SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS SACRED HEART ACADEMY

Completed Scholarship Applications are due in the Guidance Office by the SHA DEADLINE DATES SHOWN.

Students are encouraged to use the Guidance Department workroom to research for additional scholarship opportunities and to obtain information on Merit Scholarships from individual colleges and universities.

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH – Active parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Church who are high school seniors are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships. High scholastic ability, financial need, community involvement and extra curricular activities will be considered. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. SHA DEADLINE: 4/1/08.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA MEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Two $1,000 scholarships will be award to one female student and one male student. You must be a registered parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. SHA DEADLINE: 4/21/08.

AUXILIARY OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. RAPHAEL – There are three scholarships available for students planning to pursue a career in a health related profession. One application form will allow you to apply for all scholarships. Applications for these scholarships are available in the Guidance Office. Eligibility will be determined by an analysis of your financial need, your scholastic achievement, your personal statement, and a list of your past and or current community and school involvement. SHA DEADLINE: 3/24/08.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE – High school seniors from Orange are eligible to apply. Financial need, GPA, school and community involvement are considered. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. SHA DEADLINE: 5/1/08.

CONNECTICUT BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Scholarships are available for Connecticut high school seniors planning a career in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, or other course of study leading to a degree in the construction field. Awards are determined by academic merit, extracurricular activities, potential and financial need. Applications are available in the Guidance office. SHA DEADLINE: 3/3/08.

NAUGATUCK VALLEY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. – High school seniors living in Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Shelton, Oxford, or Beacon Falls, CT who plan to undertake a medically oriented or medically science oriented program are eligible to apply for these scholarships. You must have a GPA o 3.5 or higher and SAT scores of 600 V, 600 W,

600 M., or an ACT score of 26 in English, Math, Science and Reading. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. SHA DEADLINE: 3/24/08.

DISABLED WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship of $1,250 per semester for four years will be awarded to the child of a worker totally disabled in the work place. THE INJURY MUST ARISE OUT OF THE WORKPLACE. Academics and financial need are the basis for this scholarship. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. SHA DEADLINE: 3/3/08.

CARTER MARIO INJURY LAWYERS – “Arrive Alive” Scholarship Competition – Eight $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to Connecticut graduating high school seniors. The application is an essay in the form of a letter that you would read to your classmates prior to prom, appealing to their good senses not to drink and drive. An additional $200.00 will be awarded to the prom committee of each winner’s high school. For additional information, please visit www.GetCarter.com. Applications (essay) must be postmarked no later than 3/14/08, and should be sent to the attention of: Cynthia Mario, Marketing Director, Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, 158 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460

MUTUAL SECURITY CREDIT UNION – Six high school seniors with outstanding promise will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants need to be a MSCU member or the child of a member. Applications are available in the Guidance office. SHA DEADLINE: 4/7/07.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WATERBURY CAMPUS – Please check their website, WWW.WATERBURY.UCONN.EDU for scholarship application and information.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS SCHOLARSHIP – There are 100 $1,000 scholarships available for “well rounded” high school seniors who excel academically, demonstrate leadership qualities, and have been involved in extra-curricular activities within their schools and communities. Applications and instructions are available at: http://www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship. Deadline for online application is 3/15/08.

BANK OF AMERICA /Vera H. & William R. Todd Foundation – Applicants must be current residents of Derby or Shelton, CT with continuous residence of a minimum of four years. Applications are reviewed on the basis of financial need, scholastic ability, and extra-curricular involvement. Applications are available in the Guidance office. SHA DEADLINE: 4/21/08.

PRICE CHOPPERS GOLUB FOUNDATION – A number of scholarships are available through this foundation. The application procedures and criteria for each are available online at www.pricechopper.com. SHA DEADLINE: 3/3/08.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES CONNECTICUT AFFILIATE – Two $1,000 scholarships are available to graduating Connecticut high school seniors who will major in a Family and Consumer Science related field of study. Decisions will be based on GPA, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities in the community and school. Applications are available in the Guidance office. SHA DEADLINE: 3/3/08.

BIG SUN ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION – Student athletes are invited to apply for scholarships awarded by the Big Sun Athletic Organization. athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – Information is available in the Guidance office relating to two scholarships available at St. John’s University. If you have been accepted and plan to attend SJU, please see Mrs. Donohue for additional information. The Catholic Student Scholarship is due at SJU by 2/15/08 and the Ozanam Scholars Program is due by 3/15/08.