There are several community organizations that provide scholarships for deserving high school seniors that parents and seniors might not be aware of. These scholarships include:
- Margaret Drakeley Memorial Scholarship – chosen by the Suffield High School awards committee for a student who wishes to pursue studies in social work or related fields. $1,000
- Polish Heritage Society
There are several college scholarships available to Suffield residents of Polish descent. The application typically includes some demonstration of interest in Polish culture or history.
a. Harriet Isray Scholarship- The American Institute of Polish Culture – $2,000 – due June 30, 2024
b. Jennie Marconi-Javorski Scholarship – Polish Heritage Club of Greater Hartford – $1,000, due May 1, 2024
c. Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship -American Council for Polish Culture – $5,000, due June 30, 2024
d. Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba College Scholarship – Polish American Journal Foundation – $1,500 and $500, due June through August 2024 - Suffield Community Aid – for more information about these scholarships see page 16 or contact SCA at 860-668-1986.
a. James F. Coggins, Jr. Community Service Award- Suffield Community Aid (SCA) offers a $1,500 award to a graduating Suffield high school senior. The deadline is: Monday, May 6 by midnight.
b. Jane Purtill Fuller Scholarship for Nursing or Social Services Candidates The Board of Directors dedicates an annual $1,500 needs-based scholarship in memory of Jane Purtill Fuller. Applicants wishing to apply are encouraged to complete the common application at Suffield High School or call SCA at (860) 668-1986.
c. Kathy Ostrowski Memorial Nursing Scholarship – SCA awards a $1,500 needs-based scholarship to a Suffield graduating senior, in pursuit of a nursing degree. Applicants wishing to apply are encouraged to complete the common application at Suffield High School or call SCA at (860) 668-1986.
d. Suffield Community Aid “Forward Focus” Scholarship – The SCA Board of Directors established this $1,500 needs-based scholarship to offer graduating Suffield High School seniors financial support as they pursue job and educational goals post-graduation. Applicants are required to submit a 250-word (max.) essay supporting their selection. The deadline to apply is: Monday, May 6 by midnight. Contact SCA at 450 South St. Suffield, CT 06078 or by email at daniellea@suffieldcommunityaid.org. - The Suffield Observer Two $1,500 scholarships in memory of Sam Fuller and Bob Warren are awarded to seniors each year; contact: thesuffieldobserver.com/scholarship-information/ for more information. Due date is May 15, 2024.
- The Suffield Players
a. Eugene Biggio Memorial Drama Scholarship 2024 -The Biggio Scholarship funds student education in the Dramatic Arts presented by The Suffield Players, Inc. Submission deadline: May 1, 2024. Contact The Suffield Players at suffieldplayers.org for more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures.
b. Robert Alcorn Memorial Arts Scholarship 2024 – the scholarship makes Arts Education more accessible to deserving students presented by The Suffield Players, Inc. Submission deadline: May 1, 2024. Contact The Suffield Players at suf fieldplayers.org for more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures. - The Suffield Woman’s Club – SWC Community College/Trade School Scholarships
Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating Suffield High School seniors. Interested students are encouraged to apply through the Suffield High School common application. For more information, please contact Renee Wood at woodrenee@hotmail.com. - The Landry-Sic Post 9544 Veterans of Foreign Wars – The VFW will be offering two $2,000 awards to graduating seniors for either college or trade school educations. Requirements: a complete application and a 500-word handwritten essay on Americanism. Contact suffieldvfw9544@gmail.com for more information. z