• Applicant must be a graduating senior and a relative of a Veteran of the Armed Forces (living or deceased) who was honorably discharged.
• Must be going on to higher education at a university, college, junior college or trade school.
• Proof of acceptance or indication of acceptance at a particular institution must accompany the application along with a copy of the veterans DD214 (separation papers) or other proof of service.

4 in Hunterdon/Somerset counties for $500

Deadline: May 1st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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American Legion Auxiliary Awards

Dorothy Kellerman Scholarship

Elsie Bailey Scholarship

One Year Department Scholarship – 1 in North Jersey; 1 in Central Jersey and 1 in South Jersey

• Student must be daughter, step-daughter, son, step-son, grandson or granddaughter of veterans who served in the Armed forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion.

• Judged on: Character, Americanism, Leadership, Scholarship, and Need

Amount TBD

Deadline:  April 15^th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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American Legion Auxiliary Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholarship

• Student must be daughter, step-daughter, son, step-son, grandson or granddaughter of veterans who served in the Armed forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion.

• Judged on: Character, Americanism, Leadership, Scholarship, and Need

3 scholarships awarded in each Division of the American Legion Auxilary

1 for $1800

Deadline:  April 15^th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship

• Student must be daughter, step-daughter, son, step-son, grandson or granddaughter of veterans who served in the Armed forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion.

• Judged on: Character, Americanism, Leadership, Scholarship, and Need

Amount TBD

Deadline:  April 15^th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Bertha Seals Music Scholarship

• Student majoring in music
• Will be attending either Juilliard or College of New Jersey
• Copy of first page of parents’ and applicant’s (if one is filed) latest federal income tax return.
• Scholarship is available for four years based on eligibility; must reapply each year.

Deadline:  May 1^st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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• Students pursuing education in an agricultural related field.
• Must be accepted at a 2 or 4 year school.

1 or 2 for $500.00

Deadline:  August 1^st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Hampton Woman’s Club Community Service Scholarship

·         Must be a resident of Hampton Borough- Not a mailing address for Bethlehem Twp. residents

·         Must have contributed community service within the town of Hampton

1 for $200.00

Deadline:   April 1st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Host Masonic Lodge #6 Scholarship

• No Local Scholarship Application needed.
• Attach a copy of your transcript.

2 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  April 25^th

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Hunterdon Hills Garden Club

• For horticulture, botany, floriculture, landscape design, forestry, conservation, environmental, plant pathology, city planning, etc.  List of activities, transcripts, 3 teacher recommendations, addressing academic achievement in math or English, character.  Personal statement discussing goals, background, commitment to chosen field and financial need.
• Three letters of recommendation.   Letters should discuss Academic Achievement (Math or English), Character Reference, and Work Related Experience.

1 or 2 for $3,000-$4,000

Deadline:  April 1^st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Hunterdon-Warren Association of School Business Officials Scholarship

• Applicant’s sponsor must be a member in good standing of HWASBO.
• Academic performance should be average to above average.
• Demonstrates good citizenship in school, community service, employment history and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

2 for $500.00 – 1 each to a student sponsored by a HWASBO member working in Warren County and Hunterdon County.

Deadline:   April 30^th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County

 – Thomas and Lena LaMarca Scholarship – 1 for $2,000.00

 – Heritage Club Award – 6 for $1,000.00

• Student of Italian American heritage.
• Student of fine character and outstanding work ethic, deserving of an education beyond their financial means.

Deadline:   April 18^th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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John L. Womack Memorial Scholarship

• New Jersey graduating senior furthering his/her education in agriculture or an agriculturally related field.
• Average or above average academic standing.
• High character
• Be active in school and community activities
• Possess and exhibit the characteristics that were evident in John L. Womack:  Integrity, Humanitarian, Leadership, Dedication, Gentleness towards others, Devotion to the faming industry.
• Submit a short essay concerning your goals and attitudes towards life and explain your interest in agriculture.

1 for $250.00

Deadline:  June 1^st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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• High school senior planning to attend a 4 year college and major in Public Administration/Public Policy

1 for $1,000.00

Deadline: April 7th

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

Mail Application to:

NJMMA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  c/o Bob Casey, Executive Director                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              13 Walker Avenue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Succasunna, NJ 07876

Or by fax: (973) 927-1591

New Jersey School Counselor Association

• Must have been accepted and plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution.
• Write a 300-500 word essay describing how a school counselor has influenced his/her life in a positive way.
• Submit a copy of your high school transcript, high school profile, and letter of acceptance to post-secondary institution.

3 for $1,000.00

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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• Applicant has visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.

• Applicant has written an essay about his/her visit (see application).

• Free guided tours of the Memorial are available on Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, February 2 through April 12, 2008.

2 for $2,500 from all NJ applicants

DO NOT ATTACH LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- they do not want it.

Deadline: April 18th  

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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Riegel Federal Credit Union Scholarship

• Applicant must be a member of Riegel Federal Credit Union in good standing.
• A typewritten two-page essay.  Essay should include a brief overview of yourself and your long-term goals, why you deserve the scholarship, and how you anticipate using your degree.
• Copy of transcript.

2 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 31^st

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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WISS Edward W. O’Connell Memorial Scholarship

• New Jersey graduating senior who will declare a major in Accounting and has already been accepted into an accredited New Jersey college or university.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Two letters of recommendation, either two from high school faculty or one from high school faculty and one from an adult who has supervised his/her extracurricular activities (i.e., minister, coach, head camp counselor, volunteer administrator, etc.)

Deadline:  April 23^rd

The Local Scholarship Packet Plus Additional Application is Required

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