2024 Jersey City Scholarships

Jersey City residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Jersey City residents is $62,739.00, and 33.5% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Jersey City, NJ more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

44.7% of Jersey City residents have a college degree or higher, while 23.5% have a high school degree but no more and 13.5% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 18.3% have at least some college education, 26.6% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 18.1% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Jersey City residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 9.4% of people living in Jersey City, NJ are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 17.8% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Jersey City.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Jersey City, NJ residents?

There are 233 scholarships totaling $924,500.00 available to Jersey City residents.

Are these scholarships available for Jersey City high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Jersey City can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Jersey City?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Jersey City can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Stutz Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - New Jersey
Applicant must be the natural or adopted child of a member of the American Legion Department of New Jersey.
Deadline:
February 15
$1,000.00
Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - New Jersey
Applicant must be a winner in the New Jersey Department Oratorical Contest.
Deadline:
February 15
$4,000.00
Educational Opportunity Fund Grant
Sponsor:
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Applicant must be from an educationally disadvantaged background and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be a full-time, matriculated student at a New Jersey college or university and be a resident of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months.
Deadline:
October, March 1 (spring)
$2,500.00
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
Sponsor:
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Applicant must be (and have been for the previous 12 consecutive months) a New Jersey resident planning to attend a New Jersey college or university full-time. Applicant must be able to demonstrate academic achievement based upon secondary school records and SAT scores at the end of their junior year.
Deadline:
October 1
$1,000.00
Survivor Tuition Benefits Program
Sponsor:
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Applicant must be the dependent of a New Jersey emergency service member or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Applicant must be a resident of New Jersey attending a New Jersey institution of higher education as an undergraduate on at least a half-time basis. Grants pay the actual...
Deadline:
October 1, March 1 (spring)
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Tuition Aid Grant
Sponsor:
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Applicant must be or intend to be a full-time undergraduate at a New Jersey college or university, demonstrate financial need, and must have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months.
Deadline:
June 1 (renewal students), October 1 (students who did not receive the award during the prior academic year)
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Pavonia Scholarship
Sponsor:
St. Peter's College
Applicant must have a minimum 'B' average and a minimum combined SAT I score of 1000 (composite ACT score of 21).
Deadline:
None
$8,500.00
Keys Award
Sponsor:
St. Peter's College
Applicant must have a minimum 'B-' average and a minimum combined SAT I score of 950 (composite ACT score of 19).
Deadline:
None
$5,000.00
National Merit Scholarship
Sponsor:
The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers
Applicant must be a National Merit finalist who designates a division of Rutgers University as first choice on the National Merit Scholarship application.
Deadline:
None
$1,000.00
Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship
Sponsor:
Seton Hall University
Applicant must be a continuing female student at Seton Hall University majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics.
Deadline:
February 1
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Woman's Guild Scholarship
Sponsor:
Seton Hall University
Applicant must be interested in the pre-medical, pre-dental, physician assistant or physical therapy programs. Minimum 3.8 GPA and 1300 SAT score required.
Deadline:
January 1
$5,000.00
Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor:
Seton Hall University
Applicant must be a full-time student transfering a minimum of 24 credits to Seton Hall University. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
June 1
$10,000.00
Altamura/Caruso Voice Competition, USA
Sponsor:
Altamura/Caruso Voice Competition, USA
Applicant must be a young professional majoring in operatic studies, currently performing in opera, and wishing to advance to the next level.
Deadline:
May 31
$10,000.00
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