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Featured Scholarships
Community Foundation of New Jersey Scholarship Fund
Apply to the Community Foundation of New Jersey Scholarship Fund by April 4.
The Universal Online Application will determine eligibility for a number of scholarship opportunities.
Congressional Black Caucus Fund
The Congressional Black Caucus offers offers over 300 scholarships to students every year.
The scholarship applications have ranging deadlines in the month of March. Visit the website to learn more
Scholarship Opportunities
Due March 2025
Chime Scholars Foundation – DUE March 25
Unigo Superpower Scholarship – DUE March 31
Visit scholarships.com here for March deadline scholarships.
Due April 2025
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Mental Health Awareness Scholarship – DUE April 1
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship – DUE April 1
Community Foundation of New Jersey Scholarship Fund – DUE April 4
SVGS Foundation Walker Williams Wilson Scholarship – DUE April 21
Boule’ Foundation Scholarship – DUE April 24
Check back for more upcoming scholarships due in April. In the meantime, visit other websites to find scholarships!
Due May 2025
Check back for more upcoming scholarships due in May. In the meantime, visit other websites to find scholarships!
Visit scholarships.com here for May deadline scholarships.
Due June 2025
American College Foundation Visionaruy Scholarship – DUE June 1
Visit scholarships.com here for June deadline scholarships.
Due July 2025
Visit scholarships.com here for July deadline scholarships.
Websites to Find Scholarships
The National College Attainment Netowrk (NCAN) has compiled this list of scholarship search tools.
Subscribe to NCLC emails to get other local scholarship information.
BigFuture Scholarship Directory
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Scholarships A-Z: For Immigrant and Undocumented Students
ASPIRA also provides a list of scholarships on their website.
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has a scholarship search engine and allows you to browse lists of scholarships with upcoming deadlines.
Mapping Your Future
Contact with Questions
Financial Aid Information
How to Prep for FAFSA
Requesting a Tax Transcript
A tax transcript comes from the IRS and shows a record of previously filed taxes. You (or your guardian) may need to request a tax transcript to make the financial aid process easier to navigate. Some institutions may require a transcript from you, or ask that you complete forms that require information found on your tax transcript. Request a transcript before beginning the financial aid process to avoid any delay in completing aid applications.
Appealing Your Financial Aid Award
You can submit an “appeal” to your financial aid award if you have special or unexpected circumstances. An appeal letter would be sent to a school in response to your financial aid award after they admit you. Circumstances that justify an appeal may relate to any reason that you are still unable to afford the cost of attendance after loans, grants, and scholarships have been applied.
Financial Aid Offer Comparison Tools
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) has compiled a list of tools and resources to compare financial aid awards across institutions.
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