The list below are the scholarships organized by general fields of studies. Most scholarships have more than one field, examples: Arts and History or Science and Public Service. The "Other" category have varying requirements as: Student must embody the motto, "I am safe, responsible, respectful, prepared". For full scholarship information see the Scholarship List web page.
Female or Male Only Scholarships
Financial Need Scholarships
Community Service Scholarships
Sciences Scholarships
Public Service, Government or Political Science
Arts Scholarships
History and Education Scholarships
Attending University of Connecticut Scholarships
Nursing and Health Scholarships
Business Scholarships
Engineering Scholarships
Other Scholarships
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Female or Male Only Scholarships
Ruth Wheeler Travers Memorial Scholarship
Female student with career interest in horticulture, agriculture, forestry or culinary studies
Mary Jane Naylor Scholarship
Female Woodbury student who has recognized academic achievement and community service, and is entering the field of business.
John (Jack) Naylor Scholarship
Woodbury male student who has recognized academic achievement and community service and has a broad interest in communications including writing, education and the arts.
Frank A. DeLessio Scholarship
Male student's pursuit in the fields of biological sciences or education. Applicant must have high scholastic standing, have played varsity sports, been active in Church and have demonstrated volunteer service.
The Colette C. Flanagan Memorial Grant
Female Nonnewaug High School Senior or college student pursuing a degree in a Health Sciences field i.e. Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Social Work etc.
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Financial Need Scholarships
Dairy De-Lite Ice Cream Shop of Woodbury Scholarship
Woodbury and Nonnewaug graduate who has overcome hardship and shown exceptional accomplishment during their high school career.
Wayne Pratt Scholarship
Awards based on overall scholastic performance, community service and financial need.
Knowlton Family Scholarship
To recognize and support a student motivated in his/her field of interest.
Reed A. Weyburn Scholarship
Student based on academic record, community service and financial need.
Mitchell School PTO Scholarship
Mitchell School graduate in community service and financial need upon graduating from Nonnewaug High School.
Christine Story Ribeiro Memorial Scholarship
Student based on their academic record, community service and financial need.
Cody-Devries Family Scholarship
Woodbury student who has strong motivation and has the level of academic performance commensurate with their goals. Must have financial need.
Marjorie M. and Robert F. Jones Scholarship
Scholarship awards based on scholastic achievement, community and school service, and financial need.
Peter J. Dowling Memorial Scholarship
Award based on academic record, community service and financial need.
Newtown Savings Bank Scholarship
Financial need and a willingness to help others.
John R. Margaitis Memorial Scholarship
Graduating Nonnewaug High School seniors or college students in any field of study and residing in any Connecticut town based on academic record, community service and financial need with emphasis on perseverance and respect toward others.
Richard M. Clarke Memorial Agricultural Scholarship
Need based scholarship is to be awarded to a Nonnewaug High School senior or college second, third or fourth year student who participated in Clubs, Organizations, Future Farmers of America (FFA) and is majoring in Agricultural studies.
Richard M. Clarke Memorial Conservation Scholarship
Need based scholarship is to be awarded to a Woodbury resident and Nonnewaug High School senior or college second, third or fourth year student majoring in Natural Resources and Conservation.
The Adele S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
High school senior or college student based on their academic record, community service and financial need.
The Dr. Edward E. and M. Margaret Byers Memorial Scholarship
Student attending the University of Connecticut and has demonstrated good character and a financial need.
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Community Service Scholarships
Wayne Pratt Scholarship
Based on overall scholastic performance, community service and financial need.
Mitchell School PTO Scholarship
Mitchell School graduate in community service and financial need upon graduating from Nonnewaug High School.
Christine Story Ribeiro Memorial Scholarship
Based on their academic record, community service and financial need.
Mary Ellen Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Interested in guidance counseling, psychology or teaching/education and has been involved in community service.
Peter J. Dowling Memorial Scholarship
Based on academic record, community service and financial need.
Marjorie and Richard Hubbard Scholarship
Student with a record of community service and volunteerism.
Judy Frew Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to honor the life of Judy Frew and her dedication to volunteerism.
John R. Margaitis Memorial Scholarship
Graduating Nonnewaug High School seniors or college students in any field of study and residing in any Connecticut town based on academic record, community service and financial need with emphasis on perseverance and respect toward others.
The Annie Willis Musso Citizenship Scholarship
Student demonstrating outstanding citizenship through community and school service.
The Adele S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
High school senior or college student based on their academic record, community service and financial need.
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Sciences Scholarships
Drs. Virginia & Harold Perkinson Memorial Scholarship
High school graduate majoring in the sciences.
Christopher Ciriello Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science or Visual/Graphic Art.
Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust Scholarship
Nonnewaug High School student pursuing a career in environmental sciences, natural sciences or teaching.
Dr. Marcus E. Cox Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in Health or the sciences.
Stedman T. Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship
Student majoring in engineering , Science, Mathematics or Public Service.
Edward F. White Memorial Scholarship
Senior pursuing studies in the field of science.
Rick Moisan Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior with interest in arts and sciences or Architecture or Medicine.
Bruce A. and Janet M. Bunch/GE Foundation Scholarship
Woodbury student pursuing their educational fields of biology, botany, zoology or environmental sciences in general and that exhibit academic excellence.
Charlie Rutledge Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury graduating senior with a desire to pursue a degree in mathematics or computer science and has demonstrated academic accomplishments in these areas. Applicants must be graduates of Nonnewaug High School or Holy Cross High school.
Pomperaug Valley Garden Club Scholarship
Nonnewaug graduating senior or college student from any town planning to study horticulture, botany, environmental sciences or a related field. General Woodbury Scholarship Fund Dollars for Scholars criteria apply in addition to vocational preference.
Robert Blake and Marcella Frances Jackson Scholarship
Student pursuing a Liberal Arts Education with majors in Library Science, Modern Languages, English Literature, History, International Studies, Psychology or the arts.
Thomson Scholarship Fund
Graduates of Nonnewaug High School pursuing studies in an Agriculture or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math} discipline.
Carol and Gordon Gereg Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury graduating high school senior or college student who plans to major in Engineering, Computer Science, Art or Music.
Alfred R. Corsico Memorial Scholarship
Graduating Woodbury high school seniors and college students in their second, third or fourth year pursuing a degree in Education, History or Social Sciences. Student should also demonstrate commitment to community through volunteering, extra-curricular activities, sports, and clubs.
The Bethlehem Wildlife and Conservation Club Scholarship
Student planning a career in Conservation or the Environmental Sciences.
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Public Service, Government or Political Science
Ella T. Grasso Memorial Scholarship
Available to a student with an interest in public service, government or political science. (rev. 1/10/2024)
John G. Fleming Memorial Scholarship
Student interested in a government or political science career.
Woodbury Republican Town Committee Scholarship
high school senior from Woodbury to further his or her education in political science, history and/or public service.
Hart Scholarship Fund
Student from Woodbury interested in a career in public service.
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Arts Scholarships
Christopher Ciriello Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science or Visual/Graphic Art.
Mary Elder and Arthur Dwight Chaffee Scholarship
Student majoring in any one of the following; arts, music, architecture, engineering, construction, or religious studies.
Arthur Ludwig-Whittier Wright Scholarship
Student pursuing a bachelor's degree in commercial art or comparable discipline. Other forms of art may be considered.
Rick Moisan Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior with interest in arts and sciences or Architecture or Medicine.
Virginia & Gardner Murray Scholarship
Graduating senior with demonstrated accomplishment/interest in art or architecture.
Robert Blake and Marcella Frances Jackson Scholarship
Student pursuing a Liberal Arts Education with majors in Library Science, Modern Languages, English Literature, History, International Studies, Psychology or the arts.
Community Theatre at Woodbury Scholarship
High school student who has had formal study and/or substantial involvement in theatre performance or technical arts.
Carol and Gordon Gereg Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury graduating high school senior or college student who plans to major in Engineering, Computer Science, Art or Music.
Supporting the Arts Scholarship
Graduating high school senior or college student (Woodbury or Bethlehem resident) studying the Arts, including physical mediums i.e, painting, sculpture and performing arts.
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History and Education Scholarships
Old Woodbury Historical Society Scholarship
Student with a strong interest in history and intends to pursue history as a major in college.
Donald and Edith Seymour Memorial Scholarship
Student must be pursuing a major in education.
Diane Defeo Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in education or mathematics.
Balsavage Family Scholarship
Award made to a student pursuing a major in English.
Woodbury Republican Town Committee Scholarship
High school senior from Woodbury to further his or her education in political science, history and/or public service.
Harlan H. Griswold Memorial Scholarship
Student with a record of service to others and the community and who is pursuing a career in History or Historic Preservation.
Vera T. Elsenboss Memorial Scholarship
Student interested in volunteerism and the love of history and travel.
Mary Ellen Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Interested in guidance counseling, psychology or teaching/education and has been involved in community service.
Ron Yarusavage Scholarship
Student with a career interest in teaching.
Robert Blake and Marcella Frances Jackson Scholarship
Student pursuing a Liberal Arts Education with majors in Library Science, Modern Languages, English Literature, History, International Studies, Psychology or the arts.
Robert Wheeler Travers and Mary Jane McClay Travers Scholarship
Woodbury graduating high school senior or college second, third or fourth year student with an expressed interest in teaching.
The Val Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to an individual pursuing a career in education.
Alfred R. Corsico Memorial Scholarship
Graduating Woodbury high school seniors and college students in their second, third or fourth year pursuing a degree in Education, History or Social Sciences. Student should also demonstrate commitment to community through volunteering, extra-curricular activities, sports,and clubs.
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Attending University of Connecticut Scholarships
Roger Devino Scholarship
Student attending the University of Connecticut and planning to major in Business Management.
The Dr. Edward E. and M. Margaret Byers Memorial Scholarship
Student attending the University of Connecticut and has demonstrated good character and a financial need.
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Nursing and Health Scholarships
The Parris Memorial Scholarship
College student entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in Nursing or a health-related field.
Claire D. and James F. McLaughlin Scholarship
Student pursuing a nursing or related healthcare profession and has had high academic achievement and involvement in school and community activities.
Virginia Golymbieski Nursing Scholarship
Nonnewaug High School graduate (Woodbury or Bethlehem resident) in continuing his/her education to become a nurse, (RN or LPN), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA).
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Business Scholarships
Beatrice and Roland Manzi Family Scholarship Fund
student interested in any of the following: horticulture, environmental science, gardening, Agra-science, nature, politics, cooking, business or music.
Choate-Musgat Scholarship
Student majoring in journalism, professional business, technical or scientific writing.
Evan Hunter Gillette Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury resident college student who is pursuing a career in Business.
Roger Devino Scholarship
Student attending the University of Connecticut and planning to major in Business Management.
Tracey Blair Sadik Memorial Scholarship
Student attending a four-year college/university and is majoring in the profession of economics, finance or business management.
Sherwood Wells Travers Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a career in Banking, Accounting, Finance or Business.
Joe Beck Scholarship
Student resident pursuing a career in music, music production or business.
Charles W. Hart Memorial Scholarship
Student whose interests are similar to Charles Hart's; an Eagle Scout, academics or business achievement.
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Engineering Scholarships
Christopher Ciriello Memorial Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science or Visual/Graphic Art.
Mary Elder and Arthur Dwight Chaffee Scholarship
Student majoring in any one of the following; arts, music, architecture, engineering, construction, or religious studies.
James Bragg Scholarship
Awarded to a student pursuing a career in Mechanical, Land or Environmental Engineering.
Stedman T. Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship
Student majoring in engineering , Science, Mathematics or Public Service.
Earle W. Lovering Memorial Scholarship
Student majoring in Engineering, Metallurgy or languages.
Gardella Family Scholarship
Student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering major.
Daniel J. & Jean V. Carnese Scholarship
Student to continue his/her career in engineering.
David Monckton Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury student who is majoring in Engineering and Engineering Technologies, has a strong record of community volunteerism and has participated in Scouting.
Thomson Scholarship Fund
Graduates of Nonnewaug High School pursuing studies in an Agriculture or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math} discipline.
Carol and Gordon Gereg Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury graduating high school senior or college student who plans to major in Engineering, Computer Science, Art or Music.
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Other Scholarships
Cushman Family Fund Scholarship
Awarded to a student with outstanding character and scholarship attainment.
Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship
Woodbury senior with intellectual curiosity, a spirit of adventure and outstanding motivation.
First Congregational Church Scholarship
Awarded to a student demonstrating good citizenship.
James R. Somers Scholarship
Graduating high school student who has overcome a handicap and gained acceptance to a four-year college or trade school.
Kohler-Perez Fallen Hero Scholarship
Student who has lost a parent or other relative in combat, or other protective service such as fire or police.
Robert J. Corsico Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior or graduate with outstanding academic achievement and well balanced interests. Student must show an interest in linguistics and/or an international outlook/diversity.
Michaels Family Scholarship
To help students achieve their educational goals.
Shane Condon Scholarship
To promote kindness, empathy, and inclusion at Nonnewaug High School by recognizing students who display those characteristics throughout their high school career.
Dawn Hochsprung Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student that attended Bethlehem Elementary or Mitchell Elementary School, and graduated from Nonnewaug High School. Student must embody the motto, "I am safe, responsible, respectful, prepared".
King Solomon Masonic Lodge #7 Scholarship
Graduating Nonnewaug High School student from Woodbury and pursuing an education at a trade or vocational post secondary school.
The George P. & Barbara D. Roberts Family Scholarship Fund
Support a student's college pursuits and aspirations.
Peter Nulty Memorial Scholarship
Student who participated in interscholastic sports at Nonnewaug High School and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship.
