OUTSIDE GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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Financial assistance, including grants and scholarships,
is available
on national, regional, and local levels. It is our observation that
applicants to Lyme with the most aid, found the majority of their scholarship dollars
in their local communities.
Make time to frequent your local and regional libraries.
Ask questions, do research, and search their computers and books
for local, regional, and state grants and scholarships. Do this early
enough (1 year at least) so that you have time to apply for everything
you may be eligible for. Deadlines “generally” fall between the months
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- For high school students, check with your Guidance or Career
Counselors. You don’t have to be a pest, but do be persistent.
- Connecticut Students can check:
http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/default.htm for
more information on CT State Financial Aid.
- Students from other New England states should contact their Department
of Higher Education to find out if they have a reciprocal agreement
with CT that allows for their scholarship funds to be sent to
a school in Connecticut .
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| Who might have money to give? Be creative. Think
about what makes you different, and find groups that value that difference.
Here are some examples of Organizations in your community that you
should investigate for scholarship possibilities: |
- State and local governments
- Businesses
- Employers
- Clubs
- Associations
- High schools
- Civic groups
- Religious organizations
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- Trade associations
- Labor unions
- Political parties
- Military associations
- Private foundations
- Private charities
- Ethnic organizations
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The following suggestions will help the
application process go smoothly:
- Keep a financial aid file with photocopies of all forms,
including signed copies of tax returns, and a record of fees
paid to the College Scholarship Service (CSS). These copies
will also provide a useful reference when applying for aid
in subsequent years.
- Check forms for accuracy, completeness, and signatures. Print
full name on all forms, tax returns, and documents.
- Respond promptly to requests for further information.
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GENERAL & ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS |
| The Community Foundation of Southeastern
Connecticut : www.cfsect.org This
foundation had approximately $200,000 in scholarship awards this
year, both merit and need based. The awards are for both high
school students and non-traditional students in the following
towns & cities of Southeastern Connecticut : New
London , Groton , Waterford ,
East Lyme , Ledyard, Montville Uncasville, Stonington ,
North Stonington , and Salem . April
1st is their firm deadline. Tel: 860-442-3572
or FAX 860-442-0584. |
| State Grants:
Students must
file the FAFSA to determine their eligibility for the State
Grants. The New England states of VT, RI, NH & MA have reciprocal
agreements with CT, which means if you are eligible,
they will send state assistance to the Lyme Academy .
Most of these grants are based on your FAFSA information. Call your state
Aid Organization or check their web
sites to make sure they receive your information.
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Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
will award $100,000 in
scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree.
Five women will be awarded $10,000 scholarships
and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate
degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
You must have at least two semesters remaining to complete your
undergraduate degree. Students who have obtained a previous Bachelor’s
degree are not eligible. Awards are one-time only and are not renewable.
Deadline for applications is JAN. 2nd
Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous
achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or
GED at least 10 years ago. Only
the first 1000 applications received will be processed.
For questions, call Deb Johnson (507) 931-0452, or go to
TALBOTS for
an for an Application.
The National Alliance for
Excellence: www.excellence.org A
foundation dedicated to supporting America ’s outstanding students,
including Visual Artists! All awards are merit based without regard
to financial need. Award amounts range from $1000 to $5000 and
there is no deadline. Students receive their awards in presentation
with governors, congressional representatives and leading figures
from the arts in attendance. Tel: 732-747-0028.
The Scholastic Art Awards:
For information about next year's programs, please check the web site:
Connecticut's
Deadlines & Information:
The Hispanic College
Fund Scholarship Programs:
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/
offers scholarships to students who:
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are Hispanic
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maintain a 3.0 Grade Point
Average (on a 4.0 scale)
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are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent
Resident
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reside in the U.S. or Puerto
Rico
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are
a current or rising undergraduate (some programs accept
grad. students) student or a high school senior enrolling at
a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
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demonstrate financial need
For more
information, please contact Auri Duarte, Scholarship Program
Manager, at
aduarte@hispanicfund.org
or 1-800-644-4223.
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USA Group Scholarships: You can now apply
for the USA Funds® and USA Education This year's program will award
scholarships of $1,500 each and seeks to assist students
in financial need-particularly those who are either members of ethnic
minority groups or are physically disabled.
Details for the program are specified below.
Eligibility: The USA Education/USA Funds Scholarship Program is
open to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who:
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Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate coursework
at an accredited two- or four-year college programs. Full-time students
must be enrolled through February 1 of the upcoming academic year.
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Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less.
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Are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
Awards:
The program will award scholarships of $1,500. The scholarships may be
renewed annually if the student maintains a 2.5 grade-point average,
on a 4.0 scale, for up to three years or until the student receives
a degree or certificate, whichever comes first. The postmark
deadline is April 15.
For questions, e-mail or call CSFA at 800/537-4180.
Applications will be accepted online beginning Dec. 15,
2007, through Feb. 15, 2008 -
APPLY
The Sallie Mae Fund
announced three new resources to help students research scholarships
available from dozens of organizations:
A free, comprehensive database of scholarships available at
www.salliemaefund.org .
Latino College Dollars, a directory of
scholarships for Hispanic students, developed in partnership with
the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern
California, at
www.latinocollegedollars.org .
Black College Dollars, a directory of
scholarships for African-American students, developed in partnership
with BET Networks & PISOHE, at
www.blackcollegedollars.org .
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation: This foundation awards
$2,000 grants to low-income women each year.
- Students must be age
35 and older (as of March 1 in the year of application), U.S.
citizens, pursuing a technical/vocational education,
an associate's
degree, or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited school.
- Financial need is an important factor in selecting recipients.
(Income guidelines can be found on the website.)
- JRF also takes
the following into consideration: realistic goals and the ability
to reach those goals, individual courage
in dealing with difficult situations, and the thoughtfulness with which the
personal statement has been prepared.
Applications are available from November through
February of each
year. During these months, visit the website to download the application,
or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to request an application
by mail. The deadline is March 1 of each year. For more information,
contact:
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
P.O. Box 6653
Athens, GA 30604
www.rankinfoundation.org
info@rankinfoundation.org
706-208-1211
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation: www.jackierobinson.org This
program provides comprehensive support services to minority students enrolled
at institutions of higher education. You must be a minority high
school senior accepted by a four-year college, be a U.S. citizen,
demonstrate high academic achievement, have minimum scores of 900
SAT or 23 ACT, show evidence of leadership potential, and have
financial need. The four-year scholarship awards up to $6,000 annually,
offers year-round counseling, offers an annual weekend with other
JR Scholars, and assists in obtaining jobs. Deadline, April 1.
For more information contact:
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Program
3 West 35th Street - 11th Floor
New York , NY 10001-2204
Tel: 212-290-8600
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