Bick Mile Square Scholarship
The Bick Mile Square Scholarship was created to honor the spirit of perseverance, community, and hope that defines Hoboken, New Jersey, and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Marcia Bick Herman was a long-time resident of Hoboken who was deeply rooted in its community. She believed in the strength and potential of young people and spent her life quietly supporting those in need, offering encouragement, mentorship, and helping students who might otherwise be overlooked. Her passion was helping others find their voice, their confidence, and their path forward. Through this scholarship, her legacy lives on in the very city she loved by uplifting the next generation of Hoboken-area students.
This scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.
Any high school student within a ten-mile radius of Hoboken, New Jersey, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to pursue higher education. Students connected to Hoboken-based religious or community organizations, such as synagogues, churches, or local nonprofits, are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us about yourself, what growing up in Hoboken has meant to you, what challenges you’ve faced, and how this scholarship would help you.
To apply, in 500 words or less, share your story. What has growing up in Hoboken or a nearby community meant to you? What challenges have you faced, and how have you pushed through them? How would this scholarship help you reach your educational or career goals? Be honest and personal. Your story matters, because this scholarship was made for students just like you.
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The application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 30, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 30, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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