Hon. Ann P. Conti Scholarship

The Hon. Ann P. Conti Scholarship was founded to honor the legacy of Ann P. Conti. A graduate of Seton Hall Law School, Mrs. Conti was admitted to the New Jersey Bar Association in 1976. In 1982, Mrs. Conti was elected as Surrogate of Union County. Mrs. Conti won her fourth consecutive term in 1997. She had previously served as attorney for the Union County Board of Social Services. While raising her five children with her husband, Ralph Conti, Mrs. Conti had been a teacher of handicapped youth.

 

Austin O. Hooey Scholarship

The Austin O. Hooey Scholarship Fund 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. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, academic performance, and merit. Austin Hooey, a longtime Chatham resident and one of the first female financial analysts on Wall Street, left $1.2 million to the Community Foundation of New Jersey for a permanent scholarship endowment for Chatham High School students.

 

Blossom Scholarship

The Blossom Scholarship is awarded to college bound, graduating high school senior from the greater Newark area or Paterson who has pursued a rigorous course of study in high school with particular emphasis on math and science courses. Applicant will show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue a STEM major.  Scholarship will be awarded based on both need and merit.

 

Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship

The Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship is awarded to a college bound graduating high school senior who was born in the United States.  Applicant must have obtained an average of A or B on subjects relating to the sciences, mathematics and maintain above average grades overall in whatever curriculum they are pursuing. Scholarship will be awarded based on both need and merit.

 

Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr. Scholarship

The Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr. Scholarship honors the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Crosby Copeland, Jr. and his many years of dedication to the education of young people in the City of Trenton as a teacher, principal, and as Superintendent of the Trenton Public School District. This scholarship was created through the joint efforts of the Copeland Family and the Trenton Kappa Foundation to help young men to develop their potential, achieve their goals and become successful, productive adults. The scholarship is awarded to a college bound male who is a graduating high school senior from Trenton Public Schools. The applicant will have achieved a GPA of 2.7 or better.  Student will have demonstrated community involvement during his time in high school. Scholarships will be awarded based on both need and merit.

 

The Eklund Scholarship

The Eklund Scholarship will be awarded to an active member(s) of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown who has been accepted as a full-time student at an institution of higher learning within the United States during the academic year. The student should be active in various church programs, scholastic activities, community service and must demonstrate financial need.

 

Frank Mongelli Jr. Scholarship

Frank Mongelli, Jr. passed away at 22 years old on March 9, 2008 as the result of a drug overdose. The epidemic of alcohol/drug abuse continues to affect the entire country. In loving memory of their son, Donna Esposito and her late husband, Michael, established the Frank Mongelli Jr. Scholarship with the hope that through education, prevention and treatment, others might be spared from enduring the loss of a loved one so precious and irreplaceable. The scholarship assists students who are enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university in New Jersey in a graduate program and plan to pursue a career in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

 

Jonathan Maslow Scholarship

The Jonathan Maslow Scholarship is open to all Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) juniors and seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited two- or four-year college immediately following their graduation. Scholarships will be awarded to students exhibiting exceptionally high levels of written proficiency, creativity, and originality, as well as an interest in local or national environmental causes, journalism, or creative writing. The scholarship award is $5,000. Jonathan Maslow, a 1966 graduate of RBRHS, was an accomplished author, journalist, documentary filmmaker, naturalist, and environmentalist. At the time of his death in 2008, he was an editor and columnist for the Herald News in Paterson, New Jersey.

 

ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship

The ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a beloved, longtime Morristown, New Jersey resident, Linda D. Murphy, who served as a community leader and educator for many decades. Through her work as a teacher, principal, director, and non-profit executive, she made a lasting, positive impact enhancing the lives of thousands of students, families, and the community at large.  Linda’s passion for education and community involvement was an inspiration for the Village Strivers initiative with Empower The Village as she began to play an instrumental role in its development shortly before her passing. That initiative will provide opportunities for academic enrichment, coaching, tutoring, training, and resources to assist with college and career preparation, as well as jobs for existing and aspiring educators. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement throughout high school. The applicant will be evaluated on his/her engagement through activities or programs that support the local community, e.g., community service or church engagement, work experience (paid or unpaid) and demonstrated financial need.

 

Three Little Birds Scholarship

This fund was created by a family who have had the experience of trying many therapies for their children and realizing the financial burden it can place on a family. The various therapies over the years were very beneficial towards the success of their children. Their passion is now focused on helping other families who are wanting to provide essential therapies for their children but may not have the financial means to do so. Together, we hope to provide these special, wonderful kids the tools that they need to be successful in life.

 

Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship

Through his many civic, educational and corporate activities, Tom Ladas touched many our lives. Tom was “Businessman of the Year” in Parsippany, president of the Parsippany Soccer Club, founder of Pfizer Education Initiative, and founder and president of the Parsippany Education Foundation. The Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the criteria established by the appointed scholarship selection committee and who exhibits traits that Tom himself would have praised. Applicants for this scholarship must attend either Parsippany High School or Parsippany Hills High School.