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SCHOLARSHIP
NEWS
Updated:
April 1, 2008
APPLICATIONS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE.
Special
Scholarships Update - April 24, 2008
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
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NAME |
FOR |
DESCRIPTION |
DEADLINE |
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Abbott & Fenner |
Seniors - academic achievement / athletic |
This is a $1,000 scholarship. Participation involves writing an essay. Visit: www.abbottandfenner.com / scholarships.htm . |
June 28, 2008 |
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Adam Mazza Music Scholarship - 2008 |
Seniors - essay required |
This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Adam Mazza and his love for music. This is a $2,000 scholarship. |
April 18, 2008 |
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AES Engineers |
Seniors - essay |
AES will again offer this scholarship to seniors. Visit their website for an application. |
May 15, 2008 |
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American Legion Auxiliary |
Seniors - demonstrated academic excellence |
The American Legion Auxiliary will award the following scholarships again this year to deserving seniors: National President’s Scholarship, Claire Oliphant Scholarship, & the 2008 Nursing Scholarship |
April 15, 2008 |
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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks |
Seniors - interested in post - secondary education |
New Jersey Handicapped Children’s Committee will once again offer a scholarship. All handicapped high school seniors can apply for this renewable $2,500 scholarship. |
April 16, 2008 |
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Butler Rotary / Charles K. Payne Scholarship |
Seniors - academics “Service Above Self” |
Scholarship is based on academic achievement. Financial need is not a consideration. Application is in Guidance. |
April 8, 2008 |
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Community Builders Association |
Seniors - academics / financial need |
The Community Builders Assoc. will award scholarships to seniors considering a career in architecture or engineering. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Devon Health Services |
Seniors - health care industry |
Devon Health Services will award three scholarships to those students considering a career in the health care industry. For the application go to: www.devonhealth.com |
April 11, 2008 |
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Epilepsy Foundation of NJ |
Seniors - |
New Jersey high school seniors with epilepsy who plan to attend college are eligible for the scholarship. This is a $1,000 award. |
May 16, 2008 |
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Fayson Lakes Women’s Club |
Seniors - essay |
Any Fayson Lakes resident graduating from KHS this year is welcome to apply for the Fayson Lakes Scholarship. Applications are available in Guidance. |
April 30, 2008 |
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Italian American Cultural Society of Kinnelon |
Seniors - a parent must be of Italian heritage |
The Italian American Cultural Society of Kinnelon will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. An essay is required. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Mayada Jafar Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors - legal career |
The KHS Home & School Association is sponsoring the Mayada Jafar Memorial Scholarship for that senior interested in pursuing a career in law. This is a $2,000 scholarship. |
April 23, 2008 |
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Kinnelon Music and Performing Arts Booster Club Scholarship |
Seniors - essay |
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a KHS student and have participated in the music program or the performing arts program. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Kinnelon - Butler Optimist Club |
Seniors - service / need |
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of community service and financial need. Applications are available in Guidance. Visit: www.optimist.org for information. |
April 25, 2008 |
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Kinnelon Soccer Club |
Seniors - soccer players |
Once again the Steve Crum Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving KHS senior who has participated in KHS soccer. Applications are in Guidance. |
May 2, 2008 |
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Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - W. Kogen Community Service Award |
Seniors - volunteer efforts |
One male and one female will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their involvement in their local / school community. |
April 4, 2008 |
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Laurel Guild of the Community Church of Smoke Rise |
Seniors - academics / community service / need |
Once again the Laurel Guild will sponsor this scholarship which is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and community service. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Links Incorporated, Morris County Chapter |
Seniors - academics / community service |
The organization will award two scholarships to students who have demonstrated academic excellence throughout their four years of high school as well as varied community service. Financial need is also considered. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Morris County Assoc. of Elementary and Middle School Administrators |
Seniors - interested in the field of education |
The Mildred Townsend Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship that will be awarded to two Morris County seniors pursuing education as a college major. |
April 11, 2008 |
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Morris County Council of Ed. Associations |
Seniors - planning to pursue a career in education |
This is a $1,000 scholarship which will be awarded to a Morris County senior planning to enter the field of teaching. |
April 24, 2008 |
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MCCEA - William Santora Scholarship |
Seniors - planning to enter the field of education |
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning a career teaching either Vocational, Technical or the Creative Arts. |
April 24, 2008 |
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Morris County Policeman’s Benevolent Assoc. |
Seniors - |
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office P.B.A. 151 will be awarding their scholarship to a student that has lost a parent to breast cancer. |
May 16, 2008 |
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National Contract Management Association |
Seniors - students interested in business or law |
The Picatinny Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) will provide multiple scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications are available in Guidance. |
April 8, 2008 |
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National Kitchen & Bath Assoc. - Northern NJ Chapter |
Seniors - interested in design |
The NJ Chapter of the NKBA will award the Bill Farnan Scholarship to an individual who wishes to pursue a career in design in college. Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. |
April 30, 2008 |
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (NJ STARS) |
Seniors - |
Students who graduate in the top 20% of their class are eligible to receive up to 5 semesters of tuition free of charge at their home county college. Visit their website: www. hesaa.org |
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New Jersey State Council Columbiettes |
Seniors - |
This award is being offered to any senior high school girl who displays evidence of leadership, service, dependability and patriotism in her home, school, church and community. Application is available in Guidance. |
April 15, 2008 |
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New Jersey State Golf Assoc. Caddie Scholarship |
Seniors - academics, SAT score & character / leadership |
Scholarships range from $2,000 to $4,000 per year and are renewable. To be eligible you must have caddied at least one year at a member NJSGA club. Visit their website for an application: www.njsga.org. |
May 1, 2008 |
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New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation |
Seniors - who have visited the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial |
Two, $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Interested students must write an essay. For information visit: www. njvvmf.org. |
April 18, 2008 |
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New Jersey Council on Mental Health Stigma |
Seniors - essay |
This $500 scholarship will be awarded to the winning entry for the Council’s public relations campaign to reduce the stigma of mental health issues through Respect, Understanding and Change. Visit: www.nj.gov / mhstigmacouncil for comprehensive information. |
June 1, 2008 |
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New Jersey Municipal Management Association |
Seniors - public administration |
The NJMMA is sponsoring a scholarship for seniors who intend to major in public administration / public policy. This is a $1,000 scholarship. |
April 7, 2008 |
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Barbara Par Scholarship |
Seniors - |
This scholarship is named in honor of Mrs. Barbara Par, a former teacher at KHS. This scholarship will recognize a student who has made contributions to our school / community. Return your completed application to Mrs. Poland. |
April 25, 2008 |
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Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors - |
This scholarship is open to members of the KHS Golf team. Scholarships range in amount from $500 to $2,000. You must be considering a career in a golf related field. |
May 15, 2008 |
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Sellitto Foundation Scholarship |
Seniors - |
The Sellitto Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship that was established to recognize the ideals of Mr. Sellitto who perished in the attack on the World Trade Center. For an application, please visit their website: www.mcsfoundation.com. |
April 11, 2008 |
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Smoke Rise Players |
Seniors - performing arts |
The Smoke Rise Players will award a scholarship to a graduating KHS senior interested in the performing arts. |
May 15, 2008 |
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Tri - County Chamber Foundation |
Seniors - Community service / involvement |
Once again the Tri - County Chamber Foundation will award three, $1,000 scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated extraordinary community service and involvement. |
May 2, 2008 |
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Tzu Chi Foundation |
Seniors - |
Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. This is a $1,000 scholarship. For an application go to: http: / / www.tzuchi.org. |
April 15, 2008 |
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Women of Smoke Rise |
Seniors - academics / community service / activities & leadership |
Once again the Women of Smoke Rise will award a number of scholarships to deserving KHS seniors. Return your completed application to Mrs. Poland. |
April 7, 2008 |
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Matthew Yarnell Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors - humanitarian achievement |
Selection will be based on humanitarian achievement. It is the intent of the scholarship to reward the senior who has made the most significant contribution to the community. |
April 16, 2008 |
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS |
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NAME |
FOR |
DESCRIPTION |
DEADLINE |
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Chester College of New England, Chester, NH |
Seniors - portfolio |
Scholarship awards are based on academic performance, strength of character and the depth and creativity displayed in the portfolio. These Trustees’ Scholarships are for $15, 400 per year. |
April 8, 2008 |