The Suffield Observer Board of Directors will sponsor two scholarships to Suffield residents who will be entering an accredited two or four-year college in September 2023. The two scholarships are in memory of Samuel S. Fuller, the founder of the paper, and Robert O.Y. Warren, a former chairman of the board.
Each $1,000 scholarship can be applied for by contacting the guidance department at Suffield High School or Suffield Academy, by requesting a form from the Observer office or online at www.the suffieldobserver.com.
The Samuel S. Fuller Scholarship is open to any Suffield resident who plans on studying journalism or communications and has a background of community service. The applicant is required to write a 500–700-word essay or give a five-minute presentation in an electronic medium about something he or she loves to do, bringing to life the applicant’s enthusiasm, emotion and passion for the topic.
The Robert O. Y. Warren III Scholarship is open to a Suffield resident who will be majoring in history, communications, journalism, creative writing or research and has also participated in community service. The applicant should write a 500–700-word essay about his or her favorite book or create a five-minute presentation in an electronic medium about the book. The student should be specific and creative in the descriptions of the book.
Scholarship applications must be completed and submitted to the Observer at inbox@thesuffieldobserver.com or the Observer office at P.O. Box 424, Suffield, CT 06078 by May 15, 2023.