PTSO High School Scholarships

The Glastonbury PTSO is proud to continue our tradition of presenting scholarships to graduating Glastonbury High School students who will be attending college after graduation. We present six (6) scholarships of $1000 each (non-renewable). Students may apply for more than one scholarship except where noted below.  The application process is part of the GHS Local Scholarships program, which is organized by the GHS School Counseling office. 

Jane M. Faulkner Memorial Education Scholarship

Named in memory of Jane M. Faulkner, a dedicated PTSO member and a much loved paraprofessional, substitute teacher and religious education teacher in Glastonbury. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior who has made outstanding contributions to their school or community and who plans to pursue a degree in the field of education. (Required materials: Completed Google form application, including an essay)

PTSO Inez Hemlock Memorial Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship

Named in memory of retired Glastonbury Schools Art Teacher and Board of Education member Inez Hemlock, this scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior who plans to pursue a degree in the field of art, including the visual arts and/or creative arts and/or performing arts, including musical arts.  (Required materials: Completed Google form application, including an essay & link to an example of artwork)

PTSO Personal Achievement Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior pursuing a higher level of education, who discusses an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of themselves or others. (Required materials: Completed Google form application, including an essay)

NOTE: Applicants who submit to this scholarship will remain anonymous to all in the scholarship committee except the chair people.   The winner's name will be announced after deliberation only.

The following scholarships require a GPA within a specified range.  Students should only apply to one of the following scholarships based upon their current GPA. Please note: GPA will be confirmed with the GHS Guidance Department.

PTSO Superintendent’s Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior who embodies strong leadership skills and demonstrates high academic achievement (grade point average of 4.00 or above).

PTSO ACES Scholarship (Active Citizenship & Exemplary Spirit)

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior who has demonstrated solid academic effort, with a grade point average of 3.50 - 3.99. This student must also show evidence of strong involvement in the community and school activities. 

PTSO Merit Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating GHS senior who has demonstrated solid academic effort, with a grade point average of 3.00 - 3.49. This student must also show evidence of strong involvement in the community and school activities. 

Please email glastptso@gmail.com with any questions.