• Scholarships •

SCHOLARSHIP	ELIGIBILITY	APPLICATION AVAILABLE	DEADLINE
Alpha Delta Kappa	Female senior planning to major in education	X	26-Mar
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences	Senior who will be majoring in a FCS (Family Consumer Science) field	X	1-Mar
Arthritis Foundation	High school seniors with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease	X	16-Apr
Associated General Contractors of Ct., Inc.	Senior majoring in building technology or civil enginering	X	31-Mar
Asthma and Allergy Foundation	Graduating seniors who have asthma and/or severe allergies who are role models for others
Athletic Booster Scholarship	Senior participating in Ledyard Athletics and top 50% of the class
Better Business Bureau Student Ethics Award	High school junior who plans on attending an accredited college/university in the US.
Best Buy Scholarship	Students involved in volunteer community service or work experience
Blue Star Mothers	Seniors going on to a 4yr college and have a parent actively serving in the military or an honorably discharged Veteran	X	1-Apr
Black Engineering Council of EB	African-American graduating senior, minimum gpa of 2.5
Big Y	Academic merit and achievement-various categories of scholarships available	X	1-Feb
Bright Horizons Scholarship	Graduating  Connecticut high school senior who will attend an accredited 4yr college/university in Connecticut	X	1-Jun
Burger King Scholar	Gpa 2.5 or higher, works an average of 15 hrs/week for at least 40 weeks
Carmack, William E.  Memorial Scholarship	High School Senior accepted to an approved program in Fire Sciences or Emergency Medical Services	X	15-Apr
CCONS Nursing Scholarship	High school student, planning on entering the nursing profession
Charter Oak's Annual Scholarships	credit union member or child/grandchild of member	X	15-Mar
Christopher Potvin Scholarship	Excellent student, varsity athlete who is respected and admired by faculty, coaches, peers, and community
Cindy Dimenstein Memorial Scholarship	High School Senior in CT who has been affected by Breast Cancer	X	31-Mar
Coastal Lodge Masonic Scholarship	Any student planning to attend any form of higher learning w/ gpa at least 2.5, and contributed to school and /or community	X	15-Apr
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship	Student who has demonstrated commitment to community service, leadership skills, academic achievement, and positive attitudes
Commander Kenneth Robert Kee, U.S.N. Memorial Scholarship Fund	Child of ENLISTED Navy personnel (active-duty or retired) living in the New London or Groton area	X	31-Mar
Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut	Various scholarships- requirements vary- essays should be geared toward interests of donor	X	1-Apr
Connecticut Alarm & Systems Integrators Association Scholarship	Senior, child of full-time employee of CT police or fire community
Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals	Senior who desires to continue their educational careers in the filed of business	X	26-Feb
Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education	involvement w/ activities that promote Latinos pursuit of higher education, accepted to an accredited institution, have a B average
Connecticut Association of Women Police	graduating from high school and applying to a criminal justice program	X	30-Apr
Connecticut Bar Foundation Essay Contest	High School Students
Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund	Student entering architecture, engineering, construction and surveying	X	30-Mar
Connecticut Nurserymen's Foundation	CT resident graduating high school or a student currently enrolled at the college level, majoring in Horticulture	X	15-Mar
Connecticut Reading Association Conference Scholarship	Ledyard Senior who is a resident of Ledyard/Gales Fery planning to pursue an career in education.  "B" average is required	X	30-Apr
Connecticut State USBC Association	Senior planning to continue their education who is a member of USBC in good standing, or had a parent or grandparent who is a member	X	15-Apr
Cynthia A. Carano Memorial Award	Senior, enrolled at an accredited 2-4 year college on a F/T basis or Technical School	X	1-Apr
Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship	Senior planning to attend -yr college and pursue a career in park management, forestry, horticulture, agronomy, etc. www.ctparks.org	X	15-May
Disabled Workers' Scholarship	Child of worker totally disabled in the work place	X	15-Apr
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation	Children/stepchildren of members of the US Navy who are serving or have served in the submarine force.
Dominion Nuclear Three Rivers CC	Senior attending TRCC for Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical or Environ Engineering	X	15-Mar
Donald R. Henne Memorial Scholarship	Senior pursuing a career in conservation management or environmental science	X	1-Apr
Dunkin Donuts Scholarship	Seniors who plan to enroll full time at a 2 or 4 year institution	X	15-Apr
Edward C. Farrell Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Ledyard resident or child of employee of Northeast Utilities, C average, community activities	X	19-Mar
Elks National Foundation Scholarship	Financial need, leadership and scholarship
Eugene Atwood Fund	Educational Loan	X	1-May
FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America	Senior planning to pursue a degree in FCS education or related occupations	X	1-Mar
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Academic Award	Senior and Ledyard resident for at least 1yr, record of community/civic involvement, 2.5 gpa	X	14-May
Glenn Moon - Association of Retired Teachers of Conn.	Graduate of CT high school pursuing a teaching career	X	31-Mar
Groton Elks Athletic Scholarship	Student Athletes	X	4-May
Groton -Ledyard Rotary Club	Scholastic accomplishment, educational goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need	X	23-Apr
Groton Senior Citizens Club	Groton student	X	3-May
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective	Students who are members of, or allies to, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or intersex communities
Hood Good Sport	3.0 GPA and performed community service	X	19-Mar
Horatio Alger Scholarship	Graduate planning on pursuing a bachelors degree, extreme financial need, community involvements
Isidore Wise Scholarship Program	High school seniors who have been former or current patient at Newington Children's Hospital	X	31-Mar
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund	High school senior planning on attending a 4yr college, leadership abilities, community service & extracurricular activities, 2.5 gpa
KFC Colonel's Scholarship	GAP 2.75 or higher, financial need
Kline Family Community Service Scholarship	Seniors entering UCONN who have demonstrated record of community service
Kolinsky Journalism Scholarship	Senior planning to pursue a career in sports journalism
Lauren Candler Memorial Scholarship	GPA 3.0, community service, Ledyard chorus or Ledyard Agri-Science	X	19-Apr
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital	Pursuing a career in health care	X	30-Apr
LEA Future Teacher Scholarship	Dependent of an LEA member who is pursuing an undergraduate degree	X	1-May
Ledge Light Scholarship Program	Member of credit union, graduating senior with gpa of 2.5 or higher, commitment to community and acceptance to college
Ledyard Athletic Booster Club Scholarship	One boy and one girl who have partcipated in sports at LHS and will be attending college.	X	4-May
Ledyard Garden Club Scholarship	Plan to pursue a major in horticulture or an environmentally related field	X	31-Mar
Ledyard Historical Society Scholarship	Senior who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, extra curricular         and/or volunteer activities and plans to pursue a college degree	X	15-Apr
Ledyard Lion Club Scholarship	Ledyard student, academic achievement, service to school, church, community	X	8-May
Ledyard Music Booster Scholarship	LHS Senior pursuing an interest in music in college, not necessarily as a college major	X	23-Apr
Ledyard Women's Club Scholarship	Female Resident of Ledyard or Gales Ferry	X	30-Apr
Ledyard Youth Cheerleading Scholarship	LHS Senior - GPA 3.0 or higher and a commitment to LLYC	X	19-Apr
Ledyard Youth League	Senior planning to continue their education, involvement with the Ledyard Youth League
Marine Draftsmen's Association	Graduating students continuing their education, parent is an MDA-UAW Local 571 member	X	30-Apr
Meggie Dawn Memorial Scholarship	Senior pursuing a degree in Education, Social Sciences or Therapy Services	X	1-May
MENSA Education and Research Foundation	High school senior who will be enrolled in post secondary education
Millstone Station Scholarship	Nuclear, Mechanical or electrical engineering technology at TRCC
Milton Fisher Scholarship	Students who display evidence of innovative and creative problem solving	X	12-Apr
Minority Scholarship Fund	Minority, accepted into a 2 or 4 yr Connecticut college, intends to enter he teaching profession
Mistick River Business and Professional Women Scholarship	Senior pursuing a career in business
Montville Lion Club	Residents of Montville, service to others
National Co-op Scholarship	Numerous participating colleges, 3.5 gpa
National Naval Officers Association	Minority, academic achievement, financial need, leadership in the community. Must be eligible for sea service officer program
New London Association of Retired Teachers	Senior planning to enter teaching profession	X	15-Apr
Patricia C. Norman Scholarship	Four-year scholarship to a student in top 50% who plan to pursue a degree or career related to music at an accredited college, university of school of music.  For more information please go to the website at http:/www.cfsect.org/r_scholarships_how_to_apply.php	X
North Stonington Garden Club	Resident of North Stonington pursuing a career in horticulture, conservation, environ. Studies, or related field www.nsgardenclub.org	X	15-May
North Stonington Lions Club	Resident of North Stonington Public service	X	14-May
MacCluggage, Reid Maritime History Scholarship	Junior & Senior Students
Phi Delta Kappa	Senior planning on majoring in education	X	26-Apr
Pratt and Whitney Science and Technology	Seniors residing in CT and entering CCSU, minimum gpa of 3.0, interest in science and tech with financial need
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards	Outstanding community service
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship	High school senior who rank in the top 2% of their junior high school class
Ron Brown Scholar Program	Academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently in high school
Ronald McDonald's House Charities	Any graduating senior regardless of race, plan on attending a 2 or 4 yr college	X	16-Feb
Ronald McDonald's House Charities (HACER)	Graduating seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic descent	X	16-Feb
Rose City BNI Scholarship	Graduating Senior - cash award and certificate to participate in The Summer Senior Series	X	14-May
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)	Academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service
Scholarships for Students or Parents with Disabilities	Senior who has a parent with disabilities	X	1-Mar
Shaw-Worth Humane Society Scholarship	Senior who has demonstrated achievements in animal protection	X	25-Mar
Society of May Flower Descendants in the State of Connecticut	Graduating senior with confirmed plans to attend college/university	X	1-Mar
Sprigs & Twigs	Senior interested in the Horticulture field;	X	1-Apr
Stonington Tricentennial Scholarship	Mystic Fire District or Groton Resident needing Financial Assistance for College	X	1-May
T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship	Senior who is accepted to ECSU, gap of at least 3.0, financial need
Ted Martocchio Scholarship	Child of a member of the CT State Building and Trades Union
Tim West Memorial Scholarship	New London residents
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship	Seniors planning on continuing their education
United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Groton Base	Graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a full time study program at an accredited educational institution.	X	15-Apr
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship	Excel in academics, athletics and student leader
Wes Johnson Community Svc Award	High School Junior or Senior who has extensive record of community service and extra-curricular activities	X	1-Apr
West Side Middle School Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship Fund	Resident of Groton, attended West Side Mille for 2 yrs, 2.5 gpa or better, contributed to school and/or community
William H. Chapman Foundation	Post secondary education in both academics and the trades	X	15-Mar
Williams Memorial Institute Pre-1995 Alumnae Association	Direct descendent of a Williams Memorial Institute	X	30-Apr
100 Years of Women Scholarship Award (UCONN)	Senior planning to enroll at UCONN, commitment to women's issues through service to their community or school	X	26-Feb