Silvermine Scholarship Application Process

Silvermine Scholarships

Assisting Silvermine Students for 55 Years!

The Silvermine Community Association has been awarding scholarships to community residents for 60 years. More than 300 high-school seniors have been helped on their way to higher education through this unique neighborhood program.

Application Requirements

To be eligible for the SCA Scholarship:

The applicant must be a recent graduate from high school/technical/post graduate school, or anticipate graduating in the spring of the scholarship year
The applicant must have been accepted (or anticipate receiving acceptance) by an accredited college or post-secondary school/conservatory (art, music, or technical).
The applicant MUST reside in the Silvermine Area of New Canaan, Norwalk, or Wilton (as defined by the map/street list in the application). (If you receive this newsletter, anyone who lives with you and meets the above criteria is eligible to apply for the SCA Scholarship.)

Applications will be available on this website later in the school year and will also be available in the New Canaan, Norwalk and Wilton High School guidance offices. Completed applications with supporting documentation must be submitted by no later than April 18th each year.

The Silvermine Community Association
Scholarship Selection Committee
115 New Canaan Ave, PMB #704
Norwalk, CT 06850

All applicants will be interviewed by the SCA Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and community service, as well as extracurricular activities and career goals.

Community Support

The Silvermine Community Scholarship Awards relies entirely on the support of the Silvermine neighborhood for its funding. Please join with those neighbors who have already committed to support this worthy endeavor. Become a member of the SCA, support our functions, and make a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Remember, many small donations result in many well deserved awards!