Morristown, NJ, February 12, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today that the Sue Elizabeth Driscoll Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. This scholarship will provide financial assistance for graduating high school seniors from the Washington Township Public School District in Morris County.
Sue was deeply passionate about education and children. She taught for over 15 years in Paterson, Irvington, and Morris County schools. Sue was always the first to volunteer to help anyone in need, dedicating her heart and soul to teaching and supporting others. And she advocated for her students, striving to provide them with the best educational and life experiences.
Scholarship Overview
This fund has been established in Sue’s name to honor her commitment to education and dedication to generations of students. It aims to support graduating high school seniors who are or were enrolled in Washington Township’s ESL/ML program. Upon successful graduation from high school, applicants must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited four-year college or university, an accredited two-year county college, or an accredited technical or trade school to obtain certification in a field of study.
As a competitive last-dollar scholarship, this award is given based on merit and unmet and demonstrated financial need. A student who has been awarded a full scholarship to attend the school of his or her choice is not eligible to apply. The amount awarded will depend on the financial aid received from other sources, such as grants, scholarships, or funds for the cost of attendance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a high school senior who attended or graduated from the Washington Township Public School District in Morris County
- Have been enrolled in the school district’s ESL/ML program for at least three months while they were a student (participation will be verified)
- Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher during the last two semesters of high school
- Show promise by demonstrating a desire to learn and consistently putting forth effort
To apply, create a profile in the CFNJ online portal and complete the application. The deadline to apply is April 16.
Contact Colleen Smith at csmith@cfnj.org for questions.