It’s never too early to start looking for free money for school. Following is information on scholarships available to area residents – all you have to do is apply…
New Hartford Womens’ Club Memorial Scholarship
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We received the following information from the New Hartford Women’s Club regarding their annual memorial scholarship:
This scholarship has been created to encourage self-sufficiency and ability. It is directed toward the woman who has returned, or is returning, to school after several years’ absence. It is to be used in any manner that will enable the woman to take a vocational or academic course that will either help her return to the work place or help her to be more successful in her employment. For example, the money may be used for tuition, babysitting, books, or transportation. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of need, special situations (e.g. single parent, family medical problems, etc.) and promise of successful completion of the chosen course or programs.
All information received from the applicants will be kept confidential; the names of applicants are also confidential and will be known only by the Education Chairperson(s. Members of the New Hartford Women’s Club are eligible to apply, but are not given preferential treatment. The successful applicant must show proof of enrollment prior to receipt of the scholarship funds.
The application deadline is by March 31. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dana at roseteach21@yahoo.com.
Download a PDF copy of the scholarship application on the New Hartford Women’s Club website.
NEW: Apply Online For Community Foundation Scholarships
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The following is a press release we received from the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut:
Area students can now apply online for scholarships from The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut. For the 2012-2013 academic year, scholarship applicants may access the new online application, along with procedural guidelines, at www.cfnwct.org.
Most scholarships are awarded to residents of the Foundation’s 20-town service area, as noted below. Further information on restrictions, eligibility requirements and individual scholarship funds also is available on the Foundation’s website.
Scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year must be submitted electronically by April 2, 2012.
Students are advised to refer to the scholarship guidelines posted online for further information on submitting supplemental materials. Inquiries may be directed to the Foundation at 860.626.1245 or info@cfnwct.org .
The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut serves Litchfield County with a collection of over 250 funds from local donors. These funds support nonprofit organizations and provide scholarships to area students throughout the Northwest Corner.
The Foundation serves the towns of Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan/Falls Village, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington and Winsted/Winchester.
Greenwoods Scholarships Application Deadline Approaching
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A quick reminder about a deadline fast approaching for the Greenwoods Scholarships:
The application deadline for Greenwoods scholarships is fast approaching: Completed application forms must be submitted to the student’s high school counselor by February 28, 2012.
The Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation was Incorporated with the assistance of the Northwestern Connecticut Chamber of Commmerce in January of 1975 with the following basic purposes:
1.To provide the most beneficial distribution of funds to the greatest number of deserving students.
2.To award such scholarships and assistance on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and personal potential.
3.To raise money to provide qualified people with financial aid for post secondary school education.
4.To receive donations that are in harmony with the general purposes of the Corporation’s Charter.
For more information about the Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation visit the Foundation’s website.
