The Silvermine Community Association has
been awarding scholarships to community residents for 53
years. More than 292 young students have been helped on
their way to higher education through this unique
neighborhood program.
In past years, the individual scholarship
awards have ranged from $250 to $3,000. Each year, based on
the number of applicants and their qualifications, the
number of scholarship recipients varies. Generally there are
between three and six recipients.
Application Requirements
To be eligible for the SCA Scholarship:
The
applicant must be a recent graduate from high
school/technical/post graduate school, or anticipate
graduating in the spring of 2008.
The
applicant must have been accepted (or anticipate
receiving acceptance) by an accredited college or
post-secondary school/conservatory (art, music, or
technical).
The
applicant MUST reside in the Silvermine Area of New
Canaan, Norwalk, or Wilton (as defined by the map/street
list in the application). (If you receive this
newsletter, anyone who lives with you and meets the
above criteria is eligible to apply for the SCA
Scholarship.)
Applications will be available in January
at all local high school guidance offices. Applications also
can be obtained by calling 847-8354. Completed applications
with supporting documentation must be submitted by no later
than Friday, April 11, 2008 to:
The
Scholarship Selection Committee
c/o the Silvermine Tavern
194 Perry Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
All applicants will be interviewed by the
SCA Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarships will be
awarded based on academic achievement, financial need,
community service, as well as extracurricular activities and
career goals.
Community Support
The Silvermine Community Scholarship
Awards relies entirely on the support of the Silvermine
neighborhood for its funding. Over the past several years,
we have made awards totaling between $3,500 and $8,000.
Accordingly, the Silvermine Community Association must raise
at least $3,500 if we want to continue the long running
tradition of helping our young neighborhood students.
Please join with those neighbors who have
already committed to support this worthy endeavor. Become a
member of the SCA, support our functions, and make a
donation to the Scholarship Fund. Remember, many small
donations result in many well deserved awards! Fill out the
form on page 7 of this newsletter and return it to the
Silvermine Tavern with your membership application.
