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Allendale/Saddle River Rotary Scholarship
Any senior student residing in Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River or Upper Saddle River is eligible for these awards. Candidates must be a graduating senior, accepted into a 4-year accredited college and active in extra-curricular activities or working a part-time job. Applicants must supply a copy of their high school transcript. Finalists will be required to participate in a 15-minute interview with the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship deadline is Monday, April 3, 2023. Please download the application for more information regarding this scholarship.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Maureen Mamunes, Scholarship Committee Head
201-248-8240
Armenian Relief Society Scholarship
The applicant must be a senior graduating in June of 2023, of Armenian heritage (proof is needed) who resides in the U.S. and has resided in Bergen County for no less than one year. The scholarship deadline is April 30, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Soci Kayserian
383 Leonard Drive
New Milford, NJ 07646
ARSBCScholarship@gmail.com
College Club of Northern NJ Education Fund Grant
Grants are made to young women entering their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior college years. Recipients must reapply each year for a new grant. The applicant must be female, plan to attend a four-year college or university, and have a minimum 3.2 grade point average. The grant application along with eligibility requirements and instructions is found on the website. Senior girl applicants are to hand in their applications to the counselor on or before March 1, 2023.
To Apply:
https://www.collegeclubofnorthernnj.com/
(click on grants)Contact Information:
Janet Jaarsma (counselors)
janetjaarsma@yahoo.comMs. Rosie McCooe (students)
Rosie McCooe at rosiegmccoe@gmail.comCommunity Arts Association 2023 Visual Arts Scholarships
The Community Arts Association Scholarship will be awarded to any high school senior from Bergen County, NJ or Rockland County, NY who will major in art at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2023. Student work will be displayed virtually in the Community Arts Association's Member Show in May, 2023 at which time the scholarship will be presented. Please read over all requirements to see what needs to be submitted. Scholarship deadline is April 15, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Dianne Ballesty, Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 309, Allendale, NJ 07401
Ballestyd@yahoo.com
Community Foundation of New Jersey
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) administers 140 scholarship funds benefiting college-bound graduating high school seniors, and in a few cases, students currently enrolled in first time undergraduate studies. Our scholarship opportunities run the gamut, from those exclusive to local high school or specific geographic region to those supporting specific majors or career pursuits.
Students seeking scholarship assistance can now fill out one application, click submit, and then review the scholarship opportunities for which they may qualify based on the answers provided.
Included in these scholarships is the Keith Hightower Scholarship. This award is contingent upon the availability of funds in any given year. Applicants for this scholarship must have participated in science or math competitions or participated in independent scientific research during their high school careers.
Application deadline is March 31, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Colleen Smith
(202) 827-4291
csmith@cfnj.org
Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student's tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Applicants must be high school juniors and must possess a distinguished academic record, have an interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values, display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM eastern time, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Rob Hammer
(202) 827-4291
coolidgescholars@coolidgefoundation.org
George F. Axt Memorial Fund of the Bergen County American Legion/Legion Auxiliary
The George F. Axt Memorial Fund will award four individual awards of $2,500 each to students entering accredited nursing programs or who are already enrolled in a nursing curriculum. Affiliation with The American Legion or The American Legion Auxiliary is not a requirement for consideration. The application deadline is March 31, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Margaret Frontera
201-264-4622
alaunit136LodiNJ@gmail.comGiovina Coscia Memorial Scholarship
Pomptonian Food Service will be awarding four $1,000 scholarships in memory of the founder, Giovina Coscia. The awards are available to graduating seniors in the school districts they serve who are going on to college (children of Pomptonian employees are NOT eligible). Special consideration will be given to students pursuing a career in Culinary Arts or Hotel, Restaurant and Hospitality Management. Essay is required. Two letters of recommendation are required. Application deadline is April 7, 2023. Our Guidance Office will be notified if any students have been selected by April 28, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Mrs. Candy Vidovich
Vice President
Pomptonian Food Service
3 Edison Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004-3511
Or submit by email - PomptonianScholarships@gmail.
com The George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship
The 2023 scholarship application process is open for The George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship. There will be four individual awards of $2,500 each. Future years' awards will depend on the funds raised at that time. Affiliation with The American Legion or The American Legion Auxiliary is not a requirement for consideration.The application is attached, and also accessible at this link: https://bcnjal.org/george-f-axt-memorial-fund- nurses-scholarship/ The application deadline is March 31, 2023. To Apply:
Contact Information:
Margaret Frontera
201-264-4622
alaunit136LodiNJ@gmail.com
https://bcnjal.org/george-f-axt-memorial-fund-nursesscholarshipGreater Bergen Realtor High School Scholarship
The Greater Bergen Realtors® High School Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for seniors. GBR offers this scholarship to public high school districts within its jurisdictions. Fill out the application and email all supporting documents to Education@GreaterBergenRealtors.com by the application deadline of March 24, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Raymond Thorne
Education Manager
Greater Bergen REALTORS®
405 N. Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
201-244-7000 ext. 407 | www.GreaterBergenRealtors.com
Joseph Taub Scholar Athlete Award
The Joseph Taub Scholar Athlete Award is open to all student-athletes in their senior year who demonstrate strong academic ability and exemplary leadership skills in sports, school, and within their community. One male and one female athlete will each receive a $5,400 college scholarship! In the event COVID-19 interferes with participation in a sport or activity, an explanation can be provided on the application.
Membership at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is not required to enter or win. Applicants must be a resident of Bergen County, NJ. Awards will be presented at the 6th Annual Sports Night of Champions, a community-wide event to support scholarships at the JCC.
To Apply:
Click/tap here to apply! Application deadline is Monday, January 23, 2023.
Contact Information:
Francine Koszer
Taub Campus
411 Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
fkoszer@jccotp.orgJunior League of Bergen County
The Junior League of Bergen County is pleased to offer a scholarship to a female high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to voluntarism during her high school career. This $1,500 scholarship will be awarded primarily on outstanding community service and civic leadership, but a student’s scholastic merit, extra-curricular activities and work experience will also be considered in choosing the awardee. Application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023.
To Apply:
https://www.thejlbc.org/in-action/college-scholarships/
Contact Information:
The Junior League of Bergen County
216 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone: (201) 447-2292
Email: thejlbc@aol.comNew Jersey Emergency Manager's Memorial Scholarship
VThe New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association honors the State's exemplary Emergency Managers through a series of scholarships named in their honor. 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. Application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023 by 3:00 PM.
For More Information and to Apply:
New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association Scholarship
New Jersey Sharing Network
The NJ Sharing Network Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of multiple scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarship awardees must be an organ and tissue donation awareness advocate or personally affected by, or a family member of, someone personally affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Please read over all eligibility requirements and submission checklist before mailing or emailing your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation are needed along with a current transcript and essay. All submissions must be received by Monday, February 27, 2023, end of the day.
To Apply:
https://www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/Scholarship
Contact Information:
691 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 516-5566
contactus@sharingnetworkfoundation.orgNew Jersey Relocation Council
NJRC will award two (2) one thousand dollars ($1,000) scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who have relocated into Bergen, Essex, Morris, Ocean, Somerset and Union counties In addition, NJRC will apply to the national organization, Worldwide ERC, for additional matching funds that may be applied in varying amounts to the scholarship recipients.
Students should have moved between 9th grade (after completion of 8th grade) and 12th grade, and moved a distance of at least 50 miles to a new school and location. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition or books/supplies.
Applications must be completed to be considered. The deadline for completing applications is February 28, 2023.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
Susan Magenta,
NJRC Community Outreach Committee Chair
Phone: 908-516-3362
Tzu Chi Scholars 2023 Scholarship
All high school graduating seniors are encouraged to apply for the Tzu Chi Scholars 2022 Scholarship. The winner will be selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community service. An essay is required. Please read over the application for more information about this scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 18, 2023 (see your counselor for details).
To Apply:
http://www.tzuchi.us
Contact Information:
Sam Chou, Program coordinator
973-857-8666
Valley Hospital Auxiliary High School Scholarship
Valley Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to offer a scholarship to a high school senior who is planning to major in a health-related field. Students must reside in towns served by the Valley Hospital or be children of Auxiliary members or a Junior Volunteer with at least 2 years or 200 hours of service to the Valley Hospital.
An Essay is required. Please see the application for full details. The application deadline is April 28, 2023.To Apply:
Contact Information:
Bonnie Dalal, Auxiliary Coordinator
The Valley Hospital Auxiliary
223 North Van Dien Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
O: 201-447-8136
www.valleyhealth.com/auxiliary
Waldwick Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a $750 Scholarship (one-time award) for Northern Highlands Seniors (Class of 2023). The scholarship will be awarded to an "All Around Student" who shows high academic achievement, has a strong track record of service and volunteering, has made contributions to the community, and demonstrates financial need. Applications are due on March 31. Please refer to the application for more details.
To Apply:
Contact Information:
