Future funeral directors can apply for funding

WETHERSFIELD — All Connecticut high school seniors pursuing careers as funeral directors now can apply for scholarship funds from the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. The statewide professional organization will award three graduating high school seniors with $500 in scholarship funds to be used toward their education and professional training. Applications must be submitted by June 15.

All funeral directors/embalmers in the State of Connecticut are licensed. The licensure requirements include a degree in mortuary science or funeral service from an accredited college or university, successful completion of the National Conference Board Examination, and a one-year apprenticeship under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director/embalmer. The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association works closely with the Funeral Service Program at East Hartford’s Goodwin University, one of many in the U.S. CFDA members offer professional guidance and career opportunities for the school’s students and faculty.

To be eligible for the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association’s scholarship award for high school seniors pursuing careers in funeral service, candidates must be a high school senior who will graduate in June 2021; be a legal resident of the State of Connecticut and pursuing a career as a funeral director; and have maintained at least a B grade point average in grades 10-12.

All candidates must submit the application form and a high school transcript and an essay responding to the question: Why are You Pursuing a Career as a Funeral Director? The application form must be neat and legible, and filled out completely.

To download an application and get contest rules, go to www.ctfda.org. To ask questions about the college scholarship program and request an application to be mailed, call the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association at 860-7210234 or 800-919-2332.