Scholarship
Instructions for the 2025/2026 School Year
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Complete and sign the application.
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Transcript and essay required: Attach a one-page essay, answering the question: What factors influenced your decision to pursue a career in helping special needs children? Include your short- and long-range career plans and why you are deserving of this scholarship.
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Include at least two (2) recommendation letters.
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Mail the application and attachment(s) to Reaching 4 the Stars Scholarship, PO Box 563, Watertown CT 06795 by April 1, 2026.
Scholarship Information
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One (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) twelfth-grade student who reside in theGreater Watertown area (including Middlebury, Southbury, Woodbury, Bethlehem, Thomaston, Region 14, Region 15, and Waterbury), and who are pursuing a career in helping children with special needs and a degree in one of the following areas: special education, speech therapy, ABA, occupational therapy, art therapy or music therapy.
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Applicants will be selected based on merit with no consideration for gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or financial need.
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By signing this application (required), the applicant agrees that the scholarship money shall be used for tuition and/or books to meet tax-free criteria.
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By signing this application (required), the applicant agrees to submit a Letter of Acceptance and proof of enrollment in a program in one of the following areas: special education, speech therapy, ABA, occupational therapy, art therapy, or music therapy before any scholarship money is released.
To be eligible, applicant must fulfill the following requirements:
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Applicant must be in the twelfth (12th) grade.
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Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Applicant must complete the ENTIRE application.
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Applicant must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university matriculating in 2026/2027 in one of the following areas: special education, speech therapy, ABA, occupational therapy, art therapy, or music therapy.
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Application must be signed by the applicant and signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is below the age of 18.
To support the Reaching 4 the Stars scholarship, donations may be made with a check or Venmo. Please be sure to write FOR SCHOLARSHIP in the payment notes section.
To donate cash, e-mail info@sunmoonandstars.org or use the "Send us a message" field on this page. Please provide your name, the name of your organization, if applicable, the amount to be donated, and the best date and time to transfer the funds.
Please mail personal, business, and bank checks, or money orders, made out to Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc. to:
Sun, Moon & Stars, PO Box 563, Watertown CT 06795.
To Donate:
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Scan or click the Venmo QR code below to access the Sun, Moon & Stars Venmo handle.
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To use our website Donation Form, click the button below
