HSE Scholarships
(Updated: 02/03/2012)
Scholarships are also posted on the bulletin board in
the front of the Guidance Office; scholarship guides are available in numerical
order to the left of the bulletin board.
The guides state the required supporting documents that must accompany the applications (i.e.
transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.).
***Students must adhere to
the HSE deadline dates listed on the guide. Only completed applications that are
turned in by the deadline will be accepted.
The
following scholarships are currently available to students:
February
APCA SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College bound senior who is a US citizen and has a minimum GPA of 4.0.
NATURE OF THE AWARD: (10) Scholarships of $2000
DEADLINE: 02/06/2012
APPLICATION: Asian
Pacific Islanders Scholarship.pdf
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
CHILDREN OF WARRIORS
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are a son or
daughter of an Armed Forces veteran (see eligibility dates)
NATURE OF THE AWARD: Three awards – (1) $2,500.00 (1) $2,000.00 (1) $1500.00
DEADLINE 02/12/2012
*See your Guidance Counselor for an application
THE KINGDOM OF LUCERNE
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE: 02/14/2012 (Transcript request)
APPLICATION: Kingdom
of Lucerne.pdf
BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
- Student must be
in grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico.
- Student must have a
minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
(or an equivalent).
- Student must demonstrate
commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work
experience.
- Applicants who are
current high school seniors must enroll no later than fall 2011.
Applicants who are in grades 9–11 must plan to enroll no later than
the fall term following high school graduation.
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,500 (1,000 awarded)
DEADLINE: 02/15/2012
APPLICATION: http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
plan to major in a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, or Math).
Select Design, Marketing, Accounting, Finance and Business majors are
also eligible. Scholarship
recipients will demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive
or related industries using these areas of study.
NOT ELIGIBLE: Employees and relatives of employees of Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America and their affiliates and subcontractors, and GM Foundation Directors, Officers, and staff and their relatives.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: 02/15/2012 (transcript request)
APPLICATION: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/
ASSOCIATION NEW JERSEY STATE
GOLF CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors with financial need who have caddied at a NJSGA member club for at least two seasons and plan on attending an accredited college or university full time
NOT ELIGIBLE: Students whose
parents are members of a private golf club
NATURE OF THE AWARD: Amount Varies
DEADLINE: 02/16/2012
APPLICATION: NJSGolfAssociation.pdf
NEW JERSEY
SCHOOLWOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Female seniors who intend
to pursue a career in the field of education and have a B average or higher
with a minimum combined SAT of 1420.
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,000.00 (2 awarded) and $500.00 (2 awarded)
DEADLINE: 02/21/2012
APPLICATION:
NJ
Schoolwomen's.pdf
OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
plan to attend Ocean County College, Brookdale
Community College, Georgian Court University OR Monmouth University. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
and must submit the FAFSA.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 - $2,500.00
DEADLINE: 02/21/2012 (If you are attending Georgian Court
University or Monmouth University)
APPLICATION: OceanFirst Foundation Scholarship Application 2012.pdf
WILLIAM EASTMOND MEMORIAL
JERSEY SHORE POP WARNER
FOOTBALL LEAGUE, INC.
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
must have participated at the Jersey Shore Pop Warner level for at least one
year either on the football team or cheerleading/dance squad
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,000.00 (4 given – 2 each in the areas of football and cheerleading)
DEADLINE: 02/24/2012
APPLICATION:
William
R Eastmond Memorial Scholarship.pdf
SEASIDE HEIGHTS EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who graduated
from Hugh J. Boyd, Jr. Elementary school and plan to attend college
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE: 03/01/2012
APPLICATION:
Seaside
Heights Education Association.pdf
PORTUGESE-AMERICAN
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors of Portuguese ancestry who are NJ residents; applicant or applicant’s parent/grandparent must have been born in Portugal and student must demonstrate financial need
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $8,000.00 (8 awarded)
DEADLINE: 03/01/2012
APPLICATION: Portugese American.pdf
NEW JERSEY FOSTER CARE SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Foster or adopted seniors
who are, or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family
Services (DYFS)
NATURE OF THE AWARD:
Not stated
DEADLINE: 03/02/2012
Please
see your counselor for an application.
Requirements vary per scholarship and
grant.
NEW JERSEY BURGLAR AND FIRE
ALARM ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who are sons or daughters of active duty police and fire personnel
NOT ELIGIBLE: Children of DHS, FBI and other federal employees
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 - $7,5000.00
DEADLINE: 03/02/2012
APPLICATION:
New
Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm.pdf
FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK
OF THE JERSEY SHORE FOUNDATION
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors with financial need who have at least one parent, grandparent or great-grandparent of Irish heritage planning on attending an institution of higher learning
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,000.00 (10 awarded)
DEADLINE: 03/05/2012
APPLICATION: St.
Patrick.pdf
JOHN O. PARKER SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors
with financial need who have shown true character and perseverance in
adversity.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,500.00
DEADLINE: 3/08/2012
APPLICATION: Rotary
Club of TR 2012.pdf
SAMMY 2012AWARD PROGRAM
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are
outstanding scholar athlete
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $7,500.00 (25 awarded)
DEADLINE: 03/09/2012
APPLICATION:Apply online at: https://www.sammyapplication.com/
ITALIAN-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Student must have a minimum of
3.5 GPA.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,500.00 (5 awarded)
DEADLINE: 03/14/2012
APPLICATION: Italian
American Assoc.-LVW.pdf
GREENBRIAR WOODLANDS
WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors planning to
attend a post-secondary institution
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00
DEADLINE: 03/15/2012
APPLICATION: Greenbriar_Woodlands_Women's_Club_Scholarship.pdf
TOMS RIVER SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors planning on
enrolling at an accredited institute of higher learning, preference will be
given to a child or relative of a T.R.S.T.A. member
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $500.00 (2 awarded)
DEADLINE: 3/15/2012
APPLICATION: TR
School Transportation Association.pdf
FRED BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are pursuing
a career in either Law Enforcement or Fire/Rescue
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $2000
DEADLINE: 03/16/2012
APPLICATION:
FRED_BAKER_MEMORIAL_SCHOLARSHIP.pdf
MCC ANNUAL VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
AUDITIONS
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are vocally talented and plan on pursuing higher education in 2012
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $2,500.00
DEADLINE: 03/17/12
Download application
at http://www.monmouthcivicchorus.org/scholarship/ScholarshipInfo.php
*Student must mail
application and fee.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Female seniors pursuing education in a trade, technical, or college environment who have been affected by the trauma of breast cancer.
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: 03/18/12
APPLICATION: JUST
US GIRLS.pdf
NEW
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Minority, female or disabled students
who are
NOT ELIGIBLE: Children
of employees of any NJUA member company
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,500.00 (2 four year scholarships)
DEADLINE: 3/18/2012
APPLICATION:
NJUA
2012.pdf
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF
NJ
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Senior who is a NJ
resident and has a strong desire to succeed in a marine industry
vocational/technical program
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $3000.00 (may only be
applied to marine trade programs)
DEADLINE: 03/19/12
Download application at http://www.mtanj.org/
FRED E. AUG
NEW JERSEY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who have been
accepted by a community college
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00 (renewable)
DEADLINE: 03/19/12
APPLICATION: NJREA
- 2 year.pdf
NEW JERSEY RETIRED EDUCATORS
ASSOCIATION
ISABELLE M. HICKMAN
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors in the top 10% of their
graduating class who have been accepted by a four year college
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 (renewable)
DEADLINE: 03/19/12
APPLICATION:
NJREA
- 4 year.pdf
MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION
OF OCEAN COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors
planning a career in horticulture.
Student must plan to be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits in the area
of horticulture, agriculture or related fields (nursery management,
landscaping, forestry, greenhouse management, aquatic botany, plant ecology or
restoration and environmental science).
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 (2 awarded)
DEADLINE: 03/19/12
APPLICATION:
Master Gardener Association of Ocean County.pdf
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran of the US Armed Forces (see eligibility dates) must be a NJ resident for 2 years
NATURE OF THE AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: 03/21/2012
*See your Guidance Counselor for an application
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
CLAIRE OLIPHANT MEMORIAL
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Senior who is a child,
grandchild, or a great grandchild of a veteran of the Armed Forces who was
honorably discharged (see eligibility dates); must be a two year resident of
New Jersey
NATURE OF THE AWARD:
$1,800.00
DEADLINE: 03/21/2012
*See your Guidance Counselor for an application
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY
NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Seniors who will be entering the field of nursing or related vocation; must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces (see eligibility dates) must be a two year resident of New Jersey
NATURE OF THE AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: 03/21/2012
*See your Guidance Counselor for an application
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors (do
not have to be of Italian heritage)
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00
DEADLINE: 03/22/2012
APPLICATION: Seaside
Italian American Club 2012.pdf
DET. MARK CATALANO LAW
ENFORCEMENT
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound Seniors who plan to enter a Criminal Justice program.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,500.00
DEADLINE: 03/22/2012
APPLICATION: Mark
Catalano.tif
JEFFREY ROTHMAN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors
from High School East
NATURE OF THE AWARD:
$1,000.00
DEADLINE: 3/22/2012
APPLICATION: Jeffrey
Rothman Memorial Scholarship.pdf
OCEAN COUNTY
PRINCIPALS’ AND SUPERVISORS’ ASSOCIATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors
planning on majoring in education
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $350.00 (3 awards)
DEADLINE: 3/23/2012
APPLICATION: Ocean
County Principals' and Supervisors' Association Scholarship.pdf
EAST DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PTO
AND THE JOAN AUER BRICE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
graduated from the East Dover Elementary School
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $500.00 (3 awarded)
DEADLINE: 3/23/2012
APPLICATION: Joan
Auer Brice Memorial Scholarship.pdf
SUPERVISORY COUNCIL
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Senior who
is a child of an Administrative & Supervisory Council member and/or any
graduating senior from the Toms River Regional schools continuing his or her
education after graduating at a post secondary level
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE: 3/27/2012
APPLICATION: Toms
River Schools Admin & Super Council 2012.pdf
TOMS RIVER ANGEL’S
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who have participated with the Toms River
Angel’s Association for 3 years or more and completed their 8th
grade year as an Angel; seniors must have volunteered in the organization
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00 (2 awarded, 1 male,
1 female)
DEADLINE: 3/29/2012
APPLICATION: Angels_Scholarship_Application 2012.pdf
JOSEPH W. CANNOVA MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College Bound HSE Senior
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,250.00
DEADLINE: 3/30/12
SUBMIT TO GUIDANCE: Activity Resume
(omit your name), Essay (What does “Kindness Matter” mean to
you. Include at least two personal
experiences where your kindness or the kindness of someone toward you made a
difference in your life or the life of someone else. (omit
your name).
Also include the number of siblings attending college at the bottom of the essay page.
KEVIN WISTUBA JR. MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors pursuing a career
in law enforcement/criminal justice who will be attending a two or four year
college with a major in criminal justice. Student must have a grade average of
“B” or above.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE DATE
OF: 4/02/12
APPLICATION: Kevin_Wistuba_Jr._Memorial_Scholarship Application 2012.pdf
KATHLEEN E. MCGOVERN FIORE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Senior who plans to
pursue a degree in Nursing; must be in top 50% of the class
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,000.00
DEADLINE: 4/02/2012
APPLICATION: Kathleen
McGovern Fiore.tiff
BEN SCHOLFIELD FRENCH CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: HSE college bound senior
who is an active French club member in good standing and plans to use French in
the future.
HSE Senior must have financial need
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 (1 Award)
DEADLINE: 04/04/2012
APPLICATION: Ben
Scholfield French Club.pdf
NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Seniors who are residents
of
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $2,500.00 (2 awarded)
DEADLINE: 04/05/2012
APPLICATION: NJ
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship.pdf
MAUREEN ROHRMANN’S
“BELIEVE IN ME SCHOLARSHIP”
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound senior who
has attended Toms River Intermediate East.
Student must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00 (1award)
DEADLINE: 4/17/2012
APPLICATION: Maureen_Rohrmann_Scholarship 2012.pdf
SANDRA M. GLAZIER
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College bound senior who has a parent who has been or is
afflicted with cancer; or must be battling cancer him/herself.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $5,000.00 (for 4 years)
DEADLINE: 4/17/2012
APPLICATION: Sandra
M. Glazier Application 2012.pdf
THE JOHN & IRENE PAPINES
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College
bound seniors of Greek heritage who exhibit good moral character and financial
need; preference given to those intending to pursue a career in nursing or
medicine, specific preference is given to children of AHEPA (American Hellenic
Education Progression Association) members
NATURE OF THE AWARD:
Not stated
DEADLINE: 4/17/2012
APPLICATION: The
John & Irene Papines Scholarship 2012.pdf
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PBA #137
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: College
bound seniors with preference given to those majoring in law enforcement,
criminal justice, but all are eligible to apply
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 (1 awarded to each
high school in Toms River Township)
DEADLINE: 4/18/2012
APPLICATION: Toms
River Police Benevolant Association 12.pdf
JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Outstanding senior
athlete/scholar (non-sectarian)
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: 4/18/2012
APPLICATION: Jewish
War Veteran 2012.pdf
DANIEL C. MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
plan to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice or public
service. Student must have a
minimum grade point average of a B (HSE Seniors only)
NATURE
OF THE AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE:
4/30/2012
APPLICATION: Daniel
Murphy Scholarship Application.pdf
May
OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound seniors who
plan to attend Ocean County College, Brookdale
Community College, Georgian Court University OR Monmouth University. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
and must submit the FAFSA.
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $1,000.00 - $2,500.00
DEADLINE: 5/01/2012 ( If you are applying to Ocean County College or Brookdale Community College)
APPLICATION: OceanFirst Foundation Scholarship Application 2012.pdf
ABBOTT & FENNER
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: Students between the ages
of 16 and 30
NATURE OF THE AWARD: $1,000.00
DEADLINE: 6/15/2012
Apply online at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm (CEEB CODE: 311457)
BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE: College bound senior who
is also a student athlete
NATURE OF THE
AWARD: $500.00
DEADLINE:
6/22/2012
Download application at http://www.bigsunathletics.com/