SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER

SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
Marna Pal Memorial Scholarship – Deadline March 31, 2015
This Applicants must prove financial strain from having a family member affected by cancer.
Direct questions to [email protected]. Applications available at
http://www.marnaspals.com/apply-here
The Ethel H. Conover Scholarship Fund – Deadline April 15, 2015
Applicants must be public school high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate
financial need and pursuing a elementary or secondary education at an accredited college or
university. Applications can be found in the Counseling Services Office.
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship – Deadline March 30, 2015
$500 Award will go to a student for post-secondary studies. Applications can be found at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9919/odenza_marketing_group_scholarship_sch
olarship.php
SP Scholarships – Deadline March 31, 2015
$10,000 scholarship available. Applications can be found at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/SP _Scholarship_Program.php
CHS Foundation Scholarships – Deadline April 1, 2015
For students graduating and plan to pursue an agricultural degree within the United States or be
pursuing a STEM field of study. Applications can be found at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10936/chs_foundation_scholarships_schola
rship.php
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship – Deadline April 1, 2015
$500 Award will be given to a student attending a post-secondary institution, enrolled in a
program 2 years in length or longer and complete application form and essay. Applications can
be found at http://www.mortgagebrokerscoquitlam.com
Mercer County Retired Educators Association Scholarship -Deadline April 17, 2015
$1000 Anna Diehl Scholarship for graduating senior of an accredited high school in Mercer
County, a citizen of the US and has an acceptance into a degree program at a Four Year College.
Applications can be found in the Counseling Services Office
The Ivy League Educational Foundation- Deadline April 13, 2015
Annual awards up to $1,000 given for one year and payable in two installments. Graduating
female students who are members of a minority group, residents of Mercer County and enrolling
in a college, university or trade school for fall 2015 are eligible to apply.
Applications can be found in the Counseling Services Office
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund- Deadline -March 31, 2015
$2,500 one-time award based primarily on a “need” basis. The following three categories are
considered academics, community service and writing skill. Applications can be found in the
Counseling Services Office
The Thornton Sisters Foundation Scholarship-Deadline May 7, 2015
Annually providing one or more one-year educations scholarships to deserving young females of
color. www.thornton-sisters.com Applications can be found in the Counseling Services
Office
Caretenders Scholarship – Deadline May 31, 2015
$500 Award will go to a student attending post-secondary education, a resident of United States
or Canada and submit an online application with essay. Applications can be found at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php
10 words or less Scholarship – Deadline June 15, 2015
$500 Award to students between the ages 14-25 attending school in the fall of 2015 and
submitting an answer to the question on studentscholarships.org Facebook page. Applications
can be found at http://www.studentscholarhips.org/easy.php
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship – Deadline June 15, 2015
$500 Award to students who are current seniors in high school and submitting an online
application which can be found at http://www.forkliftpartsnewjersey.com
Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship – Deadline June 30, 2015
2 $1,000.00 Scholarships are offered to student attending higher education with a GPA of 2.5.
Applications can be found at http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015.php
Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation Scholarship - Deadline April 23, 2015
One $1,000.00 scholarship available based on financial need, community involvement &
academic achievement. Applications can be found in the Counseling Services Office.
VNA Health Group - Deadline March 27, 2015
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group is pleased to announce that we are once again offering
nursing scholarships known as the Mary Ann Christopher Nursing Leadership Scholarship. The
Application is available in the Counseling Services Office or online at
[email protected]
Daughters of Penelope Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2015
The Daughters of Penelope, Altes 163, is again offering their Annual Scholarship to any
graduating senior who is a son or daughter of a steward in good standing of St. George Greek
Orthodox Church in Trenton or whose mother is a member in good standing of Altes Chapter.
All eligible seniors are urged to take advantage of this opportunity. The Daughters are proud to
be able to offer this assistance to our Hellenic youth for the continuation of their education.
Applications can be found at the parish office of St. George Church in Trenton.
NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship - Deadline April 11, 2015
NJUA Trade and Vocational School Scholarship - Deadline April 11, 2015
Requirements for eligibility, selection and criteria and application forms for both scholarship
programs can be found on the Association’s website www.njua.com
Marine Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2015
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is pleased to announce the availability
of an Education Scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year. The MTA/NJ is a non-profit
organization dedicated to advancing, promoting and protecting the recreational marine industry
and the waterways in the state of New Jersey. The scholarship is open to any student that is
interested in pursuing a career in the recreational boating industry and meets the criteria outlined.
Applications are available in the CHS Counseling Services Office or online at
mtanj.org/scholarships.
Joe Logue Sports Writing Scholarship – Deadline March 20, 2015
In
honor of our club founder The Trenton Catholic Boys’ High School Golden Wave Club will
award the Joe Logue Sports Writing Scholarship to a senior student who has written about high
school sports for the school newspaper or local newspaper and will be attending college next
year. This years recipient will receive $1500.00. Applications can be found in the CHS
Counseling Services Office.
The Pomptonian Food Service – Deadline April 24, 2015
The Pomptonian Food Service Award in the amount of $1,000 is available for students with
work experience, have done community service and have financial need. An essay and 2 letters
of recommendation are required. Information can be found in the CHS Counseling Services
Office.
New Jersey Retired Educators Association – Deadline April 1, 2015
The Isabelle M. Hickman Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is offered to seniors who will
graduate from a New Jersey Public High School this year, is in the top 5% of their class and has
applied to a four year college. Applications can be found in the CHS Counseling Services
Office.
The Fred E. Aug 2-year Community College Scholarship in the amount of $500 is offered to
students who will graduate from a NJ public high school this year, has been accepted by a
community college and has a 2.75 grade point average. Applications can be found in the CHS
Counseling Services Office.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Trenton Alumnae Chapter – Deadline April 6,
2015
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is seeking applicants for its Merit Scholarship and
Book Awards to be presented to high school seniors of African descent. Eligible students must
plan to attend four-year institutions of higher learning in the 2015-16 school year. Applications
can be found in the counseling services office.
Stony Brook Garden Club – Deadline April 15, 2015
The Stony Brook Garden Club of the Princeton area announces that an annual award of $1,000
has been established in 2006 by the Petronio family. This scholarship is available to a senior
attending a high school in the greater Princeton area who demonstrates a passion for a
commitment to environment. He/she must have been actively involved in one or more of the
following: research, advocacy, horticulture, protection or improvement of our natural world.
Applications can be found in the CHS Counseling Services Office.
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey 2015 Grant Application –
Deadline April 15, 2015
The Dorothy Kellerman Scholarship and the One Year Department Scholarship applicants must
be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during
eligibility dates of membership in the American Legion. Applications are available in the
CHS Counseling Services Office.
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey 2015 Nursing Scholarship –
Deadline April 15, 2015
All applicants must be either a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran who served in
the Armed Forces during eligibility dates of membership in the American Legion. Applications
are in the CHS Counseling Services Office.
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey 2015, Claire Oliphant
Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 15, 2015
All applicants must be either a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran who served in
the Armed Forces during eligibility dates of membership in the American Legion. Applications
are available in the CHS Counseling Services Office
American Legion Aux Dept of New Jersey Scholarships
Multiple scholarships/grants offered. One main criteria: applicants must be direct descendants of
veterans who served during certain periods that are listed on each application.
1. Dorothy Kellerman Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2015
2. 2015 Nursing Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2015
3. Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2015
See Mrs. Lytle in the counseling services office for more details.
New Jersey State Elks Special Children’s Committee - Deadline April 10, 2015
Two scholarship (one male, one female) available to graduating seniors for the purpose of
assisting them in obtaining a college education. Scholarship aid in the form of payment of
tuition in an amount not to exceed $2,500 annually for up to four years is offered to students with
excellent scholastic standing, general worthiness, financial need, and a physical and/or mental
disability including learning disabilities.
Applications can be found in the counseling services office.
Fred Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. - Deadline March 31, 2015
A scholarship in the name of Corrections Officer Fred Baker who was killed in the line of duty in
1997. One $2000.00 scholarship is given to a student in Mercer County. Each winning student
will receive $500.00 per year for each of the four years that they remain in school and meet the
criteria as stated below:
1. A student who is pursuing a Career in either Law Enforcement or
Fire/Rescue Fields.
2. A student who maintains a GPA of B or higher.
3. The student must also provide proof every semester showing that he or
she is still enrolled as a student and that their major is one that pursues
a career towards Law Enforcement or Fire/Rescue. If the student fails
to do so, the remainder of the Scholarship will be forfeited.
Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Services Office.
Mercer County School Nurses Association Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2015
The Mercer County School Nurses Association is excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a
graduating senior who will continue his/her education in the field of nursing (a Registered Nurse
Program). Applications can be found in the counseling services office.
ETS Employees’ Community Action Fund (ECAF) - Deadline March 22, 2015
The ETS ECAF Scholarship program was established to assist graduating seniors in the New
Jersey public education system in their goal of achieving a higher education degree.
Scholarships up to $7,500 will be awarded to selected students who are pursuing a degree from a
two or four year accredited schools/colleges/universities or a vocational/technical institution in
the United States. This program seeks to help public high school students with need who might
not be able to achieve their dream of attending college without the assistance of a scholarship.
Interested students may find more information and complete the scholarship application online,
which can be accessed at https://aim.applyists.net/ECAFNJ .
Janet Logan Daily Foundation Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2014
The Janet Logan Daily Foundation grants an annual award to one graduating high school senior
from New Jersey who enrolls full-time in an accredited university or college within the United
States. This scholarship rewards students from varying academic backgrounds who consistently
demonstrate responsibility, motivation and positive character within and beyond the classroom.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, actively participate in at least one extracurricular
activity, and must have worked an average of 30 hours per week during the summer since the age
of 16. Financial need may be considered when selecting the recipient. Applications can be found
at http://janetlogandailyfoundation.org/application.asp
NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Scholarship - Deadline April 17, 2014
The NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will be awarding two $2,500.00 scholarships
for post-high school education (college, community college, trade school, etc.) Applicants must
visit the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and write an essay about his/her visit. Applications
can be found in the Counseling Services Office.
AFSA Scholarship Program – Deadline April 1, 2015
Everyone should apply very easy! To apply, students must go online and read a short essay
about sprinklers and fire safety. After finishing, they complete a 10 question quiz on what they
just read. Each correct answer gives the student a chance at winning a $2,000 scholarship. Open
to high school seniors who are citizens and aliens legally residing in the USA. Scholarship
payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States. Student
must enroll in semester beginning no later than fall 2015. Winners not based on financial need.
Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. Application online at
http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html