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.
Race Amity Montclair High School Scholarship
The Montclair Race Amity Initiative is part of a national movement that promotes friendship and understanding as a key component of progressive action on racial equality and justice. Friendships enable genuine commitment and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones and support one another. Many examples in US history show how much more we can do when we persevere together rather than separately.
Applications: Please submit your application via Google Forms
Deadline: May 31, 2025
AES Engineers
AES Engineers is once again offering an annual scholarship for 2025. This is the 20th consecutive year that we are making this offer.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Full details are available on our site.
NJALAS Scholarship
Requirements:
- High School Senior
- Hispanic Heritage
- Service and Leadership Experience
Deadline is May 11, 2025.
NJALAS Scholarship 2025.pdf
Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.
See their website for more information and applications.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
2025 Jill Ann Newman Scholarship
Award Information
1 award of $2,000 is awarded each year. This scholarship is not renewable.
Requirements
Students selected to receive this scholarship must:
- Be graduating seniors from Montclair High School in Montclair, New Jersey
- Continue their education at an accredited college, university, career or technical school during the upcoming school year
- Plan to pursue a career in education, with preference given to students specializing in elementary or special education
demonstrate academic achievement
- Have participated in various school activities
Program Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Application Link: https://smr.to/p100627
Let Grow's Think for Yourself Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Amount: $2000-$8000
Eligibility
- US Citizen
- High School senior
To apply, please head to: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/let-grow-scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Metropolitan Builders and Contractors Scholarship
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: Any resident 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
Deadline: May 15, 2025
MHS Class Reunion Scholarships
Montclair High School All Class Reunion Scholarship
The Montclair High School All Class Reunion (MHS ACR) provide a $1,000 scholarship to a Montclair High School senior, to be used to further their academic pursuits, where there is an opportunity for past MHS grads to help. Our organization hosts a MHS reunion in the summer of even years that is open to ALL classes, as we seek to link each other in the united celebration of our Montclair High School heritage. Donations and fundraisers from classmates cover the cost of the scholarship. The next Reunion is in 2026. All are welcome.
Application
Deadline: May 2, 2025
MHS Class of 1970 Scholarship
The Montclair High School Class of 1970 (MHS 1970) offer a $1,000 scholarship to a Montclair High School senior to pursue their academic career, in honor of the excellent education we received, the friendships we forged, and the unforgettable point in history we were all there in one place – Montclair High. Donations from 1970 classmates provide the scholarship.
Application
Deadline: May 2, 2025
NJSTRIDE (formerly known as CJPRIDE) is offering two (2) $1,500 scholarships to qualified candidates!
Eligible applicants can apply at: https://www.njstride.org/
Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2025
For more information, click the flyer
P.E.O. NJ A-B Memorial Scholarship
This 2,000 dollar scholarship is for a MHS female student, showing financial need, attending a post secondary educational institute with a 3.0 GPA.
Due Date: April 25, 2025
P.E.O NJ A-B Memorial Scholarship.pdf