Outside Scholarships

Please note that most of the scholarships listed here are given on an annual basis.  If the noted application date has passed, please continue to the website shown on each award for the current deadline.

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Web-sites of Select Scholarships Opportunities

The Office of Scholarships has compiled this listing of more than 170 outside scholarships and grouped them according to the academic colleges here at William Paterson University.

 

College of Arts and Communication

AMERICAN COPIER EDITORS SOCIETY
Applicant must be a junior, senior undergraduate or graduate student in the fall or a graduating student who will take a full-time copy editing job or internship.
Application deadline: November annually
http://www.copydesk.org/

AMERICAN MUSIC CENTER COMPOSER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Applicant must be an American composer who is a member of the American Music Center. Only individuals are eligible to receive funding through this program. Performers, presenters or ensembles are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline: February 1, May 1, and October 1 annually
https://www.newmusicusa.org/grants

 

ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRONIC JOURNALISTS
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in electronic journalism. Student must be in good academic standing, and have at least one full year of college remaining.
Application deadline: May annually
http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/scholarships-for-undergraduate-students524.php

 

CHARLES AND LUCILLE KING FAMILY FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate student majoring in television, film or related media fields and be in good academic standing. Student must demonstrate financial need and professional potential.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.kingfoundation.org/

 

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER of COMMERCE INTERN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must currently be enrolled in a 4 year accredited college; senior status by September; majoring in business administration, accounting, marketing, communication or related majors.  Applicant must be of Hispanic descent and have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record and residing as well as attending a college in NJ.
Application deadline: May 1st, annually
http://www.shccnj.org/index.php/scholarship.html

 

FREEDOM FORUM-NCAA SPORTS- JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time junior undergraduate student entering their senior year, and planning to pursue a career in sports journalism. Student must be majoring in journalism or have experience in campus sports journalism.
Application deadline: December annually
http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=13361

 

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND- McNAMARA FAMILY CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT GRANT
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has earned at least 12 undergraduate credits, has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and is majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing. Student must be of Hispanic heritage and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: December annually
http://www.hsf.net/

 

ICIF AV SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The student must provide two letters of recommendation: 1) On letterhead a letter of recommendation from a current/previous employer. 2) On letterhead letter of recommendation from high school (if graduating senior) or college faculty or administrator. He or she must be majoring in audiovisual related fields, such as audio, video, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theatre, data networking, software development, information technology (IT). Current High school seniors should provide a letter of acceptance indicating that you have enrolled in an accredited port-secondary institution.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/7163.htm

 

JUMP-START SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Applicant must be majoring in computer science, foreigh languages, library science/media specialist, mathematics, sciences, special education or technology education/industrial arts. Student must have completed 48 credits, but not more than 90 credits (completed by 9/1/09), be a full-time student in spring 2009 semester, and a US citizen.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/

 

LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American.
Undergraduate: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising, or minoring in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/

 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS
NAHJ GENERAL BROADCAST SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a college undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: April annually

 

NAHJ FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high school senior,  undergraduate or graduate student with a 2.0 GPA, pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism.
Application deadline: April annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

 

NAHJ NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a career in English-language print journalism. Recipient will have an opportunity to intern at a Newhouse newspaper following his/her junior year. This program provides a stipend to allow the recipient to attend the annual NAHJ convention as a student member, and work on the convention newspaper, The Latino Reporter.
Application deadline: April annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

 

NAHJ MARIA ELENA SALINAS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in Spanish-language broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: April annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

 

GERALDO RIVERA SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language TV broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: April annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

 

NAHJ SOLEDAD O'BRIEN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in TV broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

 

NAHJ MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in TV broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March annually
http://nahj.org/scholarships-eligibility/

NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate Native American student pursuing a degree in journalism at a higher learning institution.
Applicant must be a current NAJA member.
Student membership: $20.00
Application deadline: June annually
http://www.naja.com

 

NEW YORK WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS INC. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who is a permanent resident of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Student must be majoring in a communications related field such as advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media or public relations, and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships

 

PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY- ARMAND ZILDJIAN PERCUSSION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time student, enrolled in an accredited college or university school of music during 2007-08 academic year.
Applicant must be a PAS member
E-pas online membership: $25.00
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.pas.org/Libraries/PASIC_Archives/2012ArmandZildjian.sflb.ashx

 

PRINT AND GRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full-time student pursuing a career in graphic communications. Scholarship is renewable annually, providing that the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0, continues at the school in which he/she originally enrolled, and continues to major in graphic communications.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/scholarship/scgrarts.php

 

WORLDNOMADS.COM TRAVEL DOCUMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must compile a 3 minute (or less) video documentary in English based around the theme; ‘Journey into an Unknown Culture’. Applicant must provide 200 words or less on why they should be awarded the World Nomads 2009 Travel Documentary Scholarship.
Application deadline: July annually
http://www.worldnomads.com

WORLDSTUDIO AIGA SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, be or planning to be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. for the 2010-11 academic year, maintain full-time status, and demonstrate financial need. International students studying at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.worldstudio.org/

 CHRISTOS M. COTSAKOS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS
Undergraduate: Applicant must be a minority student majoring in accounting, with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Student must have completed at least 30 credits, including a minimum of 6 semester hours in accounting, and be enrolled full-time unless he/she is completing his/her final semester of study, at a four-year institution.
Graduate: Applicant must be a minority student enrolled in the final year of a five-year accounting program, or an undergraduate student majoring in accounting and is presently accepted or enrolled in a master-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.aicpa.org

 

ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS- RITCHIE JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, and majoring in accounting or criminal justice.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx

 

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE US & CANADA 

FRANK L. GREATHOUSE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled in an accounting program, with concentration in state and local government finance. Undergraduate student must be in the process of completing at least his/her junior year by the time the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

 

DANIEL B. GOLDBERG SCHOLARSHIP (Graduate Scholarship)
Applicant must be a full-time graduate student enrolled in a program focusing in state and local government finance. Student must be expecting to be enrolled in the spring semester of the year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

 

MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and belong to one of the following groups: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian native, Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

 

HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND - ALPFA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in an accounting, finance, IT or related field and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic/Latino heritage, and reside in the U.S or Puerto Rico.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.hispanicfund.org/

 

LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising, or minoring in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. Student must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited business school, college or university, majoring in accounting, has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.nsacct.org

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – ENID HALL GRISWOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a student accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U. S., and majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

 

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER - CPCU
Applicant’s curriculum must include any of the following: engineering, actuarial science focus, business or law.
Application deadline: Open
http://newjersey.cpcusociety.org/

 

NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who attends a New Jersey college or university, and majoring or has a concentration in accounting, with at least 12 credits in accounting completed by the end of the spring semester. Student must be a junior or senior undergraduate, or entering an accounting-related graduate program.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.njscpa.org/index/students/scholarships

 

STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time college freshman student in fall , who intends to major in business or business technology related fields. Student must be of Hispanic heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of New Jersey.
Application deadline: June annually
http://www.shccnj.org

 

THE MEF AND SCMS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a Full or Part time student (6 or more credits per semester). Note: SCMS Scholarship requires 12 credits per semester. Students must be a resident of the United States and Puerto Rico. Applicant must state in the application letter which four or five year management accounting, financial management, or information technology program he or she has chosen to pursue as a career. He or she must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.imanet.org/PDFs/Public/Scholarships_Rewards/IMA%20Scholarship%20Program%20SCMS_MEF.pdf

 

THE WOODROW WILSON - THOMAS R. PICKERING GRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals. He or she must have a citizenship or permanent residency. The student must have attained, or expect to attain by June, a bachelors degree from an accredited U.S college or university and have majored in and/or have strong professional background in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The applicant must have achieved a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, and obtain a qualifying score on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test and submit a score report on or before March
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.woodrow.org/index.php

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Students can apply for these scholarships regardless their program of study.

ABBOTT AND FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high school junior or senior, or an undergraduate student currently registered in an accredited post seconsary school. Application must write an essay of 1000 words in response to the essay question on the website.
Application Deadline: June annually
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIP
General criteria for merit based scholarship: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and show evidence of leadership by participation in community or campus activities.
General criteria for Youth-P.A.C scholarship: Applicant must be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an undergraduate of at least sophomore status, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need and participate in leadership, volunteer, civic or campus activities.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.akaeaf.org/

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-FREEHOLD AREA BRANCH
Applicant must be a resident of Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Boro,Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro and Morganville. Applicant must be a female over 25 who is returning to college after an interruption in school attendance of at least one year. She must be enrolled in a bachelor degree program and have completed at least 60 credits or enrolled in a graduate degree program and have completed at least one semester. All applicants must have maintained at least a B average.
Application deadline: June annually

http://www.shareourweb.com/aauwfrnj/fundraise.html

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-GREATER WAYNE AREA BRANCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a college-bound female, over 25 and accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor's degree. Applicant must be a resident of Bergen, Morris or Passaic County
For more information, contact the AAUW Wayne Branch at (973) 333-5066
Application deadline: April annually

http://greaterwaynearea-nj.aauw.net/scholarship/scholarship-application/

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-MEDFORD AREA BRANCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a resident of Burlington County, NJ, a non-traditioinal female student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.  A non-traditional student might be someone whose family obligations required an interruption of several years prior to resuming a college program, or someone who waited until later in life to start college.  High school graduates proceeding directly to college are ineligible.  Applicant must take at least one course per semester and earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if already enrolled.
application deadline: March annually
http://medford-nj.aauw.net/

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-MOUNTAIN LAKES BRANCH
Applicant must be a college-bound female, completing their sophomore year at an accredited collee or university or matriculation in a Master's program by June.  Applicant must be a resident of Boonton, Boonton Twp., Denville, Kinnelon, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Rockaway, or Rockaway Twp.
Application deadline: March annually
For more information:  Contact the AAUW Mountain Lakes Branch at (973) 723-3987

 

ARMENIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has completed one full year of study at an accredited four-year college in the U.S. by June of 2008 or is enrolled in a two-year college and be transferring to a four-year college or university as a full-time student in the fall 2008. Student must be of Armenian descent.
Application fee: $15
Application deadline: March Annually
http://www.asainc.org/index.php

 

ARTHUR ASHE, JR. SPORTS SCHOLARS AWARDS
Applicant must be nominated and must be a student of color, and have a GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.  Student must have completed one full academic year at the nominating institution and be enrolled for the fall term of the academic year being nominated.  Applicant must be an active member of an intercollegiate athletic team during the 2008-2009 academic year and demonstrate service to the campus or community.
Application Deadline: February annually
http://www.diversepodium.com/ashe/

 

ASSOCIATION FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION - MARIUS "GABE" DEGABRIELE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a current member of ANTSHE
• Undergraduate scholarship award: Applicant must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours, and have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at an accredited two-year or 30 credit hours at a four-year institution. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 calculated based upon the last 15 credit hours for a junior college or 30 credit hours for a four-year institution.
• Graduate scholarship award: Applicant must have completed a Bachelor's degree and be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate program for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.antshe.org/

 

AYN RAND ESSAY COMPETITION ATLAS SHRUGGED
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student, who will submit an essay on a topic regarding Ayn Rand's novel “Atlas Shrugged”.
Application deadline: September annually
http://www.aynrand.org

 

CHARLES SHAFAE' SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Student must be a legal resident of the U.S.or hold a valid student visa.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.papercheck.com/

CENTRAL SCHOLARSHIP BUREAU
THE MARY RUBIN & BENJAMIN M. RUBIN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a woman attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university or other institution of higher learning.  She must have been out of high school for at least twelve months and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Application deadline: May annually
http://centralsb.org/html/rubin.htm

 

THE MARJORIE COOK SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Applicant must be a female with a passion for an commitment to women's rights and equality, as evidenced by volunteerism, interships, dedicated research, or prior work experience related to advancing women's social and political status.  Preference will be given to students majoring in public policy or law.  In addition, applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application deadline: May annually
http://bit.ly/cLlHa5

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be accepted in an accredited community college, four-year University, or graduate/ professional program, and have a history of participation in public service-oriented activities. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, demonstrate financial need and a U.S.citizen or legal permanent resident.
Application deadlines: April annually
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/

 

DALE E. FRIDELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be currently attending or planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program.  Student must not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: October 14, January 14, April 14, July 14
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship/fridell/index.php

 

ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST
Applicant must be a full-time junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.during the fall 2007 semester. Student is required to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are racial arguments for ethical action. Note: The student interested in entering the contest is required to have a professor review his/her essay and sign the Contest Entry Form. A maximum of four entries per professor per contest year will be accepted.
Application deadline: December annually
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/

 

ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN-YWCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate female with financial need and realistic goals.  Candidate must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.  She must live in an area served by the YWCA Program of Central NJ-Somerset, Union, and Middlesex Counties and portions of Hunterson, Morris, Essex and Monmouth Counties.
Application Deadlines: April annually
http://www.ywca.org/atf/cf/%7B4FFA7D21-599C-4151-AF4E-35AD6F44F12B%7D/2011%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

 

EWNJ GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a female who has completed at least 12 credits at the time of nomination, is carrying a minimum of 6 credits per term, and has been recommended by the Dean/Director of their graduate program.  The student must be a permanent New Jersey resident (proof of residence must be confirmed by your dean) attending school in New Jersey.
Application Deadlines: June annually
http://www.ewnj.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=8

 

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE FUND
Applicant must be a current postal employee with at least three years of federal service, or a dependent family member (child or spouse); Dependent applicant is first eligible to apply during his/her senior year in high school. Employee applicant may be part-time student while dependent applicant must be of full-time status. Applicant must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited post secondary school and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.feea.org/

 

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, pursuing a degree in an accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Student must have earned at least 12 undergraduate credits, have a minimum GPA of 3.00, have applied for Federal Financial Aid, and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, of Hispanic heritage. Graduate students must be enrolled in their first two years of a Master's, or their first four years of a Doctoral program.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.hsf.net/

 

HUDSON COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be a resident of Hudson County who demonstrates financial need and has been accepted to a law school for the coming term.
Application deadline: April annually
For more information:  Contact the Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Committee, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.  (201) 798-4708
http://www.hcbalaw.com/Foundation.aspx

 

ICIF AV SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The student must provide two letters of recommendation: 1) On letterhead a letter of recommendation from a current/previous employer. 2) On letterhead letter of recommendation from high school (if graduating senior) or college faculty or administrator. He or she must be majoring in audiovisual related fields, such as audio, video, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theatre, data networking, software development, information technology (IT). Current High school seniors should provide a letter of acceptance indicating that you have enrolled in an accredited port-secondary institution.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.infocomm.org

 

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES - FILM & FICTION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a full time student in the 2010-2011 school year. Students must be pursuing a Mater of Fine Arts in: Film directing, Production, Screenwriting, Playwriting or Fiction writing.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.TheIHS.org

 

JOHN GYLES EDUCATION AWARDS
Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student. The Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. The student must have a citizenship in either the United States or Canada
Application deadline: May annually
http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com

KELLEY COMMUNICATIONS
Applicant must be a current or future college student with bleeding disorders, including HIV.
Various scholarship funds are offered.,br />Application deadline: Varies
http://www.kelleycom.com/

 

KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a high-achieving, full-time undergraduate or graduate Korean American student who demonstrates financial need, and is involved in school and community activities.
Application deadline: June annually
http://www.kasf.org/application

 

KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate senior, an entering graduate, or a current graduate student, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student must be of Polish descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students who are U.S. citizens and majoring in Polish studies are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.thekf.org/scholarships/about/

 

LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a student who is blind or partially sighted.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.lighthouse.org/

 

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is the son, daughter or grandchild of a U.S. Marine.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.marine-scholars.org/

 

NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a student who is enrolled in an U.S. accredited institution of higher education, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students. Applicant must fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories:
• General Category I: Italian American student who demonstrates outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.
• General Category II: Student from any ethnic background who is majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, and demonstrates outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
Application deadline: March annually
https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

• LILLIAN AND ARTHUR DUNN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is the son or daughter of a member of the NSDAR. Students pursuing graduate study may reapply each year for an additional period of up to four years of study.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

• AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a undergraduate or graduate Native American student who is enrolled in a college, university or technical school, has a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrates financial need.
Application deadlines: April 1 and October 1 annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

 

• FRANCES CRAWFORD MARVIN - AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a Native American student who is enrolled full-time at a college or university. Student must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: February 1 annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

 

NEGATIVE POPULATION GROWTH SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Applicant must submit an essay between 500 and 750 words on the question, "In October 2006, the U.S. population reached 300 million. Is a population of this size sustainable in the long term? If not, what population size would be sustainable and why?
Application Deadline: April annually
http://www.npg.org/

 

NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a college sophomore attending a four-year college. Student’s school counselor, high school or college/university admission office must be a member of NJACAC.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.njacac.org/

 

NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINSITRATORS, INC
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who demonstrates unusual hardship and/or have evidence of unmet need, and demonstrate significant educational debt (loan or unmet need
Application Deadline: March annually
http://www.njasfaa.org

 

NICHOLAS MARTINI SCHOLARSHIP– UNICO
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student of Italian decent and residing in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Application deadline: April annually
For applications and detailed information regarding eligibility and deadline submission dates contact Dr. Cuozzo at (201) 935-8279 or (201) 935-3115

 

NJSGA CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The NJSGA Scholarship Committee reviews applications using the following criteria:  scholastic achievement, length and quality of service as a caddie, college board SAT scores, financial need, qualities of character and leadership, and golf clubs's financial support of program.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.njsga.org/index.php?pageid=197

 

NJSFWC - THE MARGARET YARDLEY FELLOWSHIP
The student must be a resident of the state of New Jersey. He or she must be a student engaged in graduate study and have financial need for tuition only.
Application deadline: March annually
http://www.njsfwc.org/index.php/article/sub/9

 

OP LOFTBED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a U.S.citizen who is planning to be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the 2009-10 academic year. Student must answer to a set of questions, such as "Imagine that you have just found out that you have 24 hours left to live. Tell us what you plan to do in your last day on earth”.
Application Deadline: July annually
http://www.oploftbed.com/

POLISH CULTURAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident, of Polish descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must have completed his/her freshman year at an accredited college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.polishculturalfoundation.org/

 

POLISH UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW JERSEY
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident of Polish decent, have completed their sophomore year as a full-time student, have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, submit a copy of their FAFSA SAR, and provide an official transcript
Application Deadline: March annually
http://pucnj.org

 

RANKIN FOUNDATION- JEANNETTE WOMEN'S EDUCATION FUND
Applicant must be a low-income female student, age 35 or older as of March 1 in the year of application, and a U.S. citizen. Student must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited school, pursuing a technical/vocational education, an Associate's degree, or a first Bachelor's degree. Students who have already earned a Bachelor's or higher degree are not eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: March annually
http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

 

RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have dependent status as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicant must have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, who is a member of The Retired Enlisted Association or TREA's National Auxiliary, or who was a TREA or Auxiliary member in good standing at the time of their demise.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.trea.org/Committees/Scholarship.html

 

SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIPS

AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate African American student who has a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrates financial need, and is U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

 

SALLIE MAE FUND FIRST IN MY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and the first in family to attend college for the 2007-08 academic year.
Application deadline: April annually
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

 

SALLIE MAE FUND UNMET NEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be or planning to be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Student must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, who has a family income for calendar year of $30,000 or less.
Application deadline: May annually
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

 

SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is a child of someone killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

 

STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a current student, and submit online entry form and essay
Application Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com

 

TALBOTS WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be a female undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or general education diploma at least 10 years ago.
Application deadline: January annually
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php

 

THE RICH HABITS INSTITUTE NEW JERSEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be full-time or part-time study, two-year and four-year study.  College/University must be accredited.  Applicant must be a US citizen.  Applicant must be a New Jersey High School senior or any student attending an accredited New Jersey/College University
Application deadline: December annually
http://www.richhabits.net


UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time freshman in the fall, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service or extracurricular activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Student must be an African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: January annually
http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp

 

US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 
Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshman, sophomore, or junior at an eligible four year college or university participating in the US Bank No Fee Education Loan Program.  He/she must be enrolled by September.  The student must be a US citizen or permanent resident alien.
Application deadline: March annually
https://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html?ecid=EM_1443&WT.mc_id=r1443&original_ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usbank.com%2Fscholarship%2F


USA FUNDS - ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarship funds are offered. Applicant must be registered on the USA Funds Website in order to have access to an award database.
Application deadline: February annually
http://www.usafunds.org

 

ZONTA CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a woman who is returning to school or striving to continue their education in order to prepare to enter the work force.
Application deadline: May annually