All graduating high school seniors who are residents of Newtown, Connecticut, and former high school graduates who were residents of Newtown, Connecticut, at the time of graduation are encouraged to apply to NSA. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate college degree or technical school education. Scholarships are awarded to students based on their family’s financial need, the student’s academic information, activities, work history, and an interview with the NSA Awards Committee. Awards are for one academic year only; students must reapply each year they wish to be considered for scholarship assistance.

To help you prepare in advance for completing the application, please utilize our NSA Guide to the Application Process.

NSA Application Deadlines

  • The Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Hertberg finalist interviews will be held in April. Finalists will be notified of the date, time, and location. 
    • Students who apply and are not selected for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship are automatically considered for general scholarships available from the NSA. 
  • NSA General Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
    • Applicants will be interviewed by the Awards Committee in the spring. Students will be notified of the date, time, and location.  
  • NSA Returning College Student Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Register/Log In Instructions

New users are required to Register to begin this year's application. Only students should register and complete the application, not their parent/guardian(s). After clicking Register, you will be asked to enter your personal email address (do not use your high school email address) and create a password. Once your email is validated, your NSA SurveyMonkey Apply Account will be created and you will gain access to the application portal.

Returning users should enter their email address and password to Log In to the application portal. If you don't recall your password, click the "Forgot your password?" link and follow the instructions to reset your password. If you are currently attending college and reapplying for a scholarship for next year, use the Returning College Student Application. If this application does not appear to initiate after you log in, click on your name in the top right corner, then My Account, then Eligibility. From there, you can update your profile to reflect that you're a returning college student.

For the latest info application deadlines, reminders and other important news, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Contact us if you have questions at awards@newtownscholarship.org. 

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