The Morris County School Boards Association is proud to offer three scholarships this year through generous partnerships with partner organizations. These scholarships include:

• 3rd Annual Laura Bishop Communications Scholarship - Morris County 2025 (student interested in majoring or minoring in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.

• 2nd Annual Architecture Scholarship - Morris County 2025 (geared toward a student interested in majoring or minoring in an architectural field in college)

• 2025 403 Reasons to Run, Inc. 2nd Annual First Responder Award (High School Senior currently serving as a First Responder (EMT, Firefighter)

• NEW ADDITION!! - 2025 Inaugural USA Architects Scholarship - Morris County (High School Senior who will plan to enroll in an NAAB-accredited architect degree program)

3rd Annual Laura Bishop Communications Scholarship - Morris County

After the great success of the 2023 and 2024 scholarships, we are very excited to partner with Laura Bishop Communications, LLC, to offer the 3rd Annual Laura Bishop Communications Scholarship - Morris County in collaboration with the Morris County School Boards Association. The award is $1,000 and is geared toward a student interested in majoring or minoring in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.

Essay Prompt: Tell us your story today and how pursuing higher education and a career in communications will shape your story in years to come.

CLICK HERE for more information and to submit your application and essay.

2nd Annual Architecture Scholarship - Morris County 2025

The Morris County School Boards Association will partner with the architectural firm Parette Somjen Architects, LLC, to offer the 2nd Annual MCSBA Architecture Scholarship. The award is $500 and is geared toward students interested in majoring or minoring in an architectural field in college.

Essay Prompt: Why are you seeking an architectural degree in college?

CLICK HERE for more information and to submit your application and essay.

2nd Annual 403 Reasons to Run, Inc. First Responder Award

In collaboration with the Morris County School Boards Association, we are introducing the 2nd Annual 403 Reasons to Run, Inc. First Responder Award. The award is $1,004.03 and is geared toward a High School Senior currently serving as a First Responder (EMT, Firefighter).

Essay Prompt: What was your motivation for choosing the path of a First Responder? If there is a family connection to law enforcement, the medical field, or firefighting, please include it in the essay.

CLICK HERE for more information and to submit your application and essay. Please note that a Character Reference/Service Verification Form must also be submitted.

!!NEW ADDITION!!

2025 Inaugural USA Architects Scholarship - Morris County

The Morris County School Boards Association will partner with the architectural firm USA Architects to offer the 2025 Inaugural USA Architects Scholarship - Morris County. The award is $1,000 and is geared toward students planning to enroll in an NAAB-accredited architect degree program.

Essay Prompt: "How does the built environment impact your daily life, and how do you view the potential of architecture to improve the environment around you?"

CLICK HERE for more information and to submit your application and essay.

The application deadline for all three scholarships is Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:59

Eastern Time.

The honorees will be honored at the Morris County School Boards Association Spring

Meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Mount Olive High School in Flanders, NJ.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Robert Acerra, New Jersey School

Boards Association County Activities Coordinator for Morris County, at

racerra@njsba.org.

This scholarship honors the memory of past Roxbury Company 1 First Responders who have served the Roxbury community through their dedication, bravery, and commitment to volunteerism. Funding for this scholarship began in 2015 by Gary Lynch in honor of his father, Kenneth. Chief Kenneth Lynch served as a fireman for 60 years with the Floral Park Fire Department in Nassau County, NY. An experienced and dedicated firefighter, he loved the brotherhood and understood the importance of tradition in the fire service.

I. Criteria

This scholarship is made available to male or female graduating seniors to continue their education at a 2- or 4-year college, technical/vocational/ business or nursing schools.

All students regardless of academic standing are encouraged to apply.

II. Requirements

Graduating senior from Roxbury High School

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteering in the community.

III. Selection

Selection will be made by a committee consisting of members of Roxbury Company 1 Fire and EMS

IV. Application Requirements

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All submissions must be typed.

One letter of recommendation must be included from a teacher, clergy, or other community leader.

All applications must be returned to Mrs. Osterman in the Roxbury High School Guidance Office by March 21st.

The New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association (NJELSA) awards college scholarships to sons and daughters of active-duty police and fire personnel.

The NJELSA scholarship award is a small way for our industry to say thank you to our very dedicated public safety community and to help pay for an advanced education for deserving students.

Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. In addition to completing the application and submitting the appropriate documentation, each student must write an essay explaining “What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community."

For more information contact:

Sunitha at sunitha@njelsa.org or 609-695-4444 ext. 2

The NJELSA Annual Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2025 season. The deadline for the application submission is Friday, April 4, 2025. Please click the image or button below to join the online application process via the Electronic Security Association (ESA) website.

The NJ Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies Association is offering two - $5,000 scholarships to high school students or graduates who will be attending a New Jersey college or university and are interested in the water utility industry or in any water -related fieldsuch as natural resource management, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, communication etc.

The application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2025. In addition, it is the responsibility of the student to see that we receive three letters of recommendation plus a copy of their transcript by April 15, 2025. All items should be directed to Gail P. Brady at the above mailing address or email address.

Send applications and all related documents to:

Gail P. Brady- Scholarship Committee Chair

5700 NE Island Cove Way #4203

Stuart, FL 34996

(772) 225-3735

Email: gbradygconsult@verizon.net

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

The Hagan Graduate Scholarships are for Hagan Scholars who have graduated college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program and are good for up to four additional semesters in college, providing up to $7,500 each semester to attend graduate school or the first two years of a professional program.

The Hagan International Scholarships are similar to the Hagan Graduate Scholarships. Applicants must have graduated or will graduate from a foreign institution, and must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment for the upcoming fall semester as a first-time graduate student at a college or university located in the U.S.

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2025

The Junior Matrons of Morristown, Inc. are beginning plans for its 66th annual Graduation Ball and Cotillion, to be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. At this event, the Class of 2025 African American High School graduates of Morris County, will be honored and scholarships will be awarded to deserving students by our organization and several other Morris County organizations.

The Junior Matrons of Morristown will award scholarships to eligible African-American high school students who have graduated from a Morris County high school or attends a place of worship in Morris County and are planning to attend a two or fou- year college/university in the Fall of 2025 as a full- time student.

The one-year scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievementand community service. The Scholarship committee of the Junior Matrons of Morristown will determine the actual scholarship amounts.

Please mail your completed application post-marked on or before June 7, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Scholarship applications are open to all Black/African-American high school seniors accepted to and enrolling in an accredited 4-year college or university in the Fall of 2025, as well as all Black/African- American college undergraduates currently enrolled in an HBCU, who:

- reside or attend school in Morris County, New Jersey OR are/were participants in a #CAP SM or

AKA GEMS & GENTS high school program sponsored by Pi Theta Omega; and,

- have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (unless otherwise specified).

There are currently 5 scholarships, and the amount of each award varies based on the volume of

qualified applicants and final scores. Students who previously received a scholarship from the

Foundation are ineligible, with the exception of the Marjorie Herbert HBCU

Scholarships—undergraduate students who were never awarded a Marjorie Herbert HBCU Scholarship may apply for that scholarship only.

Applicants must select one scholarship category from the following:

The Pearls of Wisdom Scholarships

Pearls of Wisdom Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors seeking higher

education in any field, who provide service to the community and promote education through their

activities.

The Marjorie Herbert HBCU Scholarships

Marjorie Herbert HBCU Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors and

undergraduate students who plan to or currently attend an HBCU. These scholarships are named

for Dr. Marjorie M. Herbert, who attended and graduated from Morgan State University, an HBCU in

Baltimore, Maryland. During her years at Morgan State, Dr. Herbert was actively involved with her

college community and with the Civil Rights Movement, both on campus and in the City of

Baltimore. In 2015, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from her alma mater,

and recognized as a student Civil Rights Pioneer. Dr. Herbert is a member of Pi Theta Omega and

a dedicated Morris County community leader.

The Princess Anne Millard Scholarships

Princess Anne Millard Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have

excelled academically while actively participating in extracurricular and community service activities,

and who intend to pursue undergraduate studies in education or a related social science area.

These scholarships are named for Mrs. Princess Anne Millard, who attended Virginia State

University (then Virginia State College) in Petersburg, Virginia. Ms. Millard Pi Theta Omega

member, and has held several chapter leadership positions in the chapter and the Foundation,

having served as a founding member of the Foundation’s Education Committee.

The Mitzi Abney-Wisdom STEAM Scholarships

Mitzi Abney-Wisdom Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors with GPAs of at

least 3.0, who plan to continue their studies in science, technology, engineering, arts, or math

(STEAM), and who are actively engaged in 1 or more extracurricular activities through school or the

community (e.g., sports teams, academic clubs, student government, visual and performing arts,

mentorship organizations, etc.). These scholarships are named for Ms. Mitzi Abney-Wisdom, who

graduated from Dickinson College with a dual degree in Spanish and education. Ms. Abney-

Wisdom previously served as President of Pi Theta Omega, and is heavily involved in service to the

Morris County community.

The Vera Blossom Scholarships

Vera Blossom Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate

HBCU students pursuing a degree in social work or other social science (e.g., anthropology,

economics, political science, psychology, sociology, etc.). These scholarships are named for Ms.

Vera Blossom, who graduated from Benedict College in South Carolina with a degree in biology.

She became involved in community service after graduating, and went on to lead many service-

related organizations, including Pi Theta Omega as its President. After years as a teacher and

working in corporate America, while still working full-time, Ms. Blossom earned a Master of Social

Work degree Rutgers University.

DEADLINE: APRIL 8, 2025

The North Jersey Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers is granting two $3,500 scholarships to graduating seniors who intend to pursue college degree in civil engineering in the Fall.

Visit www.ascenjb.org/applications for additional details & qualifications and a downloadable application.

Application deadline is April 18th.

Applicant Eligibility:

• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university (2 year, 4 year, or post graduate program)
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

• Applications are accepted each year between February 1 and March 31. If March 31 falls on a weekend, the deadline date will be extended to the close of the first business day following March 31.
• Scholarship awards are up to $5,000…not to exceed $2,500 (minimum payment of $100) per term. If, after submitting a check in it is determined that the awardee has an unmet need of less than $2,500, Folds of Honor will only disburse the student’s actual unmet need, based on their school account balance. Remaining funds will be retained by Folds of Honor and may be utilized by the student at another payment term within the same academic year.
• Applicants must reapply each year they are interested in receiving funds from Folds of Honor.
• All application information must be submitted through the Folds of Honor online portal.
• Documentation is not accepted via US mail, fax, email or over the phone.
• Offer or denial notifications will be sent in mid-July. All funds are mailed directly to the educational institution. No funds are sent directly to an awardee.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

SWE scholarships support women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering.

Collegiate/Graduate and Emerging First Year Scholarships are typically awarded beginning in May (sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students) and July (freshmen students) for use during the upcoming academic year. The awarding process is typically concluded by the end of August and all applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected for a scholarship. Scholarship payments are made in September.

All SWE Scholarship applicants (not including India Scholars applicants) must be planning to attend a school with ABET-accredited programs. Undergraduate and community college applicants must be planning to study an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year. Masters and PhD candidates must be enrolled or accepted at a school with ABET-accredited programs in engineering, computing, or technology.

Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Identify as a woman
• Be studying engineering or computer science full time at the collegiate level in the upcoming academic year OR are a Re-entry student.
• Be enrolled in a program accredited by ABET, the India National Board of Accreditation, OR at a SWE Global Affiliate School in India.
• Have a high school GPA above 3.5 OR a University GPA above 3.0.

Step 2: Apply

Complete the designated application for your class status, and you will be automatically considered for all Society-selected scholarships you are eligible for!

Emerging First Year Scholars Application — For students entering their first year of collegiate undergraduate study in the upcoming academic year. Opening February 10th, 2025

Collegiate/Graduate Scholars Application — For students continuing undergraduate or starting/continuing graduate study in the upcoming academic year (rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors, and all graduate students). Opening December 2nd, 2024

Step 3: Ensure your references submit their recommendations before the deadline.

• Both letters of recommendation are required by the application deadline.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring their references submit their letters in the online system before the deadline.

Step 4: Relax and wait as your application is reviewed.

• SWE will begin awarding scholarships around May/June. All applicants will receive their scholarship decisions by September.
• Students selected for SWE scholarships will be asked for an official transcript and may be asked for additional materials to verify eligibility.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. The SCSF provides individual grants, paid directly to the educational institution, to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.

WHO ARE SCF SCHOLARS?

Our National Scholarship Fund attracts candidates from all backgrounds and each has a compelling desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal, and socio-economic setbacks, including teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, and homelessness. They are hardworking, resilient and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local and global communities, and they turn to SCF to help make their ambitions and dreams possible.

A recent snapshot of our Scholars:

• 71% are raised in single-parent households.
• 70% of scholarship recipients are first-generation college students.
• 60% of our scholars represent household incomes less than or equal to $40,000.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP?

All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.

Requirements:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• 25 years old or younger
• Minimum 2.0 GPA First-time scholarship recipients generally have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0 (students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated Financial Need On average, selected applicants have an annual household adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less
• Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025

Candidates submitting scholarship applications must, in the year of submission of their scholarship application:

• possess a GED, be a graduating high school senior or a high school graduate intending to enter, or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited and degree granting institution of higher learning, including post-secondary Vocational Institutions
• must be a dependent child (natural or adopted), step-child, or a non-uniformed spouse (registered in DEERS) of a US Navy Active Duty, Retired, Honorably Discharged, Reserve or deceased Chief, Senior Chief, or Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy

Note: Students selected to schools under full scholarship will not be eligible for this scholarship.

Students selected to attend military service academies including the Merchant Marines or enlisted in the Reserves or on Active Duty are not eligible.

About Our Scholarships

• 2 - $5,000 MCPON Scholarships are awarded each year in honor of MCPON Thomas Crow and Co-Founder,
  MCPON Robert J. Walker To learn more about these SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS and the Sailors they honor, view online.
• ~20 TO 50 - $2,000 Scholarships are also awarded each year. This number is determined solely by the financial status of the fund.

The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity dependent entirely upon tax deductible donations to support its education "Gift of Knowledge".

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2025