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  1. Cover image for New Jersey First Generation Scholarship

    New Jersey First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diaz Family
    This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.
    Funded by
    Diaz Family
    This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Must be first generation
    Amount:$5,690
    Deadline is Approaching! 20 days left
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies

    Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies

    Funded by
    The Aggarwal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.
    Funded by
    The Aggarwal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Science
    • Location: Massachusetts, New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Dr. Robert M. Fleisher Liberty and Prosperity Award

    Dr. Robert M. Fleisher Liberty and Prosperity Award

    Funded by
    Liberty and Prosperity 1776, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support civic-minded students who are active participants in their schools and communities.
    Funded by
    Liberty and Prosperity 1776, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support civic-minded students who are active participants in their schools and communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey resident
    • Background: Participated in student government or student affairs in high school
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for P&J Homestead "God Walks" Scholarship

    P&J Homestead "God Walks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    P&J Homestead
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about using their faith to serve others.
    Funded by
    P&J Homestead
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about using their faith to serve others.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: New Jersey
    • Religion: Christian
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship

    Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Sherrill Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.
    Funded by
    The Sherrill Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Field of Study: Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies
    • State: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts
    Amount:$10,500
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Frantz Barron Scholarship

    Frantz Barron Scholarship

    Funded by
    Patrick Barron
    This scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.
    Funded by
    Patrick Barron
    This scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender: Male
    • Background: Low-income, first-generation college student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

    Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Morgan Levine Dolan, PC
    This scholarship will support well-rounded students in East coast states who are dedicated to furthering their education.
    Funded by
    Morgan Levine Dolan, PC
    This scholarship will support well-rounded students in East coast states who are dedicated to furthering their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Experience: Volunteering or sports
    Amount:$25,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship

    Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thomas Antonucci
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary education
    Funded by
    Thomas Antonucci
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary education

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • State: NJ
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for Commitment to Excellence Scholarship

    Commitment to Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Natale Foundation Inc
    This scholarship aims to honor Joseph’s life by providing financial relief to qualified students who need help financing their pursuit of higher education.
    Funded by
    The Natale Foundation Inc
    This scholarship aims to honor Joseph’s life by providing financial relief to qualified students who need help financing their pursuit of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Study: Music, dance, or theater
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA
    Amount:$4,000
    Deadline:May 26, 2024
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  10. Cover image for College Kick-Start Scholarship

    College Kick-Start Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maddie
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue some form of higher education.
    Funded by
    Maddie
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue some form of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship

    WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  12. Cover image for Pride in Diversity Scholarship

    Pride in Diversity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aronow.io
    This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving member of the LGBTQ+ community pursuing a degree in STEM.
    Funded by
    Aronow.io
    This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving member of the LGBTQ+ community pursuing a degree in STEM.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Major: Any STEM-related fields
    • Identity: LGBTQ+ community member
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  13. Cover image for Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams
    This scholarship will support a student from New Jersey.
    Funded by
    Williams
    This scholarship will support a student from New Jersey.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Nov 27, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  14. Cover image for Norma's Nursing Education Scholarship

    Norma's Nursing Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Lowicki
    This scholarship aims to support students looking to continue their nursing education and gain more experience for their careers.
    Funded by
    Lee Lowicki
    This scholarship aims to support students looking to continue their nursing education and gain more experience for their careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Field of study: Nursing
    • Education level: Undergraduate or graduate students
    • State: New York or New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  15. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  16. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  17. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  18. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  19. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  20. Cover image for Valentina Vera Buyvol Memorial Scholarship

    Valentina Vera Buyvol Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin-Buyvol
    This scholarship seeks to honor Valentina Vera Buyvol by supporting a student who demonstrates her passion for life.
    Funded by
    Austin-Buyvol
    This scholarship seeks to honor Valentina Vera Buyvol by supporting a student who demonstrates her passion for life.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  21. Cover image for Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship

    Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryan Green
    This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.
    Funded by
    Ryan Green
    This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation student and/or from a single-parent household
    • State: MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  22. Cover image for Velez NJ Scholarship

    Velez NJ Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carlos Velez
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC first generation college student in New Jersey.
    Funded by
    Carlos Velez
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC first generation college student in New Jersey.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First generation college student
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  23. Cover image for "523" Sean Felkins Scholarship

    "523" Sean Felkins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boltz Foundation
    This scholarship will support high school students from New Jersey who are passionate about wrestling.
    Funded by
    Boltz Foundation
    This scholarship will support high school students from New Jersey who are passionate about wrestling.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School
    • State: New Jersey
    • Sport: Wrestling
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  24. Cover image for "523" Sean Felkins Scholarship

    "523" Sean Felkins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boltz Foundation
    This scholarship will support high school students from New Jersey who are passionate about wrestling.
    Funded by
    Boltz Foundation
    This scholarship will support high school students from New Jersey who are passionate about wrestling.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School
    • State: New Jersey
    • Sport: Wrestling
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  25. Cover image for Keri Sohlman Memorial Scholarship

    Keri Sohlman Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Mingle
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Keri Sohlman by supporting students in New Jersey who are passionate about mental health and/or education.
    Funded by
    Matthew Mingle
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Keri Sohlman by supporting students in New Jersey who are passionate about mental health and/or education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Study: Mental health or education
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  26. Cover image for Project Pride of NJ Scholarship

    Project Pride of NJ Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francesca Stella & donors
    This scholarship will support New Jersey LGBTQ+ students with community service.
    Funded by
    Francesca Stella & donors
    This scholarship will support New Jersey LGBTQ+ students with community service.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: NJ
    • Education level: High School Senior/ Undergraduate
    • Background: LGBTQ+ and Community Service
    Amount:$1,490
    Deadline:May 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  27. Cover image for E. A. Bravo Outstanding Women of Color in Leadership Award

    E. A. Bravo Outstanding Women of Color in Leadership Award

    Funded by
    E. A. Bravo
    This scholarship aims to aid women of color at Rowan University who struggle financially so they can have an opportunity to pursue higher education.
    Funded by
    E. A. Bravo
    This scholarship aims to aid women of color at Rowan University who struggle financially so they can have an opportunity to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Leadership experience and non-profit or volunteering experience
    • University: Rowan University
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 31, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  28. Cover image for Verve Arts Scholarship

    Verve Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Verve Educational Consulting
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.
    Funded by
    Verve Educational Consulting
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Interest: Art
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate
    Amount:$1,220
    Deadline:Apr 09, 2023
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  29. Cover image for Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.
    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  30. Cover image for Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.
    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
    • State: New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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About scholarships in New Jersey

There are currently 413,175 students enrolled in New Jersey colleges. A high 90.3% of these students are state residents, meaning that many can benefit from in-state tuition rates. Still, it's no secret that college has become expensive. New Jersey students are not immune from these rising costs, and many are having to turn to loans. 

Scholarships have become increasingly important as a result, helping students pursue higher education without taking on crippling debt. While most scholarships are open to students regardless of financial status, students with a low annual household income can also benefit from low-income grants. 

Colleges in New Jersey

Although enrollment has declined 7.0% since 2010, the number of students enrolled in New Jersey colleges and universities has increased by 105.5% since 1970.

In addition to enrollment, New Jersey's graduation rate is also slightly low. The average graduation rate in New Jersey is 58.64%. This is slightly lower than the national average of 63%.

For students interested in college, there are still many schools to choose from.

For the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 colleges and universities were active in New Jersey, including 37 public schools and 132 private schools.

22.0% of enrolled students attend public institutions. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick is one of the largest colleges in the U.S., enrolling more than 31,000 undergraduate students annually. Other great public colleges include the College of New Jersey, Montclair State University, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

In terms of private institutions, there are plenty of great colleges and universities to choose from. Some options include Princeton University, which is an Ivy League university, and Steven Institute of Technology, which is known for its engineering, science, and management programs

There are also some religious institutions, including Seton Hall University and St. Peters University which are both Catholic colleges.

For New Jersey residents who want to leave the state for college, there are plenty of options for you as well. Among all state residents enrolled in college, 36.9% leave the state to attend school.

New Jersey college demographics

A majority of New Jersey students are female, a trend that has been seen across the country. In New Jersey colleges, the student population is 44.24% male and 55.76% female.

In terms of racial and ethnic diversity, New Jersey colleges have many diverse students enrolled full time. There are 174,039 Caucasian, 54,624 Black/African American, 39,874 Asian, and 88,604 Hispanic students in New Jersey colleges.

New Jersey students and student debt

New Jersey residents often struggle with student loan debt. There are more than 1.1 million student loan borrowers in New Jersey. New Jersey residents have a total of $43 billion in federal student loan debt. 

63% of New Jersey students graduate with student debt and the average New Jersey borrower owes $35,117. This puts New Jersey on the high end of student debt, as New Hampshire has the highest average student debt at $39,928 while states such as Utah, with an average $18,344 student debt, have less overwhelming loan totals.

In order to lessen or even avoid crippling student loan debt, it is important that college students consider multiple forms of financial assistance. Scholarships are one way to pay for college tuition. On Bold.org, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities that students in New Jersey can apply for.

The best scholarships for New Jersey students 

On Bold.org, there are plenty of options that can help you fund your college education. State-based scholarships are great options because they reduce the number of eligible applicants and increase your chances of winning as a result. Keep reading to find scholarships specifically for New Jersey residents.

Manny and Sylvia Weiner Medical Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any student in a pre-med or medical school program from New Jersey or New York who has financial need and wants to become an M.D. may apply for this scholarship.

New Jersey First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship aims to give $2500 to two first-generation college students in the state of New Jersey.

Valentina Vera Buyvol Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship aims to give $1,000 to any low-income high school junior or senior who lives in New Jersey.

Verve Art Scholarship

The Verve Arts Scholarship is an annual award given every spring to a high school senior or current undergraduate student pursuing an arts degree at a 4-year college. Applicants should be NJ residents studying the art of drawing, painting, photography, or graphic design.

Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific StudiesThis scholarship aims to help six low-income academically deserving high school students, three in Massachusetts and three in New Jersey, afford their college education. 

Any low-income high school junior or senior in Massachusetts or New Jersey with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a passion for science may apply for this scholarship. 

Additional scholarships that students in New Jersey should consider 

For students interested in more general scholarships, there are many options for financial aid that can help those interested in finding a scholarship program. In addition to scholarships for students in the state of New Jersey, scholarships without a location requirement can also be valuable.

  1. Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
  2. @ESPDaniella Debt Grant
  3. Tyde Memorial Scholarship
  4. Juno Better Rates No-Essay Scholarship

New Jersey Scholarships for high school students

High school is a great time to get started on your scholarship search. Below, there are some scholarships that may interest high school students interested in higher education, especially those who demonstrate financial need.

  1. "A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship
  2. #FinancialFreedom No-Essay Scholarship
  3. Lo Easton's “Wrong Answers Only” Scholarship

New Jersey scholarships for high school seniors

If you are a New Jersey high school senior, there are many scholarships that could help fund your education. In addition to scholarships open to all high schoolers, those in their senior year can take advantage of even more opportunities for free tuition. 

  1. Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
  2. Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship
  3. #FinancialFreedom No-Essay Scholarship

Scholarships for current college students in New Jersey

While some scholarships are only for high school students, there are plenty of options for college students as well. These opportunities include scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students, regardless of your year in school.

  1. Youssef University’s College Life Scholarship
  2. Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship
  3. Lo Easton's “Wrong Answers Only” Scholarship
  4. "A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship
  5. #FinancialFreedom No-Essay Scholarship
  6. William M. DeSantis Sr. Scholarship

Frequently asked questions about scholarships in New Jersey

Are there scholarships in New Jersey for International students?

Yes! If you are looking for a scholarship that international students studying in the US are eligible for, there are plenty of options on Bold.org. Although some scholarships have certain location requirements or citizenship requirements that must be met in order to apply, Bold.org has general scholarships and scholarships specifically for international students. To find a scholarship for students who are international, you can take a look at this scholarship list on Bold.org.

How to apply for scholarships in New Jersey

Applying for New Jersey scholarships on Bold.org is easy! The application process was created to be as simple as possible to help busy students manage scholarship applications with other responsibilities. 

To get started, create your free Bold.org profile by clicking on any of the scholarships above. Once you've finished your profile, you'll have access to hundreds of exclusive scholarship opportunities with easy application processes.

Using Bold.org will allow you to apply for as many opportunities as you'd like! There's no limit to how many applications you can submit or how many awards you can win. New scholarships are posted every day, so make sure to check back for new opportunities to cover your higher education expenses. 

If you have limited time available to apply, you can even bookmark scholarships that match your profile so you can apply later. Busy students can also take advantage of no-essay scholarships that can be applied for with just a few clicks!

There are plenty of scholarship opportunities for students in New Jersey, including high school students, bachelor's degree seekers, other undergraduates, or even those pursuing graduate programs. Recent graduates who are still paying off their student loan debt can also apply for many scholarships and grants. It's never too late to start searching for financial aid so you can afford all of your higher education expenses, but the earlier you apply, the better off you'll be!

After you've looked through the available opportunities and determined which scholarships are the best fits, you can immediately begin applying. Due to the busy schedules and many responsibilities that students deal with, the scholarship application process was specifically created to make applying a rapid and painless task. 

Each scholarship's description will list what applicants must do in order to apply for the scholarship. Often, this process includes writing a short essay. However, other scholarships may ask applicants to share a video, a portfolio, or a piece of art they've created. Even if you don't excel academically, these creative scholarships will allow you to highlight your talents. 

With college costs continuing to rise, apply for as many New Jersey scholarships as you can to boost your chances of winning and to take charge of your financial need.

When can I start applying?

You can begin applying for scholarship opportunities as soon are you're in high school and at least fourteen years old. While there are many high school scholarships that are only available to high school seniors, there are plenty of scholarships that are open to all high school students looking for financial aid. 

The earlier you begin applying for scholarships, the more time you'll have to earn funding for higher education. If you demonstrate financial need, make sure to start applying for support services as early as possible so you can avoid taking on debt. 

How do I know if I'm eligible for a scholarship?

Every scholarship available on Bold.org has a unique set of eligibility requirements, which can include things like minimum GPA, coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, having dependent children, being at a certain level of education, or being from a certain demographic. 

These requirements can always be in the description of a scholarship, making it easy to check if you qualify. While some scholarship awards are only open to certain groups of students, such as scholarships for graduate students, awards for women, or high school scholarships for those in their senior year, there are plenty of broad scholarships that are open to all students. Even recent graduates who have student loans can apply for some scholarships. 

No matter your background, stage in life, or field of study, there's a scholarship out there for you. Always be sure to check any eligibility requirements before spending your time on an application!

Are scholarships counted as income?

Scholarship money that is won on Bold.org is sent straight to the financial aid office of the winner's college. When high school students win, Bold.org holds the scholarship money until they enroll in a college, university, or technical school. Since scholarship money is applied directly to educational costs, such as tuition and books, it is not considered taxable income as long as the total scholarship money received is less than or equal to your college costs.