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 [Click Here]

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME

FOR

DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE

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

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

AES Engineers

Seniors - essay

AES will again offer this scholarship to seniors.  Visit their website for an application.

 http: /  / www.aesengineers.com / scholarships.php

May 15, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME

FOR

DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE

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