Scholarships
The Watertown Foundation provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors to assist them financially in achieving post-secondary education. Scholarship awards are competitive and are based on information submitted on the Scholarship Application and on high school scholastic record, test scores, essays, extracurricular and community involvement, and financial information. Awards are the sole
decision and responsibility of the Watertown Foundation Scholarship Committee and are based on the judgment of the applicant’s submitted application information.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with plans to attend a post-secondary school (college, university, or trade school)
- Applicant must be a resident of Watertown or Oakville for at least three years (regardless of the secondary school attended)
- Contributions to the applicant’s school and community
- Academic merit (except for applications to the Joyce Mordenti Scholarship)
- Financial need (except for applications to the Reinhold and Katie DeWitt Scholarship and the Joyce Mordenti Scholarship)
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR 2024:
The due date for the Supplemental Information packet that includes the FAFSA
Student Aid Index (SAI) has been extended until April 1 st .
Note: The SAI replaces the SAR which included the EFC.
The deadline for the Scholarship Application packet remains at March 20 th .
2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
2024 Scholarships and their competitive criteria:
Please note that the scholarships are divided into three headings. Be sure to review all information and remember to select one scholarship to list on your Application form.
AN ADDITIONAL AWARD FOR 2024 ONLY:
A $500 gift from the Watertown High School Class of 1973 was given in memory of their classmates Jeff Silks, John Guinea, and Jerry Orsillo. This one-time award will be presented to an eligible student as selected by the Watertown Foundation Scholarship Committee.
1) THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ONLY AND ARE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED:
RICKY BOZZUTO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence in the areas of mathematics, physical
sciences and/or information technology. The recipient should demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is given in
memory of a man devoted to scholarship, country, work, and especially his family.
WILLIAM H. AND MARGARET E. EPPEHIMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student who is dedicated to our community through volunteerism. Preference will be given to an individual interested in pursuing a degree in sales, marketing, or
business.
FLETCHER JUDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and exemplary community service.
KATHLEEN M. SCULLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student who is pursuing a degree in education. Established in 2023, this scholarship is given in memory of Kathy Scully, an exceptional educator and administrator who spent her entire 36-year career in the Watertown/Oakville school system.
WATERTOWN OAKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student who intends to pursue a post- secondary education in a business-related field of study and who demonstrates academic excellence, participates in an extracurricular business-related club or organization, and provides evidence of contributing to the school and/or community through volunteer activities and/or entrepreneurship.
ANTONACCI FAMILY FOUNDATION/WATERTOWN OAKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR STEM: Awarded with a preference given to a student in technical education, who intends to pursue a career in a skilled trade or a science-,
technology-, engineering- or math-related field at a post-secondary school or institution, and who demonstrates academic excellence and provides evidence of contributing to the school and/or community through volunteer activities and/or entrepreneurship.
2) THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM ANY SECONDARY SCHOOL AND ARE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED:
M. HEMINWAY MERRIMAN 2ND SCHOLARSHIP: Through the generosity of the Woodward Fund, a scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown a contribution to Watertown through time and energy devoted to improving the community.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY BANK: Awarded to a deserving individual with a preference given to a student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or business management.
TOWN OF WATERTOWN SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a high school senior based on a combination of the students GPA, financial need, and participation in community and public service.
WATERTOWN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded in recognition of the contributions the student has made to the community
and to their high school while maintaining a strong scholastic record. The student should demonstrate financial need. Two scholarships provide a renewal opportunity for the sophomore, junior, and senior years of college.
WATERTOWN FOUNDATION PAST PRESIDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP: In 1925, a small group of residents gathered to organize a
foundation, dedicated to making our community a better place to live. Under the guidance and generosity of David Woodward, the first president, the Watertown Foundation was established to support the needs of the community. More than fifty presidents of vision and commitment have volunteered their time and talents to further the goals of this foundation since its founding. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has exemplified the ideals of community service by following the inspiration of the founders of the Watertown Foundation.
DAVID WOODWARD SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is given in honor of David Woodward, one of the founding charter members of the Watertown Foundation through the generosity of the Woodward Fund. Preference will be given to a student who has shown vision and leadership in their efforts to improve the lives of others in our community.
3) THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM ANY SECONDARY SCHOOL AND ARE NOT BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED:
REINHOLD AND KATIE DEWITT SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded on the basis of academic excellence, demonstrated sensitivity to others
needs, and the ability to work cooperatively with those in need. This scholarship is not based on financial need, and is given through the generosity of Mrs. Reinhold DeWitt in recognition of the benefits she and her husband received from their educations that provided them the opportunities for work, friendships, and service to others.
JOYCE MORDENTI SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student who self-identifies as female (by birth or by choice). Preference given
to a recipient who plans on attending any public university, college, or community college in Connecticut and has demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity in high school due to personal, academic, or mental health challenges. This scholarship is not based on grades or financial need, and is given through the generosity of Joyce Mordenti and Jim Pohl in recognition of the benefits she and her husband received from their educations at the University of Connecticut. It commemorates the Watertown Foundation Scholarship that Joyce received in 1970.
ATTENTION INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
Are you interested in creating a named Scholarship? We would love to hear from you!
Please email wtnfoundationct@gmail.com so that we may discuss how your meaningful gift can become an
exceptional investment in the future of our community!