Two scholarships are available to New Fairfield students. Please read the information below about application requirements and instructions.
New Fairfield Veterans Association Scholarship
To be eligible for a New Fairfield Veterans Association scholarship award an applicant must be a resident of the Town of New Fairfield and a student in good standing at New Fairfield High School or attend one of the following schools in Danbury, CT; Immaculate High School, Henry Abbott Technical School or Wooster School.
Applicants must provide written proof of acceptance and a copy of a commitment letter to attend a college or training institution.
The official New Fairfield Veterans Association application form must be used by all applicants and must be completely filled out.
Letters of recommendation from non-family members will be accepted. The completed form may be emailed to; nfva@mail.com or mailed to: New Fairfield Veterans Association, P.O. Box 8088, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Applications must be postmarked NLT April 25, 2016 to be considered. Click here to download the scholarship form.
MARTHA FAIRCHILD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Martha Fairchild Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship award to a New Fairchild resident who has contributed to the betterment of the community through volunteer service and who is presently admitted and enrolled in a program leading to a degree in a field which promotes reading (i.e. library science or teaching). Friends of Martha Fairchild, New Fairfield’s long-time librarian, established the scholarship in 1995.
Mrs. Fairchild, a life long resident served as a teacher, volunteer and librarian for more than 40 years. The scholarship endeavors to promote the ideals of service to the community and the importance of reading in our private, family and professional lives, which were the objectives of her life’s work.
$1000 one time award
Name placed on a permanent plaque in the New Fairfield Free Public Library.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Resident of New Fairfield or an employee of the town of New Fairfield
Ability to demonstrate involvement in volunteer service to the community of New Fairfield
Enrollment in a college program (full or part-time) leading to a Master’s degree in Library Science or a Bachelor’s degree in library science or education.
Must be in good academic standing; current students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA
Scholarship is need-blind. Candidates do not have to demonstrate financial need.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete application forms are available in the New Fairfield High School or the New Fairfield Free Public Library.
Essay (1-3 pages) defining your volunteer service work and explaining how it has contributed to the betterment of New Fairfield
NFHS Students submit application by Thursday, April 28, 2016 to the Guidance Office with Martha Fairchild Library Scholarship clearly marked on the envelope
Candidates from the community should submit their applications to the New Fairfield Free Public Library Attn: Martha Fairchild Scholarship, 2 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield CT, 06812 by Thursday, April 28, 2016.
SELECTION
A committee from NFFPL Board of Trustees will select the recipient from the NFHS and community candidates. The Award will be presented at the July meeting of the Library Board or at the NFHS Scholar’s Night if recipient is a NFHS student.
Click here to download the scholarship form.
Questions? Please contact Linda Fox 312- 5679 Library Director