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TYPES OF SCHOOLS

COLLEGE: 

An institution that offers educational instruction beyond the high school level in a two-year or four-year program.

UNIVERSITY:

An academic institution which grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields and which supports at least two degree-granting professional schools.

LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE:

A four-year institution which emphasizes a program of broad undergraduate education.  Pre-professional or professional training may be available but is not stressed.

JUNIOR COLLEGE:

A two-year institution of higher learning which provides career and vocational training and academic curricula (terminal and transfer).  Community colleges are also considered junior colleges.

Terminal Program:  An academic program that is complete unto itself.  A student who completes it might not be admitted to a four-year institution for further study without completing additional requirements. 

Transfer Program:  An academic program that is designed to lead into a four-year program at another college or university.  The two-year graduate transfers as a junior to the four-year institution.

ENGINEERING OR TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE:

Independent professional schools that provide four-year training programs in the field of engineering and the physical sciences.  They are often known as Institutes of Technology or Polytechnic Institutes.

TECHNICAL SCHOOL:

A two-year institution which offers terminal occupational programs intended to prepare students for immediate employment in fields related to engineering and physical sciences.  These schools may also offer one-year certificate programs in certain crafts and clerical skills.

NURSING SCHOOL:

There are three kinds of nursing schools.  At schools affiliated with hospitals, students receive a R.N. diploma upon successful completion of training and a state examination.  At schools affiliated with four-year colleges, students receive both a B.S. degree and a R.N. diploma.  Junior colleges and community colleges may offer a two-year nursing program.  These schools confer an A.S. degree in nursing.

MILITARY SCHOOL:

Federal military academies prepare officers for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marines.  These institutions (West Point, Annapolis, The Air Force Academy and King's Point) require recommendations and nomination by U.S. Senators or U.S. Representatives.  Private and state-supported military institutions, however, operate on a  college application basis as does the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  They all offer degree programs in engineering and technology with concentration in various aspects of military science.

BUSINESS SCHOOL:

Business schools fall into two categories.  At some colleges it is possible to specialize in business administration or in a two-year secretarial  course in conjunction with supplementary liberal arts courses.  Other institutions offers primarily business or secretarial courses and may or may not be regionally accredited.

TRADE SCHOOL:

Trade schools offer specialized training in specific work fields such as cosmetology, computer technology, culinary arts, auto mechanics, graphic design or drafting.

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL:

Professional schools offer specialized study in areas such as art, music, drama, dance, photography, etc.

CHOOSING A COLLEGE

          How do you determine which schools best suit you?  A good place to start is with your school counselor.  Your counselor meets with college representatives, visits college campuses and remains current with changes that are happening on the college admissions scene.  Many descriptive college handbooks are available in your counselor's office.  Your conselor is also equipped with a variety of reference books, school catalogues, and computer college exploration programs.  In addition, CPMS hosts college admissions officers throughout the year offering students an opportunity to speak personally with a representative and acquire information and applications.  Take advantage of all of these resources. The more informed your decision is, the more you can be sure you will enjoy your college experience.

CONSIDERATION:

            When investigating schools, keep in mind that there is no one perfect college.  Each school will offer something different and many schools will appeal to you for various reasons.  Your goal is to select a handful of schools that will best suit you.    

When comparing schools, it is important to keep the following criteria in mind:

TYPE OF COLLEGE:  public, private; religious affiliation; 2-year, 4-year; liberal arts college, specialized college (art, music, military, engineering, architecture, vocational)

ADMISSIONS SELECTIVITY:  percent of applicants offered admission; freshman class profile; strength of high school courses; range of GPAs and standardized test scores

INTELLECTUAL ATMOSPHERE:  student attitude toward learning; flexibility/structure for study; exchange of ideas; interest in political, social or world issues

CURRICULUM:  majors; interdisciplinary courses; strong departments; pre-professional training; course requirements for admissions; courses required for graduation

FACULTY:  academic background of the faculty; student/faculty ratio; accessibility of faculty to students; teaching or research orientation of faculty; use of graduate students as instructors

ACADEMIC OPTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES:  type of academic advising; remedial support; tutoring (peer and/or professional), LD programs, ESL support: internships; study abroad; cooperative work/study plans; honors program

COLLEGE CALENDAR:  semester (two terms); trimester (three terms); 4-1-4 (one term in the middle of the year, usually for one month); other variations

CAREER PREPARATION:  pre-professional programs; placement of students in graduate programs; career advising and information; percent entering graduate school and obtaining employment

STUDENT BODY:  size; male/female ratio; diversity and toleration of differences; profile of student body: geographic, cultural, ethnic, racial, religious academic, socioeconomic; percent of students who return after freshman year; percent of students who graduate in four years/more than four years

COMMUNITY:  location; proximity to home and to nearest city; accessibility by car, train, bus, plane; urban, suburban, rural environment; campus/community relationship; accessibility of community resources; cultural and recreational opportunities

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:  diversity and level of participation in activities-social, cultural, athletic, recreational, departmental, music, drama; sorority/fraternity life; clubs and organizations; weekday and weekend activities; volunteer and service programs

FACILITIES:  coed/single sex dorms; alternative residence options; dining facilities; meal plan options; campus appearance, maintenance; library; computer facilities; health services, counseling services; student center; bookstore; laboratories; art/music studios; accessibility of facilities

COST:  minimum-maximum costs per year-includes tuition and fees, room and board, personal expenses, travel costs

FINANCIAL AID:  based on need/merit; range of awards; average award; percent of students who receive aid; application procedures; how aid is packaged: percent of grant, loan, work study

Questions and Answers

            One of the questions most frequently asked is, "What should my final list of colleges include?"  Inherent in this question are two considerations: 1) how many schools should I apply to and 2) what range of schools should be included with regard to admissions competition?

            We discourage students from taking the shotgun approach of applying to a multitude of schools.  We also discourage students, regardless of ability, from putting all their eggs in one basket by applying to only one institution or one level of college.  As a general rule, we advise that students apply to schools which vary in terms of selectivity, but which have the most important features desired by the student.  Generally, we recommend that a student's final list include schools from each of the following categories:

CATEGORY I             A student's top choice school.  It is fine if this group includes a couple of long shots or reaches.

CATEGORY II            Schools to which admission is likely.  These are target schools.

CATEGORY III            Schools that have most of the features a student desires and at which the probability of admission is highly likely are referred to as safe schools.

A Point of Caution

Many students spend hours deciding on their top choices and five minutes selecting one or two safer institutions. We strongly advise that you spend as much time and give as much consideration to selecting your fifth and sixth choice schools as you do your top choice schools.  If your top choices are small, selective liberal arts colleges, it does not make a great deal of sense to include a large, multidimensional university as a safety choice.  If you want a small liberal arts college, you should spend the necessary time finding a school of similar type that will qualify as a safety choice.

Junior year is a whirlwind of activity, from studying for SAT^® tests and AP^® Exams to considering colleges to apply to and visiting campuses. On top of all that, it's important that your child keeps up good grades and continues to participate in extracurricular activities. Phew! To keep on track, follow the action items listed for each season below.

September

• This year the PSAT/NMSQT^® counts! Taking it can qualify your child to receive a National Merit Scholarship. Be sure your child is signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT this October.
• Your child should pick up a copy of the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide at the school's guidance office, and take the enclosed practice test. For further practice, your child should use the online PSAT/NMSQT Preparation Center.
• Encourage your child to meet with the school counselor to compare the academic requirements for each of his target schools and his own course schedule. If necessary, he should adjust his schedule.

October

• Your child takes the PSAT/NMSQT. Be sure he checks 'yes' for Student Search Service^® to hear from colleges and scholarships.
• Your child should visit the SAT Preparation Center™ to take a free practice test and get materials to focus his practice where he needs it most.
• Take your child to college fairs in your area.

November

• Fall is a good time to start the college search! Encourage your child to brainstorm a list of characteristics that are important to her (e.g., location, size). By plugging criteria into College Search your child can find schools that suit his needs. He should contact the colleges to request applications and financial aid information.
• Help your child identify test requirements for his target schools, including scores for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests™, ACT, and others. His PSAT/NMSQT scores can give him an idea of what he would score on the SAT and help him focus his practice for it.
• Tap resources at your child's high school, in the community, and online to learn how your family can finance your child's target colleges. Learn about today's college costs and how financial aid works.
• Use the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator to estimate how much your family will be expected to pay.

December

• Help your child register online for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, which are offered several times during the year. Many colleges require or recommend one to three Subject Tests for admission or placement. If your child is planning to apply early decision, he should be sure to complete required tests by the end of junior year.
• Encourage your child to find out about college firsthand from friends who are home from college for the holidays.

January

• Help your child organize a file for college brochures and information. Before you know it, they'll start pouring in.
• Use our online Scholarship Search to find aid that matches your child's skills and interests. Talk to the school counselor with your child about local scholarship opportunities.

February

• Your child can visit the SAT Preparation Center to focus his practice for upcoming SAT tests.
• Plan to visit college campuses with your child this spring while classes are in session. Schedule interviews with admissions officers.

March

• Most students take the SAT in spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. Help your child register online for spring and summer SAT tests.
• Your child should meet with her counselor to discuss AP courses to take senior year. He may want to consider taking a course at a local college, especially if he's interested in a subject for which his school doesn't offer AP courses.
• Now is a great time for your child to start looking for a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity. Real-world experience can give your child a preview of careers in which he's interested. This may help him focus his studies in college and when he's selecting a major.
• Encourage your child to meet with his school counselor and search online for summer learning programs offered to high school students at colleges.

April

• AP Exams are in May. Encourage your child to visit the AP Prep Center for tips and prep materials.
• Attend local college fairs with your child.
• If applicable, your child should prepare writing samples, portfolios, audition tapes, and other material for the fall application season.

May

• Your child can take SAT Subject Tests when he has successfully completed the corresponding high school course (B+ average or better).
• Help your child make a resume of her accomplishments, activities, and work experience.
• Suggest to your child that he start a summer reading list. He may want to ask his teachers for ideas.

Summer

• Visit college campuses with your high schooler. Call ahead for tour and open house schedules.
• If your child is planning to take the SAT in the fall, he should register online now.
• Discuss different college majors with your child that relate to his interests and career goals.
• To help your child start thinking about life after high school, access MyRoad™. Your child will take MyRoad's questionnaire to get a detailed report on his personality type. Then MyRoad will connect him to in-depth information on careers and majors that are right for him. Learn about MyRoad.
• By the end of summer, your child should narrow his college list to five to eight schools. The list should include "safety" schools as well as "reach" and "match" schools.
• Help your child prepare drafts of application essays for his target schools.
• If your child plans on competing in Division I or Division II college sports and wants to be eligible to be recruited by colleges, he must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Together with your child, mark a calendar with important application and financial aid dates and deadlines for senior year. Start planning for d

Where did the years go? In the blink of an eye, it seems, your freshman turned into a senior, and is now knee-deep in the college application process. Perhaps the most important advice you can give your child when entering senior year is that it really does count! Contrary to popular belief, senior grades do matter even after you've gotten into the college of your choice. So, don't let your high schooler catch senioritis. Especially important this year is staying organized and meeting application deadlines.

September

• Your child may opt to take the SAT^® again to aim for higher scores. Help her register online for fall tests.
• Your child should request applications, brochures, and financial aid information from the admissions offices of the colleges to which she's applying.
• Make campus visits to as many of the colleges on your child's list as possible this fall. To get a feel for the campus, encourage your child to talk to students, take a tour, sit in on a class and try to stay overnight in a dorm. Be sure to schedule an admissions interview and meet with a financial aid officer. Review admissions requirements for each college.
• Help your child review admissions requirements for each college to which she's applying. You can do this online with College Search. She should check in with her counselor to review her transcript and confirm that she's meeting all the required academic and testing requirements. If necessary, she should adjust her course schedule. She should also talk to her counselor about financial aid options and local scholarships.
• Have your child request application materials for targeted scholarships and grants, and confirm that she meets the eligibility requirements for each program.

October

• My College List can help your child manage her list of schools online, compare them side-by-side at a glance, and track requirements and her application for each college.
• It's time for your child to ask teachers, counselors, coaches, and other mentors to write recommendation letters.
• Is your child applying early decision or early action? If so, be careful to meet all application deadlines. Most fall in October or November.
• Your child should work on college application essays.
• Some colleges and scholarship programs require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® application. Visit PROFILE Online to learn more and to submit your application online. Get help tackling the PROFILE.
• Encourage your child to use our Scholarship Search and to ask counselors about local scholarships.

November

• Encourage your child to practice college interviews with trusted family members or friends.
• Review your child's completed school and scholarship applications and essays to make sure they're error-free and clear. You may want to have another person review them, too. Note that many scholarship application deadlines are in December.

December

• Your child should complete and send in college applications and scholarship applications this month.
• Get a copy of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, after January 1, complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Get help tackling the FAFSA.
• Male students who will be 18 at the time they complete the FAFSA must register with Selective Service.
• Have your child send SAT scores online to the colleges on her list. Advise your child to avoid senioritis and stay focused.

January

• Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Colleges like to see strong second semester grades, so advise your child to avoid senioritis.

February

• Most priority financial aid deadlines fall in February. Complete the necessary aid forms, including FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Keep copies of everything that you send.
• About four weeks after mailing in your child's FAFSA, you'll receive the Student Aid Report (SAR). Review it for accuracy.
• Attend a Financial Aid Night with your child at a school in your area.

March

• Encourage your child to start looking for a summer opportunity—either a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity. Real-world experience can give your child a preview of careers in which she's interested. This may help her to focus her studies in college and when she's selecting a major.

April

• Most admission decisions and financial aid award letters arrive this month. You and your child should read each carefully, and note all reply deadlines.
• Review financial aid packages. Use the Compare Your Aid Awards tool to do a side-by-side comparison.
• Send the enrollment form and deposit check to the college your child will attend.
• Your child should notify the other colleges to which she was accepted of her decision.
• If waitlisted by a college, encourage your child to contact the admission director to reiterate her interest in the school. Use College Search to find colleges whose deadlines haven't passed.
• If not admitted to any of the colleges to which she applied, your child should see her counselor immediately. Use College Search to find colleges whose application deadlines haven't passed.
• Your child should concentrate on studying for May AP^®Exams. She can earn credit or advanced placement at many colleges with a qualifying grade. Visit the AP Prep Center.

May

• AP Exams are administered the first two weeks in May. Your child should have her scores sent to her final-choice college.
• If it will be difficult for your family to pay the Expected Family Contribution for the semester, it's time to start pursuing alternatives such as parent loans or private loans to close the financial aid gap.
• Taking SAT Subject Tests™ may enable your child to place out of freshman academic requirements or help placement in advanced classes.
• Have your child send thank-you notes to teachers and other mentors who wrote recommendations.

Summer

• A final transcript should be sent to your child's college.
• Encourage your child to finalize summer plans.
• Have your child send thank-you notes to scholarship programs that have given her aid.
• Notify the financial aid office of your child's college about any scholarships she's been offered.
• Give your child a chance to relax and enjoy herself this summer. She's earned it!
• Help your child start packing.

College Sites for Students

• College Board Online
• CollegeNET
• Schools in the USA
• CollegeView
• Peterson's Education Center
• Princeton Review
• The College Guide
• US News Online Colleges & Careers Center

Note:  Any links to non-Hartford Public School District information is provided s a courtesy and in no way implies an endorsement of the material.

High school seniors have worked hard for three years, taking tests, completing projects, and preparing for college admission. When senior year rolls around, some students just want to get through college applications and relax before they head off to the college of their choice.

Also known as senioritis, taking it easy senior year may be a nice break for your child, but is likely to do more harm than good. According to recent reports, incomplete high school preparation can contribute to academic problems in college.

• As many as half of all college students do not have adequate academic preparation, and are required to take remedial courses.
• More than one quarter of the freshmen at four-year colleges and nearly half of those at two-year colleges do not even make it to their sophomore year.

Not only does senioritis jeopardize your child's chances for success later on in college, it can also affect her grades—and college admissions officers pay close attention to her performance senior year.

College Admission

Many students mistakenly believe that prepping for college ends after the eleventh grade. However, the senior year—the entire senior year—is actually of particular interest to colleges.

Applying

Many college applications (including the Common Application) require your child to list her senior courses, including information about course levels and credit hours. It will be very obvious to the admissions officers if she has decided to take the year off.

Many colleges also include as part of the application a form called the mid-year grade report. Your child's counselor completes this form with first-half grades and sends it to the colleges. It then becomes a crucial part of the application folder.

If Your Child Is Accepted

Many college acceptance letters include warnings to students such as "Your admission is contingent on your continued successful performance." This means colleges reserve the right to deny your child admission should her senior year grades drop.

Mary Lee Hoganson, college counselor for Homewood-Flossmor Community High School, Flossmor, Illinois writes: "It is not at all rare for a college to withdraw an offer of admission when grades drop significantly over the course of the senior year. (I have a folder full of copies of these letters.)"

Helping Your Child Through Senior Year

Senior year is your child's opportunity to strengthen her skills and broaden her experiences, in school and out, to prepare for all of the challenges ahead. With your encouragement and support, and the help of her teachers, your child's senior year will help launch her on the path to a successful future.

A Challenging Course Load

Your child should take the most rigorous courses available, and be sure to continue taking college-track subjects. She should consider AP^® courses, which can also earn her credit at many colleges.

Pursuing Activities

Your child's continued involvement in activities, sports, and volunteer work will help her stay active and focused throughout her final year. In addition, a great internship or career-focused job opportunity can help motivate your child to start considering her career options. Meaningful and significant experiences will help prepare her to make informed decisions about her education and career goals.

Try Out College Early

If your child is interested in pursuing a subject further, and has excelled at her high school classes so far, she should consider taking a class at a local college. This challenge can help her avoid sliding into an academic slump, and stimulate her interest in the possibilities of college.

Another option in many areas is middle college or early college high schools. These schools, normally located on community and four-year college campuses, allow students to spend their last two years taking classes in both college and high school. Early exposure to college classes introduces students to the rigor of college work while easing their transition from high school.

Explore All the Options

Your child's continued commitment to challenge herself and grow will help her to maintain momentum, and make smart decisions about her future. Your child should discuss all her education options with her counselor to create a plan that puts her on the right track for success—throughout her high school years and beyond.

Students can sign up for the SAT at http://www.collegeboard.com/

Preparing for the SAT

Students who plan to take the SAT have many different options to prepare for the test:

1) Purchase a SAT study guide from a local bookstore or http://www.collegeboard.com/

2) Sign up for question of the day and take practice tests at http://www.collegeboard.com/

3) SAT prep classes:

• Ivy Bound through the Middlesex Corsortium (details below)
• Kaplan, Wesleyan University, http://www.kaptest.com/ or 1-800-kap-test
• Princeton Review, http://www.princetonreview.com/ or 1-800-2Review

 NOTE:  Any links to non-Hartford Public School District information is provided as a courtesy and in no way constitute an endorsement of the linked materials.

 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships

 FastWeb Scholarship Search Engine

Collegeboard Scholarship Search Engine

PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING SCHOLARSHIPS: 

-          Obtain scholarship application from Guidance and/or scholarship website;

-          Complete form; gather necessary documentation (essay, teacher/counselor recommendation) in a timely fashion;

-          Request transcript from Guidance two (2) weeks prior to the scholarship deadline

Specific College Scholarships: Please go to the specific colleges’ website.

National Commission for Cooperative Education (NCCE):  www.co-op.edu

To be eligible for a merit co-op scholarship a student must apply, be accepted, and attend one of the 8 NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities listed:   Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology.   

 WEBSITE SCHOLARSHIPS

AAFA/NE SCHOLARSHIP: Any high school senior who lives in New England who has asthma or significant allergies, who plan to begin higher education after high school, and have attained a level of excellence in academic and/or extra curricular activities is eligible.

AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP:  a $5,000.00 scholarship awarded each year to a college-bound student. To be eligible for this competition, applicants must meet the following requirements: Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent  resident, plan to enter a four-year  college/university, be currently enrolled in high school in the united states and submit all required materials by the application deadline. 

AXA FOUNDATION:   Winners of this scholarship are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family and community.  $10,000 scholarships will go to 52 students (one in each state, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico).  $15,000 additional scholarships will go to 10 national recipients chosen from teh pool of 52 state winners, bringing their total award to $25,000.  The national scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices.  To learn more about AXA Achievement go to www.axa-achievement.com   

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. SCHOLARSHIP: Any graduation senior who demonstrates scholastic achievement, community service and leadership, personal character and potential, and financial need is eligible.

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP:  Any high school senior intending to pursue a bachelor's degree, financial need preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Student must be a US Citizen.  Applicants must submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Students must mail one letter of support.  The letter of support should be from an adult who understands your adversity and can describe the unique circumstances of your life.  This form can be downloaded from: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm.  Students must download the certifications page from www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm, complete it and obtain the proper signatures prior to mailing.  This will require signatures of the applicant, parent/guardian, and the student's principal or vice principal.  All applicants must submit a photo copy of the front page of their parent/guardian's federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, or 1099 SSA-Social Security form) for either 2005 or 2004 in order to verify income stated on application. Please mail all supporting documents to the following address.  Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs - PO Box 4030 - Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4030.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY:  This is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry.  AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans and other under-represented minorities in energy related fields.  Student must have an overall "B" academic average and a "B" average in math and science. The student must be planning on attending an accredited university and plan to major in engineering, mathematics or the physical sciences.  Must demonstrate financial need. 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES CONNECTICUT AFFILIATE: Two $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating Connecticut High School seniors who meet the following requirements: student will be majoring in a FCS related field of study, or student will be majoring specifically in Family and Consumer Sciences education. (FCS) Field of Study include: Consumer and Family Resources, Consumer Services, Early Childhood Education and Services, Family and Community Services, Food Production and Services, Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Housing, Interiors and Furnishings, Human Development and Child Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Counseling and Social Work, Parenting, Textiles and Apparel, Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION:  This award consists of two separate $1,000 scholarships available to any State of Connecticut high school senior. The recepients will be determined by successfully entering the essay contest described in the "Guidelines and Application Instructions".  The two winners of the Connecticut Chapter Scholarship will automatically be entered in the National Scholarship Competition with a chance for an additional prize of $5,000.00. Applications are in the guidance office.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD: Any high school senior who is a resident of Middlesex County, attends a high school and is planning to continue their education at a university, college, business school, or trade school. Student must submit an essay, not to to exceed five hundred words, entitled "WHY I WISH TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION." Mail your essay to the address listed on the information sheet

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEMORIAL EDUCATION GRANT: Any student who is the child of a veteran and a resident of Connecticut he or she must be a child/grandchild of a member of The American Legion/American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Connecticut (no residency required for applicant), or of whom was a member at the time of their death; or the student must be a member of The American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion, Department of Connecticut (no residency required for applicant). Student must be between the ages of 16 and 23 years of age, must show need of financial assistance to continue education and must have a high school education or its equivalent and be enrolled in or eligible for entry into a university, college, or technical school or professional school which meets the approval of the committee.

AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship is primarily based on financial need. Consideration is given to applicant's academic potential, citizenship and community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scaled. Applications are online at http://www.asfdn.org/. 

ANGELO V. ARESCO SCHOLARSHIP: Open to any high school senior who is a resident in an apartment owned by the Middletown Housing. Authority Scholarship must be applied toward expenses at any certified post secondary school. Eligibility based on financial need, academic achievement, motivation and attitude and citizenship qualities.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF CONNECTICUT, INC. - This is a two - year scholarship program with a total value of $5,000 per recipient. The scholarship provides $2,500.00 for both the student's freshman and sophomore years of college tuition, and two summers of related work experience for on-the-job placement and hands on learning with an AGC contractor.  Applicants must be a graduating high school senior entering a four year building technology or civil engineering program as a freshman, or entering a two-year technical school with a construction course of study, with the intent of entering a four-year college upon completion of the technical school.

MARY BENEVENTO/CAHPERD SCHOLARSHIP: Any male or female student in the graduating class of a high school or preparatory school and who is a citizen of the United States and a resident within the state of Connecticut is eligible. The student must be planning to engage in the professional studies of health, physical education, recreation or dance. Such students must plan to pursue a certified program of studies in a collegiate institution in Connecticut offering a Bachelor's degree.

BIG Y SCHOLARSHIP: All Big Y scholoarships recognize academic merit and achievement.   They are awarded to the most academically outstanding students in teh Big Y market area.  To be eligible, a student's permanent residence or school must be located within the state of Connecticut.   Big Y offers over 300 scholarships each year totaling more than $250,000.

RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM: These scholarships are geared toward academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are seniors in high school (graduating in 2007) and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time.  Students must be U.S. citizens or  hold permanent resident visa cards. Scholarships are in the amount of $10,000.00 per year for four years.  The scholarship may be used at any four-year college or university in the United States and is not limited to particular academic disciplines.  Applications may be printed from web sit at http://www.ronbrown.org/.

BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Burger King Scholars awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.  For a student to qualify, he/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident that meets our criteria.  To obtain information about eligibility criteria, please visit www.bk.com/scholars. 

ELIZABETH CARLSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: This scholarship is open to any graduating senior pursuing a career in the performing arts.

CARTER MARIO SCHOLARSHIP:   The Law Offices of Carter Mario Injury Lawyers will be providing four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships to Connecticut graduating seniors who plan on attending a four-year college or university in the fall.  The applicants will be required to submit an essay dealing with the prevention of underage drinking and driving.  The essay, along with other information provided by the applicant, will be used to award the scholarships.  The application can be found at www.Get Carter.com.

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT CHAPTER OF THE ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY:  Scholarship will be awarded to a Connecticut senior who has been accepted into a nursing program and will pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.  The candidate must be a senior in high school within the state of Connecticut and must be enrolled in the 2009 - 2010 academic year. 

CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL: Community service organization committed to developmental disabilities is offering a $500.00 award to a high school senior. The award is based on scholastic achievement, community service, leadership, personal character, potential and financial need. 

COCA-COLA: Open to all high school seniors.  Online applications must be submitted by October 31st. Applications can be found on our website at http://coca-colascholars.org.

COLUMBUS PARADE SCHOLARSHIP:  - Two scholarshlips of $1,000.00 each awarded to one male senior and one female senior.  The applicant must be of Italian heritage and must be ranked in the top 30% of his/her graduating class. Applications are in the guidance department.  Applications are available in the guidance department. 

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP: This is open to any high school senior who is planning to continue their educational careers in the field of business education and is based on financial need, scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, leadership and civic involvement.

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION:  Available to any student who is involved in and committed to activities that promote Latinos pursuit of education, have been accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher education, have a "B" average. Also, the student must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residence. Student must have been a Connecticut resident for the preceding 12 months, and demonstrate financial need. Student's may refer to (CALAHE's) website, http://www.calahe.org/  to print the application. 

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE (CAWP) SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school in 2009, and must be applying to a criminal justice program.

CONNECTICUT BLUE STAR MOTHERS, CT CHAPTER, ONE:  Three scholarships awarded for the 2009 year to a senior whose parent is, or was, in the military.   Winners will be selected on a competitive basis, financial need, academic record and community activities. 

CONNECTICUT BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The CBCSF is offering scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school students entering college-level programs in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or masters degrees in the construction field.

CONNECTICUT CHAPTER NATIONAL BLACK STATE TROOPERS COALITION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP:  Student must be Black or Puerto Rican, must reside in the state of Connecticut, be a college freshman for the 2006-2007 academic year, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIP - ISIDORE WISE:  Three grants of $5,000.00 each to individuals attending an accredited post-secondary undergraduate institution in the fall.   To qualify you must be a current or former patient of  Newington Children's Hospital, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and the CCMC School. 

CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY SCHOLAR PROGRAM:   Available to high school seniors who are planning to attend one of the state's two or four year colleges, majoring in the field of science and technology.  Awards for students can be up to $12,000.00. Please download applications at www.ctinnovations.com.

CONNECTICUT NURSERYMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC (CNA): The CNA will be awarding $5,000 per year grant for four years of study to a Connecticut High School student graduating in the spring of 2007.  This scholarship is valued at $20,000 over four years or $10,000 for a two-year program. The applicant must be accepted in a course of study beneficial to the Horticultural industry.  This includes, but in not limited to:  Ornamental Horticulture, Landscaping, Nursery Management and Greenhouse Management. 

CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be pursuing a career in accounting, must be a Connecticut resident, be recommended by a guidance counselor and a teacher at your school. 

CONNECTICUT SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE:  The CTSRC is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship for students planning to become a Respiratory Therapist and are enrolling for the September 2009 program. 

CONNECTICUT SUN FOUNDATION - BRIGHT HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP: $2,500.00 annually to a Connecticut high school senior who will be attending an accredited 4-year college or university in the state of Connecticut.  To qualify, you must: demonstrate financial need, have a minimum of 1010 SAT or 21 ACT scores.  GPA of 3.0 or better.  To download the application, log onto www.connecticutsun.com and click on "Connecticut Sun Foundation". 

CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S BOWLING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: Any student whose mother or grandmother is a sanctioned member of the Connecticut Women's Bowling Association. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000.00.  Applications are in the guidance office.

SAMMY DAVIS, JR. PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP:  Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, anticipate attending a two or four year college, display financial need and have participated in some form of community service.  Applicants are available at www.hfpg.org.

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA-HANNAH GRISWOLD GRANT:  Any minority senior planning to major in education. Applicant must demonstrate the qualities consistent with the promise of leadership in education, including scholarship and community service.

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA-ELIZABETH SONIER GRANT:  Any student planning to major in music education. The applicant must be a resident of Connecticut and demonstrate the qualities consistent with the promise of leadership in education, including scholarship and community service.  Applications are in the guidance department.  Due date is posted in the guidance department. 

DELTA SIGMA THETA BOOK SCHOLARSHIP: Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher may apply.

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP: Students should be African American female seniors in the top 25th percentile of their class.

DISABLED WORKERS' COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP: Any high school senior who is the child of a worker disabled in the work place that  lives in Connecticut. The injury must arise out of the workplace. The student must demonstrate academic excellence and the financial need to go to college. A 500 word essay must also accompany the application on a topic such as personal history, significant accomplishments, why college, personal goals, effect of disability on family or applicant.

.DISCOVER CARD SCHOLARSHIP:  To be eligible, you must be a current junior with a GPA of at lease 2.75 who excels in 3 areas:  Leadership, Community Service and Obstacles Overcome.  Visit www.discovercard.com/tribute for a application. 

THE SHAKIRA KE 'AYSIA DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP:  Student must be pursuing a degree in the medical or science field.  Student also must have maintained a high "C" average and shown good citizenship throughout high school. Student also must have the hereditary blood disorder Sickle Cell Anemia/Disease. 

DUNKIN DONUTS SCHOLARSHIP: High school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational technical school may apply. Student must be a resident of the state of Connecticut, and must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (or the equivalent). This year the application will be completely online.  Eligible students can apply by going to http://www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.

ADOLPH R. CZEPIEL MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP: Any student pursuing non-college vocation, occupational/technical associate and associate degree programs may apply. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, continuing good character, financial need and community involvement. Recipients must be permanent residents of the Middlesex County of Connecticut.

BRUCE EAGLESON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  Open to any senior graduating from a CAS member high school interested in entering into a higher education program leading to a degree in either the visual or performing arts.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION: Any high school senior who is a US citizen is eligible to apply.  Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.  Applications can be downloaded at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. 

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCHOLARSHIP: Two awards are given to seniors attending a state school, a 2 year college or technical school. Student must have maintained a B-C average. Application must include an acceptance letter.

THE MILTON FISHER SCHOLARSHIP FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY: Applicants who show the most promise as innovative, creative problem solvers, on the basis of their essays, letters of recommendation, and academic and extracurricular involvement will be awarded.

ROBERT E. FRANKS SCHOLARSHIP: GREATER NEW HAVEN CHAPTER OF THE UCONN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - two scholarships will be awarded to an entering freshman whose parents, grandparents, or siblings are alumni of UCONN. Criteria for selection includes: attendance at UCONN, previous academic and personal achievements, the applicant's statement of goals, and financial need. 

FRATERNAL ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS:  Open to graduating senior attending college. Student must have a B-C average. Student must have documented community service. Application needs to include a recommendation letter from the source of the community service. Monies will be given out at the end of student's first completed semester.

JAMES L. AND GENEVIEVE H. GOODWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Any student who is a resident of Connecticut and is enrolled in post secondary curriculum of silviculture or forest resource management may apply. The college the applicant is intending to attend must be accredited to provide a post secondary educational experience by the appropriate public agency in the state or country in which the institution is located. Financial need is also considered in determining eligibility.

GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM:  Open to any high school junior who is a legal resident of Connecticut, a U.S. citizen, and  ranks in the top 4% of his or her class.

GOVERNOR'S COALITION FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES:  The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and the State Advisory Council on Special Education is pleased to continue its scholarship to recognize exemplary graduating high school seniors who have a disability and will pursue post secondary education.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated leadership, responsibility, character and promise for success in their chosen career. 

GCYD offers three types of scholarships:

1)  GCYD will award NON-RENEWABLE scholarships up  to $3,000. offered through the generous support of Connecticut's business community, organized labor, schools, professionals, and the community.  These non-renewable scholarships will be awarded to students from each of the five Congressional Districts. In addition, there may be other special monetary and non-monetary awards.

2)  Through GCYD, the Connecticut State University offers one RENEWABLE scholarship at each of the four state universities:  Central (CCSU), Eastern (ECSU), Southern (SCSU) and Western (WCSU).  These scholarships are renewable at $500.00 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters if certain renewal criteria are met.

3)  Through GCYD, the Connecticut Community College System offers one RENEWABLE full tuition and fee scholarship at each of the 12 community colleges: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern Connecticut, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, and Tunxis.  These scholarships are awarded for merit and financial need by GCYD, and a FAFSA application must be submitted.

Make additional copies as needed or download them from http://www.gcyd.org/.  The application can also be downloaded from the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services website at  http://www.dss.state.ct.us/svcs/rehab.htm.

GREATER HARTFORD JAYCEES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident attending a two-four year college, display financial need and have participated in some form of community service.  Applications are available on /www.hfpg.org. 

WILLIAM GREER SCHOLARSHIP: Any students in grades 6-12 interested in pursuing a career in elementary education, or middle school or high school mathematics. Due dates are posted in guidance.

RM HC/HACER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin, be eligible to enroll in and attend a two or four-year college with a full course of study, and reside in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.

RMHC/ASIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Students must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, be eligible to enroll in and attend a two or four year college with a full course of study, and reside in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. 

 THE HARTFORD GAY AND LESBIAN HEALTH COLLECTIVE SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be a resident of Connecticut, be accepted for studies at an accredited two-year or four-year college for the 2008/2009 academic year for the purpose of completing an associate or bachelor degree program. Student must identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), be from an LGBT household/family or be an ally of LGBT community.

REGINALD HAZEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Any graduating senior who is continuing his/her education in the field of agriculture, environmental science or political science is eligible.

A. DORIS BANK HENRIES SCHOLARSHIP: Open to any high school senior who is a permanent resident of Middlesex County, Connecticut. Eligibility is also based on financial need, academic achievement, and citizenship qualities.

HISPANIC AMERICAN CULTURAL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP: Any High School senior of Hispanic descent. Financial need must be demonstrated. A short list of information about yourself is required.

HOBSONS HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES GUIDE 2005: This pamphlet is an admissions inquiry and scholarhip entry form. It can also be accessed on the following website:   www.collegeview.com

T. CLARK HULL PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: Southern Connecticut State University - student must demonstrate leadership and commitment to service to their high school and/or community, resident of Connecticut, accepted to SCSU for Fall 2009.  Financial need must be demonstrated.   Scholarship rotates among the four CSU universities.* Cash Award $500.

THE ITALIAN SOCIETY OF MIDDLETOWN: Any student who is a child of a member of the Italian Society of Middletown, Inc. or the Anita Garibaldi Society. At the time of submission of the application the mother or father of the applicant must have been a member of either the Italian Society or the Anita Garibaldi Society for at least two  years. Applicants must be in the final year of high school and must have applied to an institution of higher learning (a four-year college or university, not a trade school), and the applicant must have a "B" average.

TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION - 2008 FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP: One scholarship will be awarded to a freshman entering a Historically Black College / University (HBCU) in the United States in the fall of 2009. The recipient of the Full Ride Scholarship will receive full tuition waivers and stipends to cover room and board (on campus only) and books. The recipient will have to maintain a required 3.0 GPA and 15 credit hours per semester.  Eligibility:  US Citizen, graduating in 2008,  GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and verbal only)/or ACT score of 28. Applicants must have applied and been accepted into an HBCU by July 1, 2009. All applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. 

JUVENILE ARTHRITIS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Any student with a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis or other rheumatic disease may apply.  Student must be a resident of Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Vermont, a high school senior or undergraduate and plan to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Student must have not previously received an Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis College Scholarship, must possess good academic achievement, impact of arthritis, and volunteer and community service.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOLARSHIP: To be eligible any senior must be planning on attending  a two or four year college or university, or an accredited technical/vocational institution, in the 2008/2009 academic year.  The scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, and an essay expressing the student's appreciation for the goals and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship awards will be a maximum of $500.00 per year, for up to four years.

KOLINSKY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP: The scholarship provides a minimum of $1,000 to a secondary school senior from Connecticut who is admitted to an accredited four-year college for studies leading to a career in sports journalism.  A winner of the scholarship may apply for increased grants for succeeding years of undergraduate study provided he/she meets standards of progress set by the Alliance.  A student who remains a Kolinsky Scholar for four years may receive grants totaling $6,500.  Application forms are available at www.ctsportswriters.org

RUTH E. LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING:  Any senior applying for this award must be entering the field of nursing at an accredited institution.  Student must prove financial need, motivation, and an acceptance letter. 

LIBERTY BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Any student who has financial need, good academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service programs may apply. Nominations must be made by a guidance counselor, teacher, or administrator of a participating secondary school. Students may not submit their own nominations.

LINO'S MARKET BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP:  $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a student who going into the field of Business.  Financial need will not be considered and business-related activities will be weighed more heavily than grades.

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE:  The Loyal Order of Moose is awarding two scholarships each redeemable for $1,000 for two years.  Awards are based on academic achievement, work history, letters of reference, community/extracurricular involvement (25 hours minimum), financial need and acceptance letter from the education institution you plan to attend. 

COREY LYDING SCHOLARSHIP:  This scholarship will be given in memory of Corey Lyding.  Applicants must be an above average student, demonstrate financial need, have high character and motivation, and have plans for further education and continued interest in athletics. Applications are due in guidance by _____________

DENNIS MALONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM: Open to any high school senior who is planning to attend an accredited four year college and pursue a career in park management, forestry, horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in activities related to the intended course of study. Applications are available online at www.ctparks.org under "Announcements"

Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship:  Applicants must attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, or an accredited technical/vocational institution.  Scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.  Each applicant must submit an essay espressing the student's appreciation for the goals and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

B0 KOLINSKY - HARTFORD COURANT SCHOLARSHIP:  

TED MARTOCCHIO SCHOLARSHIP (BUILDING AND TRADES UNION): Student must be accepted full time to any of the four universities (CCSU, ECSU, SCSU or WCSU) within the Connecticut State University System for Fall 2009, must be a child of a Building and Trades Union member.  Students with diverse interests will have preference.  No specific major is required.  Financial need must be demonstrated.  * Scholarship rotates among the four CSU universities* Cash award up to $2,000.00.

LORRAINE C. McHUGH SCHOLARSHIP: Any graduating high school senior who will be attending one of the four Connecticut State Universities, ECSU, CCSU, SCSU, WCSU is eligible. Criteria include scholastic achievement, extra-curricular excellence and community service involvement. Individual should be highly motivated with a positive attitude toward learning.

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION: All geographic residents of the area covered by the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Chapter of American Mensa, who will be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education for the Fall term of 2009 are elibible.  For the general awards, applicants do not need to be members of Mensa nor eligible for membership in Mensa.  Awards: $300 (locally) to $1000 (regionally and nationally).  Awards are based on an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal for which assistance is sought.  Entries must be postmarked by January 7, 2009.  To download complete rules and an entry form by zip code, visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/ or send a self addressed, stamped envelope

MICHAEL JEWELERS FOUNDATION INC: Any student residing in Connecticut who will graduate in June 2009 and intends to enter the School of Business Administration at The University of Connecticut, and play intercollegiate athletics may apply. Applications are in the guidance department.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP: Any student who demonstrates good academic acheivement, community involvement, and leadership may apply. Students should be applying or planning to apply to a two or four-year college in any course of study. This scholarship is for $1,000.00.

 MIDDLESEX COUNTY FARM BUREAU, INC: AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is available to any student who is a resident of Middlesex County or is attending a school in Middlesex County or is a Middlesex County Farm Bureau family member.  Student must be accepted to and will be attending either a two-year school of agriculture or four-year college of agriculture, or be currently attending one of these. Academic performance, class rank, and academic level in courses are also considered for eligibility.

SEASONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIPS: Applicants must be members of the credit union themselves. The student must show excellence in academic achievements, and demonstrate a commitment to school and education through involvement in extracurricular activities. The Barbara Calhoun Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who shows a commitment to their community through volunteer work and community service. The William P. McKenna Scholarship is awarded to a student who is currently involved with education (ex. works at a daycare center), or plans to pursue a career in the field of education. Application due date is posted in the guidance department.

MAMA DOT SCHOLARSHIP:  $500.00 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is in foster care or has been adopted. Applicants must write an essay describing how being in foster care or being adopted has enriched or changed the student and why they feel they are deserving of special recognition.

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS: Qualified students must be planning a career in Nursing or Music/Theater and have been accepted to an accredited college or university with one of these majors. Academic record, extracurricular and community service activities, financial need, the student's ability to articulate his/her career goals and the recommendation of the reference are all considered for the award.

MIDDLETOWN ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP: Any senior who attends high school and lives in Durham, Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, or Portland is eligible. Adult students are also eligible. The student must be planning to attend a certified, degree granting, two or four-year college or university in the United States. Due date is posted in the guidance department.

MINORITY STUDENT COALITION SCHOLARSHIP: Student must show financial need, high scholastic standing and must be planning to enroll in a college or university. Requirements also include high character and motivation. 

GLEN MOON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC: Open to any student graduating June 2009. Student eligibility also based on transcript, financial need, character and personality, and interests and educational activities. Applications available on the web http://www.artcinc.org/.

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE SCHOLARSHIP: Renewable (2 years ony) $1,000.00 scholarshihp fund - criteria includes academic achievement, work history, two letters of reference, letter of acceptance, (25 lhours of extracurricular involvement within the community, student essay and financial need. 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Open to any male or female student currently enrolled in or entering into an undergraduate course of study leading to a degree in construction related discipline. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time, must either reside in Connecticut or attend/plan to attend a Connecticut college/university. Completed applications are due in the guidance department by _________________

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIP: Within this federation there are twenty-two scholarships available. The criterion varies only slightly for each one, but they all consider academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. Please come to guidance for a description of the scholarships and application or download here. They are also available at www.nfb.org.

 National Federation of Independent Business:  Student must be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or vocational institute.  Must be nominated by a dues-paying NFIB member.  Student may call 1-800-NFIB-NOW for further assistance. Student may also get more information on-line at www.NFIB.com/education 

NUTMEG STATEWIDE PTA SCHOLARSHIP: Any high school senior planning to attend a four-year college to pursue a career in service to children OTHER THAN TEACHING. Applicants are asked to write a one-page essay answering the question "How do you expect to be serving children ten years after college graduation?" Other eligibility requirements include school and community involvement and a letter of recommendation.

THE BERNIE O'ROURKE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Applicants must be a resident of the City of Middletown and a senior at Middletown, Xavier, Mercy, or Vinal Regional Technical High Schools, or a senior in any high school who is also the child or grandchild of a member of the Exchange Club of Middletown. Applicants must exhibit excellence and balance between academics, extracurricular and civic activities, and/or athletic endeavors.

PFLAG HARTFORD AND TRUE COLORS, INC. HELEN AND BOB BRILL SCHOLARSHIP: Any gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or ally youth ages 16-24 who is currently attending or is planning to attend a college/technical school, or an accredited post high school program, who is active in school or the community concerning LGBTIA issues may apply. Student must have academic records to be accepted by an accredited college, university or technical institute.

PHI DELTA KAPPA : Any high school senior planning to attended a 2 or 4 year college and major in education. Southern Connecticut State University Chapter. 

THE PORTUGUESE FOUNDATION, INC. This foundation is now accepting applications for the 2008 Program.  The application is only available online and can be downloaded at http:\www.pfict.org.  Deadline is March 1, 2008.  Students may also request a scholarship application by contacting us: email: info@ptict.org. 

THE HARRY H.S. PHILLIPS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP: Any student that is highly motivated, has a positive attitude toward learning, is ranked high enough academically that acceptance into post secondary school is assured, has been involved in community service and has indicated the objectives and purpose of seeking additional schooling is eligible. Applications are available in the guidance department.  Students are nominated by the guidance department.

THE STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic excellence, a demonstrated sense of service to those around them, good character, and a strong work ethic.  Scholarship information, including criteria, prodedures and the application may be obtained at www.philips-scholarship.org.

PRATT AND WHITNEY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: Eastern Connecticut State University - Students must demonstrate interest and/or examples of excellence in science or technology in high school, be a resident of Connecticut, accepted to ECSU full time for Fall 2009.  Financial need must be demonstrated.  Deadline for application is April 20, 2009. *Scholarship rotates among the four CSU universities* Cash award $1,000.00.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Applicants must be currently enrolled in or entering into a two-year or four-year college program to study a construction related discipline (for example: construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural or electrical engineering). 

PROJECT FRIENDSHIP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Any student who resides in Connecticut and is a graduating senior entering college in the fall of 2009, maintains a 3.0 GPA, and can demonstrate a pattern of exemplary community service and volunteerism is eligible. Applications are in the guidance office.

PROJECT GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements - a parent must be active in Project Graduation, high scholastic standing, high character and motivation and plans for further education.

THE BRANDON REEVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  This scholarship will be given in the spirit of Brandon. Graduating senior must have a 70 or better average. Student must be attending a two or four-year college and must have been involved in sports in their high school career. 

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: Locally, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts will be awarding a total of $50,000 to 22 eligible high school seniors residing in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts. 

RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources)- open to graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic descent. 

RMHC Scholars Scholarship - open to any graduation high school senior regardless of race or ethnicity.

SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP: All applicants must be a senior intending to earn a degree in engineering or related science, be a united states citizen.  Student must meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT 1 Reasoning Test and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. 

SAL SALAFIA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:  Applicants must include a detailed description of th etype of community service performed, how you have been changed or enriched by the experience, and why this service is deserving of special recognition.  Student should have maintained a 3.0 average. 

SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR (SAMMY 2005) SCHOLARSHIP: Nominees are selected based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Applications only available online.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS: Any student who is in their junior year, has completed or will complete three years of science and three years of mathematics with distinction, and is an active citizen in the school and/or community will be eligible. This is a nomination process done by members of the school staff. Interested or if any questions please come by the guidance office.

SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:  Three scholarships annually for $1,250.00 each. Applicants must be a resident of Connecticut and a graduating senior. You must provide a copy of acceptance or copy of submitted applications. Academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, community involvement and financial need will be considered. The recipient will be notified in the spring.  Applicants do not need to be members of our society or related to the society in any way.

SOROPTIMIST VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD: The Soroptimists of Connecticut River Valley are pleased to announce that they are giving an award to a girl between the ages of 14 and 17 for volunteerism to benefit others.  Applications are now available in the Career Center for this volunteer award of $500.  The award is based on volunteer service and not grades.  This award is to benefit the winner and the organization of her choice.  For more information regarding this award, go to www.soroptimist.com or call the club contact person whose name appears on teh application. 

THE SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are in the guidance office. This is a scholarship to commemorate the 27 years of pastoral service by the Reverend Dr. Mary D. Klaaren. 

ST. JOHN'S HOME-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP:  This scholarship is open to a student who will be entering or continuing in an institution of higher learning in the fall. This scholarship shall be awarded to a graduate of St. John School of Middletown. 

ST. MARY LADIES GUILD SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all seniors who belong to St. Mary's Parish in Middletown Ct., and are applying to colleges to further their education.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY AWARD: A graduating senior who is a parishioner of St. Pius X Church. Applicant must be accepted for full-time admission to an accredited institution of higher learning.

SIFE STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE: Student run-business organization on the Quinnipiac University's campus offering a $500.00 scholarship to a student interested in business. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must complete an application and essay. 

GEORGE C. TERPENNING MEMORIAL CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP: Any student in their senior year who plans on attending a college, university or institute of higher learning after graduating from high school may apply.. Students with a field of study and career path in various aspects of the Sciences to include; environment conservation, natural resources, biology, conservation, forestry, land use and/or community planning.

VETERANS WHO CARE - BRANDIE SCHIEB & ROBERT A. DELANEY SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship awarded to any graduating high school senior who plans on attending post secondary education.  Special consideration will be given to any descendant of a man or woman who served over 90 days i the armed forces.

SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP:  The Sam Walton Community Scholarship is a non-renewable $1,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.  To qualify, the student must be a graduating high school senior and may not be a Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB Associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associate. Logon to   http://www.walmartfoundation.org/ for more details.  Students  will apply for the Sam Walton Community Scholarship online at  http://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/.   Applicants must use the access code (SWCS) to complete the application process.  No paper applications are available.

ERIKA WATSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:   To honor the memory of Erika Watson, class of 2000.  All applicants must be graduating from Middletown High School in June, maintain an exemplary academic record, demonstrate a dedication to sports and/or the arts and/or music and/or that the applicant has demonstrated leadership qualities.  The applicant must demostrate a financial need for the scholarship. 

YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL - MINORITY NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:  Applicants must be Alaskan Native, American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander and be a graduating high school senior from selected high schools in Connecticut.  Students must  be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study to a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Allied Health (Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology, X-Ray Technology, Radiation Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine Technology) or an Associate's (two-year) degree in Nursing or Allied Health (Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology, X-Ray Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine Technology).

College applications can seem overwhelming at first glance. What needs to be done, and when? Use this calendar to get a bird's-eye view of the college application process.

Your child can use her My Organizer account ON WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM to track application steps online and access personalized tools and reminders. She can also sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, which provides timely tips and advice about college, admissions tests, financial aid, and more.

Summer Before Senior Year

• Take advantage of summer break and visit colleges on your child's list. Call ahead for the campus tour schedule. Arrange to meet with a financial aid representative. Your child should (if necessary) schedule an on-campus interview with the admissions office.
• Your child should finalize her list of colleges. Be sure your child's list includes "safety" schools, as well as good "match" and "reach" schools. Request college applications and informational packets. Organize materials into separate files by college.
• Keep a college calendar of all admissions deadlines.
• If your child plans on competing in Division I or Division II college sports and wants to be eligible to be recruited by colleges, she must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• If your child took AP^® Exams in May, she will receive an AP Grade Report in July.
• Your child should register early for fall SAT^® tests.

Learn More:

• Campus Visit Checklist
• How Many Applications?

September

• Have your child schedule an appointment with her counselor to talk about college plans and to review her transcript.
• Your child should get started on applications right away if she plans to apply through an early decision or early action program. Deadlines for early applications tend to fall in October or November.
• Encourage your child to start working on college essays.
• Remind your child to update her resume—list of accomplishments, involvements, and work experiences—with senior year activities. Your child's resume will help her complete applications and essays.

Learn More:

• Early Decision and Early Action
• Application Requirements
• What's in a College Essay?

October

• Your child should ask her counselor, teachers, and coaches or employers for letters of recommendation. Letter writers should be given plenty of time to meet application deadlines and should be provided with stamped and addressed envelopes.
• If your child is taking SAT tests this month, make sure that scores are sent to the appropriate colleges.
• Early decision or early action candidates should be sure to get all forms in as soon as possible.

Learn More:

• Letters of Recommendation

November

• Your child should submit early decision and early action applications on time.
• Help your child wrap up college essays. You can help proofread essays for mistakes, but remember that writing the essay is your child's responsibility and it should reflect her voice, not yours.
• Remind your child to follow up with teachers to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent on time to meet application deadlines.
• Applications should be mailed as early as possible for colleges with rolling deadlines (admissions decisions are made as applications are received).
• If your child is taking SAT tests this month, make sure that scores are sent to the appropriate colleges.

Learn More:

• What's in a College Essay?
• Types of Essays & Sample Questions

December

• Your child should try to finish all college applications before winter break. Remember to make copies of each application before sending it off.
• If your child is taking SAT tests this month, make sure that scores are sent to the appropriate colleges.
• Early decision and early application responses arrive this month.

January

• Early decision and early application responses arrive this month.
• Some colleges include first-semester grades as part of the application folder. This is called the mid-year grade report. Your child's counselor should send grades to colleges that require them.

February

• Remind your child to contact her colleges and confirm that all necessary application materials have been received.
• Encourage your child to stay focused on schoolwork. Colleges want to see strong second-half grades.

Learn More:

• What to Do about Senioritis

March

• Some admissions decisions arrive this month. Read each letter carefully, and take note of all reply deadlines.

Learn More:

• Decision-Making Guide

April

• Most admissions decisions and financial aid award letters arrive this month. Read each letter carefully, and take note of all reply deadlines.
• Your child should make a final decision, and mail the enrollment form and deposit check to the school she has selected before May 1 (the reply deadline for most schools).
• Remind your child to notify each of the schools she will not be attending in writing so that your child's place can be freed up for other students.
• If your child is on the waiting list, have her contact the admissions office and communicate continued interest in the college. Your child should update them on her spring semester grades and activities, and request next steps.

Learn More:

• Decision-Making Guide
• Rejected? Wait-Listed? Accepted?

May

• If your child is taking AP Exams this month, make sure the AP Grade Report will be sent to the final-choice college.
• Encourage your child to study hard for final exams. Most admissions offers are contingent on your child's final grades.
• Your child should be sure to thank her counselor, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who wrote letters of recommendation or otherwise helped with college applications.

Learn More:

• Next Steps

June

• Your child's counselor should send a copy of the final transcript to your child's college choice.
• If your child plans on competing in Division I or Division II college sports, her counselor must send a copy of the final transcript to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.

Summer

• Make travel plans. Book early for the best prices.
• Finalize your child's housing plans.
• Shop together for items your child will need in college.
• Make sure your child signs up for first-year orientation.