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Funding Education Beyond High School:  The Guide to Federal Student Aid

 

 

Copy of the publication may be downloaded at

www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide

 

ST FRANICS UNIVERSITY

Franciscan Award

 

    $6,000

$1500 available annually to all graduates of a Catholic HS

For info call 866-DIAL-SFU; website: www.francis.edu

AAA SO JERSEY SCHOLARSHIP

3/31/2008

$5,000

Requirements:  500-1000 Word essay, resident of Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland or Salem Cty. Application available in guidance dept. and  @ www.AAA.com/scholarship.

NJ VIETNAM VETERANS’ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

04/18/2008

$2500

Requirements:  NJ resident, graduating high school senior who has visited the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial;  Applications available in guidance dept.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Varies

Varies

For additional info go to www.bu.edu/admissions

New Jersey State Elks Special Children’s Committee

4-16-08

Varies

Handicapped Scholarship Awards – Applications available in guidance or call 732-326-1300

Where to Find College Money FREE Scholarship Search

 

 

www.FindTuition.com

www.fastweb.com 

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Conduct a free search of over 600,000 scholarships; register to receive information.www.fastweb.com 

NJ Stars                                    Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship

 

Full Tuition

If you graduate in the top 20% of high school class and will attend full-time a New Jersey community/county college, you qualify for this scholarship program! Inquire at your community/county college.  FULL Tuition/Fees!

NJ Stars II

 

Full Tuition

Allows NJ Stars students that earn an associate’s degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to transfer to a NJ public four-year college/university and receive free tuition and fees for their last two years of college. 

www.hesaa.org

Varies

 

NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:  Financial & informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.

www.finaid.org

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FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid – Free Financial Aid info, advise & tools.w.finaid.org

ALVERNIA

 

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Merit Scholarship & Partnership Awards available to 1st yr applicants; PACE Award - $4,000 per yr awarded to graduates of a Catholic HS.  Go to Guidance Dept for more info; call       1-888-ALVERNIA or go online @ www.alvernia.edu

Gloucester County Bar Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards

4-7-2008

$1,000-$3,000

varies

Open to Gloucester Cty residents, high school seniors, who have applied to a 4-year accredited undergrad college or university.

Applications available in guidance dept.

Gloucester County School Nurses Assoc

3/30/08

$1000

Open to resident of Gloucester County residents; demonstrate qualities of scholarhip, leadership and dependability; short essay explaining reason for choosing a nursing career; applications available in guidance dept.

Marine Trades Assoc of NJ 2008/09 Education Scholarship

5/1/08

Varies

Scholarship applications available in guidance or online at www.mtanj.org; click on About MTA/NJ and Education Scholarship

NAWC –Nat’l Assoc of Water Companies – NJ Chapter

4/1/08

Varies

For students interested in the Water Utility Industry or any related field. Applications available in guidance or contact gbradygbconsult@comcast.net

John T. Margie Achievement Scholarship

4/20/08

$500

Graduating Senior from Oak Valley or Pine Acres; minimum GPA 3.0; Essay on future goals required. Applications available in guidance dept.

Mervyn Sluizer, Jr Scholarship Fund

5/1/08

 

Scholarships to Boy Scouts and former Boy Scouts. Applications available in guidance or on website at www.philafound.org

Bellmawr Scholarship Fund Foundation

4/30/08

Not determined

Students residing  in Bellmawr, at least 6yrs;  minimum GPA 2.5; Applications available in guidance dept.

The Billy Consalo Memorial Agricultural Scholarship

5/1/08

$2500.00

A student furthering their education in agriculture or an agriculturally related field; “C” average or better; applications available in guidance dept.

Bill Lorge Memorial Scholarship

3/31/08

varies

An active member of a Washington Twp Church Youth Group and/or an active member of the Washington Twp division of Young Life

NJ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Assoc Inc

4/18/08

$1,000

Awarded to a graduating senior who has CFS.  Application available on website:  http://njcfsa.org

Bellmawr Scholarship Fund Foundation

4/27/08

Varies

High School senior who has resided in Bellmawr for at least 6yrs; additional info & applications available in guidance dept.

 Anna M. Vincent Scholarship Trust

4/1/08

 

Applications may now be submitted online through 4/1/08;

For further info and instructions, please visit webisite:  www.fsrequests.com/annavincent

Gloucester County College Foundation Scholarships 2008-2009

4/18/08

Varies

Numerous academic and program scholarships annually to qualified students enrolled on a full or part-time basis.  For more info go to GCC Web site at www.gccnj.edu or call 856-415-2105 .

 GCC – Ambassador Scholarship

5/9/08

 

www.gccnj.edu located under News and Events:  Scholarship Available.

Fred M Stavely Memorial Scholar-ship for Outstanding Community Service – Kiwanis Club of Blackwood/Gloucester Township

4/11/08

Varies

Resident of Bellmawr, Gloucester Twp or Runnemede; acceptance into 2 or 4 yr college or university and community service involvement.  Applications available in guidance dept.

Foster & Adoptive Family Services

NJ Scholarship & Grant Programs

3/28/08

Varies

Awards are available to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of DYFS.  Visit website at www.fafsonline.org for info on other scholarships.

Savannah College of Art and Design

 

 

Scholarships for entering students, for more info visit

www.scad.edu/scholarships or email scholarships@scad.edu

Whitman Elementary Home & School Council

Postmarked by Apr 12, 2008

6 @ $500

Washington Twp resident who attended Whitman Elementary School for a minimum of three years; applications available in Guidance.

NJ Municipal Management Association

4/7/08

Varies

Any high school senior who will be continuing their education at a four year college and intends to major in Public Administration/Public Policy; application available in guidance.

NJ Utilities Assoc

4/1/08

Varies

For minority, female or disabled students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university. Applications available in guidance.

John T Margie Achievement Scholarship

4/20/08

Varies

Graduating senior from Oak Valley or Pine Acres; applications available in guidance.

Teachers Insurance Plan of NJ

Quotes for Cash Scholarship Program

4/30/08

Varies

GCHS seniors who have either applied or been accepted by an institute of higher education are permitted to apply.  Applications available in guidance dept.

Camden Cty School Counselors Assoc 2008 Scholarship

Return to Guidance by 04/30/08

3 @ $500

To be eligible the student must have a least a 2.5 gpa, intend to major in a mental health or related field, plan to attend college this fall (2008).  Applications available in guidance dept.