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MARCH 2011SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
American Society of Military Comptrollers- Deadline March 18, 2011
The Jersey Chapter of the ASMC will be recognizing outstanding high school seniors for academic achievement. Applicant must be a high school senior, must be entering a field of study directly related to finance/resource management, economics, accounting etc. See guidance for an application.
****Brick Township Chamber of Commerce- Deadline April2, 2010
All awards are open to Brick Township Chamber of Commerce members, their employees and the children of either, and are for qualified, continuing post-secondary education. Three awards are career specific: one is for a student pursuing a health related career; one will be awarded to a student in the architectural, construction, engineering or interior design fields and one is for a student pursing an education in music. See Guidance for an application.
Boy Scouts of America – Need to be an Eagle Scout – (2) Scholarships available, Bruce A. Black Memorial Scholarship and The Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship. See guidance for applications.
Buick Achievers – see web site for detail, Deadline March 31, 2011
Fairways Garden Club- Deadline March 30, 2010
Applicant must major in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Environmental Science, City Planning, Land Management, and/or related subjects. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one winner. See Guidance for an application.
First Financial Foundation- Deadline March 31, 2010
First Financial will award (4) $1,000 scholarships. To qualify you must attend and two or four year college/university in Monmouth or Ocean County.
Visit: for details.
Foster and Adoptive Family Services Scholarship- Due March 18, 2011.
FAFS is proud to offer scholarships to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services. Visit
****Jersey Shore Pop Warner Football League, Inc. - Deadline April1, 2010
Jersey Shore will award (4) 1,000 scholarships, two to each graduation seniors in the areas of football and cheerleading/dance. You must have participated at the Jersey Shore Pop Warner level for at least one year in the football or cheerleading squad and plan to attend an accredited college/university in the fall. Visit for an application.
Jersey Shore Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) – Volunteer Service Scholarship 2011 – April 29, 2011 - $750.00 - See Guidance for Application
Master Gardener Association of Ocean County- Deadline April 1, 2011 by 4:00 pm
Two scholarships will be awarded for a $1,000 each to a student enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits in the areas of Horticulture, Agriculture, or Related Fields. See Guidance for more information
MAYFLOWER SCHOLARSHIP – DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2011
NJ resident, studying US History or related field, 4 year school SAT/ACT 75th percentile
Monmouth University Science Achievement Scholarship:
For a graduate from MATES who meets the following criteria: Interested in pursuing a degree within the School of Science, Technology and Engineering, Minimum GPA of a 3.0 and an 1100 SAT combined critical reading and math. MATES student who receive this award w ill receive 4,000 per year and are also eligible for Monmouth Universities competitive scholarship program which offers awards up to 15,000. See Guidance for details.
New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association- Deadline March 15, 2011
Two Scholarships in the amount of $1500 and $1,000 for highly qualified seniors. Your parent or guardian must be in active duty for the police or fire. See guidance for details.
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome- Deadline March 26, 2011
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. announces that it has received private contributions for a 2010 Scholarship Award to a New Jersey High School Senior diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. See guidance for details.
New Jersey Chromic Fatigue Syndrome Association Scholarship- Due April 15, 2011.
This Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a graduating senior who has been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The scholarship is available by download on their website at
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association- Deadline April 15, 2010 to Guidance
NJPSA is providing (25) $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors for their demonstrated leadership in school activities other than athletics. You must submit an essay to Guidance and from there one name will be nominated. See Guidance for more details.
The New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association- DEADINE April 14, 2011
-Four Year Scholarship Award- Elizabeth M Hickman Award- This is a $1, 000 award for any senior who graduates from a NJ school, top 10% of their class, and has been accepted to a four year institution.
-Two year Community College Scholarship Award-This award is for $500 for any senior who graduates from a NJ school, 2.5 GPA or higher, and has been accepted to a two year institution.
See Guidance for an application.
NJUA (New Jersey Utilities Authority) - for details, deadline April 1, 2011, $1,500.00 per academic year, diversity
NAWC (National Assoc. of Water Companies) - $2,500.00 Scholarship for Student interested in the Water Utility Industry or any related Field – wwwnawc.org/njschol.pdf
Ocean County Directors of Special Services Scholarship- Deadline April 22, 2010
Applicants must be enrolled in an Ocean County Public School and classified as eligible for Special Education and Related Services. Two $250 scholarships will be awarded. See Guidance for more details.
Ocean First- Deadline March 1, 2011 and May 15th, 2011
Ocean First Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for high school seniors graduating this year that are planning to attend Ocean County College, Brookdale Community College, Georgian Court University or Monmouth University. The deadline for OCC and BCC is may 15th and the deadline for GCU and MU is March 1, 2011. Electronic versions of the scholarship application are available by contacting the Foundation at 732-341-4676 or .
Outstanding Scholars Recruitment Program - Designed to encourage students to seek post-secondary education in NJ. Fifteen state institutions offer renewable scholarships for eligible students. Visit for more information
Rolling Thunder INC, New Jersey Chapter- Deadline April10, 2010
Rolling Thunder will award a $1,000 scholarship for post high school education to two veteran dependant graduating seniors residing in and attending a high school in NJ. See Guidance for an application.
****SAPA Scholarship and Excellence in Education- Deadline April 30, 2011
The SAPA scholarship and Excellence in Education for Life Sciences Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to recognize and support excellence on outstanding high school students, and to encourage the finest high school graduates to develop a career in Life Sciences. To be considered a SAPA scholar, a student must: be a high school senior who plans to attend a four year accredited college/university; have a GPA above a 3.3, a minimum SAT score of 2000 and be in the top ten of their class; and be a US citizen. See Guidance for more information or visit
SOCH Auxiliary of the Ocean County Hospital Foundation- Deadline April15, 2011
SOCH awards scholarships to students accepted to or enrolled in a healthcare program at an accredited college. See Guidance for an application.
Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship Fund- Deadline March 31, 2011
New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, NJMSC/NJSGEP and its New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Program has established a scholarship fund to honor the memory of Stew Tweed who worked as a Marine Agent for the New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Service between 1978 and 2005. Two scholarships will be awarded annually to support one graduating high-school senior ($1,000) and one undergraduate/graduate student ($1,500) pursuing studies, or an outstanding research or technology project focusing on fisheries or aquaculture. Visit for an application.
Sharing Network - $3,000.00 - organ/tissue/eye donor, transplant recipient, donor family member, or awareness advocate. MAY 26th, 2011 deadline, contact Sandy Erwin, or stop down to guidance
ETS – Scholarship & Recognition Program Dead line is April 1, 2011– up to $5,000.00 dollars for a high school senior, vocational/tec. Career or a 2 or 4 year degree for any accredited school/college/university. Stop by guidance for application. Questions, Email:
Hooper Ave. Elementary School PTO – April 15th must have attended Hooper Ave. Elementary School - see guidance for application
2nd Annual Sustainability Essay Contest – April 1, 2011 - See the Guidance Bulletin Board outside of the Nurse’s office – 4 Cash Prizes – ranging from $125.00 to $1,000.00
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