Madison Hollerman Mental Health Action Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Effective School Solutions and the Madison Hollerman Foundation are awarding four scholarships, each worth $2000, to four high school seniors who exhibit innovative ideas regarding how mental health supports can be enhanced in the K-12 school system. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an application and a 1500-word essay. For more information and the application, please click here.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students. More information and the application can be found on their website by clicking here.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations annually awards a prize to high school students in northern New Jersey who have made a significant contribution to race relations and racial equity. Winners receive $1000 and join other winners from across the country at an all-expenses-summit on race relations at Princeton University. To learn more about the prize and past award winners, click here.
The Janet Logan Daily Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2021
The Janet Logan Daily Foundation is accepting applications for its annual $10,000 scholarship.
This foundation grants an annual award to one graduating HS senior from New Jersey who enrolls full-time in an accredited university or college within the United States. This scholarship rewards students from varying academic backgrounds who have routinely demonstrated maturity and integrity within and beyond the classroom.
Requirements: Students must have worked an average of 30 hours per week during the summer since the age of 16 (paid positions only), actively participate in at least one extra-curricular activity, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need may be considered when selecting the recipient. For more information and the application, click here.
Vivian Gaunt Scholarship
Deadline: April 2, 2021
The Vivian Gaunt Scholarship is for African American students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.9. The student must have clarity of career goals, consciousness of African Heritage, a balance between academic activities and special interests/work, and initiative. For more information and the application, please click here.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Deadline: April 30, 2021.
Pearls & Ivies Serving Montclair, NJ and Beyond Nonprofit Corporation and Omicron Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are pleased to invite college bound young women to apply for one of our 2020 Scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded in four categories: (1) HBCU (Historically Black College and University); (2) Community Service; (3) STEAM Scholarship (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math; (4) The Doris H. Coleman Butterfly Book Scholarship. All scholarships are for young women who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, and documented history of community service. Each scholarship has additional requirements specific to that scholarship. Applications can be picked up in the Office of School Counseling and must be submitted to OXOSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM or postmarked by 4/30/2021 if mailed. Please click here for more information and the application.
Alpha Kappa Alpha 2020-2021 Scholarship Application
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19. 2021
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this $500 award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official. More information and the application can be found on their website by clicking here.