American Legion Auxiliary of Morris County - Offering scholarships to High School seniors in the Class of 2026. Open to students demonstrating community involvement, strong character, and academic commitment. Deadline - April 1, 2026.
Burgess & Niple Better Tomorrow Engineering Scholarships - Offering (4) $2,500 Scholarships to support students pursuing a Civil, Structural, or Environmental degree from an ABET-accredited university in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, or Texas. Deadline - March 8, 2026.
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship - This scholarship is designed to encourage 12th grade students who consistently exhibit good citizenship, including behaviors such as trustworthiness, self control, and loyalty, among many other excellent qualities. Awards range from $500-$1000 locally; national winners up to $10,000 and and invitation to the Contintental Congress in Washington DC. Deadline - November 15, 2025.
DAR State Scholarship - New Jersey State Society Daughters of American Revolution State Scholarship . Please see link for details and rules. Deadline - Friday, January 2, 2026.
Dr. Joshua Zavin Psychology Award - Sponsored by the Morris County Psychological Association, this award is offered to all students in Morris County who are taking classes in the behavioral sciences field. Please click here for award rules, and here for the entry form. Deadline - March 13, 2026.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will announced in April 2025. The top 24 MVS applications from New Jersey go on to the national level and will be awarded at least a $4000 ($1000yr/4 years) scholarship. The next 96 runner-ups are awarded a one-time $700 scholarship by the NJ State Elks Association. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis at a US college or university next year. Applicants must be high school seniors and US citizens. Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please choose “Lake Hopatcong #782” as the sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS. Deadline - November 12, 2025
The Betty Bradbury Vail Scholarship - Applicants must be on track to attend an accredited college or university, planning on majoring in Political Science, History, Government, or Economics. Please see attached details/rules to apply. Deadline - Friday, January 2, 2026.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript. Deadline - September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship - Offering scholarships to male graduation seniors who will be attending a 4 year college and who have exhibited excellence in academics, community involvement, and extra curricular school activities. Click here to apply. Deadline - April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Giovina Coscia Memorial Scholarship - Offering 4 scholarships of $1000 each in memory of Pomptonian Food Service founder Giovina Coscia; available to graduating seniors attending any of the high schools that Pomptonian serves. Click on the name of the scholarship for application and requirements. Deadline April 3, 2026.
Going Merry 12 Months of Scholarships - Scholarship offer for high school seniors to apply for a $1,000 scholarship each month! Entries are encouraged and you can apply each month. Please click on the name of the scholarship for full rules and application. Deadline - Rolling.
The Hagan Scholarship - This is a need-based merit scholarship, awarded to high school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. Please click on the scholarship for more information and full list of criteria. Deadline - December 1, 2025.
Hickory Tree Chorus Diane Cecala Memorial Scholarship - Offering a scholarship of $1,000 to a young woman graduate of high school who intends to pursue vocal music in a college/university setting. Please click here for application. Deadline - April 30, 2026.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - Awards High School Seniors up to $4,000 in various categories of excellence. Recipients awarded will receive a grant to their college/university, or to put towards a community project. Deadline - November 2nd, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM PST.
Horatio Alger Association - Please click on the name of the scholarship to access the website and applications. This organization offers various scholarships for students with financial need. US citizenship required. Please view their poster. Deadline - Varies by scholarship
Junior League - Offering Scholarships for High School Voluntarism, Post Secondary Education Grant, and the Woman Moving Forward Scholarship. Please click on the scholarship for full application information and details. Winners will ne notified by email in the beginning of May, 2026. Please click here for the Junior League website; additional information should be emailed to scholarships@jlmnj.org. Deadline for completed applications 3/31/26.
Junior Matrons of Morristown - Offering scholarships to African American high school seniors who reside in Morris County. For full application and details please click here. Parent/student information meeting March 8, 2026. Deadline - June 5, 2026.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Art Scholarship - Please click on the name of the scholarship for more information and please click here and here for full list of rules and awards. This scholarship is open to high school seniors with a $1,000 award and a free one year membership to the Y. Winning artwork will be displayed at the Y from April 15-June 15. Deadline is Monday, April 13, 2026.
League of Women Voters of New Jersey - Offering scholarships of $1000 and $5000. Contact at EYVScholarship@yahoo.com for more information.
MCASBO Memorial Scholarship - Offering scholarships for graduating seniors. Please click here for application, and here for full rules/criteria. Deadline - April 2, 2026.
Metropolitan Builders and Contractors Association of New Jersey - Offering scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a building/construction-related degree or certification. The Metro Scholarship is available to anyone, while the Metro PWB Scholarship is for female candidates only. Deadline - May 15, 2026.
Mine Hill Teachers Association - To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: Have graduated and attended Canfield Avenue School for a minimum of four years, be ranked in the top third of their graduating class, possess good character, and be an active participant in their school and community. Deadline - Thursday, April 2, 2026.
MLK Scholarship Essay Competition - Scholarship opportunity for NJ High School Seniors. Ten scholarships offered at $5,000 each. Deadline - March 16 at 12pm.
Montville UNICO - Offering 4 scholarships:
Educational Grant - Deadline April 20, 2026.
Italian Studies - Deadline April 20, 2026.
Service Above Self - Deadline April 3, 2026.
Vocational Studies Grant - Deadline April 20, 2026.
Morris County Council of Education Associations - Offering scholarships for graduating high school seniors and student attending CCM who reside in Morris County. Scholarships range from $1,000-$1,500. Deadline - March 26, 2026
Morris County Retirees Association - Offering scholarships for high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in education, or biology. Deadline - Friday, April 24, 2026.
Morris County SBA - Offering several scholarship opportunities for students. The Laura Bishop Communications Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in marketing, communications or journalism. The Architecture Scholarship is available to students who will be majoring or minoring in an architectural field. The 403 Reasons to Run First Responder Awards are available for students who are active EMT/active Firefighter. Deadline - April 8, 2026.
NJEPA Scholarship - The NJ Emergency Preparedness Association offers a scholarship to high school seniors who have parents and/or grandparents in good standing with any NJ State emergency service department. Students are encouraged to apply especially is they are looking to pursue a career in emergency services. Please click this link for a full list of requirements and scholarship awards. Deadline - March 23, 2026, by 3pm.
NJRC-New Jersey Relocation Council - Offering scholarships to NJ High School seniors who needed to relocate during high school or middle school and start over at a new school. Applicants are required to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and as asked to submit an essay detailing their experience. Please click here to start the application process. Deadline - February 27, 2026.
New Jersey Schoolwomen's Club Scholarship - This scholarship is for female high school seniors who will be attending college and intend to pursue a degree in education. Click on the name of the scholarship for full details and click here for application. Deadline - all completed applications must be postmarked on or before April 18, 2026.
OCA New Jersey-Asian Pacific American Advocates - Offering several scholarship options for all high school seniors of Asian American descent who reside in the State of New Jersey and will be attending an accredited college, community college, trade school, or university. Deadline - Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Optimum’s 18th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest - This contest is asking high school students to tell how they connect with Hispanic culture. Awards include a $3,000 scholarship and other prizes. Deadline - October 31, 2025.
Pearls of Wisdom Foundation - Offering scholarships from the Pi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Black/African American High School Seniors and undergraduates enrolled at historically Black Colleges and Universities. Deadline - April 20, 2026.
Sara L. Bauer Scholarship - Offering scholarships for young artists with a commitment to art, and a desire to continue artistic engagement in a college, trade school, or independent study. Deadline - March 1, 2026.
Sgt. Ryan E. Doltz Memorial Scholarship - Offering a scholarship for graduating seniors who are members of the band and are planning on attending a 4 year college or anniversary. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Deadline - April 1, 2026.
The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship is a nonprofit organized for the purpose of annually providing one-year educational scholarship(s) to deserving young females of color. Please click on the scholarship for the website and application. Students must be high school seniors with a GPA of C+ or better and meet other requirements as well (see website). Deadline - May 7 of each calendar year
Rho Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated 2026 Scholarship - For nearly 25 years, Rho Tau Zeta has served Passaic and Morris counties, empowering young women—especially women of color—in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship is open to female high school students with at least a 2.5 GPA aspiring or currently enrolled in a 2 year community college or vocational school, or intending to attend a 4 year college or university. There is a mandatory virtual training session to assist applicants with the process on November 19, 2025 and January 8, 2026. Other important dates - Deadline to apply January 16, 2026; recipients notified January 23, 2026; awards presented February 28, 2026 at the Scholarship Brunch.
Rockaway Township UNICO - Offering several scholarships, each valued at $1000. Please click here for full information/application. Deadline - April 7, 2026.
Rotary Club of Denville/A Spinola Scholarship - Offering scholarship to a graduating senior of Morris Knolls High School. Please click here for a full list of requirements and procedures, and here for application. Deadline - March 30, 2026.
Tilcon Scholarship Award - Offering $500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending college or vocation school, demonstrating potential in academics, community service, and leadership. Deadline - March 20, 2026.
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship - Potential applicants can apply online here. Offering scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to students with epilepsy or has family members with epilepsy, as well as caregivers. Deadline - March 15, 2026.
Unico National Scholarships - Offering several scholarship options to deserving young students who will be attending an accredited college or university. Candidates must be a US citizen of Italian descent. Please see website for full listing of scholarships offered, and requirements. Deadline - March 15, 2026.
William Kogen Community Service Award - Offering scholarships to High School Seniors with an emphasis on community service participation. Deadline March 31, 2026.
The Wilson Foundation - Offering scholarships to HS seniors to assist with college tuition. Deadline - April 3, 2026.
Zonta International/Zonta Club of Morristown - Proud to offer the Young Women in Leadership award. Award of $1000 given to selected recipient based on commitment to volunteering and leadership achievements. Please click here for application/more information. Please forward all TYPED submissions (handwritten submissions will not be accepted) via email to: zontamorris@gmail.com. Deadline - March 1, 2026.