Scholarship Information
Local scholarships, updated regularly by the counseling department!
Click here for a list of colleges and universities who offer free ride/full tuition scholarships
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Going Merry - Apply to multiple scholarships at once!
Click the dropdowns below to see the different scholarship opportunities in each subject area:
General Scholarships
The program focuses on molding student volunteers into strong servant leaders. By developing their leadership skills and providing opportunities to engage with mentors and other students from across the nation, the SLC’s aim is to produce skilled volunteers who have a greater appreciation for Veteran based servant leadership and volunteering.
The program will run from May through August and students can be expected to contribute generally 5 hours per week. Students will be able to accrue at least 75-100 volunteer service hours through the completion of the program, have the opportunity to be nominated as an outstanding ambassador, and have the chance to hear from great leaders. Our organization has also been certified to award the President's Volunteer Service Award.
The SLC Student Ambassadors that are in our program have been awarded over $200,000 in scholarships. Fill out this interest form to learn more.
The ETS Cares Scholarship is awarding scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 each for high school seniors attending a public school in New Jersey. Eligible applicants must:
Be high school seniors at a New Jersey public school
Plan to attend an accredited non-profit two- or four-year college or other non-profit higher education institution full time in the 2022-2023 academic year
Demonstrate hardships or challenges that stand in the way of pursuing college
Have financial need
Artistic Academy
Discover Student Loans is giving away a $5,000 scholarship each month this year! The earlier your college bound students and parents enter, the more chances they have to win. Families can visit Scholarship.CollegeCovered.com to enter today.
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
College Covered Scholarship
Discover Student Loans is giving away a $5,000 scholarship each month this year! The earlier your college bound students and parents enter, the more chances they have to win. Families can visit Scholarship.CollegeCovered.com to enter today.
Award: $10,000 per year
How to apply: Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Click on the link above to apply.
Award: $1,000 and $500
How to apply: Enter your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. At the end of your application, opt in to the New York Life Award. You will be prompted to include a short personal statement of 50 words or more about your work.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Last day of every month.
Eligibility: Anyone planning to attend college or graduate school within 12 months.
How to apply: Just register on their website. That's it.
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: $10,000
Recipients: High School students, required to create a "project" or assignment entry
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: Two $2,500 scholarships
Recipients: NJ resident for the past 5 years, Senior student who is planning to pursue a 4 year degree, who also has a 3.0 GPA
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Deadline: February
Award Amount: Three (3) $10,000 awards
Recipients: Senior student who has promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Passaic County School Counselor's Association (PCSCA) Scholarship
The Passaic County School Counselor's Association (PCSCA) is awarding scholarships to high school seniors. Check back later for more info!
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Application opens early in the New Year
Eligibility: First-year college students who will attend one of the CTCL-member colleges or universities.
Click here to see which institutions apply.
How to Apply: Click the header link above to apply online.
Deadline: TBA
Award Amount: $10,000 renewable scholarship (up to $40,000)
Recipients: High school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
How to Apply: Click the header link above!
Deadline: April
Award Amount: $500
Recipients: High School student, at least 16 years or older
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Award: $10,000 evenly dispersed over four years
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors from New Jersey enrolling full-time in an accredited university or college within the United States are eligible. Applicants must meet the following criteria: students must have worked an average of 30 hours per week during the summer since the age of 16 (paid positions only), actively participate in at least one extra-curricular activity, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need may be considered when selecting the recipient.
How to Apply: Applicants must thoroughly complete all 8 sections of the digital application form and provide references where requested. Guidance Counselor verification of the included student information will be mandatory. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Click here to get started!
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: Seven (7) $50,000 awards
Recipients: Graduating High School senior who plans to enroll as a full-time student of a 4-year college or University in the US. Must have a 3.5 GPA and rank in the top 20% of their class
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Deadline: May
Award Amount: $1,000
Recipients: High School Senior planning to attend a college or university in Fall 2020. Have a GPA of 2.5 or better
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January
Eligibility: High School Seniors (US Citizens) who plan to continue their education after high school.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Deadline: April
Award Amount: $1,000
Recipients: Resident of the US and 16 years or older
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Award: Two (2) $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: Click link above for updated Deadlines
Eligibility: New Jersey high school seniors who plan to further their education either at a college/university or trade/technical school. Must have visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award: $1,000 scholarships to the winner(s)
Deadline: June, 10th 2023
Eligibility: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award: $3,000.00 scholarships to the winner
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Wayne residents and “nonresident” participants in authorized Wayne P.A.L. activities who are graduating from high school and planning to attend a four-year accredited college or university.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Art/Architecture/Music
BANNJ offers educational and technical training scholarships to those intending to pursue a career associated with the home building/remodeling industry including but not limited to engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, interior design, etc.
The Donald Van Natta Scholarship and The Alex Sands & Jeffrey C. Mathieu Memorial Scholarship
Each will grant one scholarship for an amount up to $1,000 for a qualified student’s academic year of higher education or training in the trade or industry.
The John J. and Helen M. Durante Family Scholarship
Offered by the Durante Charitable Trust and the Community Foundation of NJ, available to students who are committed to pursuing building/ remodeling industry related education. A $4,000 grant will be awarded to one qualified student; $2,000 paid for the first year and $2,000 paid for the second year of study.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Updates frequently.
Eligibility: U.S. students, 25 years of age or younger.
How to apply: Submit a poem.
Business Scholarships
The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition
Rider University is holding The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition to recognize and promote exceptional effort, skill, and creativity among high school student. High School Seniors, Juniors, and sophomores are eligible to apply. Click HERE to learn more and apply
Award: $1,500 to college-bound high school seniors who will be pursuing an accounting education.
Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors intending to major in accounting. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above OR a minimum total SAT score of 1260 OR minimum ACT score of 26.
How to apply:
Write an essay on the assigned topic.
Complete an online application.
Have your counselor complete the Guidance Department Form
Send SAT/ACT scores (if needed)
Complete information and instructions can be found by clicking here.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: January 31st
Eligibility: Completed secondary school, or currently be a senior high school senior with an interest in business, environmental studies or the shredding and recycling industry, GPA of 3.0 or higher.
How to apply: Submit a nomination from a NAID member.
Health Field Scholarships
Award: TBD
Deadline: April 29
Eligibility: High School Seniors interested in health-related field.
How to Apply: Applications open in January!
Law/Criminal Justice Scholarships
Honorable Nicholas G. Mandak Memorial Scholarship
Award: 500-1,000 annually
Eligibility: High School Seniors interested in studying law, criminal justice and related fields
How to Apply: Click here for application
New Jersey Scholarships
https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/new-jersey-scholarships/
Please find information about specific scholarships for New Jersey students at the link above. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for this year's cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
STEM Scholarships
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: A graduating HS senior planning on enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math major.
How to apply: Click the link above and scan the QR code for application information.
Award: $25,000
Deadline: January 31st
Eligibility: Full-time college students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree.
How to apply: Answer a few questions to demonstrate your financial need, passion for technology, your initiative, and why you deserve this scholarship.
Award: $10,000 (one award), $25,000 (one award), and $50,000 (one award)
Deadline: February of each year
Eligibility: U.S. students 18 years of age or younger.
How to apply: Complete a significant piece of work in STEM, humanities, or "outside the box" submission categories.
Keith Hightower Scholarship
Award: $4,000
Deadline: Applications and required supplemental materials must be postmarked on/before May - Email Colleen Smith for details
Eligibility: High school seniors must have participated in science or math competitions or participated in independent scientific research during their high school careers.
How to Apply: Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Colleen Smith at the Community Foundation of New Jersey at 973.267.5533 extension 226 or via email at csmith@cfnj.org.
Deadline: February
Award Amount: $6,000
Recipients: High school female planning to pursue a degree in cyber security or information assurance and have a GPA of 3.30 or better
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Teacher/Education Scholarships
Award Amount: $2,000
Recipients: Graduating Senior from a Passaic County public high school who plans to attend a four year accredited college/university and become a Teacher!
How to Apply: Click the header link above
CJPRIDE Scholarship:
Recipients: Graduating seniors from underrepresented groups who plan to enroll in and attend a college or university in the State of New Jersey and pursue education as a career. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who plan to become teachers in difficult-to-fill areas, including, but not limited to, Math, Science, Technology, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, and World Languages.
How to Apply: The completed application must be submitted by March 25, 2022.
Scholarships Based on Ethnicity/Culture
Deadline: March 1st, annually
Award Amount: 350 awards of $5,000 each
Recipients: Graduating high school senior who is African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
How to Apply: Click the header link above for application
Deadline: September 15th
Award Amount: TBD
Recipients: Seniors from at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Must be Pell-Eligible, US citizen, national, or permanent resident, and Minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Recipients:
Asian-American descent
Full time resident of NJ
College Bound High School Senior
Submit a letter of recommendation
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Deadline: See Website
Award Amount: Multiple awards up to $6,250
Recipients: Incoming Freshman or entering Medical School. Must be at least 25% Italian heritage, and 3.5 GPA
How to Apply: Click the link above!
Seed Scholars Program in Partnership with Yale Women in Economics
Deadline: See Website
Award Amount: $2,000
Recipients: Current Junior student - class of 2024. Attend a Public School, identify as a female student of color, GPA of a 3.0, and low to moderate household income (not exceed $125,000).
How to Apply: Click the link above!
Deadline: February 15
Award Amount: $500 - $5,000
Recipients: Hispanic heritage, US Citizen/permanent resident/DACA, a 3.0 GPA, current senior, submit the FAFSA
How to apply: Click the link above!
Scholarships Based on Medical Needs
Deadline: May
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Recipients: High school seniors diagnosed with hearing loss
How to Apply: Click here for the application and the scholarship instructions
Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April
Award Amount: $10,000
Recipients: High school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher and have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award: $1,000
Deadline: (Check website for updated dates)
Eligibility: New Jersey high school seniors in public or private school who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and will be attending a college, university, or trade school in the fall after their graduation from high school.
How to apply: Click the header above and type in "Scholarship" into the search bar to find updated application
Deadline: December 15 of each year
Award Amount: $1,000
Recipients: Current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award: $1,000 - $2,5000
Deadline: email njida@msn.com with updated application inquiries
Eligibility: NJIDA is offering scholarships to seniors with dyslexia pursuing a post-high school full-time course of study at an accredited college, university, trade school, or other educational institution
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: $500-$1,000
Recipients: Students who have experienced challenges in their life that may not have allowed them to to perform well academically but still have the drive to succeed
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Scholarships for Trades
Deadline: TBD
Award Amount: Either $1,500 or $9,562.50
Recipients: Marine Trades offers two different scholarships: Boating Industry Scholarship and Automotive Training Center Scholarship. Both scholarships are for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the boating industry (vocational, technical, or college program)
How to Apply: Click the header link for application
Deadline: March 1
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Recipients:
Incoming freshmen or continued enrollment in college, university or post-secondary career and technology school in the United States.
Pursuit of degree or certification that leads to a career in automotive. All disciplines welcome.
Demonstrate passion for the automotive industry in your answers to select questions.
Request an online recommendation from your teacher, employer or mentor
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Recipients: In all cases, candidates must be full-time or part-time students who will attend accredited institutions with the intent of pursuing a construction-related degree or certification.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of tuition paid directly to the institution. The selection process, conducted by the Scholarship Funds Committee, will be based on the following criteria: (1) the student’s desire to enter the building/remodeling industry as a career, (2) the student’s academic ability/potential and (3) the student’s financial need.
For more information and to obtain scholarship applications, please contact Kathleen M. Kurpiel, Executive Vice President, BANNJ at (201) 843-6868 or bannj@bannj.org.
How to Apply: Click the header link above
Award Amount: $4,000 over two years
Recipients: In all cases, candidates must be full-time or part-time students who will attend accredited institutions with the intent of pursuing a construction-related degree or certification.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of tuition paid directly to the institution. The selection process, conducted by the Scholarship Funds Committee, will be based on the following criteria: (1) the student’s desire to enter the building/remodeling industry as a career, (2) the student’s academic ability/potential and (3) the student’s financial need.
For more information and to obtain scholarship applications, please contact Kathleen M. Kurpiel, Executive Vice President, BANNJ at (201) 843-6868 or bannj@bannj.org.
How to Apply: Click the header link above