Scholarship Information



Student Scholarships come in many forms, on many levels.  The most local level of scholarship money is found here at the high school in the spring.  RHAM is fortunate to have local organizations from the tri-town area and private individuals donate scholarship funds each year.  Please check this page for updates and information throughout the school year. 

 


The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has a directory of  scholarships that are available to students who reside in the 29 Greater Hartford Region (RHAM students qualify).  For more information visit the FAQ page . They offer THREE types of Scholarships:

Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program : Criteria: High school senior living in, or attending high school in, the Foundation’s 29 town Greater Hartford region; entering a 4-year college/university full-time; class rank in top third of senior class; active volunteer in school, community, or extracurricular activities; has financial need as determined by the Student Aid Index (SAI) of the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). Deadline: February 1, 2024 *Updated to March 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm *Updated to April 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Hartford Foundation scholarships with unique criteria: 80+ Foundation scholarships are available by clicking the link to the Hartford Foundation's scholarship portal. Students create an account, log onto the portal, and complete an eligibility quiz. Students' answers add scholarship applications to their dashboard. Deadline: February 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm *Updated to March 14, 2024  *Updated to April 15, 2024.

Community Scholarships: Scholarships from local organizations. Each has its own application process, unique criteria, and award amounts. Deadlines vary.

****UPDATE for The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships****Because of the continuing FAFSA delays, students may now upload one of the following documents in the Financial Information section of their application:

Documents may be uploaded in PDF, PNG, or JPG formats.


American Educational Guidance Center, Inc. has a site that links to thousands of resources to help people identify their educational, scholarship and financial aid options. You may access this information by visiting: http://www.college-scholarships.com/ .

Imagine America Foundation High School Scholarships: Graduating high school seniors who meet the recommended guidelines are eligible to receive a tuition discount that can be used at career colleges participating in the Imagine America Scholarship Program throughout the nation (see list here: https://www.imagine-america.org/our-schools/ ). For more information please visit: https://www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships/  and for criteria and FAQ’s please visit: https://www.imagine-america.org/faqimagine-america-high-school-scholarships/ . There are also scholarship opportunities for Connecticut Trade Schools- please visit https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-scholarships-connecticut-trade-schools/ .

 Many corporate scholarships are available and can be found by doing simple research at each website.  For example, go to the Best Buy, DunkinDonuts, Big Y sites for information.  All deadline and required materials vary so students need to be organized and dedicated to searching the scholarships.

 Raise.me is a social enterprise working in partnership with the White House and over 180 colleges to expand access to higher education by improving the way students prepare for college—both financially and academically. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to award aid, which is often too late to impact a student’s college ambitions or choices, Raise.me enables students to earn grant aid throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular. The amount that students earn from a college on Raise.me represents a guaranteed minimum amount of aid they’ll receive if they apply and are admitted to that college. Please visit https://www.raise.me/ for full details.

CT Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Portal: A partnership of state agencies has launched CT Dollars & Sense, an on-line portal that provides one website for Connecticut students and parents to find out how to plan, save and pay for college. Students can get information on scholarships, loans, and college savings plans, and also learn how to budget their money or find internships. Information is available by visiting https://ctdollarsandsense.com/ . 

www.CollegeCovered.com : This site, powered by Discover Student Loans, is a free resource on planning and paying for college with information on Discover Scholarship Sweepstakes Awards.

LendEDU's Guide to College Scholarships is a resource that teaches students and families the importance of searching for scholarships when figuring out how to pay for college. The site now includes a new search tool where students can filter scholarship opportunities based on their grade level, GPA, the scholarship amount, and the requirements of the scholarship. https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships .

United Negro College Fund manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. https://scholarships.uncf.org/ 

 Finally, there are a large number of search engines: GoingMerry.com ; fastweb.com ; College Board; Scholarships.com; scholarsapp.com; guaranteed-scholarships.com; School Soup; collegescholarships.org; scholarshipamerica.org- there are many, many more.  Students need to register, enter background information (religion, ethnicity, parent affiliation such as Lions Club, Masons) and the site will kick out all scholarships that the student is eligible to apply for.  Again, great opportunities but there is work required in applying.

 

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**If you have any questions or need assistance accessing an application, please contact

 Ms. Abbatomarco in the school counseling office!** 

Current Scholarship Applications


Chester D. Norton Scholarship: Andover Norton Children’s Fund Commission is offering this scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Andover. Students must be attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or technical school. Deadline: Online application must be submitted by May 1, 2024.

Connecticut Parks Association Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship: This award is open to applicants who are high school graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited two or four year college and pursue a career in park management, forestry, horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field. Applications are available at www.ctparks.org under “General Info/Information”.  Submissions must be mailed to: Helen Rubino-Turco, Director of Leisure Services, 50 So. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107. Deadline: Received no later than April 19, 2024. 

RHAM Education Association Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a 12th grader who is furthering their education to enter the professions of teaching or human services, and/or who has exemplary community service, and/ or who has made extraordinary progress since the 9th grade. To apply, students should use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application AND submit an original 1-page essay explaining: Why they’ve chosen to pursue teaching or human services, OR The specific community service they’ve done and why that’s important to them, OR How they’ve made significant progress academically since 9th grade. Questions and application materials should be emailed to margaret.clifton@rhamschools.org  . Deadline: May 1, 2024.


Barbara Bland Wythe Art Scholarship: Scholarship is awarded, in memory of Barbara Bland Wythe, to a graduating senior who intends to major in art and pursue a career in the arts and has been accepted into a four year program at a college or university. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application.  Completed applications should be submitted via email to Beverley Fisher (beverley.fisher@rhamschools.org ). Please list the name of the scholarship in the subject line of the email. Deadline: May 17, 2024.

Florence Louise Phelps Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship is from the estate of Mary Bissell Kolb and is awarded annually (over a two year period) to a senior who shows indications of having an outstanding personality, qualities of leadership, and a serious, if not professional, interest in social problems and their fellow being. Recipient must be enrolled in a non-sectarian school. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application.  Deadline: Completed applications are due in the Guidance office by Noon on May 3, 2024.

RHAM Music Boosters, Inc. Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating senior continuing their education in music. Students applying for this scholarship must major or minor in music at a recognized four-year-college offering a music program. This award is merit based without regard to financial information. Application deadline: April 24, 2024.

Erin H. Garvie Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in memory of Erin H. Garvie to two graduating senior girls who have been accepted to a two or four year college/university, have participated in high school athletics, and have exhibited leadership qualities. Application is available on the AHM website. Deadline: May 15, 2024.

William Stelzner Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a graduating RHAM High School senior who has been accepted to a 2-year college and has dedicated their time to improving the lives of others through volunteer service hours in their community. Application is available on the AHM website. Deadline: May 15, 2024.

AHM Paige Houston Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in memory of Paige Houston to a graduating RHAM High School senior who has been accepted to a certificate program, trade school, or 2-4 year college/university, and is pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: education, human services, mental health, juvenile justice, or pediatric medicine. Special consideration will be given to students volunteering in the KinderRHAMa program, (an AHM program partnership with RHAM High School). Application is available on the AHM website. Deadline: May 15, 2024.

Hebron Veterans Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the Hebron American Legion Post 95, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8776 and Sons of the American Legion Post 95, to a Hebron, Andover or Marlborough graduate who is entering college or an accredited technical school and is able to document that they are the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran, who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the USA.  Application deadline: May 15, 2024. 

Marlborough Education Association Scholarship: This scholarship is available to members of the graduating class at RHAM HS who are Marlborough Elementary School graduates and who demonstrate outstanding citizenship and plan to continue their education. Application deadline: May 7, 2024.

Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department Scholarships: The David Galumboski, Murray (Chip) Chase, and Doug Knowlton Memorial Scholarships are awarded to graduating Marlborough residents who are going on to further education. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application. Deadline: Applications must be received by May 1, 2024. Please mail to: Charlie Grossmann, MVFD Scholarships, PO Box 237, Marlborough, CT 06447.

Andover Friends of the Library Scholarship: Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who is an Andover resident and will pursue further education. The recipient must hold an unexpired Andover Library card and demonstrate knowledge of and interest in the Andover Public Library. Application deadline: May 1, 2024. 

Manchester Garden Club, Inc. Scholarship: Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a college course of study or certificated program at a Connecticut school, who plans to further his or her education in Horticulture, Floriculture, Forestry, Landscape Design, Environmental Science, Botany, Plant Pathology, or any subject allied with these majors, for the 2024-2025 school year. Please visit https://www.manchestergardenclubs.org  for full details and application. Deadline: May 1, 2024.

The Connecticut Criminal Justice Educational and Charitable Association (“CCJECA”) Scholarship: 

John M. Bailey Memorial Scholarships: Multiple scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and/or college students who will be attending a college or university in the next academic year.  In order to be eligible the student must intend to pursue a career in criminal justice or be the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of someone who has served in law enforcement.

Rachel and Christopher Cain Scholarship: will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who will be attending a college or university in the next academic year.  In order to be eligible, the student must intend to pursue a career in criminal justice.

Criminal justice includes, but is not limited to, law, legal studies, public safety, court services, law enforcement, fire science, forensic science, juvenile/family justice, protective service, corrections, parole, homeland security, environmental protection. Both awards are contingent upon acceptance by and/or attendance at a duly accredited institution of higher education in the upcoming academic year and are based on the applicant’s character, leadership qualities scholastic aptitude, and community service. Please visit http://ccjeca.org/ for full details and applications. Deadline: Applications and all accompanying materials should be emailed or postmarked by April 26, 2024.  

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: The Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers-Connecticut Chapter 3 will award a scholarship to a CT high school senior who will be going on to a four-year college and who has a parent (or legal guardian) actively serving in the military or a parent (or legal guardian) who is an honorably discharged Veteran. Military service includes the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard and Reserves.  Applications will be judged on the following criteria and in order of importance:  Military Parent, Essay, Community Service, Need and Grades. Award winners will be asked to provide proof of parent’s military service. Deadline: The completed application must be postmarked by May 1, 2024. 

Andover Education Association/Andover P.T.A Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to an Andover resident who attended Andover Elementary School. This applicant must be a graduating high school student who has been accepted to an accredited educational institution having a degree or certificate program. The applicant should plan to work with children either in the teaching profession or in other fields having a direct benefit to children. Application submission deadline: May 3, 2024.


Sean Darmody Greene Social Justice Scholarship: In honor of Sean Darmody Greene, Class of 2012, this scholarship will be awarded to a RHAM senior who exhibits great kindness, ambition, and an interest in social justice and who wishes to make the world a better place for all. Application deadline: May 25, 2024.

Lori Bono Memorial Scholarship: Lori Bono was an English teacher at RHAM from 2000 until her passing in 2020.  Over the course of her career, she helped students find the best in themselves by listening to their fears and encouraging their dreams, often championing the underdog. This scholarship, established in her memory, is open to members of the RHAM HS Class of 2024 who are seeking to advance their careers by entering a two-year college/community college or trade/career/certification program next year. Two scholarships are available for applicants who meet the criteria. Apply by submitting this completed Application Form. Deadline: May 17, 2024. 

Paula Netto Service Scholarship (Sponsored by the MES PTO): This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing further education. The recipient must be a current resident of Marlborough who has attended Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School and who has maintained a solid C average and participated in volunteer community service throughout high school. Application deadline: Must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2024. 

Marlborough Volunteer Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary Scholarship: Scholarship is available to any graduating senior who resides in Marlborough for the purpose of defraying higher education costs. Application deadline: May 1, 2024. 

RHAM Common  Scholarships: One application for multiple local scholarships! A brief description of eligibility for each of the ten offered scholarships is included on the application. Scholarships: Charles F. Malecky Memorial Scholarship, Daena Parmenter Memorial Scholarship, David Petro Scholarship, The Donald Lack Scholarship Fund (sponsored by Marlborough Lions Club), Hebron Republicans Vince Colonna Future Community Leader Scholarship, Lori Rycroft Memorial Scholarship, Paige Houston Memorial Scholarship, Robert & Annie Hutchinson-Foote Memorial Scholarships, Vincent D. Colonna School & Community Service Scholarship and RHAM Youth Lacrosse Rob Turo Memorial Scholarship. Please return completed application, with all required documents, to the School Counseling Office. Deadline: Must be received by the end of the school day on May 17, 2024. 

RHAM Alumni Association Scholarship: Scholarships will be awarded to RHAM graduating seniors who have demonstrated involvement in school activities and community service. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application. Deadline: May 16, 2024. Submit completed applications to Mr. John Gregory, 265 North Main St., Marlborough, CT 06447.

American Legion Post #197 Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must be member of the RHAM High School graduating class and a child or grandchild of a current or deceased veteran serving or having served honorably in the U.S Military. Applicants must also be a resident of Marlborough, a U.S. citizen, and be of good character and have demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life and show a need to meet expenses of tuition, room, board, etc. Application deadline: May 15, 2024.

RHAM Sports Boosters Scholarship: Awarded to two female and two male members of the graduating class at RHAM High School who has participated in one or more RHAM High School athletic teams and is planning to pursue higher education. Application and Essay deadline: May 10, 2024.

The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital (AWH) Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship: Applicant must be a graduating senior of the class of 2024, residing in Andover or Hebron, who plans to pursue a career in health care, (other than veterinarian), in a nursing school, college or other accredited institution and has demonstrated outstanding scholastic and community service commitment. Guidelines and application are available by visiting https://windhamhospital.org/about-us/the-auxiliary . Deadline: submissions must be postmarked and/or received by April 26, 2024.

 Kevin Pearl Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating RHAM High School student who is pursuing further education in the field of culinary arts, music, business or technology, as well as design and engineering with preference given to a student who will study the field of culinary arts. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application. *Essay is required-please “pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development. Describe how this experience has shaped who you are.” Deadline: Email your completed application and supporting documents to Sharon Fox at sharonfoxrealtor1@gmail.com by May 15, 2024.

Diana Tyler Watercolors Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded by former teacher, Diana Tyler, to recognize achievement in art. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application.  Completed applications should be submitted via email to Beverley Fisher (beverley.fisher@rhamschools.org ). Please list the name of the scholarship in the subject line of the email. Deadline: May 17, 2024.

Robert M. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship is awarded in memory of Robert M. Hutchinson to financially assist an Andover RHAM graduate who is pursuing further education. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application.  Please mail your completed application to Mrs. Katherine Hutchinson, 38 Bunker Hill Road, Andover, CT 06232. Deadline: Must be received by May 17, 2024. 

Marlborough American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197 Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Marlborough resident who is going on to further their education. Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application. Please submit your completed application to: Marlborough American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, c/o Mary Walz, 3 Edgerton St., East Hampton, CT 06424. Deadline: May 28, 2024.

Hebron Lions Club Scholarships: The Hebron Lions Club will be awarding two $4,000 scholarships to students entering a four-year college program and one $2,000 scholarship to students entering a two-year college or trade/career program.  Candidates must be high school seniors. They must be residents of the Town of Hebron OR active members in good standing in the RHAM Leos club, and must plan to attend a college or technical/career school in the 2024/2025 school year. Recipients will be selected based on financial need, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service and other criteria established by the Hebron Lions Club Scholarship Committee. Applications are available by visiting the Hebron Lions website. Deadline: Must be received by May 21, 2024. 

CT Water Works Association Scholarship: Applicants will be a graduating High School Senior from an accredited Connecticut High School or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who are actively pursuing an approved course of study at an accredited higher education institution directly related to environmental science, water resources, public health or the water industry. An unweighted academic GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) at their high school is mandatory. The relevance and rigor of the courses taken in high school shall be considered. Application deadline: April 19, 2024 (ignore anywhere the application refers to March 15th…deadline was extended). **RHAM HS does not report ACT/SAT scores on transcripts. Please download the application so you can complete the fillable sections of the application prior to printing out the form for submission.  

Tyler Cormier Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Tyler Cormier, Class of 2005, scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is furthering their education at an accredited school, college or university. Students must have participated as partners in either Team RHAM Special Olympics, RHAM High School Unified Sports or Drama United and have been a positive role model for their peers. Required Essay Topic: Please reflect on your overall experiences while participating in either the RHAM Unified Team, Team RHAM Special Olympics or Drama United. There is no limit to how long or short this essay needs to be, it is up to each of you.  *Please attach essay to the application form.* Please use the Sponsoring Organization Scholarship Application. Deadline: Submissions must be received by May 17, 2024 and should be mailed to: Mr. Paul Cormier, 27 South Harvey Farm Rd., Waterbury Center, VT 05677.

Anchor Lodge George Seely Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship is made available to graduating students from RHAM High School who are furthering their education. Essay required. Application deadline: May 1, 2024.

Hebron Education Association Scholarships: Awarded to Hebron resident graduates entering college to further their education. Selection is based on academic success, extra-curricular school activities, work experiences and volunteer service to the community. The scholarship application is posted in in the established Google Classroom that you can access by using code pp5n6qg with your Gmail account (not your RHAM school email). Please see the directions listed in the “Assignment” for further instructions. Deadline: May 10, 2024. 

Anchor Lodge of East Hampton Masonic Scholarship: Scholarships are available to graduating seniors at RHAM High School, who are furthering their education in a field of the trades, i.e.: carpentry, culinary, wild life management, vocational fields, technical fields, and agricultural fields. Application deadline: May 1, 2024. 

Marlborough Elementary Child Care Association Scholarship: Graduating high school seniors, who were previously enrolled in MECCA, are invited to apply. An essay is required and should be emailed to meccachildren@gmail.com . *Please include your name and contact information in the email.* Further details  are available here. Deadline: May 1, 2024.


Friends of RHAM High School Football Scholarships:

FORF Scholarship: Up to three Scholarships will be awarded to RHAM High School Football graduating seniors/managers intending to pursue a post-high school course of study at either a college/university/trade school or other post-secondary educational institution/program. Applicants must have played a minimum of two (2) years of RHAM high school football; must have a 2.5 out of 5.0 cumulative GPA through the mid-term marking period; must demonstrate service to his school and/or community determined through one (1) letter of recommendation and complete a personal essay of 250-300 words on the theme presented in the application. Please see full details are on the application and cover letter. Deadline: May 24, 2024.

FORF Benjamin Arthur Sarkis Scholarship: This scholarship is given in memory of Ben Sarkis who played both RHAM Youth and High School football as a Lineman. He is remembered for his sense of humor, creativity and kindness as well as his love for the game of football. One scholarship will be awarded to a RHAM High School Football graduating senior lineman intending to pursue a post-high school course of study at either a college/university/trade school or other post-secondary educational institution. Applicants must have played a minimum of two (2) years of RHAM high school football as a Lineman. Please see full details on the application and cover letter. Deadline: May 24, 2024.

Liberty Bank Kindness Scholarship Program: RHAM HS graduating seniors planning to continue their education at an accredited college, university, trade school or other institution of higher education are invited to apply for the Kindness Scholarship. Three $5000 scholarships will be awarded to students who exemplify the Liberty Bank Brand by consistently demonstrating Kindness in every day moments that have a significant impact on their community. A 500-750 word essay on what kindness means to you and on how you’ve demonstrated the core principles of Be Community Kind in your community that made a significant impact on others is required. Please click here to download full details and application. Deadline: May 24, 2024. 

2024 TriCircle Memorial Scholarship: TriCircle is offering this scholarship to those who reside in Connecticut and are committed to further their studies in the following concentrations: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation, Health, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Law Enforcement, and Technical/Trade. Full details and application are available on their website. Deadline: The signed, completed scholarship application, with all supporting documentation, received in one email or mailed in one packet postmarked no later than June 7, 2024.