EHHS graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who will attend a two or four year college.
Student must have participated in a varsity sport for at least two years including his/her senior year as well as being involved in extra-curricular activities.
Students must submit their application and transcript;
Additional note:
The chosen top 3 male and 3 female students will then be asked to submit a
500 word essay on “What my experience of sports at EHHS has provided me”.
College Club of Hartford
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,500. (Or doubled if the winner chooses to attend either Trinity College in Hartford or The University of St. Joseph in West Hartford. Trinity or St. Joseph will match award.)
Application Period Starts: March 2015
Application Deadline: March 25, 2015
Requirements:
Top 10% of your class.
Based on academic achievement, character, leadership and financial need.
See page 5 for complete details and requirements.
Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund (CBCSF)
Website: www.cbc-ct.org/CBC_Scholarship
Type of Application: electronic- available online/ Paper available in the Guidance Department
Award: $500- $2,000
Application Period Starts: November 24, 2014
Application Period Ends: March 13, 2015
Requirements:
High School Senior 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 filed.
Connecticut Chapter of American Parkinson Disease Association
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: February 2013
Application Deadline: March 30 2013
Requirements:
High School senior, residing in Connecticut.
Will be attending a four-year, two-year or technical college.
Student in child, grandchild or ward of people who are living with Parkinson’s disease.
Written essay on how Parkinson’s disease has affected their life.
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s requirement’s on file in the Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000
Application Period Starts: November 3, 2014
Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
Requirements:
Upper 25% of his/her class
Resume of activities and accomplishments
Class rank
Statement of future plans
A self- addressed stamped envelope or email address.
Connecticut Chapter of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Contact the local public housing agency or Section 8 contractor for application.
Award: $3,500.
Application Period Starts: April 2013
Application Deadline: June 5 2013
Requirements:
Offered to graduating seniors who reside in public housing or in a household that participates in a Section 8 Program.
Accepted in course of study beneficial to the Horticultural industry.
Must be resident of CT, attending either “in state” or “out of state” institution.
Second award available: Howard Jennings Scholarship
Website: http:/ctnursery@gmail.com
Type of Application: Download or Sponsor’s application
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: January 30, 2015
Application Deadline: March 10, 2015
Requirements: CT student that has been accepted @ UConn, majoring in plant science/horticulture. The same application and criteria for selection will be used for both scholarships.
Connecticut State USBC Association (Bowling scholarship)
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000.
Application Period Starts: January 7, 2015
Application Deadline: March 17, 2015
Requirements:
See application for all requirements including a transcript and letter of recommendation is required.
The student, parent or grandparent must be a current member of the CT State USBC Association.
The guidance counselor must sign on the SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL SIGNATURE section on application.
Connex Credit Union
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000, $2,000, and $2,000
Application Period Starts: February 2014
Application Deadline: March 28, 2014
Requirements:
Be either a college-bound senior in high school or currently enrolled in college
Previous Connex scholarship recipients are not eligible
Raymond Danahy Family Scholarship
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000. (In 2013, four scholarships will be awarded to at least one male and one female. Scholarships are issued directly to the college of choice.)
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
Requirements:
East Hartford High School graduating senior who has a desire to pursue a career in any of the sciences.
Student with good character and academic achievement.
Include your name and the school you attend now and will attend next year with your future academic plans. This is not an academic scholarship but they would like to know where you are going to school now and your future academic plans.
Delta Kappa Gamma State sponsors 3 awards for entering teacher profession training:
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s three different paper applications on file in Guidance Dept.
Application Period Starts: February 4, 2015
Application Deadline: March 31, 2015
General Requirements:
Connecticut resident currently attending a Connecticut high school.
Entering a teacher education programs for teacher certification.
Demonstrate qualities consistent with the promise of leadership in education including scholarship and community service.
Specific Requirement: Pursuing a degree in Music Education.
Award: $750
Hannah Griswold, Grant Award
Specific Requirement: Senior with minority status of: African American; Asian American; Hispanic American; Native American/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Award: $750
Lee P. Formica, Grant Award
Award: $500
Margaret Rose Nielson Grant
Award $500
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: Varies Yearly
Deadline: February 22, 2013
Requirements:
Graduating African-American female.
Minimum 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
Full details on checklist sheet and guidelines sheet.
Required essay, topic on application.
Pablo Diaz Scholarship
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,800.
Application Period Starts: February 2014
Application Deadline: April 22 2014
Requirements:
Graduating East Hartford High School male student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
This student must have been a baseball player of Hispanic decent entering into a four-year college
Disabled Workers’ Scholarship
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s On file in Guidance
Award: $10,000
Application Period Starts: March 3, 2015
Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
Requirements:
Child of a permanently and totally disabled worker
Demonstrates both academic excellence and the financial need to go to college
One page narrative by the candidate
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Fund
Website: www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship
Type of Application: Online / Download
Award: $1,000.
Application Period Starts: February 2015
Application Deadline: March 15, 2015
Requirements: See website for criteria or additional information is available at Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in Connecticut.
East Hartford Administrators and Supervisors
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: Undisclosed amount
Application Period Starts: April 2015
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
Requirements:
Graduating East Hartford High School student with academic excellence, good character and promise of success in higher education
East Hartford Fire Fighters Local #1548
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: March 2015
Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
Requirements:
Graduating EHHS senior with outstanding academic achievement
School and community involvement
The top 2/3 of their class
Student must submit a transcript.
East Hartford Garden Club Scholarship
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $750.
Application Period Starts: January 5,2015
Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
Requirements:
East Hartford resident majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, environmental concerns, botany and other allied subjects.
See application for additional requirements and documents needed.
East Hartford High School Alumni
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1000
Application Period Starts: April 2015
Application Deadline: May 8, 2015
Requirements:
East Hartford High school senior who ranks in the top third of their class who is active in school and community service.
East Hartford High School Class of 1957 - offered every 5 years- 2017
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $500.
Application Period Starts: February 2013
Application Deadline: April 15 2013
Requirements:
Senior student currently attending East Hartford High School.
East Hartford High School Class of 1974 “ Service Above Self”
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Common application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: 2 awards of $500.
Application Period Starts: December 2014
Application Deadline: April 17, 2015
Requirements:
Senior student currently attending East Hartford High School.
In good academic standing
Planning to continue their education upon graduation
Has demonstrated the characteristics of servicing others through community service
List community service activities
Essay on their community service experiences, indicating why they feel that they are worthy of this award.
East Hartford High School Friends of Music
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Be a member of a vocal and/or instrumental group at EHHS for at least two years
Planning to attend a college or university as a music major (instrumental or voice)
East Hartford High School PTO Memorial Scholarship
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $ undisclosed
Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
Requirements:
Application must be received by the due date
Applicant must be graduating with their class
Applicant must be admitted for admission to the freshman year of full-time study
The applicant must submit an essay describing someone who has influenced them by the way of service to our community and the community at large. How has their impact changed the way you feel about the importance of community service.
East Hartford High School PTO Scholarship
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $ undisclosed
Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
Requirements:
Application must be received by the date due
Graduating EHHS senior
Applicant must be admitted for admission to the freshman year of full-time study
Applicant or his/her parent must have volunteered for PTO events during the graduating student’s term at EHHS
East Hartford High School World Language Department
Website: N/A
Type of Application: Sponsor’s paper application on file in Guidance Dept.
Award: $1,000.
Application Period Starts: March 9, 2015
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
Requirements:
East Hartford High School graduating senior who has been accepted for a four year college with plans to teach a world language, major/minor in a world language or major/minor in International Affairs/Business.
Connecticut Education Foundation, Inc.