th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by April 15th
Resume - Submitted online by April 15th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

For more information about the Sallie Mae Fund go to http://www.salliemaefund.org

Tadeusz Sendzimir Scholarships-Academic Year Scholarships
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Deadline: 4/1

Purpose: Academic year scholarships of $7500 available for graduate and undergraduate students, preferably of Polish descent, residing in Connecticut, who are studying Polish language, history or culture during the academic year at a college or university in the United States or Poland. Scholarship for exchange study in the United States or Poland.
Focus: Area/Ethnic Studies
Qualif.: High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $7500.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).
Deadline: 4/1.
Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Program Officer, 203-753-1315, emoore@waterburyfoundation.org.

Tadeusz Sendzimir Scholarships-Summer School Programs
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Deadline: 4/15

Purpose: Summer scholarships of $3000 available for graduate and undergraduate students, preferably of Polish descent, residing in Connecticut, who are studying Polish language, history or culture during the academic year at a college or university in the United States or Poland.
Scholarship for exchange study in the United States or Poland.
Focus: Area/Ethnic Studies
Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 18 or older. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $3000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); application fee; physician's certificate.
Deadline: 4/15.
Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Program Officer, 203-753-1315, emoore@waterburyfoundation.org.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, a program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation, will award $100,000 in scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree.

Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.

Foundation: http://www1.talbots.com/about/charitable.asp?BID=&h=
Scholarship Fund: http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

Three Rivers College Foundation
Minority Student Scholarship - William DeHomer Waller
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship - Dr. Wayne Silver
Deadline: March 29

Three Rivers College Foundation has named two scholarships for distinguished educators at the school.

• The Minority Student Scholarship will be named for William DeHomer Waller, founding dean of Three Rivers' original New London campus.
• The Non-Traditional Student Scholarship will be named for Dr. Wayne Silver, former dean at Three Rivers and emeritus faculty member.

Annually, one William DeHomer Waller scholarship worth $1,200 will be awarded to a minority student and two Dr. Wayne Silver scholarships worth $1,200 will be awarded to two non-traditional students.

The application deadline is March 29.

For information or an application, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 885-2657 or visit www.trcc.commnet.edu/Development_Office.

The Thomas P. Quinn Scholarship Fund
Deadline: June 15, Annually

Awards can be in the range of $2,000 - $4, 000. Please don't hesitate to apply.

1. Awards are made to any resident of New London County who will be attending a four year college in the next academic year.
   
2. The deadline for filing the application is June 15 for an award covering the academic year beginning the following September. Applications MUST be mailed on or before the deadline and MUST be POSTMARKED by the deadline date.
   
3. You must request your high school to mail a transcript of your record, including class standing, and a complete report of College Board Test scores (Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Achievement Test) to the Trustee. Also, if you ar at a higher level, please have an official college transcript sent to the Trustee. The preferred transcript is for a full year; however, if not available until after June 15th, request a transcript for grades to date. Unless prior arrangements are made with the Trustee, any applications without an official transcript, as of June 15th, will be considered in incomplete.
   
4. The student must keep the Trustee informed of his/her address at all times.
   
5. Each application will be reviewed on the basis of academics, recommendations and extra-curricular activities.
   
6. Four written references are required only with the initial application; none required for repeat applications. All correspondence, references, official transcripts, and application should be sent to The Thomas P. Quinn Scholarship Fund.
   • A personal statement expressing your personal and professional goals and your assessment of the ways in which your high school, college, and community experience have played or will play a role in achieving those goals.

Mail completed applications to:

Bank of America, Trustee
Carmen Britt
777 Main Street CT2-102-22-02
Hartford, CT  06115
Questions regarding Scholarship Application, contact:
Carmen Britt at 860-952-7392 or Brenda Betancourt at 860-952-7387
e-mail: brenda.i.betancourt@bankofamerica.com

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
& INFORMATION

Board of Governors
Department of Higher Education State of Connecticut
Student Financial Aid Programs

http://www.ctdhe.org/default.htm

• State Program: CT Aid for Public College Students
• Who is Eligible:
  • CT resident attending a CT public college or university
• Grants & Scholarships Amount:
  • Up to amount of unmet financial need
• Basis of Selection:
  • Financial need
• How & When to Apply:
  • Apply at college financial aid office

• State Program: CT Independent College Student Grant Program
• Who is Eligible:
  • CT resident attending a CT independent college or university
• Grants & Scholarships Amount:
  • Up to $8,500 a year
• Basis of Selection:
  • Financial need
• How & When to Apply:
  • Apply at college financial aid office

• State Program: CT Minority Teacher Incentive Grant
  (brochure and nomination form)
• Who is Eligible:
  • resident alien enrolled as a college undergraduate
• Grants & Scholarships Amount:
  • Grants up to $5,000 a year for 2 years; loan reimbursement of $2,500 a year for up to 4 years of teaching in a CT public school
• Basis of Selection:
  • Nomination by education dean
• How & When to Apply:
  • By October 1, contact education deans at CT colleges which offer teacher preparation programs listed at www.ctdhe.org or call the
    EEIC Hotline (800)842-0229

• Federal Program: Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Who is Eligible:
  • resident alien enrolled as a college undergraduate
• Grants & Scholarships Amount:
  • Up to $4,000 a year
• Basis of Selection:
  • Financial need
• How & When to Apply:
  • Apply at college financial aid office

• State Program: Tuition Set Aside Aid Student
• Who is Eligible:
  • Student attending a CT public college or university
• Grants & Scholarships Amount:
  • Up to amount of unmet financial need
• Basis of Selection:
  • Financial need
• How & When to Apply:
• Apply at college financial aid office

GEAR UP College Scholarships

GEAR UP College Scholarships are awarded to students after they have been accepted into a college or university of their choice and have received a financial award letter from that school.

To be eligible, a student must:

• be a participant in ConnCAP, a pre-college program operated by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education,
• be a United States citizen and a permanent resident of the State of Connecticut and be less than 22 years of age at the time of the first scholarship award,
• be enrolled as a full-time freshman at an accredited college or university in the fall, and
• have demonstrated financial need as documented by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with priority given to federal Pell Grant recipients.

GEAR UP College Scholarship applications are available at ConnCAP offices. Program administrators must complete the program verification portion of the application attesting to a student's program participation. Scholarship applications will be accepted from May 1 to June 6.

GEAR UP College Scholarship awards will be forwarded to the recipient's college or university upon notification of the applicant's full-time matriculation in September.

How to Learn More about GEAR UP
Please contact one of the GEAR UP Network Coordinators or administrators listed below.

• Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport 203/576-4214
• Hartford: Department of Higher Education 860/947-1833
• New Haven: Southern Connecticut State University 203/392-5599

• GEAR UP Project Director: Arthur Poole 860/947-1833
• GEAR UP Associate Director: Debra Duke 860/947-1833
• GEAR UP College Scholarship: Omerine Marino 860/947-1857

You Belong in Connecticut Loan Reimbursement Program

The You Belong in Connecticut Loan Reimbursement Program will pay up to $10,000 of student loans to individuals who:

• are legal residents of Connecticut;
• have outstanding student loans in their names;
• have earned a doctoral degree in any field from any university in the U.S.; and
• have been employed full-time in Connecticut after December 31, 2005 in one of three fields – biomedical engineering, translational medicine or advanced product development – at a company certified by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (download list from
www.ctdhe.org or call 800-842-0229), or in a research capacity at a Connecticut
institution of higher education.

CEA Student Program

For more information please contact the State Student Organizer: Linette Branham at Linetteb@cea.org

The CEA Student Program is a professional organization for college students preparing for a career in education.

CEASP offers unique opportunities in professional development, community outreach, leadership, and networking with future teachers all over the state. These opportunities are meant to support and supplement a future teacher's preparation and entry into the teaching profession.

CEASP would like to know how it can be more effective for you. Please take the survey and tell us!

• Introducing the CEA Student Program
• CEASP past events & activities
• Preparing for the teacher preparation program
• Financial aid information
• Ready to enter the profession
• Web sites of interest to students
  
  Web site: http://www.cea.org/about/ceasp/

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RESOURCES

Board of Governors
Department of Higher Education
State of Connecticut

http://www.ctdhe.org/default.htm

Students & Parents

General Information

• Student Financial Aid – Federal & state programs, information & links
  • Links to National & Community Scholarship Sources http://www.ctdhe.org/EEIC/pdfs/FinancialAidResources.pdf
  • State Financial Aid Programs
• Education & Employment Information Center – Talk to or email an Information Specialist about colleges, student financial aid & careers. View their publications, including:
  • Financial Aid Resources
  • Life After High School
  • Questions to Ask When Choosing a College
  • 800/842-0229 | 860/947-1810 | EEIC@ctdhe.org
• CT Mentor (offsite link) – For online applications to CT colleges, the FAFSA & course & career planner tools
• Standardized Test Websites for undergraduate & graduate students

Programs of Interest

• Alternate Route to Teacher Certification
  • Financial Assistance for Teachers
• CT Commission on Community Service
• CT Digital Library
• GEAR UP
• International Exchange Program: Baden-Württemberg

Links to Schools & Programs

• CT Colleges & Universities – Basic information & links
• CT Colleges & Universities – Locations & maps
• CT Mentor (offsite link) – Online applications & virtual tours
• Search Fields of Study – Degree & non-degree programs
• CT Distance Learning Consortium
• CT Private Occupational Schools
• Course Search Websites (PDF document)
• Health Occupation Training (PDF document)

Resources for Adult Students

• Adults Returning to College (PDF document)
• Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver (PDF document)
• Veteran Program Approval/Benefits

Resources for Students with Disabilities

• U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
• Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Higher
• Education's Obligations Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA
• Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability
• High School Student Links for Transition Information, (UConn's NEAG School of Education
• Learning Disability and Disability Services Contact Persons for Students on Connecticut College and University Campuses
• Financial Aid Resources, see Websites for Students with Disabilities

Resources for Job Seekers

• Career Planning & Management Resources (PDF document)
• Job Lines & Websites (PDF document)
• Re-Employment/Career Transition Support Groups (PDF document)
• Help for Dislocated Workers (PDF document)
• Starting a Small Business (PDF document)
• Connecticut Department of Labor

Contact Us
The Connecticut Department of Higher Education is open weekdays
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Directions, staff directory with phone numbers and email addresses, are available on-line.

General Information:
(860) 947-1800 | (860) 947-1310 Fax | info@ctdhe.org
The mailing address:
The Department of Higher Education is 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2326.

CEA Student Program
http://www.cea.org/about/ceasp/index.cfm

What is the CEA Student Program (CEASP)?

The CEA Student Program is a professional organization for college students preparing for a career in education.

CEASP offers unique opportunities in professional development, community outreach, leadership, and networking with future teachers all over the state. These opportunities are meant to support and supplement a future teacher's preparation and entry into the teaching profession.

There are several college campuses throughout the state that have local CEASP chapters.

CEA Student Program members are also members (and receive the benefits of) the CT Education Association, the National Education Association, and the NEASP.

• Introducing the CEA Student Program
• CEASP past events & activities
• Preparing for the teacher preparation program
• Financial aid information
• Ready to enter the profession?
• Web sites of interest to students

For more information please contact the State Student Organizer:
Linette Branham at Linetteb@cea.org

Education Resources
http://www.cea.org/edresources/

Each category listed below has many links to resources relating to education. If you have a favorite site that you would like to add or have any questions, contact:
Linette Branham at linetteb@cea.org.

• Activities & Lesson Plans
• Education Initiatives
• Education Organizations
• Education Policy
• Grant Opportunities
• Online & Interactive Resources
• Online Publications
• Regional Education Service Centers (RESC)
• Research Resources
• Teacher Favorites

Other helpful sites:

• National Education Association | www.nea.org/index.html
• The Praxis Series Online | www.ets.org/praxis
• Regional Education Labs | www.ed.gov/prog_info/Labs
• U.S. Dept. of Education | www.ed.gov
• U.S. Dept of Ed Publications | www.ed.gov/pubs/index.html
• U.S. Development Centers | www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ ResCtr.html
• U.S. Dept of Ed Research & Statistics | www.ed.gov/rschstat/landing.jhtml?src=rt
• Any other state's home page | www.state.___.us (fill in the 2 - letter state abbreviation)

Financial Aid Web Sites:

• College Board (www.collegeboard.com)
• FastWEB (www.fastweb.com)
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov),
  provides information in English and Spanish
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (www.hsf.net)
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (www.NASFAA.org)
• Sallie Mae, scholarship service (www.salliemae.com/planning/ scholarships.html)
• Scholarship Resource Network Express (www.srnexpress.com)
• Students.gov ( http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public)
  • Scholarships & Grants: http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=16&operation=topic
• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
  (www.ed.gov/offices/OPE)

Financial Assistance:

Financial Planning:

• National Endowment for Financial Education (www.nefe.org)

Credit reports:

• Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
• Experian: 1-888-397-3742
• Trans Union: 1-800-916-8800

Debt help:

• National Foundation for Consumer Credit and Consumer Credit
  Counseling Service (CCCS)
  1-800-388-2227 or www.nfcc.org

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: http://www.hsf.net/index.php

• College Program: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/college.php
• Resources: http://www.hsf.net/resources.php

Resource Links:

• College Board (www.collegeboard.com)
• FastWEB (www.fastweb.com)
• FinAid (www.finaid.org)
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (www.NASFAA.org)
• Sallie Mae, scholarship service (www.salliemae.com/planning/ scholarships.html)
• Scholarship Resource Network Express (www.srnexpress.com)
• Students.gov ( http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public)
• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
  (www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html?src=mr or www.students.gov)
  • Information for Students (http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/index.html)

STUDENTS.GOV

• Choose the right college
• Apply online for financial aid and scholarships
• Find summer internships or jobs
• Learn about careers that interest you
• Tap into government research databases
• Get a passport
• Find rewarding volunteer opportunities
• And much more!

(http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public)

Pay for your education

• Financial aid overviews

• Scholarships & grants
  • Scholarship search directories
  • Private scholarships
  • Government grants

• Research funding/Fellowships

• Find a loan
• Federal loan program info
• Lender web sites

• Repay your loan

• State financial aid
  • Connecticut

(http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=13&operation=maintopic)

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