Scholarships

The NJ Emergency Manager's Memorial Scholarship Program

 The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) honors the State’s exemplary Emergency Managers through a series of scholarships named in their honor. These awards are named for Captain Jonathan C. Young, former President of the New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association and career firefighter and fire officer and Michael W. Augustyniak a former career emergency manager and planner for the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. They are intended for a graduating high school senior, or college student presently enrolled in an accredited college or university interested in pursuing a career in the emergency management field of study. This includes emergency management, homeland security, fire suppression, law enforcement, hazardous material, arson investigation, emergency medical services, planning, Health, Public Health, Social Services, etc.- in the public or private sector.

 $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.

 Scholarship Eligibility:

 •The applicant, applicant’s parent(s) or grandparent(s) must be members in good standing in any emergency service department in the State of New Jersey. Emergency services agencies include any police, fire, rescue, EMS, or emergency management. Any other affiliations with an agency that performs emergency or disaster response, and recovery operations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 •A high school senior, planning to attend college, or current college student presently enrolled in a college or university with at least one full year remaining and a U.S. citizen.

 •Willing to pursue a career path in the emergency services field such as emergency management, homeland security, fire suppression, law enforcement, hazardous material, arson investigation, Emergency Medical Services, Health, Public Health, Social Services, etc.

 •Scholarship recipients are required to be present at the time of presentation, which will occur at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, beginning at 5:30 PM. If the recipient is unable to attend, a letter telling us that the recipient has other commitments that cannot be changed.

 •Past NJEPA Scholarship recipients are NOT eligible to receive another scholarship.

 Additional information on the Scholarship Program as well as a link to the on-line application can be found at www.NJEPA.org/awards. The application period opens January 1, 2024.

Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, March 10, 2024, by 3:00 P.M. Any application received after this date will not be considered for a scholarship.

 Very truly yours,
NJEPA Scholarship Committee

EDWARD D. HAGGERTY MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SCHOLARSHIP: (All FRHSD Students)

The family of Edward D. Haggerty is proud to announce that we are offering a scholarship to a graduating senior from any school in the Freehold Regional High School District. Ed Haggerty dedicated over fifty (50) years of his life to the world of firefighting, starting at age sixteen (16). Fighting fires and responding to ambulance calls as an Emergency Medical Technician, Ed helped many of his fellow citizens during his time as a volunteer with Company #19 in Lansdowne, PA., and Company #1 in Darby, PA. This scholarship in his memory is intended to assist students who are, like Ed was, dedicated to helping others in need. Specifically, we are seeking applicants, based on the criteria below, who are committed to active community service through volunteer and/or professional firefighting.

One (1) - $250.00 Scholarship per year

Scholarship Criteria:

• A minimum of one (1) year service as an active volunteer firefighter- in good standing.

o To verify service a signed letter on the Fire Department letterhead is required, indicating time of active service, and any distinctions earned-if applicable.

• On track to graduate from FRHSD and accepted into a 4- or 2-Year College, University, Academy, Specialized/Technical School, or signed an agreement to enlist in the Military upon graduation. (A copy of your acceptance letter or agreement must be attached to the application.)

Application Criteria:

●    Submit a 350-500-word essay on the following topic: “How has your involvement in the Fire Department affected your idea of citizenship and community service and what will you take from it into your future endeavors?”

Evaluation Criteria - Scholarship will be evaluated by the family of Edward D. Haggerty, who will attend the Senior Awards Ceremony to present the award in person.

POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF HOWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS: (Howell/Farmingdale Residents)

A) PATROLMAN ROBERT BAXTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One (1) $1,000 scholarship to a Howell Township or Farmingdale resident pursuing a career in criminal justice. Award will be made taking into consideration the financial need and the scholarship application of the candidate.

Application Criteria: 

• Applicant must provide supportive documents which show your interest in pursuing a degree in criminal justice.  

Selection will be made by the FRHSD Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees.

B) JOHN J. LENNON PORT - AUTHORITY POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One (1) $1,000 scholarship to a Howell Township or Farmingdale resident pursuing a career in criminal justice. Award will be made taking into consideration the financial need and the scholarship application of the candidate.

Application Criteria: 

• Applicant must provide supportive documents which show your interest in pursuing a degree in criminal justice.  

Selection will be made by the FRHSD Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees.

THOMAS J. McCANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: (MNHS Students)

Two (2) $1000 scholarships are awarded annually to one (1) senior male and one (1) senior female at Manalapan High School, who is successfully completing the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Academy, who exemplifies a model resident evident by his/her community service to the Township of Manalapan.

This scholarship was created in loving memory of Thomas J. McCann, a distinguished Firefighter for the New York City Fire Department for almost 23 years.  On September 11th, 2001, he and many other rescuers paid the ultimate price while performing heroic efforts in saving so many people from the World Trade Center.  It is a great honor that the Yorktowne Club, with monies raised at the annual Walk With Joe 9/11 Memorial 5K Walk, has recognized his sacrifice by establishing a scholarship in his name for deserving students here in Manalapan High School.  Tom McCann’s family continues, now for more than 25 years, to live here in Manalapan and his daughter, Courtney, was herself a graduate of this school in 2003.  His wife, Ann Marie, his son, Sean, and his daughter, Courtney hope that this becomes a tradition that recognizes and supports Community Service for years to come.

Selection Criteria:

• Graduating senior completing The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Academy;

• Student must submit a short essay detailing any community service or volunteer work performed during their high school years; and

• Community service should be verified through a letter of recommendation from an official on the letterhead of that organization.

EDWARD D. HAGGERTY MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SCHOLARSHIP: (All FRHSD Students)

The family of Edward D. Haggerty is proud to announce that we are offering a scholarship to a graduating senior from any school in the Freehold Regional High School District. Ed Haggerty dedicated over fifty (50) years of his life to the world of firefighting, starting at age sixteen (16). Fighting fires and responding to ambulance calls as an Emergency Medical Technician, Ed helped many of his fellow citizens during his time as a volunteer with Company #19 in Lansdowne, PA., and Company #1 in Darby, PA. This scholarship in his memory is intended to assist students who are, like Ed was, dedicated to helping others in need. Specifically, we are seeking applicants, based on the criteria below, who are committed to active community service through volunteer and/or professional firefighting.

One (1) - $250.00 Scholarship per year

Scholarship Criteria:

• A minimum of one (1) year service as an active volunteer firefighter- in good standing.

o   To verify service a signed letter on the Fire Department letterhead is required, indicating time of active service, and any distinctions earned-if applicable.

• On track to graduate from FRHSD and accepted into a 4- or 2-Year College, University, Academy, Specialized/Technical School, or signed an agreement to enlist in the Military upon graduation. (A copy of your acceptance letter or agreement must be attached to the application.)

Application Criteria:

●    Submit a 350-500-word essay on the following topic: “How has your involvement in the Fire Department affected your idea of citizenship and community service and what will you take from it into your future endeavors?”

Evaluation Criteria - Scholarship will be evaluated by the family of Edward D. Haggerty, who will attend the Senior Awards Ceremony to present the award in person.