The Montclair Office Of School Counseling encourages all seniors to investigate scholarship opportunities. National scholarships can be searched through one of any number of online scholarship search services, such as Fastweb or Chegg. Below is a list of useful websites.
Local/Regional Scholarships
For a list of local or regional scholarships, please see below. The list is updated periodically as scholarships are received by the Office Of School Counseling. Please note, all scholarships that require a paper application are available in the Office Of School Counseling(Main Building, first floor).
Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker, PLLC
Deadline: 12/2/22
This scholarship is being offered to all U.S residents or students at U.S schools who are either a high school junior or senior who is currently accepted to or attending a two-four year college or university. The firm is giving away a total of $2000 in prizes. To join, students must submit an original essay. To see the essay prompt and to learn more about the scholarship offer, please visit their website: https://www.phoenixlawteam.com/scholarship/
Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/22
This $10,000 scholarship is being offered to high school seniors with a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake, whether that be pursuing studies in philosophy, biology, math, literature, or any other field that seeks a better understanding of our existence. The application can be found at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20662/mindscape-big-picture-scholarship
Overachievers Student Grant
Deadline: 12/15/22
This $15,000 scholarship is available to middle and high school students who can demonstrate they are a person who is making a difference in others’ lives outside of the classroom. The application can be found at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14651/overacheivers_student_grant
Artistic Academy
Deadline: 12/28/22
The Artistic Academy is offering $750 scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology and Aesthetics. Students who are interested must enroll by 12/28/22 to be eligible to utilize this scholarship which will be presented to you by your School Counselor. Please see your counselor if you are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Common App Scholarship
Deadline: 12/31/22
This $2,000 scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors who have a current GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year. The application can be found at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20665/common-app-scholarship
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
Deadline: 12/31/22
This $10,000 scholarship is available to any current Eagle Scout ages 13-18 who is willing to compete for this scholarship at both the local Chapter level and then National level. The application can be found at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12050/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-scholarship
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/23
These $10,000 - $25,000 scholarships are awarded to high school juniors who are on a normal progression to graduate in the Spring of 2024, with a goal of enrolling in a 4-year college program no later than the Fall of 2024. Eligible applicants are students who have demonstrated integrity, perserverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, good academic record, commitment to pursuing a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Click the link below for the complete application:
Horatio Alger Scholarship 2023.pdf
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