New Jersey scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best New Jersey scholarships for January 2025.
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Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships
Philadelphia County • Bucks County • Chester County • Montgomery County • Delaware County • Burlington County • Camden County • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Philadelphia Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students with one application for 200 opportunities.
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
NJSBF Labor Law Scholarship
New Jersey • Law • Graduate Students
NJSBF Labor Law Scholarship offers $2,500 for law students in NJ focusing on labor law. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
Sonia Morgan Scholarship
New Jersey • Law • For Women • Graduate Students
The Sonia Morgan Scholarship offers $2,500 to female law students in NJ. Apply with an essay for your chance to win.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
WMANNCA Graduate Degree Nursing Scholarship
Maryland • New Jersey • Virginia • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Graduate Students
WMANNCA offers $1,500 scholarships for Navy Nurses pursuing graduate degrees in select states. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
NJPA Foundation Scholarship for Research on Diversity Issues
New Jersey • Psychology • Graduate Students
The NJPA Foundation Scholarship offers $2,000 for graduate psychology research on diversity issues in New Jersey. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
July 19, 2025
Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship
New Jersey • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids' Chance of New Jersey offers scholarships for dependents of parents injured in work-related incidents. Ages 18-26 eligible.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
The Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship
New Jersey • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen
The Thornton Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to female NJ seniors of color with a 2.3 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
May 6, 2025
NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Student Scholarships
New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NACA Mid Atlantic Scholarships for students with leadership roles and volunteer contributions in select states. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
SBS Merit Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Pennsylvania • Delaware • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SBS Merit Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time students from select states with Swiss nationality and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
EWNJ scholarship
New Jersey • For Women • Age • Graduate Students
The EWNJ scholarship offers $3,000 to NJ women graduate students returning to education after a break. Financial need and community service required.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Daniel B. Toll Memorial Award
New Jersey • Law
The Daniel B. Toll Memorial Award offers $1,000 to South Jersey law students committed to community service. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 27, 2025
Benjamin Asbell Memorial Awards
New Jersey • Law • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Benjamin Asbell Memorial Awards offer $1,000 to law students, focusing on financial need and commitment to justice.
Deadline:
February 27, 2025
Eivind H. Barth, Jr. Memorial Award
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Law • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Eivind H. Barth, Jr. Memorial Award offers $1,000 to law students at Rutgers-Camden or Temple Law with financial need and academic merit.
Deadline:
February 27, 2025
Mildred Sylvester Scholarship
New Jersey • Veterinary • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mildred Sylvester Scholarship awards $1,000 to veterinary students in NJ. Must be SAVMA member, show academic excellence & financial need.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarships
Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarships offer $5,000 for Greek descent students in Greater Philadelphia pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Les Dames D'Escoffier New York Corporate Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Les Dames D'Escoffier NY offers a $5,000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in food and hospitality. Must enroll in partner schools.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Builders League of South Jersey Scholarship
New Jersey • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for southern NJ students studying real estate or construction. Up to $5,000 available. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
The Morris Arts Scholarships
New Jersey • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Studio Arts • High school • Freshmen
Morris Arts offers scholarships for high school seniors in the arts, awarding up to $5,000 for further education.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Dimitri J. Ververelli Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Architecture • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The Dimitri J. Ververelli Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to Greek descent students in Architecture, Engineering, or Greek Studies.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship offers $5,000 for Greek descent students in Greater Philadelphia pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Dr. Peter A. Theodos Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Delaware • New Jersey • Medicine • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Peter A. Theodos Memorial Graduate Scholarship offers $1,500 to eligible students pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Northeastern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island • Vermont • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
NJLA Scholarships
New Jersey • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Graduate Students
NJLA Scholarships offer up to $8,500 for diverse students in New Jersey attending ALA-accredited library schools. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Franklin Woman's Club Scholarship Program
New Jersey • For Women • High school • Freshmen
FWC Scholarship Program offers $250+ for Franklin Township high school seniors accepted to college. Apply with essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
FAQ
New Jersey scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.
Some New Jersey scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It's important to check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Yes, there are many New Jersey scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these scholarships by searching on platforms like Mos, which allows you to filter scholarships based on your location.
To apply for New Jersey scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for New Jersey scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education. Many scholarships have early deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple New Jersey scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for New Jersey scholarships can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common criteria include residency in New Jersey, enrollment in an accredited institution, academic performance, and specific demographic or field-related requirements.
Yes, many New Jersey scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find New Jersey scholarships on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and educational websites. A great resource is Mos, where you can explore a wide range of scholarships available specifically for New Jersey students.
New Jersey scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in New Jersey pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, or specific fields of study.
In your personal statement for New Jersey scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and any personal experiences that have shaped your educational journey.
While some New Jersey scholarships may require a high GPA, many others consider a range of factors, including extracurricular activities, personal statements, and financial need.
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