Guidance Department: Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Scholarship & Contest Opportunities and Links:
1st Financial Bank Financial Goals Scholarship - Deadline: The last day of each month. Each month, a new winner will receive $2,000 for college expenses. (This is an essay-based scholarship that looks to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals.)
$2,000 Nitro Scholarship - Deadline: The last day of each month.
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes - Deadline: The last day of each month.
2025-2026 Dr. MaryLou Varley & Mary Grace Rudolph Memorial Scholarship (Sponsored by the Sussex-Warren Directors, Supervisors & Coordinators of Special Services Association) - Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday, March 6, 2026
2026 Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship - Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 5:00pm EST
2026 NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) Scholarship - Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
2026 STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program - Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026
Alfred University Scholarships - High School & Undergraduate - Deadlines vary
American Agri-Women Foundation Scholarships - Deadlines vary by scholarship
American Chemistry Society (ACS) Catalyst Scholarship - Deadline: March 1, 2026
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship - Deadline: March 1 at 11:59pm EST each year
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year - Nomination packets must be received by each applicant's respective American Legion Department (state) no later than March 1st. (See link for all of the details and the process.)
American Welding Society National Scholarships - Deadline: March 1, 2026
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarships - Deadlines: Step I - March 1st, 11:59pm EST, Step II: April 1st, 11:59pm EST
Animal Welfare Institute 2026 Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest (Sponsored by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution) - Deadlines vary
"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship - Deadline: Rolling monthly application deadlines
Becca's Closet Scholarships - Deadline: March 15, 2026
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund - Applications are accepted from January 15th to March 15th each year
Big Future Scholarships through College Board - Deadlines Vary
Celebrating Diversity Scholarship - Deadline: April 1, 2026
Center for Cyber Safety & Education Academic Scholarships - Deadline: 11:59pm ET on March 15, 2026
College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Deadlines vary
Community Foundation of New Jersey Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Don Bosco Columbiettes Auxiliary Council #7784 "Good Citizen Award" (Requirements, Application and Community Service Hours) - If you need the Word document form of any of these documents, please see Mrs. Yanko - Deadline: All completed forms and essay must be mailed and received by Friday, March 11, 2026
DEWALT Trades Scholarship - Deadline: February 28, 2026
Employment Boost College Scholarships - Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round, on a rolling basis.
Family Resource Network Scholarships - Deadline: April 24, 2026
Federal Employee Education & Assistance (FEEA) Fund Scholarship - Deadline: March 12, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT
Fulton Bank Diversity Scholarship - Deadline: Varies
George J. Jackson Memorial Scholarship (Scholarship Information, Scholarship Application) - Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 (The package must be post marked no later than Tuesday, April 14, 2026)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Scholarships - Deadlines vary by scholarship
Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship - Deadline: February 28, 2026
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship - Deadline: Before 11:59PM ET on April 1st
Herbert J. and Geneva S. Hull Scholarship 2026 - Deadline: April 15, 2026
Horatio Alger Association of Distiguished Americans, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarships - Deadline: 12:00pm ET on March 1, 2026
Hunt Military Communities Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: March 4, 2026 3:00PM CT
Indian Health Service (The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives) Scholarship Program - Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 7pm EST
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans - Multiple Scholarships Available - Deadline: Varies by scholarship - see website for details
League of Women Voters' of Sussex Highlands 2026 Essay Competition (Guidelines and Rubric) - Deadline: On or before Friday, March 6, 2026
Love Your Career Scholarship - Deadline: Fall/September Semester: September 10th
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: Undergraduate & Associate Degree Scholarship - March 1, 2026, Career & Technical Education Scholarship - Year-round for eligible students
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 1, 2026 11:59pm EST
National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) Scholarships - Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026 11:59pm ET
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) Scholarship - Deadline: March 18, 2026
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) 3rd annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholar Awards Program (Please click on the link for more information & see your school counselor for assistance in applying) - Information Sessions: February 18 & 19, 2026, Deadline: March 18, 2026
New Jersey Relocation Council (NJRC) Scholarship - Deadline: February 27, 2026
New Jersey Schoolwomen's Club Scholarships - Deadline: Postmarked on or before April 18, 2026
Nursing Scholarships for Students Living with Disabilities - Deadlines vary
Organization of Latino Actuaries Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Purdue Global College Scholarships for Minority Students - Deadline Vary
Rider University Campus Connection Grant - Deadlines may vary
Rider University Teacher Education Scholarship - Deadlines may vary
Scholarship America - Various Scholarships and deadlines
Scholarships.com - Various Scholarships and deadlines
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Deadlines vary based on region (Open to students in grades 7 - 12, ages 13 and up can apply in 28 categories of art and writing)
Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (SILA) Post-Secondary College Scholarship - Deadline: March 2, 2026
Shell Oil Company High School Senior Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2026
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships - Deadline: February 27, 2026 (for most scholarships)
Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: March 31, 2026
https://studentaid.gov/resources (FAFSA)
Sussex County Agricultural Society 2026 Memorial Scholarship (If you need the Word document form of the application, please contact Mrs. Yanko) - Deadline: April 10, 2026
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarships & Scholarship Applications for Specific Culinary Schools - Deadlines Vary
The New Jersey Schoolwomen's Club Scholarships - Deadline: MUST be postmarked on or before April 18, 2026
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth Scholarships - Deadlines may vary
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) College Scholarship - Deadline: March 2, 2026
Warren and Sussex County NAACP 2026 Scholarship Program - Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
Women's Western Golf Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 7, 2026
