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 15, 2024Deadline extended to Monday, April 1, 2024- 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: Monday, April 12, 2024
- 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: July 1, 2024
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.
Important Information Regarding FAFSA Delays and NSA Applications
We understand that there are issues and delays with the submission and processing of FAFSA forms. Beginning in March, students who have submitted their FAFSA will receive an email that they can access their FAFSA Submission Summary through their StudentAid.gov account.
In the meantime, we encourage students to register and begin completing their Newtown Scholarship Association application. Once your FAFSA Submission Summary is available, a copy must be uploaded to complete your NSA application.
Stay tuned for further information, and contact us if you have questions at awards@newtownscholarship.org.