New Jersey scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 27, 2025Apply below to the best New Jersey scholarships for January 2025.
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Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship
Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
New Jersey Education Association (NJREA) Scholarships
New Jersey • High school
NJREA offers $1,500 scholarships for New Jersey high school seniors. Visit their website to learn more and apply!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The JBL Scholarship
Delaware • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Maryland • Test Scores • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The JBL Scholarship offers $250 to Delaware seniors with a 3.0 GPA or 1150 SAT score. Apply with an essay, form, transcripts, and headshot.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Jihoon Rim Scholarship
Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
New Jersey Hall of Fame Areté Scholarship
New Jersey • Freshmen
The Arête Scholarship offers $5,000 to NJ high school graduates showing academic excellence and community commitment.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Garden Club of New Jersey Scholarship
New Jersey • Horticulture • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
The Roothbert Fund Scholarships
New York • Connecticut • District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship
New Jersey • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to NJ high school students pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and two years of experience.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Music
The Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American music majors from NY, NJ, or CT with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Jeannette K. Nieciecka Scholarship
New Jersey • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Teaching • Business (MBA) • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Journalism • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NY Financial Writers' Association offers scholarships up to $3,000 for journalism students pursuing business and financial journalism.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
PSEG Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Economics • Finance • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
PSEG Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African-American freshmen in select majors with a 2.75 GPA in New Jersey.
Deadline:
September 23, 2025
Community Foundation of New Jersey's scholarships
New Jersey • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of New Jersey offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
RTK Scholars Program
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Environmental Science • Conservation • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
NJSCPA High School Seniors
New Jersey • Accounting • Test Scores • Freshmen
NJCPA offers $1,500 scholarships for NJ high school seniors pursuing accounting with a GPA of 3.2+ and SAT/ACT scores.
Deadline:
December 8, 2025
Princeton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Princeton • West Windsor • Plainsboro • Ocean County • Monmouth County • Mercer County • New Jersey • Freshmen • High school
Princeton Area Community Foundation offers over $100,000 in scholarships for local students based on merit and need. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Dunkin' Donuts Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program
Kent County • New Castle County • Atlantic County • Burlington County • Camden County • Cape May County • Cumberland County • Gloucester County • Mercer County • Salem County • Berks County • Bucks County • Chester County • Delaware County • Lehigh County • Montgomery County • Northampton County • Philadelphia County • Delaware • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Dunkin' Donuts offers $5,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors and undergraduates in select counties in PA, NJ, and DE.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
New Jersey • New York • Law • Graduate Students
The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship supports law students in NY/NJ committed to the Latino community, offering $250+ for financial need.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Cooperman College Scholars
Essex County • New Jersey • High school
Cooperman College Scholars offers $250+ awards for Essex County high school juniors from low-income households.
Deadline:
November 19, 2025
Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships
Philadelphia County • Bucks County • Chester County • Montgomery County • Delaware County • Burlington County • Camden County • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Philadelphia Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students with one application for 200 opportunities.
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
FAQ
Some New Jersey scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It's important to check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for New Jersey scholarships can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common criteria include residency in New Jersey, enrollment in an accredited institution, academic performance, and specific demographic or field-related requirements.
Yes, many New Jersey scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
Yes, there are many New Jersey scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these scholarships by searching on platforms like Mos, which allows you to filter scholarships based on your location.
To apply for New Jersey scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
In your personal statement for New Jersey scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and any personal experiences that have shaped your educational journey.
While some New Jersey scholarships may require a high GPA, many others consider a range of factors, including extracurricular activities, personal statements, and financial need.
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