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Scholarships

The Bethel Education Foundation Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship for up to three graduating seniors who need financial assistance in order to further their education at an accredited 4-year college/university on a full-time basis.
 
Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a resident of Bethel, CT and a U.S. Citizen.
  • Applicant requires financial assistance in order to further their education at an accredited four-year college or university on a full-time basis.
  • Applicant must not have been granted a full scholarship to any institution of higher learning.
  • Applicant must have a record of solid academic achievement in a college-preparatory curriculum.
  • Applicant must demonstrate traits of high personal character. (Student should have a record of community service.)

Student must work with BHS Guidance Office to receive form and submit.

Award:
  • Winners’ names will be announced at the Senior Awards ceremony. A check will be mailed to awardees and made out to the accredited institution in which the student is enrolled. Scholarship funds will not be paid directly, nor reimbursed, to an award recipient.
  • This scholarship is non-renewable. 
  • Family members of current BEF Directors are not eligible. 
 
Questions and completed applications should be emailed to betheledfoundation@yahoo.com. 

2019 Scholarship Recipients

Brian Salvador and Aileen Zheng
The scholarships were in the amount of $1,000.
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Photo credit: Dan DeBlois

2018 Scholarship Recipients

Purna Dalal, Madison Lemone, and Jason Zheng
The scholarships were in the amount of $1,000.
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Photo credit: Dan DeBlois

2017 Scholarship Recipients

Jessica MacIntyre and Brian Carraturo
The scholarships were in the amount of $1,000.
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Photo credit: Dan DeBlois

2016 Scholarship Recipients

Bryan Bornn and Molly Dolman.
The scholarships were in the amount of $1,000.
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Molly Dolman, BEF President Heather Pontonio, and Bryan Bornn
Photo credit: Dan DeBlois

2015 Scholarship Recipients
 Jack Fritch and Quinn Vissak.
The scholarships were in the amount of $5,000
through a grant provided by AT&T

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Jonathon "Jack" Fritch
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Quinn Vissak
Photo credit: Dan DeBlois. 
2014 Scholarship Recipients
 Kilwienny Gomes and Danielle Spinella.
The scholarships were in the amount of $2,500.
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Kilwienny Gomes
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Danielle Spinella
These grants were possible thanks to a grant from AT&T and help from State Representative Dan Carter.

Bethel Education Foundation
PO Box 92,  Bethel, CT  06801
Bethel Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Donations are tax-deductible. Tax ID #26-0133116

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