Scholarships

The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund (CBCSF) announces that it will once again be offering scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school students entering college-level programs in architecture, construction-related engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or masters degrees in the construction field. 

The awards will be given for academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential, and financial need. The scholarships may be renewable each year based on performance in school and available resources.  The number of awards as well as the amounts may vary at the discretion of the CBCSF Board of Directors.  In recent years, three to five new scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $4,000 per year have been awarded.  Between new scholarships and renewals, the CBCSF is currently committed to a total of $70,500 in scholarships to 22 young men and women during the current academic year.

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Completed applications with all the necessary information and attachments must be received by March 1.

Scholarship recipients and up to two of their family members will be invited to be guests of the CBC at the CBC Annual Meeting and Project Team Awards Banquet in June 2024 where they will be recognized for their achievements.

The Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) now accepts nominations for its college scholarship awards (see attached form or go to www.csce.org). Applicants should be incoming freshmen currently accepted into a college, university, or technical school, in a civil/environmental engineering or construction-related program. Could you please include this scholarship in your list of scholarship opportunities for seniors? 

Application Form

The CT State USBC Association is once again seeking applicants for their academic scholarship. The applicant does NOT need to be an active bowler. The parent or grandparent must be a current member of the Connecticut State USBC Association. The student must be a senior who is planning to continue their education in the summer or fall.

The scholarship is $1,000.00. The winner should plan to attend the Youth Awards Festival on a date to be determined.

All documentation must be postmarked by March 31.

If selected as a finalist, an interview by the scholarship committee will be required. The chairman of the committee will set up this interview.

See Mrs. Green in the CCRC for an application.

The Joseph and Yvonne LeClair Scholarship was established to honor a couple who devoted their lives to the Scouting program.

• LeClair Scholarship Introduction

• LeClair Scholarship Application Form

• LeClair Scholarship - Scoutmaster Recommendation Form

The NViSION Scholars Program provides students with $1000-5000/year, as well as extensive student support services that include a summer bridge program to help students succeed in college-level courses.

• Naugatuck Valley STEM Inclusive Opportunity Network - Scholarship Program

• NViSION Program Description and Application

Programs:

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Physics

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Scholarship(s) of $1,000.00 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a daughter, granddaughter, son, or grandson of a member of the Ponte Women’s Club.  

Please note that a school guidance counselor must complete the scholastic information and school records verifying grade point average should be attached. Please also include a weighted GPA.

Scholarship Application

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Description:  Awarded to a Senior Graduating from High School Outside of Regional 16 District System

Sponsored By:  Beacon Hose Co. No. 1

Award Amount:  $1,250

Submit To:  Award Committee, Beacon Hose Co. No. 1

Address:  35 N Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT 06403

Email Address:  chief@beaconhose.com & bdegeorge1977@gamil.com

Telephone: 203-729-1470

DESCRIPTION FOR STUDENT APPLICATION:

Awarded to a graduating senior who is a Beacon Falls resident, who is attending high school outside of the Regional 16 District High School system. Is planning to continue their education whether attending as a full or a part time student in a two (2) or four (4) year post-secondary institution of higher learning.  Applicants must include evidence of school and community participation, verification of applications submitted for continuing higher education, one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty, and one (1) from one of the following: civic leader, representative of a church group or a current employer. High school transcript with GPA/QPA and class placement. Student must submit a response to the following question: “How would this award impact your plans for your Freshman year in college continuing your education?” The award will be based on student activities, community involvement, financial needs, and academic achievements. Applicants pursing a degree in more modern trends in education and an entrepreneurial spirit will be given additional consideration.

The Great Hill United Methodist Church Board of Trustees has announced that applications are now available for the McKane Scholarship.The scholarship has been given annually since 1968 and is in memory of Peter Hall McKane, who died tragically at the age of 18 in an automobile accident and his brother, Paul Archer McKane, who died in 2003 from cancer.

The scholarship fund was endowed by the McKane family, friends, and church members. This year a scholarship award of $1,000 will be given to a graduating high school student from Seymour or Oxford, who has been accepted and plans to attend a college, university, or other institute of higher learning. Selection criteria includes financial need, personal effort, individual goals reflecting a degree of determination, and academic achievement.  

For additional information visit our web site at www.greathillumc.org/mckane

The deadline for applications is May.

Scholarship Application (Download for a fillable version)

• The Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship - Check for 2025 update

• Either see Mrs. Green in the CCRC or access the online application through the Oxford Public Schools Website under Quick Links: https://ohs.oxfordpublicschools.org/counseling or via the Town of Oxford website www.oxford-ct.gov
  
  

The Great Hill United Methodist Church Board of Trustees has announced that applications are now available for the McKane Scholarship. The scholarship has been given annually since 1968 and is in memory of Peter Hall McKane, who died tragically at the age of 18 in an automobile accident and his brother, Paul Archer McKane, who died in 2003 from cancer.

The scholarship fund was endowed by the McKane family, friends, and church members. This year a scholarship award of $1,000 will be given to a graduating high school student from Seymour or Oxford, who has been accepted and plans to attend a college, university, or other institute of higher learning. Selection criteria includes financial need, personal effort, individual goals reflecting a degree of determination, and academic achievement.  

For additional information visit our web site at www.greathillumc.org/mckane

The deadline for applications is May 

Scholarship Application (Download for a fillable version)

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or college student who is a Southbury resident majoring in horticulture or a related field. Applicants must be enrolled in or plan to enter a field that is compatible with the club's goals of promoting an interest in horticulture, furthering the management and conservation of natural resources, or increasing knowledge in creative use of plant material. Qualifying courses include, but are not limited to, greens keeping, winery, floral design, environmental systems and science, natural resource management, urban planning, and landscaping.

With a growing interest in "green living" new career opportunities in these fields are opening up daily.

The deadline for applications is June

Those seeking further information may call Scholarship Chairman, Helen Smith at (203) 405-6304 or send an email to portlandgh@yahoo.com.

Scholarship Application

The Ivers / Sedergren Scholarship is open to students who are residents of Southbury, attend Pomperaug or Nonnewaug High Schools, and plan to pursue an education in conservation, environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental law, agriculture, forestry, or land management. 

Applicants must be in good academic standing, and have a history of community service compatible with environmental issues. Students who have participated in Southbury Land Trust stewardship projects are urged to apply. 

Previous Ivers / Sedergren scholarship recipients may be eligible to apply for consideration, depending on the number of qualifying applications received in a given year.

Interested students should apply through their high school counseling office. All applications will be reviewed.  The scholarship was initially established in 2006. As of 2022, the scholarship is $1,000. 

The Ivers/ Sedergren Scholarship is named in honor of former SLT Board Trustee Gerry Ivers (d.2005) and Justine Sedergren (d. 2019).  The two friends were both Southbury residents, and active land trust members who loved nothing better than hiking the land trust’s protected parcels and preserves, and enjoying Southbury’s beautiful open spaces. 

Applications may be emailed to admin@southburylandtrust.org
Subject Line:  Southbury Land Trust Scholarship Committee

For more information www.southburylandtrust.org

Qualifications:

1. Must be entering first year of college, a resident of Watertown/Oakville, and pursuing a career in the criminal justice field

OR

2. Must be entering first year of college and an immediate family member of a police officer

Funds Available:

A check in the amount of $500.00 will be issued towards the student's education expenses (i.e. tuition, books, etc.) Once the Watertown PBA receives a copy of an invoice for same.

An official award presentation will be made at the Watertown Police Department at a date to be determined (student need not be present if away at school and can send a representative to accept on their behalf.)

This scholarship is non-renewable.

How to apply:

1. Submit application to your guidance department or to the Watertown Police Department directly

2. Include scholastic record (class rank and board scores) with application

Ask Mrs. Green in the CCRC for an application.