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NEW BRITAIN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: 2024-2025
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1Mike Rowe Works Scholarshiphttps://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/High School Seniors01/10/2024
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Work Ethic Scholarship Program is available for students attending a trade school. For more information and to apply, please visit their website.
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2The Dream.USwww.thedream.usHigh School Seniors / Immigrants and undocumented students02/02/2024
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The Nation's Largest College and Career Success Program for undocumented immigrant youth. Please visit their website to obtain more information and to apply for their scholarships.
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3CT Students For a Dreamhttps://www.ct4adream.org/student-resources-1High School Seniors / Immigrants and undocumented students02/02/2024
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Welcome to our student institutional aid resources! Student resources / Recursos para estudiantes. Please visit their website for more information and to apply.
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4Immigrants Rising: Transforming Lives Through Educationhttps://immigrantsrising.org/High School Seniors / Immigrants and undocumented students02/02/2024
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For more information and for scholarship opportunities, please visit their website.
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5JFLF's Welding Awards Program07/01/2024https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12776/jflfs-welding-awards-program18 years or younger05/07/2024
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To be eligible, a student must be 18 years or younger and currently enrolled in a school or training program and submit written reports about the welding projects you have completed. The welding project may be a structure, a repair or an item made for home, farm or shop. $1,000 - 95 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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6Citizen's Scholarship3/31/2025citizensbank.com/student-loans/scholarshipHigh Schoolers - age 16 and up / parents9/4/24
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Students or parents who meet the required criteria for the Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship may be eligible to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and a monthly prize of $2,500! To apply, please visit their website for rules and to apply.
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7Coca-Cola Scholars Program9/30/24https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca_cola_scholars_programHigh School Seniors9/11/2024
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To be eligible, a student must be a current high school student who will graduate during the 2024-2025 year and be a US Citizens, US National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be of Cuban-Haitian decent. $20,000 - 150 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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8Sallie-Mae Scholarship9/30/24https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/sallie-mae-scholarshipHigh School Juniors and Seniors9/11/24
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To be eligible, student must be enrolled as a high school junior or senior and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school. You must be 17 or older at time of submission. $2,000 - 12 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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9Women's Ministries Scholarship Program10/31/24https://studentscholarships.org/scholaship/10046/womens-ministries-scholarship-programHigh School Seniors09/11/2024
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To be eligible, you must be planning to attend a Seventh-day Adventist college and identify as a woman. $20,000 - 49 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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10Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship11/14/2024https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11973/jack_kent_cooke_foundation_college_scholarship_programHigh School Seniors09/11/2024
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To be eligible, you must be a high-achieving high school senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have financial need and plan to attend a four-year-college. $55,000 - 40 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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11American Rocketry Scholarship12/01/2024https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17735/american-rocketry-challengeGrades 6-1209/11/2024
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To be eligible, you must be a part of a team of three to ten students in Grade 6-12. You must build a model rocket that carries one large hen egg to an altitude of 850 feet, stays airborne for between 42 and 45 seconds, and returns the rocket to the ground safely. $20,000 - 10 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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12Automotive Women's Association Scholarships12/31/2024https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14064/automotive_women_s_association_scholarshipsHigh School Seniors09/11/2024
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To be eligible, you must be accepted to a college or university by Fall 2025 and be a woman with a quest and drive for the automotive, mobility or related industries. $2,500 - 15 Awards. To apply, please visit their website.
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13Future Travel Nurse Scholarship12/31/24https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071/future-travel-nurse-scholarshipHigh School Seniors09/11/2024
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To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher and have been accepted to a nursing program at an accredited institution in the United States. $1,000 - 10 Awards, To apply, please visit their website.
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14McDonald's HACER National ScholarshipNo deadline givenwww.mcdonalds.comHispanic High School Seniors9/25/24
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HACER Scholarship is a great opportunity for Hispanic students. There are Tier 1 - Tier 3 recipients ranging from $5,000 - $100,000. Application opens in the Fall. For those interested: go to the website, scroll down to the bottom; under Community, click on "HACER Scholarships for Hispanic Students".
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152025 Elks National Foundation Scholarship11/12/2024enf.elks.org/MVSHigh School Seniors10/09/2024
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The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2025. MVS (Most Valuable Student) scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full -time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a US college or university next school year. Current high school seniors who are citizens of the US are eligible to apply. Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. New Britain students, please choose New Britain Elks Lodge 957 as their sponsoring Lodge. Please visit their website for an application and to apply.
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16Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards11/3/24https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/1367/hispanic-heritage-youth-awardsHigh School Seniors10/9/24
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To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025 and be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil and Philippines). $10,000 - 180 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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17Thiel High School Fellowship12/31/2024https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowshipHigh School Seniors10/09/2024
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To be eligible, you must be under the age of 22 and be interested in designing and building things. $100,000 - 30 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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18Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships1/9/2025https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12039/jackie-robinson-foundation-scholarshipsHigh School Seniors10/9/24
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To be eligible, you must be a graduating high school senior with evidence of financial need and be a minority student that can demonstrate a record of academic excellence. $30,000 - 50 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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19Mensa US Scholarship1/15/25https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13885/mensa_us_scholarshipHigh School Seniors10/09/2024
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To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited US institution during the 2025-2026 academic year. You must submit an applicaiton and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals. $2,500 - 178 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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20Sons of Norway Scholarships1/15/2025https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9487/sons-of-norway-scholarshipsAges 17-26 years old10/9/24
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To be eligible, ou must be enrolled in a high school, accredited college or university in the US and be between the ages of 17-26 and of Norwegian descent. $4,000 - 25 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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21Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship01/24/2025https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976/naval-helicopter-association-scholarshipHigh School Seniors10/09/2024
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To be eligible, you must have a family member who is a current member of NHA and in good standing for the last three years and plan on pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Fall of 2025. $5,000 - 20 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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22Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program02/28/2025https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20641/coast-guard-exchange-scholarship-programHigh School Seniors10/09/2024
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To be eligible, you must be in the last year of high school and scheduled at attend college full-time during the subsequent year and be a dependent of a Coast Guard active duty, reserve, current civilian NAF and APF employee, or current Coast Guard Auxiliarists. $2,000 - 20 Awards. Please visit their website to apply.
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23Statewide High School Essay Contest2/20/25https://www.ctbarfdn.org/essaycontest/essaycontest.htmlCT student under the age of 2110/18/2024
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The contest is open to all CT students under the age of 21 who are enrolled in grades 9-12, or their equivalent, at an accredited high school, vocational - technical school or adult high school credit diploma program (collectively "schools") located within the State of CT. The contest is also open to all CT homeschooled students in grades equivalent to grades 9-12. Winner receives $2,000. There are two runner-ups and their receive $1,000 each. Please visit their website for more information on the contest rules and essay.
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24The Imperial Sovereign Court of all Connecticut Scholarship12/31/2024CT resident and member of the LGBTQ+ and ally community10/30/24
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The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut is offereing scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to CT residents that are members of the LGBTQ+ and ally community. To apply, please send an introduction letter with your contact information, goals, reason for applying, and LGBTQ+ community involvement. Please submit to secretary@ctimperialcourt.org or mail to: ISCofAllCT, PO Box 4427, Hartford, CT 06147. Recipients will be informed in January and invited to join us at our annual coronation ball on February 15, 2025.
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25The Hagan Scholarship Foundation12/1/24www.hsfmo.orgHigh School Seniors11/01/2024
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The Hagan Scholarship is a unique need-based merit scholarship. All eligible students in the high school graduating class can apply, even students who are not U.S. Citizens. Scholarship particulars: For high achieving, goal-driven students; opportunity to graduate college debt-free; recipients receive $2,000 to purchase essential items for college; recipients additionally receive up to $7,500.00 each semester, for up to 8 semesters; Study Abroad opportunity worth up to $8,000; Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest; Free workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in college; After graduation from college, can apply for a Graduate Scholarship worth up to $30,000. For more information and to apply, please visit their website.
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26The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund5/1/25www.phillips-scholarship.orgHigh School Seniors11/13/24
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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, and a strong work ethic. Applicants may attend college anywhere in the US but must be from New England; awards are limited to students seeking their first bachelor's degree at a four-year college in the 2025-2026 academic year; applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to be considered; students should be involved with sustained community service (in school, the community or at home) and have a history of part-time employment; applicants must have financial need. Before beginning the application, applicants should use the financial calculator on the Phillips website to be sure they qualify financially. Applicants must either be US citizens or noncitizens with a current lawful presence and work authorization in the US. Please go to the website for more information and to apply. Early response date is 4/3/25 and regular deadline is 5/1/25.
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27Justin Wisniewski Firefighter Scholarships3/15/25www.ride4justin.comHigh School Seniors12/02/2024
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Justin Wisniewski, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter from Southington, died in the Line of Duty during a training session at the Wolcott Training Center, April 3, 2005. To honor Justin's memory, a scholarship has been set up by his family and the Southington Fire Department, Company 1. The scholarship is based totally on volunteerism. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a CT Firefighter, or the spouse, child, grandchild or sibling of a CT Firefighter. For more information or to download the application, please visit their website.
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28Howard Jennings Scholarship3/10/2025www.cnla.bizHigh School Seniors12/16/24
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This ia a one-time grant to a CT high school student, who has been accepted by UCONN, majoring in the field of Horticulture in either the 2 or 4-year program. The grant will be in the amount of $500. Please visit their website and click on Connecticut Nursery Foundation for an application and complete requirements and information.
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29Michael Johnson Scholarship3/10/25www.cnla.bizHigh School Seniors12/16/2024
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This scholarship is for students who are a non-traditional learner. They will be considered on their enthusiasm, diligence, aspirations and potential as a valued member of the horticultural field. If you have a love of plants and are interested in going into the nursery/horticulture field and this describes you, we urge you to apply for this scholarship. CNF will fund one student in the amount of $2,500 per semester / $5,000 per year up to $20,000 if the student passes the semester or term. Please visit their website and click on Connecticut Nursery Foundation for an application and complete requirements and information.
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30Lud and Marie Hoffman Scholarship3/10/2025www.cnla.bizHigh School Seniors12/16/24
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This scholarship is based on academic achievement, financial need, and non-school work related to horticulture. The applicant must be accepted into a course of study beneficial to the Horticultural Industry. This includes, but is not limited to: Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design, Nursery Management and Greenhouse Management. Students applying must meet the following: be residents of the State of CT and may attend either in state or out of state institutions. Be a high school senior or currently enrolled at the college level, majoring in a horticulture related field. CNF will fund one student in the amount of $2,500 per semester / $5,000 per year up to $20,000 if the student maintains the required GPA. Please visit their website and click on Connecticut Nursery Foundation for an application and complete requirements and information.
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31The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund3/1/25http://www.cbc-ct.org/CBC_ScholarshipHigh School Seniors12/16/2024
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The CBCSF is once again offering scholarships to graduating CT high school students entering college-level programs in architecture, construction-related engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other courses of study leading to associate, bachelors or masters degrees in the construction field. The awards will be given for academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential, and financial need. Scholarships may be renewable each year based on performance in school, available resources and continued study in the construction-related major. Scholarships may range from $3,000 - $8,000. If interested, please go by the Gold Guidance Office or the Red House Office for an application or you may visit their website to apply on line.
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32United States JCI Senate Foundation College / University Scholarship1/17/2025www.usjcisenate.orgHigh School Seniors12/16/24
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The CT JCI Senate annually sponsors a scholarship program for senior students who are residents of CT and plan to continue their education at an accredited college or university. There are two $500 scholarships this year. Applications are on the US JCI Senate website. www.usjcisenate.org and then click on "Scholarship Program". If interested, you may obtain application from their website or pick one up In the Gold Guidance Office or the Red House Office. Completed application, with all appropriate attachments, must be postmarked by January 17, 2025. No electronic submissions will be accepted.
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33United States JCI Senate Foundation Vocational / Industrial Scholarship Application01/17/2025www.usjcisenate.orgHigh School Seniors12/16/2024
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The US JCI Senate Foundation will award $1,000 grants specifically for students who are entering a vocational/industrial education program. If interested, you may obtain application from their website or pick one up In the Gold Guidance Office or the Red House Office. Completed application, with all appropriate attachments, must be postmarked by January 17, 2025. No electronic submissions will be accepted.
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34Glenn Moon Scholarship3/31/25www.artct.orgHigh School Seniors1/10/25
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This scholarship is open to 2025 graduating high school seniors who are committed in pursuing a career in education. There will be three 1-year scholarships of $2,000 (for freshmen year) PLUS and one 4-year scholarship of $2,000 for 4 years (as long as winner maintains college grades and continues preparation for teaching). If interested, please visit their website for application, instructions and submission of application.
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35Bruce E. Douglas Scholarship03/17/2025www.crec.org/foundation/bruceHigh School Seniors01/10/2025
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This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who are enrolled in a two-year or four-year college for the upcoming year. The scholarship supports students who, with great potential, have overcome adversity or obstacles to achieve success. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in a public or alternative high schools located in a CREC member district (New Britain is included), be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college in the fall, and submit an application form and a 500-word essay. To apply, please go to their website to download application.
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36Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship Award Program4/15/2025www.ctparks.orgHigh School Seniors1/10/25
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This scholarship is open to applicants who are high school graduating seniors who plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college and pursue a career in park management, forestry, horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field. Scholarships may be awarded up to $1,200, depending on the number of recipients. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in activities related to the intended course of study. If interested, you may visit their website or pick up an application in the Red House Office or the Gold Guidance Office
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37Hispanic American Cultural Council Scholarship5/1/2025High School Seniors1/10/25
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HACC will be awarding five $2,000 scholarships to college-bound, high school seniors who are descended from Spanish-speaking ancestry. To apply, please go to the Red House Office or the Gold Guidance Office for an application and directions on how to submit your application.
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382025 Student-View Scholarship Program04/23/2025www.student-view.comHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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The 2025 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. There are one $10,000 scholarship, two $1,000 scholarships and three $500 scholarships. Criteria: no minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average, no essay required, no lengthy application forms or application fees. If interested, log on to their website and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
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39Australian-Hungarian Singing - Sick Benefit Society Donau, Inc. Scholarship3/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors1/14/25
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This scholarship is available to a high school senior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Preference will be given to candidates planning to enter careers related to the Austrian/German culture or language; who are members of the Austrian-Hungarian Club; who are of Austrian, German, or Swiss-German descent. Applicants must be in good academic standing. Essay required. Please visit their website to apply.
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40Eleanor and Nathan Berry Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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This scholarship is available to a high school senior pursuing a full-time bachelor's degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. To an industrious, hard-working and well-rounded student; evidence of a young life well spent; good scholastic record; preference to those planning to enter careers related to medicine or finance. Essay required. Offered to residents of Berlin, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville or Southington. Please visit their website to apply.
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41Ruth M. and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship3/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors1/14/25
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Candidates must be graduating seniors in the current classes of Berlin and New Britain, CT. Candidates must have an average of C+ or better in their high school career. Preference will be given to those in financial need who will not be receiving other substantial scholarship assistance (attach a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you receive after completing the FAFSA); must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either engineering or a field of medicine at an accredited college or university. A display of good citizenship in their school and community; and be hard working, driven to achieve, and motivated. Please visit their website to apply.
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42MacDonald/Hjerpe Scholarship3/16/25https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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Applicants must be graduating seniors in the current class of New Britain, Plainville and Farmington High Schools. Financial need. Students who will not receive substantial other scholarships. C+ or better GPA for high school career. Preference will be given to those planning to attend public institutions (either 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities) and planning to enter careers in the sciences, education or human services. Please visit their website to apply.
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43Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship3/16/25https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors / Graduated Students01/14/2025
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Candidates must be graduating seniors or previous graduates of public high schools in New Britain, Newington or Wethersfield. Candidates planning to pursue a medical vocation, broadly defined, or post high school degree or certificate in a medical field, which may include but is not limited to occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, emergency medical technician, etc. Program of instruction may be pursued as a degree or certification. Good character; financial need; evidence of volunteerism in the school or community. Please visit their website to apply.
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44William P. and Janet C. McCormack Memorial Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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Graduating seniors who are residents of New Britain or Berlin. In the top 20% of the graduating class; pursuing a bachelor's degree at accredited 4-year college or university; evidence of volunteerism in the school or community; work experience will also be considered; financial need. Required essay. Please visit their website to apply.
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45Leonard C. and Jeannette W. Varkal Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors1/14/25
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Candidates must be graduating seniors of the public high school or an accredited/state approved private high school in the towns of Berlin, New Britain and/or Plainville, CT. Scholarship award will be given to student in the top 10% of their class and/or students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be pursuing degree programs in Education and/or Business. Preference will be given to those in financial need who will not be receiving other substantial scholarship assistance. (attach a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you receive after completing the FAFSA) Please visit their website to apply.
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46Helen T. Bianca Nursing Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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Graduating senior from public high schools in New Britain and Berlin. Pursuing a college degree in nursing at accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university (degree program must lead to licensure as a Registered Nurse). Good character; financial need; volunteerism in community. Required essay. Please visit their website to apply.
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47Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship04/04/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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Graduating seniors from a public high school serving New Britain, Newington or Plainville, CT. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in music education or music performance. Accepted at an accredited college/school that offers a bachelor's degree in music education or music performance. Student must be an active member of his/her high school music program. Students receiving this award will demonstrate excellent performance capabilities on a musical instrument, including voice. Student must rank in the top 25% of his/her high school senior class. Financial need. Award is for $7,000. Please visit their website to apply.
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48Robert D. and Dorothy M. Powers Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors01/14/2025
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Graduating high school seniors who live in New Britain, CT. Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. Preference will be equally placed on academic ability and financial need. Please visit their website to apply.
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49Anna Sielawko Engineering Scholarship03/16/2025https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfgnbscholarshipHigh School Seniors / Graduated Students01/14/2025
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Graduating seniors or previous graduates of New Britain High School. Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the field of engineering. Must have a C+ average or better for their high school career. Financial need. Please visit their website to apply.