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Deadline Approaching for KAA Scholarship Applications

By Clark Judge

(March 29, 2023) — There is still time to apply for the 2023 Killingworth Ambulance Association collegiate scholarships, but please be advised: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 14, 2023.

So, don’t delay.

Each year the KAA offers scholarships to graduating seniors enrolled in private or public high schools, with one proviso: They’re available only to Killingworth residents who plan on continuing their education at two- or four-year institutions.

In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1) Major in the medical, emergency services (fire, police, etc.) or other allied fields; 2) engage in community service and 3) maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their high-school careers.

The KAA has awarded 16 scholarships over the past five years, including nine in the past three.

Applications are available at Haddam-Killingworth, Mercy and Xavier High Schools, as well as on the KAA’s website. But remember: They must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 14th.

For more information, please contact the KAA at (860)663-2450 or log on to killingworthambulance.org.

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