Scholarship
Instructions
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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 your are deserving of this scholarship.
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Include at least two (2) recommendation letters.
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Deliver the application and attachment(s) to Reaching 4 the Stars Scholarship, PO Box 563Watertown CT 06795 by March 1, 2025.
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 is 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, the applicant agrees to submit 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.
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We will make our decision by May 1st and you will be notified if you have been selected. We will post the announcement on our website and on social media.
Applicants are responsible for mailng completed applications and any attachment(s) to:
Reaching 4 the Stars Scholarship, PO Box 563 Watertown CT 06795.
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 and enroll in a program at an accredited college or university matriculating in 2023 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 applicant and signed by a parent or guardian if applicant is below the age of 18.
To support the Reaching 4 the Stars scholarship, donations may be made with a check, by Venmo or PayPal. 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 use PayPal or Venmo:
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Click the PayPal logo below to access the Sun, Moon & Stars donation page.
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Scan the PayPal QR code below to access the Sun, Moon & Stars PayPal handle.
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Scan the Venmo QR code below to access the Sun, Moon & Stars Venmo handle.
