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2025 Universal Application
Category: Grants
Deadline: 04/04/2026
Website: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnjscholarship
Do you have students looking for college scholarships?
The Community Foundation of New Jersey has just released its 2025 Universal Application! The online application contains more than 20 opportunities for college-bound graduating high school seniors, and in a few cases, students currently enrolled in first time undergraduate studies. This application process is open to students who have been accepted to a college or university.
Our scholarship opportunities run the gamut, from those exclusive to a local high school or specific geographic region to those supporting specific majors or career pursuits. A description for each of the opportunities is attached.
Last year over $1.5 million in scholarship assistance was granted to 276 scholars. In our scholarship review process, scholars are evaluated on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, work (paid or unpaid), and a statement of the applicant’s personal aspirations, educational goals, and demonstrated unmet financial need.
Students seeking scholarship assistance can now fill out one Universal Application, click submit, and then review the scholarship opportunities for which they may qualify based on the answers provided. It is important to note that the criteria for each of our scholarship opportunities varies, and we strongly encourage guidance counselors, program directors and students to familiarize themselves with opportunity-specific criteria to determine if they might be a good fit.
We also suggest that applicants take a few moments to familiarize themselves with the online application process prior to beginning the application. A short video can be found when logging onto the website. Students interested in applying should use the following link, create an account and begin their application.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted in their entirety no later than April 4, 2025. Only online applications will be accepted.
Contacts: Scholarships@cfnj.org
Faith Krueger fkrueger@cfnj.org
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Post Office Box 338 | Morristown NJ 07963-0338
973.267.5533
Community Foundation of New Jersey – 2025 Universal Application Scholarship Opportunities
The Alfred J. Speak Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior from the greater Newark area. Preference will be given to students who are affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of Newark and the First Presbyterian Church (Broad Street, Newark). Applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), and demonstrated unmet financial need.
The Bego Scholarship
Preference will be given to students who are from recently immigrated families and are U.S. residents, naturalized citizens or first-generation U.S. citizens. The candidate must be a NJ, NY or PA resident. Candidate must have been accepted to, have applied for, or plan to attend an accredited 4-year college. Applicant will be evaluated academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), and demonstrated unmet financial need.
Blossom Scholarship is awarded to college bound, Black/African American graduating high school senior from the greater Newark area or Paterson who has pursued a rigorous course of study in high school with particular emphasis on math and science courses. Applicant will show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue a STEM major. Applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), demonstrated unmet financial need.
The Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship is awarded to a college bound Black/African American graduating high school senior who was born in the United States. Applicant must have obtained an average of A or B on subjects relating to the sciences, mathematics and maintain above average grades overall in whatever curriculum they are pursuing. Applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid) and demonstrated unmet financial need.
David H. Roe Scholarship assists graduating high school seniors from the greater Newark area who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics, biology, botany or chemistry. Applicant has been accepted to a four-year accredited college/university within the United States and will be entering his/her freshman year in the fall. If you have not yet been accepted to a college or university, please do not apply at this time. Scholarship is based on merit and unmet financial need.
Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship - Applicant must be a female New Jersey graduating high school senior. Student has demonstrated outstanding personal character and leadership qualities and student has been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university within the United States. Student may not necessarily be the top in the class but will have shown outstanding potential, merit, and/or improvement. Scholarship is based on merit and unmet financial need.
Dr. Crosby Copeland, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to college bound Black/African male who is a graduating high school senior from Trenton Public Schools. Student will have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. Student will have demonstrated community involvement as well as demonstrate unmet financial need.
Elizabeth Loudenslager Clark Scholarship - Scholarship is awarded to a college bound female graduating high school senior who is a resident of Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, or Cape May Counties. Scholarship is based on both unmet financial need and merit.
Elsie E. and Joseph W. Beck Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating HS senior from Christian Brothers Academy (Holmdel), Seton Hall Prep (West Orange), Marymount School (NYC), St. Benedict's Prep (Newark), Saint Vincent Academy (Newark), or Immaculate Conception High School (Montclair). Preference will be given to students who have been accepted to: Caldwell College, Cornell, Immaculate University, Lehigh, Notre Dame, St. Bonaventure, Seton Hall University, or the University of Vermont. Awarded based on demonstrated unmet need.
The Hardyston Township First Aid Squad Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior who is resident of Sussex County who has demonstrated a significant first response commitment to serving their community and a willingness to help others in whatever way they can. Service before self - whether it be EMS, Fire, or other volunteer emergency first response agency. Student will have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Harry H. Loudenslager Scholarship is awarded to a college bound male graduating high school senior who is a resident of Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, or Cape May Counties. Scholarship is based on both need and merit.
Howard H. Whitfield Masonic Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior from Red Bank Regional High School who has achieved a cumulative 3.0 or better GPA. Applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), and demonstrated unmet financial need.
J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship will be awarded to a college bound graduating senior from Gloucester and/or Salem Counties. Preference is given to the residents of Swedesboro, Auburn, Pedricktown and Penns Grove, in the order of priority stated. Scholarship will be awarded based on need and merit.
James L. and Ruby L. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior from one of the following high schools: Trenton High School, Ewing High School, Cherry Hill High School West or East Orange High School. Student will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in History, Social Science or Political Science at any college/university of their choice located in the United States. Student will have achieved a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better.
Keith Hightower Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior from Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union, Warren, Morris, Sussex or Hudson Counties. Applicant must have participated in a science or math competition or participated in independent scientific research during high school.
Kids in Business Merit Scholarship to individuals who are or have been associated with the Kids In Business program (Newark, NJ) who wish to further their education at an accredited educational institution.
ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship is awarded to a Black/African American graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement throughout high school. Applicant will be evaluated on his/her engagement through activities or programs that support the local community, e.g. community service or church engagement, work experience (paid or unpaid), and demonstrated unmet financial need.
Morristown Neighborhood House Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has an affiliation with Morristown Neighborhood House. Applicant may be pursuing a post-secondary education at a four-year, two year or an accredited nonprofit technical school (certificate program).
Peter Eisen Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has experienced the loss of a biological parent before the age of 18. Preference will be given to residents of Essex, Middlesex or Bergen Counties. Student will have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Student will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), demonstrated unmet financial need.
R. D. Hinsch Collegiate Sailing Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student who demonstrates an active and continued interest in sailing. Applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid).
Siegel Family Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school senior or recent high school graduate (1-2 years out of high school from the greater Newark area. Preference will be given to students who have been actively involved with GlassRoots, Inc. or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties. Students will be evaluated on academic performance (2.5 GPA or better), extra-curricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid),and demonstrated unmet financial need.
Stephen A. Johnston Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student who is majoring in Plant Pathology or has demonstrated an interest in vegetable crop production or a related field. Preference will be given to a student who can demonstrate evidence of an association with the Rutgers University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC).
Vincent P. Arabia Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is blind/VI or has a permanent physical disability that impedes his/her mobility. The opportunity is statewide with preference given to Southern New Jersey residents, with particular emphasis on Burlington County. Student will be evaluated on academic performance and demonstrated unmet financial need.
Contact: Faith Krueger
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Email: fkrueger@cfnj.org
Phone: (973) 267-5533
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