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Scholarship Name	Award
Sponsored$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by College Prowler Description Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey Member Organization Scholarship	Varies
Deadline February 1 Renewable No Offered by American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey 116 Village Boulevard Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08540 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be rising undergraduate juniors or above enrolled in an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree program in engineering, a master's degree program in engineering, a doctoral degree program in engineering or an accredited land surveying program. Master's students must either be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program or must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school. Doctoral students must hold either an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree or an ABET-accredited master's degree in engineering. They must be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on GPA, personal essay, recommendation letter, work experience and extracurricular involvement. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, a personal essay, an official transcript and one recommendation form are required. Apply »
Benjamin C. Blackburn Scholarship	Up to $2,500
Deadline April 5 Renewable No Offered by Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum P.O. Box 1295 Morristown, NJ 07960 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents. They must have earned at least 24 credits towards a degree in floriculture, landscape design, agronomy, plant science, environmental science, botany or horticulture at an accredited college or university. They must have plans to pursue a career in one of these fields after graduation. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or more. If awarded the scholarship, the recipient will be expected to to give a 10-minute speech on his or her horticultural interests and goals at the Arboretum's annual meeting. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript, a list of the courses that currently are being taken and four letters of recommendation are required. Apply »
Bob Stevens Memorial Scholarship	$1,500
Deadline February 15 Renewable No Offered by Garden State Scholastic Press Foundation 840 Bear Tavern Road Suite 305 West Trenton, NJ 08628-1019 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be graduating New Jersey high school seniors who are nominated by a GSSPA member, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, three or four letters of recommendation and portfolio with work samples are required. Apply »
Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline June 1 Renewable No Offered by Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Fund 5121 Chalk Street Morehead City, NC 28557 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be members of the East Coast surfing community. Rising high school seniors, current undergraduate college students and returning students may apply regardless of age. Two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay are required. Previous applicants and winners may reapply each year. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »

Sponsored$1,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship	$10,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by Scholarship Points Description ScholarshipPoints.com will give away over $100,000 in free college scholarships this year including a $1,000 scholarship every month! Deadline for the next $1,000 scholarship is 5/31/13. Apply now! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Carolina Rice Scholarship Program	$2,000
Deadline February 15 Renewable No Offered by Carolina Rice c/o Riviana Foods Inc. P.O. Box 2636 Houston, TX 77252 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors and must submit essays on how a college education will help them achieve their goals. The essay may be in English or Spanish. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarships	$1,400
Deadline March 28 Renewable No Offered by Community Foundation of New Jersey P.O. Box 338 Morristown, NJ 07963-0338 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have been born in the United States and be New Jersey residents. They must have an A or B average in science and math-related subjects and maintain above average grades overall. Financial need and merit are considered. Scholarship winners are asked to perform at least ten hours of community service each week for a year following graduation. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism	Up to $10,000
Deadline October 15 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have been 21 years old or younger and residents of the state of New Jersey during the time of their heroic act. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship	Varies
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by Community Foundation of New Jersey P.O. Box 338 Morristown, NJ 07963-0338 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be females who have been nominated by the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship Committee. They must exhibit outstanding character, potential, merit, personality and leadership qualities, and they must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be New Jersey residents. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 HS Survey Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by HS Survey Description Take a short survey about your high school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant	$200-$2,500
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Commission on Higher Education P.O. Box 542 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be able to show financial need and a background of family poverty, and they cannot exceed the established maximum income. They must be enrolled full-time in one of the participating public or private colleges in New Jersey, and they must have been residents of the state for at least 12 months prior to enrollment. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree cannot have any prior baccalaureate degrees, and students pursuing a two-year degree cannot have any previous associate's degrees. Applicants must not major in theology or divinity. How to apply Applications are available from campus EOF directors. Apply »
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars	Up to $1,000
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors who are New Jersey residents, be ranked in the top 10 percent of their classes, have a minimum SAT score of 1260 and plan to attend an institution of higher education. Juniors who are ranked first, second or third in their class at the end of the year may also apply. Applicants who attend high schools in the state's urban and economically distressed areas, who rank in the top 10 percent of their class and who have a minimum 3.0 GPA may also be selected through funding from the Urban Scholars Program. How to apply Applicants are nominated by their high schools and must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply »
Freehold Soil Conservation District Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline April 19 Renewable No Offered by Freehold Soil Conservation District 4000 Kozloski Road P.O. Box 5033 Freehold, NJ 07728 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be residents of Middlesex or Monmouth County, New Jersey, entering the junior or senior year in the fall. Students must major in an area related to conservation of natural resources such as agriculture; forestry; conservation; environmental or soil science; environmental studies, education or policy; resource management or geology. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Health Research and Educational Trust Health Career Scholarships	At least $2,000
Deadline July 29 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Hospital Association 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents. They must be undergraduate juniors, undergraduate seniors or graduate students enrolled in a nursing, allied health professions, healthcare administration or hospital administration degree program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the quality of the personal essay submitted as part of the application. How to apply Application instructions are available online. Applicant contact information, a personal essay, an official transcript and proof of financial need are required. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 GPA isn't Everything Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by Cappex Description Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a high school or college, or plan to enroll in the next 12 months. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships	Varies
Deadline February 15 Renewable No Offered by Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarship	Up to full tuition
Deadline October 1 and March 1 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an approved New Jersey college. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Metro Scholarship	$1,000-$2,750
Deadline March 31 Renewable No Offered by American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists 1 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and undergraduates working towards a degree within the textiles arena. They must be attending a college with a student chapter of AATCC in New England, New York or New Jersey. Specific institutions include Buffalo State University, Fashion Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and the University of Rhode Island. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, financial need and work experience/history. Students may apply directly or be nominated by a university department head. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement and transcripts are required. Apply »
NACA East Coast Graduate Student Scholarship	Varies
Deadline May 30 Renewable No Offered by National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolled in master's or doctorate degree programs in student personnel services or a related area. Applicants must be attending a graduate school in Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York or Eastern Pennsylvania, be involved in campus activities and plan to pursue a career in campus activities. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 May Survey Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CP Survey Description Open to all college students and recent alumni. Take a short survey about your school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NACA East Coast Higher Education Research Scholarship	Up to $500
Deadline June 15 Renewable No Offered by National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be conducting research that will add to the college student personnel knowledge base including projects that focus on campus activities, problems faced by student affairs practitioners and challenges of higher education as they relate to campus activities. High school students are not eligible. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NACA East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders	Varies
Deadline March 31, first 75 applicants only Renewable No Offered by National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Eastern Pennsylvania or Washington, DC. How to apply Applications are available online. Only the first 75 applicants are considered. Apply »
New Jersey Community Bankers Education Foundation Scholarships	Varies
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by New Jersey League of Community Bankers 411 North Avenue E. Cranford, NJ 07016 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be pursuing a college degree or technical or vocational training. They must be spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren or persons for whom the soldier provided half of their support for the calendar year and have financial need. The applicant must be a permanent resident of New Jersey, or the soldier must have been a permanent resident of or have lived on a military base in New Jersey. How to apply Applications are available online or by mail. Apply »
New Jersey Oratorical Contest	Up to $5,500
Deadline Unknown Renewable No Offered by American Legion, Department of New Jersey 135 W. Hanover Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply Application information is available by email: ray@njamericanlegion.org. Apply »
Sponsored$500 CollegeMapper Scholarship	$500
Deadline May 31 Offered by CollegeMapper Description CollegeMapper can help you build a resume, manage your college applications and essays, and so much more. Simply register for an account, and you're entered to win! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
New Jersey Physician Assistant Foundation/New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline September 21 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolled in a physician assistant degree program at a school located in the state of New Jersey. They must be student members of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants (NJSSPA). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, two reference letters and supporting materials are required. Apply »

New Jersey School Counselor Association Scholarships	Varies
Deadline March 15 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey School Counselor Association Inc. 5 Split Rock Place Moorestown, NJ 08057 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents who will be graduating in the year of application. They must have been accepted to and plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning. A 300-500 word essay is required. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
New Jersey State Elks Handicapped Children's Scholarship	Up to $2,500
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey State Elks 665 Rahway Avenue P.O. Box 1596 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents and high school seniors with physical handicaps. They must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic standing. How to apply Applications are available online or by phone. Apply »
New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship	Full tuition
Deadline October 1 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be a dependent child or spouse of a New Jersey resident who was killed in the September 11, 2001 attack, died from resulting injuries or exposure to the attack site or are missing and presumed dead as a result of the attack. Students must be full-time undergraduates, and they may attend any eligible school in the U.S. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sponsored$2,000 Student Athlete Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CaptainU Description CaptainU helps simplify the recruiting process by helping you connect with over 16,000 college coaches and make a college team! Register for a free account with CaptainU for a chance to win this scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship	Up to full tuition
Deadline October 1 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have graduated from a New Jersey high school in the top 20 percent of their class, and they must have been state residents for at least 12 months prior to graduation. Students must enroll full-time in their home county college by the fifth semester after graduating from high school. How to apply Applications are available at college financial aid offices. Apply »
NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship II	Up to $7,000
Deadline October 1 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be county college graduates with an associate's degree, and they must have a GPA of at least 3.0. They must either be NJ STARS recipients or have other full state or federal aid during the semester in which they graduate. Students must be enrolled full-time at a New Jersey four-year college within two semesters of graduation. How to apply Applications are available at college financial aid offices. Apply »
NJVVM Scholarship Program	$2,500
Deadline April 19 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation 1 Memorial Lane P.O. Box 648 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must submit an essay on their experience visiting the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NTA Alexander Harris Undergraduate Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by Tourism Cares 275 Turnpike Street Suite 307 Canton, MA 02021 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of New York or New Jersey who are enrolled at an accredited, four-year postsecondary institution located in the U.S. They must be rising undergraduate juniors or seniors who are studying travel, tourism or hospitality. By May of the application year, they must have completed 60 or more credits of their program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, proof of residency, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript and a resume are required. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 CollegeWeek Live Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CollegeWeek Live Description It's super easy. No essays. No cumbersome forms. Just register at CollegeWeekLive, search for colleges of interest to you, and you could win $1,000! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NTA New Jersey Undergraduate Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by Tourism Cares 275 Turnpike Street Suite 307 Canton, MA 02021 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of New Jersey and enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institution located in the state. They must be entering the second year of a two-year program or entering the third or fourth year of a four-year program. By May of the application year, they must have completed 30 or more credits if in a two-year program or 60 or more credits if in a four-year program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, a personal essay, two recommendation letters, proof of residency, an official transcript and a resume are required. Apply »
Part-Time Tuition Aid Grant	Up to full tuition
Deadline October 1 (fall and full-year) and March 1 (spring) Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be residents of New Jersey for at least 12 months prior to college enrollment. They cannot have any previous degrees or defaulted student loans. Students must be enrolled in 6-11 credits per semester at an approved New Jersey county college, and they cannot be majoring in theology or divinity. How to apply Applications are available through completion of the FAFSA. Apply »
Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program	Varies
Deadline January 14 Renewable No Offered by National Student Nurses' Association 45 Main Street Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee. Apply »
Safety Essay Contest	Up to $200
Deadline January 28 Renewable No Offered by American Legion, Department of New Jersey 135 W. Hanover Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade and enrolled in a New Jersey school. How to apply Application information is available from the local Department. Apply »
SponsoredEarn money for college from everyday activities	$10,000
Deadline Dec 31 Offered by UPromise Description Upromise will give out more than $250,000 in scholarships this year! See how they can help you get money for college from your everyday activities. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sol J. Barer Scholarship in Life Sciences	$2,500
Deadline March 15 Renewable No Offered by Independent College Fund of New Jersey 797 Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be rising undergraduate juniors or seniors at a New Jersey independent college or university. They must be majoring in one of the life sciences and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on academic merit and career potential. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, resume, one recommendation letter and personal statement are required. Apply »
Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship Fund	$1,000-$1,500
Deadline March 30 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant Sandy Hook Field Station - Building #22 Fort Hancock, NJ 07732 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and New Jersey residents who are high school seniors or undergraduate or graduate college students. They must pursue studies or participate in an outstanding research or technology project focusing on fisheries or aquaculture. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation and transcript are required. Apply »
Student Leadership Award Application	$500-$2,000
Deadline June 3 Renewable No Offered by Construction Management Association of America-Mid Atlantic Chapter Richard A. Bernardini, PE, CCM, LEED-AP Student Leadership Award Program Chairman , Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current full-time or part-time undergraduate college students who are pursuing a curriculum related to the construction industry and reside or attend college in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. How to apply Applications are available online and must be submitted by email. An application form, an essay and a transcript are required. Apply »
Ted Brickley/Bernice Shickora Scholarship	Varies
Deadline April 14 Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Attn.: Frank Gesualdo 3 Becker Farm Road, 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents who are enrolled at an accredited New Jersey college or university and must be graduate students or rising undergraduate juniors or seniors. They must be majoring in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental science or a related subject and must be involved in extracurricular activities pertaining to occupational safety. They must have a major GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and one reference letter are required. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 Zinch Weekly Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline Jun 3 Offered by zinch weekly Description Each week, Zinch posts a new question. Just write a two to three sentence answer for a chance to win $1,000! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
The Heart of a Marine Foundation Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline March 31 Renewable No Offered by Heart of a Marine Foundation P.O. Box 1732 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or discharged military personnel. Students must demonstrate loyalty, patriotism, honor, respect and compassion for others. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Tuition Aid Grant	Up to full tuition
Deadline October 1 (fall and full-year) and March 1 (spring) Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Students must be residents of New Jersey for at least 12 months prior to college enrollment, enroll in an approved New Jersey school and remain in school full-time in an undergraduate program. Applicants cannot have any previous degrees, and they cannot be enrolled in theology or divinity programs. How to apply Applications are available through completion of the FAFSA. Apply »
Urban Scholars Award	Up to $1,000
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents for at least 12 months prior to college enrollment, and they must enroll full-time in an approved state college. Students must show outstanding academic achievement in high school through SAT scores and transcripts. How to apply Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. Apply »

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