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SCA Helping Silvermine Scholars for 50+
Years!
The Silvermine Community Association has
been awarding scholarships to community residents for 55
years. More than 295
high-school seniors 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:
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The
applicant must be a recent graduate from high
school/technical/post graduate school, or anticipate
graduating in the spring of 2012 -
The
applicant must have been accepted (or anticipate
receiving acceptance) by an accredited college or
post-secondary school/conservatory (art, music, or
technical).
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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 are available on this
web-site and
will also
be available in the New Canaan,
Norwalk and Wilton High School guidance offices. Completed applications
with supporting documentation must be submitted by no later
than April 18th each year.
The Silvermine Community
Association
Scholarship
Selection Committee
115 New Canaan Ave, PMB #704
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. 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!
Make a Donation to the 2012
Scholarship Fund today!
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