SCHOLARSHIP - available to -
CT High School Seniors
APPLY NOW! Deadline March 31
THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
The United Nations Association of the United States
of America is a not-for-profit nonpartisan
organization that supports the work of the United
Nations and encourages active participation
In the most crucial social and economic issues
facing the world today. Its vision is a world
in which the scourge of war is eliminated,
human rights are honored, and the natural
environment is protected. The United States
is a constructive member of the United Nations
for the well-being of mankind.
The Connecticut Chapter welcomes members
who reside in Connecticut and bordering areas.
The United Nations Association Scholarships
are made available in memory of
Lisl Standen and Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen
and through the generosity of many
anonymous donors.
QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
FOR INFORMATION
unausa.org
THE
SCHOLARSHIP
GOALS
TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT
STUDENTS WITH A DEMONSTRATED
INTEREST IN PROMOTING WORLD
PEACE THROUGH WORK
IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND DIPLOMATIC SERVICE,
AND TO CULTIVATE AN
UNDERSTANDING OF, AND
SUPPORT FOR, THE WORK OF THE
UN IN THE UNITED STATES.
AWARD
Usually the award amount of the scholarship is $1000
but may vary depending on funds available
within the Scholarship Trust.
ELIGIBILITY
In choosing Association Scholars,
preference is given to male or female students
meeting all or most of the following criteria:
have demonstrated academic excellence
have demonstrated interest in international issues
have demonstrated progress
in developing fluency in a foreign language and a commitment to continue
foreign language study
have participated in a Model UN or similar intercultural program
have demonstrated financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Connecticut residents (excluding Hartford County schools)
Application information
is found on the website of the
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
northwestcf.org/scholarships Select “Scholarship Descriptions”
Hartford County residents
Application information
is found on the website of the
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
hfpg.org/scholarships Search “United Nations; international”
Waterbury area residents
Application information
is found on the website of the
Connecticut Community Foundation
conncf.org/scholarships
REVIEW PROCESS
Scholarship committees at each foundation review
the applications and make their recommendations.
Appropriate venue for the award ceremony
are later identified.
FIND OUT MORE
Learn more about the United Nations
and the Connecticut United Nations Association.
Speakers are available for presentations on the UN
and other topics of international concern for civic
groups and for high schools in Connecticut.
For more information or to schedule
a presentation, please contact us
