Financial Aid & Scholarships

Important Note Regarding All Scholarship Applications:

School policy dictates that we do not provide students with their letters of recommendation. If an application requires a letter of recommendation, please complete a request form and hand in your completed application and a stamped, addressed envelope to Mrs. Petersen in the counseling department (petersenm@fpsct.org); she will add the letter of recommendation and mail the complete application to the scholarship committee.

Applications that need to be mailed should be given to Mrs. Petersen at least 10 days prior to the deadline to allow ample time for processing and delivery.

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships 360 - varied deadlines

This website offers information on over 3,000 scholarships with a search function to narrow your options.

CHET Dream Big Competition (Deadline November 6, 2026)

The CHET Dream Big! Competition launched on August 19. K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! Dream Big! is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).

This year $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan account contributions will be made to over 250 students in grades K-12. Winning students will be awarded:

Three prizes of $20,000
24 prizes of $5,000
240 prizes of $500

With the help of a parent or guardian, students will submit an answer to a grade-appropriate question about their dreams or how they could help their community. They can answer by submitting a drawing or painting, essay, or video, and must be included with an entry form.

Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 6. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit: www.chetdreambig.com. Downloadable entry forms and flyers are available on the website as well.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship (Deadline November 11, 2026)

For students with Financial Need. Our Scholarships - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Hogan Scholarship Foundation (Deadline December 1, 2026)

Financial Need. - Merit Based Hagan Scholarship 2027-2028

Ron Brown Scholar Program for Black or African American Seniors

(Deadline December 1, 2026)

Scholarship for Black or African American students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Submit Scholarship

Warner & Scheuerman Scholarship for the Pursuit of Justice

(Deadline December 31, 2026)

At Warner & Scheuerman, we pursue judgments on behalf of our clients. We understand that pursuing higher education requires both dedication and resources. With more than 85 years of combined experience in judgment and fee collection, we know the value of investing in the next generation of legal professionals.

We are proud to offer a $1000 scholarship to support students committed to pursuing careers in justice. This scholarship reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening the legal profession and supporting those who demonstrate the persistence and excellence that define success.

Click here to apply.

Scholarship Horatio Alger Association - Undergraduate Scholarship (Deadline 2/15/2027)

For students overcoming significant challenges who want to pursue an undergraduate degree. https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Scholarship Horatio Alger Association - Career / Tech Ed Scholarship (Deadline 6/15/2027)

For students overcoming significant challenges who want to pursue an education in career or tech ed. https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

Financial Aid Resources for Students

BigFuture | Scholarship search service provided by CollegeBoard.

CollegeBoard CSS Profile | This form is administered by the College Scholarship Service (CSS), the financial aid division of the CollegeBoard. The CSS Profile is required by many private colleges and universities to determine your eligibility for non-government financial aid, such as the institution's own grants, loans, and scholarships.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | Form completed by a college or graduate student who are eligible for government-sponsored financial aid.

Net Price Calculator | Each College Website has a Net Price Calculator. The Net Price Calculator is a tool that you can use to estimate your "net price" to attend a particular college or university. Net Price is the diference between the "sticker" price (full cost) to attend a specific college, minus any grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible. Sticker price includes direct charges (tuition and fees, room and board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses).

Check Out the Links Below for More Scholarship Opportunities!

SCHOLARSHIPS.COM https://www.scholarships.com/

FAFSA.ORG https://fafsact.org/financial-resources/

SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/

BOLD.ORG https://bold.org/applicants/

COLLEGE BOARD https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING https://www.hfpgscholarships.org/search

HONORS GRADUATION https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm

Designli - Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship

(Deadline November 15, 2026)

Empowering Women in Tech - Essay Scholarship By Designli

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