ROCKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS
ROCKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS
List of Available RHHS Scholarships
*Use the RHHS Common Scholarship Application!
**These awards/scholarships are presented
at our scholarship program held on June 5,
2001 at 7:00 in the newly renovated auditorium.
***Deadline are as listed, N/A means that
the deadline time was unknown at the time
of posting. This will be updated as soon
as possible.
| SCHOLARSHIPS** | Deadline*** | Requirements & Comments | |
| Rotary Club of Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Scholarship | April 15, 01 | - Complete Application - Resume - Three letters of Recommendation -Transcript |
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| Silas Deane Lodge #147 AF & AM Masonic Scholarship (4-15-01) | April 15, 01 | - Submit letter of intent/application - Three letters of recommendation - Biographical Information - Plans for continuing education |
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| AARP Chapter 489 Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Letter of application/intent - Three references - Any family members affiliated with the Rocky Hill AARP Chapter 489 - High School Transcript |
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| Bennino-Beck Post 2138, VFW Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application - Brief Statement |
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| Colleen Rice Junior Women's Club of Rocky Hill Scholarship | May 01, 01 | RHHS Common Application | |
| Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application | |
| Erica Grassi Garrett Memorial Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application | |
| H.G. Symington Memorial Scholarship | N/A | RHHS Common Application | |
| Isaac and Molly Birnbaum Memorial Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application - Good Citizenship - Proof of Community Service |
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| L-C Associates Engineering Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application - Furthering education in the field of engineering or science - Resume - Financial Need |
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| National Association of Government Employees Local #266 Scholarship | N/A | RHHS Common Application | |
| Rocky Hill Band Backers' Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application | |
| Rocky Hill Firefighters Association Scholarship · Thomas J. Garrahy Memorial Scholarship · Harry Kelly Memorial Scholarship |
May 01, 01 | - Completed application - Brief Essay - One letter of recommendation |
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| Rocky Hill Lions Club Past President's Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application - Two letters of recommendation - one from a teacher (your name must not appear in the text of the letter) - Transcript - Small essay |
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| Rocky Hill Teachers' Association Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Compeleted Application - Essay |
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| Rocky Hill Volunteer Ambulance Association Memorial Scholarship | May 01, 01 | -Completed Application - Transcript - Letter of Recommendation from person directly overseeing applicant's community service |
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| Sgt. Philip R. DelGobbo Memorial Scholarship | May 01, 01 | - Completed Application | |
| Frank R. Kukish Memorial Scholarship | May 07, 01 | - Completed Application - Furthering education in the field of science or engineering - Financial Need - Academic Rank and Achievement |
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| Rocky Hill High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship |
May 07, 01 | - Must be returned to the Guidance Office -Particiaption in a minimum of one varsity and one junior varsity sport over 4 years - Two letters of recommendation (one from coach) - Completed Application - Transcript |
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| Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | May 07, 01 | - Completed Application - Online: http://www.rhchamber.com/ |
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| Estelle Gawlak High School Scholarship | May 18, 01 | - Completed Application - Transcript - Essay |
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| Susan Page Memorial Scholarship | N/A | - Completed Application - Furthering education in medicine or social sciences - Brief Essay - Class Rank and SAT scores |
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List of Available Scholarships
| SCHOLARSHIPS | Apply Online | Deadline* | Requirements & Comments | |
| Capitol Scholarship Program | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Dec 22, 2000 | - A senior and resident of CT - Be a U.S. Citizen - Class rank in the top 20% (class rank 28 or better) or 1200 SAT score - Completed Application |
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| Ron Brown Scholar Program | http://www.ronbrown.org/ | Jan 9, 2001 | - academically talented African-American
high school senior - completed application - transcript with SAT Scores - 250-500 essay -resume or personal accomplishment sheet - two letters of recommendation |
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| American Fire Sprinkler Association | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Jan 12, 2001 | - High School Senior - Written essay of 700-1000 words - Completed Application - Transcript |
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| Elks National Foundation 2001 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition | http://www.elks.org/enf/scholarships.cfm | Jan 12, 2001 | - Any high school senior who is a US citizen - Complete Application - 350 Word Essay - Financial Statement - Transcript and SAT Scores - Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher) |
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| Big Y Scholaships | http://www.bigy.com/ | Feb 1, 2001 | -Require completed applications (get from
counselors or visit on-line) - Transcript and SAT scores - Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher |
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| CT Innovations Technology Scholarship | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Feb 1, 2001 | - Completed Application (obtain from guidance) - Transcript - Two letters of Recommendation - CT resident attending a CT high school - Must attend a college/university within CT on a full-time basis - Top 20% of your class with combined SAT scores of 1000 - Must work in the staet of CT for two years following graduation |
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| CT Women's Bowling Association | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Feb 1, 2001 | - Son/Daughter of a sanctioned member of
CT Women's Bowling Association - Must be entering an institution of higher learning - Completed Transcript with first quarter grades - Resume - Letter(s) of Recommendation |
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| McDonald Charities/Hispanic American Commit. To Education | http://www.rmhc.com/ | Feb 1, 2001 | - U.S. Citizen and Legal Resident - At least one parent of Hispanic Heritage - Completed Application - Transcript with SAT Scores - Financial Stement (on application) - Letter of Recommendation |
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| Governor's Colation for youths w/Disabilities | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Feb 2, 2001 | - Permanent Resident of CT - Have disability under special ed. Law or section 504 - Completed Application |
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| American Chemical Society Scholarship Program | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Feb 15, 2001 | - US Citizen and either African/Latino, or
Native American - Planning to enroll in college in a Chemical Technology major - Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA form) - Completed Application - Transcript and SAT scores - Letters of Recommendation |
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| 100 Years of Women Scholar Award | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | Feb 16, 2001 | - CT resident - Preference will be given to female applicants planning to enroll in UCONN - Completed Application - Need of Financial Assistance - Transcripts with SAT scores - Two letters of Recommendation - Demonstrate service to Community, including role model and support to women |
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| CT Building Congress Scholarship Fund | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 1, 2001 | - CT resident who will study contsruction
related subjects in college - 500 word essay - Transcript and SAT scores - Letter(s) of Recommendation |
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| Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation Scholarships | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 1, 2001 | - Completed application - Award must be use solely for tuition expenses - General studies or degree in fields of technology - 4 year college - for more information call: (860) 522-4171 |
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MassMutual Financial Group |
Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 1, 2001 | - Completed application - Graduating high school senior - B average or better for four consecutive marking periods - Will be attending an accredited institution - Resident of Hartford County, Hampden County ,or MA |
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| The Skirball Institute's of American Values
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Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 13,2001 | · Completed applications · Essay about "What do U.S history and literature teach us about the role of religion in American Public life?" · Grades 10-12 · MUST be typed double spaced no less than 3 pages and no more than 4 pages |
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| Connecticut Nurserymen's Foundation | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15, 2001 | - Connecticut Resident - Applicants must be accepted in a course of study beneficial to horticulture - Completed Application - Copy of Financial Aid Award Statement - 150 Statement - Two letters of Recommendation - Transcript and SAT scores |
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| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority |
Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15,2001 | - Completed application - Black female senior in the top 25th percentile of the class - Personal essay - High school transcript |
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| Disabled Workers' Scholarship | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15, 2001 | - Completed application - Must live in Connecticut - Child of a work-related disable person - Demonstrated scholastic excellence - Transcript of senior year - 500 word essay |
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| Education Communications Scholarships Foundation | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | May 15,20001 | -Completed application - Have taken SAT's or the ACT |
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| The Portuguese Foundation Inc. | http://www.hfpg.org/ | March 15, 2001 | -Completed application - If by mail, send to the Portuguese Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program 82 New Park Ave. Hartford CT 06106 · Call (860) 236-9350 for more information |
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| Project Friendship Scholarship |
Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15,2001 | -All students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
are eligible -Completed application - Graduating high school senior -Academics , leadership qualities - 4 year high school transcript two letters of reference one from teacher and the other from a community leader - an essay on how you made you school a friendlier place |
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| The Catholic Graduates Club of Greater Hartford Inc. | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15, 2001 | - Completed Application - Must be a Catholic student living in Hartford county - 4 year college - Must be from an accredited school - Leadership qualities / achievements - Updated high school transcript |
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| Central Connecitcut State University | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15, 2001 | - Completed Application - First year and transfer students - Enrolled full time - U.S. Citizen or Alien Resident - Demonstrate Leadership - Top 40% of class or minimum 1000 on SAT - 30 credits and a 2.70 GPA |
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| H. Joseph Gerber Vision Scholarship Program |
Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15 2001 | - High school senior - Cumulative GPA 3.0 who plan to attend school full time - Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Science - Completed application - High school transcript |
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| Connecticut State University System Foundation | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 15, 2001 | - Completed application - 2.75 GPA minimum -- Graduating high school seniors - Must be a child of a member of the CT State Building and Trades Union |
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| Got Milk? Scholarship | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 16,2001 | - Completed application - Fill out a request for application - Judge on athletics, leadership , and community service |
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| Hartford County Retired Teachers Assoc. Scholar. | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 16, 2001 | - Completed Application -Financial Statement - One page autobiography - Transcript, SAT scores, class rank - Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher) |
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| Wethersfield / Rocky Hill Unico Book Award Schorlaships | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 19, 2001 | - completed application - attending a 2 or 4 year college - SAT scores and class rank |
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| Young Citizenship Award for COmmunity Service | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 19, 2001 | - Completed Applcation - Volunteer service hospital, non-profit organizations, etc... |
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| American Saving Foundation | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 21, 2001 | - Completed Applications - 2 or 4 year college - 2.5 GPA of higher on a scale of 4.0 - Federal Student Aid Report (SAR) for 2001/2002 - Can not know or be associated with anyone at the bank |
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| Inverness Is "ALL Ears" contest | http://www.invernesscorp.com/service/contest | March 30,2001 | · Girls and boys ages 14-20 · Write a 150 word essay on if you had the ear of any special person what would they tell them and why? |
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| Savings Bank of Manchester | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 30, 2001 | - must have banking relationship with SBM - completed application - transcript with SAT scores - top 40% of class or 3.0 GPA - Letter of Recommendation - Financial Information MUST be included w/ copies of federal tax returns - SBM employees and their children are ineligble |
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| Chevrolet Michelle Kwan Rewards Scholarship Program | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | March 31, 2001 | - Female student completing her senior year - 3.2 GPA or better - Demonstrate both academic and athletic excellence through high school years - Completed Application - Transcript and SAT scores - A copy of page showing Adjusted Gross Income - Letters of Recommendation |
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| American Association of Family and Consumer Science, Connecticut | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 1, 2001 | - Brief paragraph explaining goals and plans
in this career - High school transcript - Two letters of recommendation written especially for this scholarship - Biographical information - GPA and SAT totals - School clubs / involvement - Faamily and Consumer Science Courses |
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| Assciation of Jewish Registered Nurses | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 1,2001 | - Completed application - Jewish Faith |
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| The James L. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 1, 2001 |
- Completed application - Enrolled in a post secondary school curriculum of silviculture or forest resource management - High school transcript |
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| Business & Professional Women's Club of Hartford Inc. | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 2, 2001 | - Completed applications - Certified High School transcript w/ first semester senior grades - Two current letters of recommendation - One letter of recommendation must be from principal or guidance counselor |
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| The Helping Hand Fund of The Rotary Club | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 15, 2001 | - Completed application - 2 or 4 year college - High school transcript - SATor ACT scores and letter of recommendation |
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| Michaels Jewelers Foundation | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 15, 2001 | - Completed application - Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics - Good citizenship - Good grades |
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| Kline Family Community Service Scholarship | http://www.geocities.com/klinonis/kline/kline.html | April 25, 2001 | - Obtain and Complete Application on-line - Resume - 1 to 2 page essay on your reason for becoming involved in your community + what you have learned through volunteering - 2 letters of recommendation - For Students who attend UCONN |
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| No-Addiction Campaign | Obtain Application from Guidance Office | April 27, 2001 | - Write an essay - Any full time student in 9-12 grade |
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* REMEMBER : If you need counselor information,
transcripts, and recommendations, be sure
to give to your counselor one week prior
to that due date!
** Need More Help? - Check out the College
Financial Aid Handbook
- Many different scholarships
- Categorized by state
- Each scholarship has different criteria
- Found in the Guidance Office
USEFUL LINKS
Search for CT Scholarships @ http://www.free-4u.com/ct.htm
Search for Scholarships @: http://www.fastweb.com/
Get Financial Aid Advice @ http://www.finaid.com/
Fill out the on-line application for the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
@ http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/