Scholarships

Student with Questions on Scholarship Renewals?

We get a lot of questions from students, parents, and faculty on the requirements for receiving subsequent payments from a scholarship.  Please read the below information.  If you have additional questions, call Colleen Smith at 973-267-5533. If you are interested in setting up your own scholarship fund, that’s a different ball of wax, and we invite you to click here or give us a call at 973-267-5533!…

CFNJ Congratulates Hooey Scholarship Recipient on Graduation

May 20, 2014 The Community Foundation of New Jersey congratulates Stephen Helfrich on his graduation from Boston College.  Stephen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics, and was an Honors Scholar in History. Stephen was a recipient of the Austin Hooey Scholarship.…

OceanFirst Foundation Offers Scholarship to Architecture Students

February 10, 2014 OceanFirst Foundation is pleased to once again offer a scholarship to honor the legacy and many contributions of local architect, Carl Feltz, Jr., AIA.  Administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the scholarship is available to matriculated college students from Monmouth or Ocean Counties who are enrolled full time in an accredited architectural program at a School of Architecture within the United States.…

CFNJ Recognizes Scholarship Recipients at Annual Breakfast

August 20, 2013 The Community Foundation of New Jersey on Tuesday, July 30th recognized recipients of more than $1 million in total scholarship funds for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship recipients, their families, and donors were invited to the annual Scholarship Breakfast, which is sponsored by RegentAtlantic Capital, LLC. …

Cohen Family Valpak Scholarship Fund Announces 2013 Recipient

May 30, 2013 The Selection Committee of the Cohen Family Valpak Scholarship today announced the recipient of its 2013 scholarship award. Anastasia “Nikki” Arnett, a graduating senior at Wichita’s Heights High School, will receive a scholarship in the total amount of $40,000, paid in annual installments of $10,000. …

Red Bank High Student Wins Creative Writing Scholarship

May 9, 2013 The Selection Committee of The Jonathan Maslow Scholarship today announced the recipient of its 2013 scholarship award. Kaylah Swanger, a graduating senior at Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) and resident of Bradley Beach, will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. …

Q&A on Scholarships: Faith Krueger

May 1, 2013 While many were focused on their NCAA brackets in March, it was a different kind of “March Madness” at the Community Foundation, where scholarship season really kicked into high gear.  Now in May, new scholarship funds continue to open up, guidelines are posted online, and numerous applications are still coming in. …

Glamour Recognizes AGFAF Scholarship Winner

April 16, 2013 The Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund (AGFAF) has made a world of difference for several young women from the politically-turbulent nation since 2008, and now Glamour is taking notice.  The fashion and lifestyle magazine recently named Noorjahan Akbar, a scholarship recipient of the fund, one of its 2013 “Top Ten College Women” list. …

Preserving a Legacy Through Education

March 18, 2013 Creating a family foundation has long been a popular and effective way for families to give back to the communities in which they live.  For Joseph and Elsie Beck, who for several decades lived down the road from Seton Hall University in South Orange, it was a natural extension of their support for the university and its students. …