March Senior Bulletin
Class of 2024
NJELSA Scholarship Award
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.
METROPOLITAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF NJ
The charitable arm of the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ is offering two educational and technical training scholarships. These funds are available to Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren residents intending to pursue a career associated with the home building/remodeling industry. The 2024 awards are funded through the generosity Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ members and other interested parties. The Association is responding to the industry’s dire need for skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. Two scholarships will be awarded.
WHO CAN APPLY:
- Any resident of Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum high school diploma (by June 2024)
- 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 2024
REQUIREMENTS:
- Submit scholarship application – see attached
DUE DATE:
- May 15, 2024
AWARD DATE:
- June 2024
Details
In all cases, candidates must be full-time or part-time students who will attend accredited institutions with the intent of pursuing a building/construction-related degree or certification. Construction-related is defined as general construction (i.e., carpenter, plumber, electrician, or any other trade related to the building/remodeling industry) or degree programs including, but not limited to: Drafting and Design, Construction Technology, Mechanical Contracting, HVAC Technology, Real Estate and Marketing, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Environmental Technology, Land Use Management, Construction and Business Management, and Landscape Architecture.
Scholarships will be awarded through tuition paid directly to the institution. The selection process, conducted by the Scholarship Fund Committee, will be based on the following criteria: (1) the student’s desire to enter the building/remodeling industry as a career, (2) the student’s academic ability/potential and (3) the student’s financial need.
To be considered for all scholarships, students must complete the application from Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey. The deadline for all completed applications is extended to May 15, 2024. You may mail the application to the address at the top of the page or email it to mleppard@metrobca.org
PEARLS OF WISDOM FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
Scholarship Eligibility & Categories
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
2024, 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 #CAPSM 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.
Those awarded scholarships are required to attend the Foundation’s annual
scholarship awards ceremony in order to receive their awards. The ceremony is
currently scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, with final details regarding exact
time and location provided to successful candidates.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
JUNIOR MATRONS OF MORRISTOWN, INC.
The Junior Matrons of Morristown is awarding 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 four year college/university in the fall of 2024 as afull time student.
The one-year scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement and community service. The Scholarship committee of the Junior Matrons of Morristown, Inc. will determine the actual scholarship amounts.
Please mail your completed application post-marked on or before May 19, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For more information, contact Scholarship Committee Chairman, Lorna Dowdy- 973-698-4740.
Email: lornadowdy@yahoo.com
COLLEGE CLUB OF DOVER, NEW JERSEY
Senior women are invited by the College Club of Dover to compete for one its annual
scholarships. The organization was founded in 1932 and has awarded
over 100 scholarships to young women. The scholarships will be given
to young ladies who will attend an accredited four-year college or university. The
awards will be made on the basis of scholastic achievement, initiative, financial
need, and service to school and community. The College Club Scholarships are
offered to senior woman who attend Dover High School, Morris Hills HS,
Morris Knolls HS, Randolph HS and Roxbury HS.
Please fill out the attached application and email together with:
a copy your high school transcript
a letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor or
teacher (Counselor letters will be emailed separately once requetsed by student- teacher letters can be forwarded to Counelors to submit on their behalf, once requested by student)
SAT or ACT scores if not included on your transcript
List of extra-currricular activites, athletics honors, community
service, employment including any leadershop roles.
Essay (not to exceed one page) about your plans for the future.
Send all materials in one folder electronically to by March 31, 2024 to:
phillymilano@gmail.com (Randolph, Roxbury, Morris Hills and Morris
Knolls send applications to Philomena Milano )
The College Club of Dover also makes $1000 loans available to young women
attending a four-year accredited college that are interest-free if repaid in a
predetermined payment schedule. To date we have aided over 80 students
through our loan program. If you are interested, please contact our Philomena at
THE THORNTON SISTERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of annually providing one-year educational scholarship(s) to deserving young females of color. The Foundation will be sending this information to public high schools within the State of New Jersey. Consequently, any female who satisfies the student requirements should be allowed to apply. (See requirements below).
The scholarship(s) shall be used to contribute to the students' college tuition and/or books depending upon the amount of funds available to the foundation for that fiscal year. All completed applications with their supporting documents must be postmarked no later than May 7 of each calendar year. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Student Requirements-
- A New Jersey high school senior.
- A female of color [African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino-American, Caribbean-American, Native American, Asian-American, etc.].
- A high school grade point average (GPA) of C+ or better.
- An official school transcript is required.
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation:
- Must be from a teacher or faculty member.
- Must include to what capacity person has known applicant and for how long.
- Each letter must be signed and then sealed with author's signature across the sealed portion of the envelope.
- Submit most recent copy of parents' income tax statement or any equivalent documentation of parents' income. Note: individual W-2 Forms will NOT be accepted.
- Must complete the personal statement section of the application form:
- A 500-word essay describing family background, personal and financial hardships, honors or academic distinctions and community involvement/activities.
- A photograph of applicant must be attached. (Passport PHOTO Size Only).
- Entering a four-year accredited college or university:
- Official verification of college acceptance is required, and all scholarship monies will be payable directly to the college.
- Any finalist* who does not complete her first year of college shall reimburse the foundation for all scholarship monies received and all legal costs incurred with that reimbursement.
* When the student becomes one of the finalists, a personal interview with the board of trustees shall be required.
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THE DONALD and ITASKER THORNTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
You may obtain a Scholarship application in Microsoft Word format here:
You may obtain a Scholarship application in Adobe Acrobat format here:
NOTABLES SINGERS SCHOLARSHIP
Notables Singers is offering a $1000.00 Student Scholarship for the year 2024. This scholarship will be given to one student who plans to study vocal music in college. 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.
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 www.notables-singers.com
Students who wish to participate in the competition for the Notables’ scholarship must submit via email, the attached application and personal statement, along with the required recommendations from the student’s Guidance Counselor and Vocal Music Teacher, and the required You Tube or Vimeo link to the Notables Scholarship Committee no later than the final deadline, May 5, 2024.
All materials must be received by the above deadline for the applicant to be considered for the scholarship. All application materials should be emailed to Anne Beacken, Scholarship Chair, at abeacken@gmail.com.
Applications will then be screened by the Notables Scholarship Committee.
The students who are selected as semi-finalists may be contacted to participate in a zoom conversation with the members of the committee, in mid-May. The finalists and their high schools will be notified of the decisions of the Scholarship Committee. The Notables Awards Ceremony (and live performance by the winner) will take place in June, at which time the check, made out to the college or university, will be presented to the student to forward to his/her college.
Questions? Call 201-213-2394 or email abeacken@gmail.com or lorettazupa@yahoo.com .
MCAEMSA SCHOLARSHIP
MORRIS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (MCAEMSA) are happy to offer two to three scholarships in the amount of $2,000.00 each. The Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who have been accepted by a college into a program of Education. Our goal is to provide some financial support to promising educators of the future.
Additional qualifications include:
1. Resident of Morris County (minimum residence requirement of two years).
2. Financial need statement and anticipated tuition cost.
3. Academic achievement (transcript).
4. One recommendation of promise as a teacher.
After the initial screening of applicants, the remaining candidates will be interviewed by a team of administrators. The Scholarship Committee will select the finalists for the awards. All high schools forwarding applications will be advised of the final selections. Scholarship funds will be mailed to the scholarship recipient. In the event the recipient does not complete the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded, or does not enter the college stated when the award is given, the funds must be returned by the institution or the recipient to the Morris County Association of Elementary and Middle School Administrators.
FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
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.