The Masters, Wardens and Past Masters Association of the First Masonic District of New Jersey
is sponsoring a scholarship in memory of Stephen B. Speirs, Sr., our former District Deputy Grand Master.

Mr. Speirs devoted thousands of hours to his craft and held several positions of leadership within the organization over his 30 year career, culminating with his three year term as District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District in northwest New Jersey. In his professional life, he spent 25 years in law enforcement retiring as Chief of Police for Washington Borough.

The $1,000 annual Stephen B. Speirs, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, now in its 19th year, will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in criminal justice. The selection will be based upon the following criteria:

 First Masonic District public high school graduate or Community College freshman (all public high schools
in Sussex and Warren Counties, and 2 in Morris County)
 Morris, Sussex or Warren County Community College post high school graduation enrollee—full or part time
 Criminal Justice major
 High School class rank
 Written career goals
 Demonstrated Community Service
 Written recommendation from guidance counselor

Application is attached. Submissions must be postmarked or electronically dated by April 25, 2025. The scholarship committee will make its selection and notify the recipient by mail no later than May 23, 2025. The recipient will be honored by The Masters and Wardens Association at its annual District picnic on June 23, 2025.

AABE's mission is to encourage African American students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and to provide scholarships and other financial aid for students.

Scholarship will award annually:
Six (6) Regional scholarships at $3,000 each
One (1) National scholarship at $5,000 (recurring scholarship for up to 4 years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains enrolled in an eligible major)
Local scholarships funded by AABE South Jersey Chapter totaling $50,000

Albeit AABE was founded to address funding inequities in education resources for African Americans, our scholarships are open to all ethnicities. However, the majority of recipients are African American. We provide scholarships to students attending member colleges, technical or trade schools, or universities.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:
Students who intend to enroll in an accredited college, technical or trade school, or university.
Pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields (STEM).
Unweighted academic GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

Deadline: April 16, 2025

Notables Singers is awarding a $1000.00 Student Scholarship for the year 2025. This scholarship will be given to one student who plans to study (major or minor) vocal music in college.

The college program may be vocal music education, vocal performance or musical theater.The college may be one that grants a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree. These funds are meant to help defray college expenses and will be disseminated directly to the college/university indicated by the student.

Completed applications must be returned no later than May 1, 2025.

Notables Singers Inc. is a company of female singers who have been performing America’s Favorite Music including Broadway, jazz and pop tunes at both public and private events, primarily in Morris, Union and Somerset counties since 2004. Notables Singers Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization. Its mission is to educate and entertain audiences musically about “America’s Favorite Music” and its songwriters. More information about the group can be found at https://notables-singers.com.

Metropolitan Builders and Contractors Association of NJ (Metro) is a professional trade association representing professionals in the construction industry. Our members include builders, remodelers, tradesmen, insurance agents, bankers, and others who service the homebuilding industry.

Metro is eager to develop talent and employment opportunities in the construction industry. We are offering educational and training scholarship opportunities to qualified candidates. Please see the details below for eligibility and application information.

WHO CAN APPLY: We have 2 scholarships available to residents of Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma (by June 2025)

Attending part-time or full-time at an accredited institution (college or trade school)

Pursuing a building/construction-related degree or certification

Starting no later than September 2025

REQUIREMENTS: Submit scholarship application – ONLINE APPLICATION

DUE DATE: May 15, 2025

AWARD DATE: June 26, 2025

AMOUNT: Tyler Jones / Metro Scholarship: $1250 for two eligible students paid directly to accredited institution

PWB Metro Scholarship: $1250 for two eligible female students paid directly to accredited institution

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Leppard, Executive Officer, at (973) 887-2888 x 1 or email: Mleppard@metrobca.org .

The Army Scholarship Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing college scholarships for undergraduate study to deserving children of current and former members of the U.S. Army, and to spouses of currently serving soldiers.

The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of award ranges from $500 to $2000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational/technical institutions. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Renewal is not automatic, but depends on academic performance and continued academic eligibility. They are awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing,

OR

• Be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing,

OR

• Be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army.
• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or registered as undergraduate students at an accredited college or post-high school vocational/technical institution.
• Have a 2.0 grade point average on a 4-point system.
• Have a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $160,000 or less as stated on IRS Form 1040, Line 11 for 2023 or 2024.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Not have reached their 24th birthday by the application deadline date in the year they apply if they are a child of an Army member.
• Not have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit the online application no later than April 15th of the application year:

The Army Scholarship Foundation (ASF) awards one-year financial scholarships on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The scholarships are a means to reward Army families for the sacrifices our soldiers make every day to serve their nation and as a way to help their spouses and children become leaders in American society. As part of the application and review process, ASF aims to get a complete picture of the student and family.

In addition to information about yourself and your school, work, and volunteer activities, you will need to provide a number of attachments to complete your online application. To help you prepare, here is a list of information for you to pull together prior to starting your application.

1. Parent or Spouse Proof of Service Statement of Good Service for active duty or Form DD214 for veteran
2. High School Transcript
3. College Transcript if applicable. Current college students with less than 30 credit hours must submit both high school and college transcripts.
4. Applicant Proof of Service if the applicant has their own military service: Statement of Good Service for active duty or Form DD214 for veteran
5. IRS Form 1040 for family pages 1 and 2 only. If more than four dependents, also include the list of additional dependents
6. FAFSA Submission Summary FAFSA Form Answers and Student Aid Index (SAI)
7. Color Photograph
8. Essay a 325-word (maximum) essay, selecting one of the following six topics:
   1. What are your values and what do you think is important in life? Why?
   2. Describe your community service or other activities, explaining how this involvement has influenced your life.
   3. Describe an event that affected you in some way i.e. socially, physically, emotionally or spiritually, giving better insight into you as a person.
   4. What does the opportunity for higher education mean to you and what will you do with it?
   5. How have America’s military values influenced your life?
   6. Who is your hero?

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

The Morris Area Curriculum Network is awarding two (2) $1,000.00 Scholarships. The applicant must be a current Morris County high school senior planning to major in education at a two-year or four- year accredited college or university.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 30th.
• The applicant must be a current Morris County high school senior who will be enrolled as a college student at either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university.
• The applicant must have plans to major in education or an education-related field.
• The school district the applicant attends must have an administrator who is a member of the Morris Area Curriculum Network. See this list to ensure your district has a MACN member.

Application Procedures:

1. Complete, in full, this online application.
2. Provide the name and email address of a teacher, club advisor, or community member who can provide a recommendation. Once received, the MACN Scholarship Committee will send the recommender a form to complete.
3. Limit prompt responses to 250 words or less.

Scholarship winners will be contacted to provide additional information and complete a photo/media release form.

The UNICO National mission is to promote the image of Italian Americans along with Italian heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects.

​The online application process is now open for online applications for academic year 2025-2026.

​Important Information When Applying

• ​The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025, unless otherwise stated.
• Applicants must reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin. Exception: The Maria and Paolo Alessio Southern Italy Scholarship is open to applicants from all 50 states.
• These scholarships are for applicants who will continue studies within the academic year 2025-2026.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Each scholarship offer is a stand-alone application with its individual specific requirements. You can apply to more than one if you meet eligibility.
• Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.
• Applicants do not need to be members of UNICO to apply. However, UNICANS and their family members may be sponsored through their respective Chapters.
• Only recipients are notified after the judging process is completed in late June 2025.
• If you were a recipient in 2024-2025, you may not apply for any other UNICO Foundation Scholarships while your award is still active.
• A candidate MUST initiate only one application for each appropriate scholarship. Duplicate entries will be excluded from consideration. An application may be edited, as often as necessary, prior to submission.
• Questions? Email uniconational@unico.org

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

This scholarship acknowledges the transformative power of music as a universal language that transcends barriers and enriches lives. By supporting aspiring musicians, it aims to cultivate a society that values creativity and expression, fostering empathy, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding. This initiative seeks to harness the profound impact of music, nurturing a generation that appreciates its significance in shaping a harmonious and interconnected world.

The Nick Lindblad Memorial Scholarship hopes to honor Nick's memory and his love of music through supporting a student who shares Nick's love of music.

Any high school senior who has a love for music and has been involved musically throughout high school may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, share how music has impacted your life, particularly while you were in high school.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 14, 2025