INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

1. Complete one Local Scholarship Application for EACH SCHOLARSHIP!
2. Look to see the scholarships for which you would like to apply.  Be sure to read the requirements for each scholarship carefully!
3. Include any extra essays that are necessary for the scholarship.
4. Please use a black or blue pen to complete the application.
5. Staple all of your materials together.  For applications that are returned to guidance, do not put applications in an envelope!
6. Please disregard the YEAR when it comes to the date.  Some of these applications are reused multiple years.  Even though some applications have the previous year listed, you can still use them.

Section A

• Only the Local Scholarship Packet is required for this group of scholarships.  No additional application is needed. 

• All materials should be returned to Ms. LaBarbera in the Guidance Office by 3 pm on March 5th.

Section B

• Only the Local Scholarship Packet is required for this group of scholarships.  No additional application is needed.

• PLEASE MAIL MATERIALS TO SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Section C

• The Local Scholarship Packet PLUS an additional application is required for this group of scholarships.

• Click on the Scholarship Link to Print the Applications

• The Local Scholarship Packet & the additional application should be returned to Ms. LaBarbera in the Guidance Office by 3 pm on March 5th.

Section D

• The Local Scholarship Packet PLUS an additional application is required for this group of scholarships.

• Click on the Scholarship Link to Print the Applications

• PLEASE MAIL MATERIALS TO SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Section A

Only the Local Scholarship Packet is required for this group of scholarships.  No additional application is needed. 

All materials should be returned to Ms. LaBarbera in the Guidance Office by 3 pm on March 5th.

Altar Rosary Society of the Church of St. Joseph in High Bridge

·         To a catholic young woman of the parish 

1 for $500.00

Return Application to Guidance

Annandale Hose Company Public Safety Scholarship

• Fire science, criminal justice, or medical field or public safety position. 
• Resident of Clinton Twp.
• G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Bethlehem Township PTA Awards

• Graduate of Ethel Hoppock Middle School
• Academics
• Grade Point Average

2 for $200.00

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

• For a student pursuing a 4 year degree in the Natural Health field (including but not limited to chiropractic, physical therapy, and nutrition).
• Write a 250-500 work essay indicating why you want to enter the field. 

1 for $500

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad Annual Scholarship

• Student displays scholastic ability, financial need, resident of Clinton, Clinton Township, Lebanon Borough, Union Township, Franklin Township, involved in the medical or medical-related field, community involvement.

1 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Clinton Town “Good Kid” Award

• Need proof of Clinton residency.

1 for $250.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Clinton Township Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #182 Scholarship

• For students pursuing a career in criminal justice or any public safety oriented position, GPA of 2.0 or better.

1 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Clinton Township PTA Award

• To a graduate of Round Valley Middle School

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

• B average and above
• Intended college major of agriculture, environmental science, horticulture, or botany
• Community involvement or volunteering

1 for $500

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Copeland-Kell Memorial Scholarship – Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture

• Financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, intended college major of agriculture or related field.
• 4-H or FFA member
• Essay regarding how 4-H or FFA affected their life or career choice.

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Delta Kappa Gamma Society – Association of Women Teachers Scholarship

• Female interested in teacher education.

1 for $500.00’

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Denis R. Ditze Scholarship

• Secondary Education Major, financial need

TBD: Approximately $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Doctor Is In Scholarship

• Interested in pursuing a career in a "helping profession."  For example: healthcare, education, social work, etc. 
• Write an essay “Why I Want to Enter a Helping Profession.”

Please provide 2 copies of everything.

1 for $250.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Franklin Township School PTA

• Highest academic average among all applicants.
• Must reside in Franklin Township.

1 for $100.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Gebhardt and Keifer Award

• Excellence in field

1 for $200.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Glen Gardner VFW Post 5119 Memorial Day Scholarship

• Academics, financial need & community service.
• A parent must have served in the Armed Forces and provide a copy of the DD214 (Discharge Papers).

Amount to be determined.

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Good Samaritan Scholarship – Knights of Columbus- Immaculate Conception Church Council #6245

• Be a member of Immaculate Conception Parish or St. Catherine of Siena.
• Award will go to 1 male and 1 female applicant.
• High moral standard, involved in church, community or volunteer work in helping others.
• Sets a good example for others to follow.
• Is courteous to fellow students and adults.
• Submit a 100-150 word essay as to why he/she deserves the scholarship.
• Do NOT require a specific grade point average.

2 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Hunterdon County Bar Association

• Must be a mock trial participant.

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Hunterdon County Pomona Grange Scholarship

• For agriculture and related fields
• 300 world essay describing your career goals
• Letter of recommendation
• Transcript

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club Scholarship

• Major in pre-veterinary science.  Write an essay outlining family and extracurricular activities.

1 for $250.00/first year, increasing by $100. each year that candidate maintains 3.0 and remains in major.

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Hunterdon Hills Lions Club Memorial Scholarship

• Financial need, service.  Write a brief statement expressing why you are applying for this award.

2 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Hunterdon Radiological Associates, P.A.

1 for $375.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

• High Academic Standing (National Honor Society/Academic Achievement Societies a plus)
• Multi-faceted Student: varsity sports, vocal performance groups, musical theater, peer leadership, community service, employment, etc.

1 for $2,500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Joseph Labuta High School Scholarship

Knights of Columbus: – Council #10627 off St. Joseph, High Bridge

• Be a practicing Catholic
• Must be college-bound in the Fall
• Be involved with church, community or volunteer work in helping others
• Submit a 75-100 word essay to include why he/she deserves the scholarship, which school they will be attending, their need for the scholarship, academic accomplishments, stewardship with the church and community and extracurricular activities.

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

J. Staats Brokaw Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

350-500 word essay that should include the following:

• Goal of the business/entrepreneurial venture
• Motivation for starting
• Scope of operations/results
• Future plans for the business/entrepreneurial venture
• Lessons learned

Students may also include supporting documents and photos, if desired.

1 for $500.00- with automatic entry in the finals and the opportunity to win another $500 scholarship

Return Application to Guidance

Leslie Lybarger Memorial Scholarship- Union Township Education Association Award

• Candidates must have attended Union Township School from grades 4 through 8 and have graduated from said school.

• Candidates must have a 3.0 or better grade point average at the end of his/her senior year of high school.

• Candidates must be planning to attend college or to further his/her education in a specific field.

• Financial need of the candidates will be taken into consideration if more than one individual meets the criteria.

• One or more scholarship(s) shall be given each year to the candidate(s) who best meet the criteria.  If there is no qualified individual then the  money shall be carried over the following year.

Amount TBD

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Linda Farrell Memorial Scholarship- Hunterdon County School Nurses Association

• Seeking a professional nursing license through an accredited hospital or college (2 or 4 year) program.
• 100 word essay citing reasons for choosing professional nursing as a career.

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Mark S. Waser Memorial Fund Award

• A hard-working student, preferably from Bethlehem Township

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

North Hunterdon PTSA Scholarship

• Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average
• 10 hours of volunteer service to the PTSA throughout the students 4 years at North.  Please document activities as an attachment to the application.
• Family membership in the PTSA for the 2007-2008 school year
  Copy of acceptance letter to accredited college or trade school (provided at time scholarship is awarded)
• A 250-500 word response to one of the following essay questions:
    o How have you benefited from Community Service?
    o Describe one of your volunteer experiences and tell how it affected you.
    o What is your personal motivation for volunteering for school and community service?

Amount – TBD

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

North Hunterdon Rotary Club Scholarships

• Financial need

• Academics

• Activities

Only one application needed for all of the following:

1. Rotary Club – 2 for $1,000.00
2. George Cregar Memorial Award – 1 for $2,000.00
3. Richard Simpson Award – 1 for $2,000.0
4. Interact Club Award – 1 for $1,500.00
5. Norman Seeley Award – 1 for $4,000.00
6. Dennis Huff Award – 1 for $2,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

• Member of the women's cross country team
• Athletic performance
• Academic performance
• Leadership and community service
• Short essay detailing your activities, accomplishments and future plans

1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Ronald D. Roth Community Service Award

• Top 50% of graduating class
• Must have volunteered/served the community or school.

1 for $250.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Steve Huczko Memorial Scholarship

• Need based
• Strong emphasis on community service and volunteer work
• Intended college major: Nursing and/or Law Enforcement (includes EMTs and Firefighters)

2 for $1,500.00 (male and female)

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Susan Yonaitis-Kastner Memorial Scholarship

• Pursuing a career in a healthcare profession.
•  “C” average or better. 
• No income requirements
• 50-100 word essay describing life goals.

3 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

• Must be a graduate of Bethlehem Twp. Middle School.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• 50-150 word essay on why you deserve this scholarship.

1 for $2,000

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Woman’s Club of Clinton Scholarship- Name Varies

• Male or female high school senior
• Must be majoring in a health-related field
• Short essay explaining career choice
• Transcript and interview

1 or 2 for  $2,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Work Family Connection Scholarship

• To a student who has been enrolled in one of the WFC after-school programs at some point in their elementary school life.

1 for $1,000.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Section B

Only the Local Scholarship Packet is required for this group of scholarships.  No additional application is needed.

PLEASE MAIL MATERIALS TO SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Loan Fund

• Interest-free loans to students pursuing an education in agriculture or a related field.

Amount varies- Minimum $2,000 No Interest Loan

Deadline:  April 30^th

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

Hunterdon County School Counselors Association (HCSCA)

• Write an essay about how a counselor, counseling experience or counseling program has had an impact on you.  Essay should be approximately 500 words and should include an explanation of the situation using examples.

2 for $250.00

Deadline:  April 30^th

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

Section C

The Local Scholarship Packet PLUS an additional application is required for this group of scholarships.

Click on the Scholarship Link to Print the Applications

The Local Scholarship Packet & the additional application should be returned to Ms. LaBarbera in the Guidance Office

by 3 pm on March 5th.

• Must have a library card to one of the Hunterdon County libraries.
• Does volunteer work at the library or has volunteered to help the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library.
• Is a library employee or a family member of a library employee or adult volunteer.

OR

• Has been nominated by a library employee, high school librarian, or a Friends of Hunterdon County Library member.

1 for $500

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Charles C. Smith Education Foundation Scholarship

• Academic achievement.
• Need based and ability to succeed in a four-year program.

1 for $2,500 per year for 4 years

Deadline:  March 5th

Return Application to Guidance

Clinton Kiwanis – North Hunterdon Chapter

Financial need, academics, service, member of Key Club

• Jack Connell Scholarship – 1 for $750.00
• George Hoernner Scholarship – 1 for $1,000.00
• Bill Johnson Scholarship – 1 for $500.00
• Kalafer Family Award – 1 for $500.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Douglas N. Hulsizer – Rolling Hills Club Citizenship Award

• Include a brief description as to why you feel you are eligible for this Citizenship Award.
• A description of your plans for community service in the future.
• A list of any religious, humanitarian or civic affiliations.

1 for $200.00

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Frank, Ada and Elizabeth Compton Scholarship

• Financial need
• Scholastic achievement
• Extra-curricular activities

4- Amount TBD

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

Jennie M. Haver Scholarship Fund

• Jennie Haver Scholarship – 3 awarded:
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • approx. $13,000.00
• Ella M. Haver Science Scholarship- 1 awarded:
  • Going into the sciences
  • $15,000
• Family Nursing Service Scholarship – 1 awarded:
  • For students who intend to pursue a career in human health services
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • approx. $1,500.00
• Mildred Preen Mortimer Civic Achievement Scholarship – 1 awarded:
  • Female, outstanding service in community
  • approx. $1,000.00
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• Howard & Gwendolyn DeMott Vocational Scholarship – 1 awarded:
  • Exhibit an interest in building trades
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • $1,500.00
• Helen Hoff Educational Award – 1 awarded:
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • $1,500.00
• Paul Wirtz Memorial Scholarship – 1 awarded:
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • $1,500.00
• Margaret Schumacher Music Award - 1 awarded:
  • Plans to pursue a music career
  • Financial need, academics, and character
  • $1,000.00

Total of $57,000

Please complete the following for EACH Jennie Haver Scholarship that you apply to:

• Jennie M. Haver Memorial Scholarship Fund Application, including Family Income & Assets Detail Sheet.

• Official student transcript.

• Self-reported Student Activity Sheet.

• Guidance Counselor recommendation.

• A personal statement concerning the student's goals and future plans.

• For publicity purposes please include five (5) passport size photos, labeled with the student’s name, the high school attended and the name of the scholarship.

• Mildred Preen Mortimer Civic Achievement Scholarship requires an additional application. Please see above to download it.

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

John E. Schaible, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• School and community activities
• Strong academic background
• Three letters of recommendation
• Essay (see application for topic)

1 for $2,500

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance

North

-Voorhees Education Association Scholarship

Deadline:  March 5th  

Return Application to Guidance 

Section D

The Local Scholarship Packet PLUS an additional application is required for this group of scholarships.

Click on the Scholarship Link to Print the Applications

PLEASE MAIL MATERIALS TO SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

• 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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

American Legion Auxiliary National President's 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, scholarship and financial need

15 scholarships ranging from $1000-$2500

Deadline:  March 1^st

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

American Legion State Scholarships

• Luterman Scholarship – Two - $4,000.00 @ $1,000/year for 4 years; Three- $2,000.00 @ $1,000/year for 2 years; Two - $1,000.00 @ $1,000 for one year.
• Stutz Memorial Scholarship – One $4,000.00 @ $1,000/year for 4 years.

Deadline:  February 15^th

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

• 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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation

Hunterdon County resident or employee of Hunterdon Medical Center

• Jean Alvater Baker Educational Fund for Health Professionals – To provide educational opportunities to students pursuing a career in healthcare – TBD
• Albert Kahn and Mary Kahn R.N. Educational Fund – To provide grants, scholarships or loans to students pursuing a career in nursing – TBD
• Millie E. Apgar Educational Scholarship Fund – To provide grants, scholarships or loans to students pursuing a career in healthcare – TBD

Deadline  March 5th  

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

• Must be pursuing a career in a legal field
• Financial Need
• Grade Point Average of B or higher

1 for $500- and automatic entry in the state competition for $1,000

Deadline:   February 20^th 

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

• 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

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

Return Application to Sponsoring Organization

New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Club Scholarship

• Female graduate pursuing a career in education
• Outstanding academic achievement – Transcripts and SAT scores must be included with application (a minimum SAT combined score of 950 (old SAT) or 1420 (new SAT), and an academic average of C+.
• Community service and involvement.
• Extracurricular and academic activities
• Honors and awards received
• A writing sample in the form of an essay.
• Letters of recommendation (maximum of three, no more than one personal letter.)

Jeannette Hodge and Patricia Barber Scholarships – one each in the amount of $1,000.00