| Scholarships, College Fairs, & Open Houses 2012-2013 Additional information and applications concerning the following scholarships are available in the Counseling Office |
| SCHOLARSHIPS See numerous scholarships available at http://www.StudentScholarships.org Kean University General Information: See website for scholarships available for students planning on attending Kean: http://www.keanfoundation.org/scholarships The American Legion General Information: See website for scholarships and financial aid available http://www.legion.org/needalift The Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship General Information: Offered by the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America for students in New Jersey. Application and information available here. For deadline date, please contact Mike Wellech 973-765-9322 x232 or mike.wellech@scouting.org The Eagle Scout Alumni Association Merit Scholarship Application General Information: Offered by the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America for students in New Jersey. Application and information available here. For deadline date, please contact Mike Wellech 973-765-9322 x232 or mike.wellech@scouting.org The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. General Information: This scholarship is for deserving females of color graduating high school in the State of NJ. Requirements and application are attached. Deadline: May 7, 2013 Epilepsy Foundation of NJ General Information: The Epilepsy Foundation of NJ is anticipating offering at least three $1,000 scholarships to NJ high school seniors who have epilepsy. For letter and application please click here. Deadline: May 10, 2013 The Keith Hightower Scholarship General Information: The Community Foundation of New Jersey is pleased to share this scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors who have participated in science or math competitions or participated in independent scientific research during their high school careers. Their application is available in the counseling office or found on their website at www.cfnj.org. For questions or more information call 973-267-5533 x227. Deadline: May 17, 2013 National Kitchen and Bath Association - Northern New Jersey Chapter Bill Farnan Scholarship Fund General Information: The Northern New Jersey Chapter of National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBANNJ) is conducting a Scholarship Essay Contest for High School Students who may be pursuing a career in design. They are currently awarding three (3) scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each to deserving students. For letter and application, please click here. Deadline: May 17, 2013 The Hearing Society of Union County General Information: Scholarship Applications for students with hearing impairments now being accepted for 2013-14. Students who have documented hearing impairments and who have been accepted into accredited two-year colleges ($2000) or four-year colleges or universities ($4000). For an application or additional information, please Click Here. Deadline: May 20, 2013 NJ Sharing Network General Information: The Benjamin R. Chirls Scholarship is now available in the amount of $4,000 ($2,000 per semester) for the; 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarship recipient must be an organ, tissue, or eye donor family member, transplant recipient, or awareness advocate. A complete application is available online at http://NJSharingNetwork.orgDeadline: May 24, 2013 Olivia G. Reynolds Book Scholarship The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Central New Jersey (NPHC-CJ) is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Olivia G. Reynolds Book Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has met and/or exceeds their criteria. For details and application go online at: Olivia G Reynolds Book Scholarship. Deadline: May 31, 2013 Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Golf Fund General Information: Available to students who qualify for admission to an accredited undergraduate or university pursuing a career in Professional Golf. For details and application click here. Deadline: June 1, 2013 Cars for Help General Information: Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 through an essay submission. Please contact Heidi Blezien at HeidiB@Carsforhelp.com for further details and application. Deadline: July 1, 2013 Foster and Adoptive Family Services General Information: The NJFC Scholars Program provides educational assistance at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university or vocational/technical school through the New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program (NJFC). Applications for the 2013-2014 Academic Year are now available. Click here http://www.fafsonline.org/scholarship.html and for more information on the NJFC Scholars Program, including current eligibility criteria contact Ms. Tara Rizzolo at 609-5201500 ext. 323 or trizzolo@fafsonline.org. Deadline: September 1, 2013 for the Fall Semester and February 1,2014 for the Spring Semester. Devin Donnelly Papp Memorial Scholarship for Albright College General Information: Offered by the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America for students in New Jersey. Application and information available here. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Wellech 973-765-9322 x232 or mike.wellech@scouting.org Deadline: November 11, 2013 COLLEGE FAIRS & OPEN HOUSES Upcoming College Fairs & Open Houses:
*************************************************************** Runnells Hospital Need Volunteers General Information: Juniors age 14 and up are needed a couple of hours a week or an occasional morning or afternoon. Call Volunteer Services 908-771-5847. EXPLORING (Career Exploration for High School Students) General Information: EXPLORING is a program of Learning for Life which is an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring is a coed program and is open to high school students regardless of whether they have been in Scouting. For more information, contact Al Thomas, Patriots' Path Council, BSA, al.thomas@scouting.org or 973-765-9322 x229. |
