Eligibility
Open to Naugatuck High School students who demonstrate academic achievement, character, and a commitment to higher education.
Investing in Education,
Honoring a Legacy
Supporting Naugatuck High School students in their pursuit of higher education while honoring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring belief in education of Portuguese immigrant parents.
Established in Loving Memory of
Mario and Emilia Antunes
In honor of their courage and sacrifice as Portuguese immigrants, and their unwavering belief in the value of education and the opportunities it creates for future generations.
About the Fund
The Naugatuck High School Portuguese-American Scholarship Fund provides financial support to deserving Naugatuck High School students who demonstrate academic achievement, character, and a commitment to pursuing higher education. Our fund continues the legacy of the Antunes family by investing in the dreams and potential of the next generation.
Scholarship Information
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted annually. Check back for current deadlines and application details.
Award Details
Scholarship awards are granted each year to qualified students to support their pursuit of higher education.
Selection Criteria
Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, personal character, community involvement, and a demonstrated commitment to their educational goals.
Our Mission
To honor the memory of Mario and Emilia Antunes by supporting Naugatuck High School students in their pursuit of higher education, while celebrating the contributions, values, and enduring legacy of Portuguese immigrant parents who believed in a brighter future through education.
Our Honorees
Coming soon
Scholarship Recipients
This section is reserved for student honorees, award recipients, and future stories that celebrate achievement and perseverance.
Recipient names, photos, and biographies can be added once they are confirmed.
Apply
Apply for a Scholarship
The fund celebrates academic effort, strength of character, community involvement, and the ambition to pursue higher education.
The application form and deadline can be linked here once you confirm the process for this year.
Donate
Support the Fund
Your generosity can help create educational opportunities for future generations of Naugatuck High School students while honoring a legacy rooted in courage, sacrifice, and belief in education.
A secure donation method can be connected here once you choose your preferred payment setup.
Contact
Get in Touch
Questions about the scholarship, giving, or eligibility are welcome.
Official fund contact details can be inserted here after confirmation.