Newington Public School Alumni Award
A textbook scholarship award of $500 to be spent on textbooks for a former student of the Newington Public School
All applicants must have spent three years, minimum, as a student at the Newington Public School, be a senior in high school and plan on continuing their education at a 2 or 4 year school, college or university. Applicants for the award must write an essay describing their most memorable moments and the positive effects the Newington Public School had on their school years and/or growing up. Applicants should also submit a copy of artwork that can be reproduced on a T-shirt for the primary fundraiser of the Newington School Supporters, the Fox Point Sunset Road Race. Winner will be chosen based on merit and content of the essay. Correct grammar, punctuation and good writing also counts. The winning essay will receive a Textbook Scholarship in the amount of $500.
Congratulations to 2010 NPS Alumni Award recipient - Faith Loewy!
Read Faith's winning essay
Previous winners:
- 2009 Elizabeth DeVincenzo
- Read Elizabeth's winning essay
- 2008 Zachary Leighton
- Read Zach's winning essay
- 2007 Sam Boynton
- Read Sam's winning essay
Submit your entry for the 2011 Fox Point Sunset Road Race!
Winner will receive a $500 Textbook Scholarship!
Award rules and deadlines
Applicant should fill out the attached application and attach their essay and copy or description of their artwork.
Winner will be chosen based on merit and content of the essay. Correct grammar, punctuation and good writing also counts!
We would like a piece of your own artwork (or photo/digital image of a 3-dimensional piece) from your school days. This is not an art contest, so this artwork can be from elementary, middle or high school. Have it be one of your favorites that would be fitting for the front of a t-shirt. This can be submitted with your essay or afterwards. A copy of the winning essay, corresponding artwork and a photo of the award winner will be posted on our website.
All applicants must have spent three years, minimum, as a student at Newington Public School, be a senior in high school and plan on continuing their education at a 2 or 4 year school, college or university.
Mail or drop off your application to:
Newington Public School
ATTN: NPS Alumni Award
133 Nimble Hill Road
Newington NH 03801
All applications must be received by April 1, 2010. Winner will be chosen by April 30, 2010 and notified shortly thereafter.
Good luck to all!
