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First Aid Scholarship for Sussex County Students Now Available

The Hardyston Township First Aid Squad Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior who is resident of Sussex County who has demonstrated a significant first response commitment to serving their community and a willingness to help others in whatever way they can.…

Hooey Scholarship for Chatham Seniors Deadline is March 15

The Community Foundation of New Jersey reminders Chatham students that the Austin O. Hooey Scholarship is accepting applications for the Fall 2024 term. The Austin O. Hooey Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the Community Foundation, provides one or more college scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year for four consecutive years to one or more graduating senior(s) of Chatham High School.…

Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship Available

ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship is awarded to a Black/African American graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement throughout high school. Applicant will be evaluated on his or her engagement through activities or programs that support the local community, e.g.…

Morristown Neighborhood House Scholarship Available

The Morristown Neighborhood House Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has an affiliation with Morristown Neighborhood House. Applicant may be pursuing a post-secondary education at a four-year, two year or an accredited nonprofit technical school (certificate program).…

James L. & Ruby L. Murray Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications

The James L. and Ruby L. Murray Memorial Scholarship will provide one (1) scholarship to a graduating high school senior in the amount of $3,000, payable in four (4) consecutive annual installments of $750. Student must be a graduating senior student from one of the following four New Jersey high schools: Trenton High School, Ewing High School, Cherry Hill High School, West or East Orange High School.…

Community Foundation Welcomes O’Mealia as new Board Chair, New Trustees

February 5, 2024 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Harry O’Mealia, Chief Executive Officer and president of 1919 Investment Counsel, has been selected as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. O’Mealia succeeds Tarama L. Linde, executive vice president and general counsel for Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) and its subsidiaries, who served as Board Chair since 2021.…

Eisen Scholar Honors Family through Service

Tommy Coman’s story is incredibly inspiring, marked by resilience and dedication to both academics and community service. His journey from experiencing a profound loss to honoring his father’s legacy through his studies and service is remarkable and why the Community Foundation of New Jersey is especially proud to administer his scholarship on behalf of the Peter Eisen Scholarship Fund.…

Hooey Scholarship for Chatham Seniors Open for 2024

January 20, 2024 The Community Foundation of New Jersey today announced that the Austin O. Hooey Scholarship is accepting applications for the Fall 2024 term. The Austin O. Hooey Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the Community Foundation, provides one or more college scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year for four consecutive years to one or more graduating senior(s) of Chatham High School.…