New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition

Academic Scholarship

BACKGROUND:

The Coalition offers two (2) scholarships annually, each a minimum of $500.00, or one (1) scholarship annually in the amount of $1,000.00, to deserving high school or college students who plan to further their education,preferably in a field related to public safety. The award is named in honor of New Jersey's first national accreditation manager, Chief Robert J. Falzarano, of the Long Hill Township Police Department.

AWARDS:

One (1) $1,000.00 scholarship or Two (2) $500.00 scholarships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Scholarships are open to any student in the 12th grade or at any public or private school.
  • The scholarship must be used for the purpose of furthering the education of the applicant in a four year college or university, a two year college, or a trade school.
  • The applicant’s parent, legal guardian, or grandparent must be an active member in good standing with the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition as an accreditation manager.
  • The awards are made solely on the basis of merit (scholastic ability, leadership potential, and community service), without regard to ethnic background, sex, religion, or financial need.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Fill out the application form, completing all questions as concisely as possible.
  • Enclose a transcript of all high school or college credits to date.
  • Have the qualifying parent, guardian, or grandparent sign the application on the line provided.
  • Sign and date the completed application on the line provided.
  • Send the application to:

NJPSAC Scholarship Committee

174 Nassau Street

PMB 175

Princeton, NJ 08542

Applications and transcripts must be postmarked no later than midnight on September 1st of the calendar year.

DECISION:

A committee appointed by the Board of Directors and make selections by October 1st of the calendar year. All selections will be final. Applicants who fail to comply with all the steps will be disqualified. The award recipient will be honoredat the NJPSAC annual conference at PrincetonUniversity at a date and time to be announced.

New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition

Academic Scholarship

Name ______

Last (please print) First Middle

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Street City State Zip

Telephone______Email Address______

Date of Birth______

Name of High School______

Address of High School ______

Street City State Zip

Name of Qualifying NJPSAC member: ___________

Employer of Qualifying Member: ____________

Email address of Qualifying Member: ____________

Grade Point Average (GPA): ______

College, university, or trade school that you will be or are attending:______

List your high school activities including academic, community involvement, athletics and social:

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Honors and Awards:

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Hobbies:

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Name of last two books you read out of personal interest and why you choose them:

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To aid the Scholarship Committee in considering your plans for the use of this scholarship, please write a brief story of your school academic record to date, your plans for the future, and your aspirations. Use additional pages if necessary:

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Signature ______Date ______

Signature of Parent, Guardian, Grandparent ______