The Newtown Scholarship Association was established in 1937 to promote and advance the education of secondary school graduates residing in Newtown, CT, by providing need-based financial aid to Newtown students.

Following is a current list of active scholarships.

Garden Club of Newtown
Hertberg Family Foundation
Newtown Earth Day
Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in forestry/environmental sciences. Amount is open ended.
Newtown Savings Bank
Preference given to a student pursuing a business/finance major. Amount is open ended and more than one is usually awarded each year.
Newtown Woman’s Club
Rotary Club of Newtown
Preference given to students with significant community service hours. Amount is open ended and more than one is usually awarded each year.
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation
SHOP (Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity)
This scholarship was established in the fall of 2012. It is to be awarded to a Sandy Hook resident who is majoring in business. Amount is open ended.
The Taunton Press, Inc.
Preference given to an English/writing/journalism major. Amount is open ended.
Women Involved in Newtown

Theo Hartlett was able to follow his passion for music with help from The Newtown Scholarship Association!

Honor a family member, business associate or friend by establishing a Named, Honorary, or Memorial Scholarship.

Initial minimum donation is $1,000.

For more information, contact Julie Savino at NewtownScholarshipAwards@gmail.com.

Active Scholarships