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Scholarships 2023-2024

Each year many scholarships are awarded to the senior class. Scholarships are presented at the Memorial/Community Awards Ceremony or the Senior Awards Ceremony in June. Award amounts are approximate and can vary from year to year, and criteria may also change annually.

Memorial and Local Scholarships

Scholarship                                                                                                                                             Deadline
Aaron Christopher Karol Scholarship
Available to a senior who has participated in two or more activities in every
year of high school.

04/26/2024

 

Ben Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Available to aid a senior who is furthering their participation in instrumental music.
04/26/2024

 

Bob Beckert Memorial Scholarship
Available to a senior who has participated in a team sport in at least one of their
four years at WHRHS.


04/26/2024

 
Green Brook Lions Club Scholarships

Up to $10,000 of scholarships to assist residents graduating from High School in 2024.
Five different scholarships are available to Green Brook residents; the Green
Brook Lions Club Scholarship, the David T. Mc Garry Scholarship, the Prichard-Murphy
Memorial Scholarship, the Kenneth G. Herrmann Scholarship, and the Sebastiano “Sal”
Failla Scholarship. More than one recipient may be selected for each scholarship,
based on qualifications.
Email Completed Applications to:   greenbrooklions@gmail.com 

04/26/2024

 

 

 

 

John J. Herdman Memorial Scholarship
Available to a senior who best exemplifies John’s qualities of character, citizenship, and
upholds his standards of leadership, enthusiasm and excellence.
04/26/2024


 
The Maija Golden Creative Writing Rebel Scholarship
Honors a senior that excels in creative writing and stands out as a non-conformist
regardless of overall GPA.
04/26/2024


 
Scott W. Anderson Memorial Award
Available to a senior that has participated in Warren travel or recreation basketball.
04/26/2024

 

Warren Lions Club & Barrett Davies Scholarships
The applicant must reside in Warren Township or Long Hill Township. The applicant may
be from private or technical schools outside of Warren or Long Hill Township so long
as they are residents of one of those towns. Applicant must be a Senior pursuing a 2- or
4-year college or certified trade school this fall (2024).

05/06/2024

 

Warren Youth Basketball Association Volunteerism Award
Available to seniors who were involved in any community volunteer activity. The submission
does not have to be basketball or WYBA oriented but applicants must have participated in the
WYBA travel or recreation program for at least one season or have volunteered for WYBA in
some way.

04/26/2024




 
Watchung Hills Soccer Association Scholarship Award
Applicant must have participated in WHSA Travel or WHSA Recreation soccer for a minimum of 5 seasons.
 
04/26/2024


 

Community Scholarships

Update as of April 15, 2024

In light of the recent changes to the FAFSA this academic school year, WHRHS is aware that Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is no longer calculated. Students are encouraged to submit these applications if the FAFSA has still not been processed or filed at the time of submission of this scholarship application. Individual scholarship providers will reach out with any additional inquiries or information necessary to make a determination on awarding scholarships.

For each scholarship listed in this section, you must submit the universal application portion of the scholarship and any additional requirements that may be specified. Please click on each link to find out the exact criteria and requirements for submission. A copy of the same universal application can be used and submitted on behalf of each scholarship in this section only. 

Scholarship Deadline

Carol J. Silbert Scholarship
Available to a WHRHS senior who is majoring in a Nursing program.

04/26/2024
 

Dawn Gayle Coury Memorial Scholarship
Available to a WHRHS student who is a WATCHUNG resident only that demonstrates
strong academics and financial need.

04/26/2024

 

The Green Brook Education & Athletic Foundation - Academic Scholarship
Available to Green Brook seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and have
shown academic improvement in their senior year; attended either I.E.F. Elementary
or Green Brook Middle School for at least one year; and must be a candidate for post
high school education, either academic or vocational. 

04/26/2024

 

The Green Brook Education & Athletic Foundation - Athletic Scholarship
Available to Green Brook seniors who have demonstrated athletic achievement and
attended either I.E.F. Elementary or Green Brook Middle School for at least one year. 

04/26/2024

 

Green Brook PTO Academic Scholarship
Each year the Green Brook PTO awards an Academic Scholarship that is available to
Green Brook seniors that have attended either I.E.F. Elementary or the Green Brook
Middle School for at least one year. The applicant must be a candidate for post high school education, either academic or vocational.

04/26/2024

 

 

Green Brook PTO Community Service Scholarship
Each year the Green Brook PTO awards a Community Service Scholarship that is available
to Green Brook seniors that have attended either I.E.F. Elementary or the Green Brook              Middle School for at least one year. The applicant must be a candidate for post high school education, either academic or vocational.

04/26/2024

 

 

L Suzanne Kenney Memorial Scholarships

The L. Suzanne Kenney Memorial Scholarship awards are presented to two applicants based
on their level of and commitment to service to the community and the school. The scholarships
are available to any Watchung Hills Regional High School graduating senior.

04/26/2024

 

 

Long Hill Township PTO Scholarship

Available to Long Hill Township seniors who graduated from Central Middle School in Long Hill Township and who demonstrate need and service to the community.

04/26/2024

 

Peter C. Rovtar Memorial Scholarship
Available to a senior who has been active in SCRIPT and CUE (either behind the scenes or in performance) with the possibility of majoring in theater arts in college, but not required.

04/26/2024

 

Warren Township PTO Scholarships
Available to graduating students who reside in Warren Township and demonstrate strong academic achievement, community service and participation in extracurricular activities. The senior must have attended at least 1 year of a Warren Township Elementary school,  PLUS 3 years (grades 6, 7 & 8) of Warren Middle School.

04/26/2024

 

 

Watchung Fire Dept. Scholarship                             (ADDED ON 4/26/2024)
The Watchung Fire Dept. is proud to announce that we will be continuing our longstanding tradition of issuing a scholarship to an area high school graduate that will be attending college or trade school upon graduation.

05/20/2024

 

 

Watchung Hills Elks Scholarships
Available to Warren, Watchung and Green Brook seniors who have demonstrated high moral standards based on academic achievement, community service and outstanding participation in school activities.
 

04/26/2024

 

 

WHREA Future Educators Scholarships
Available for students planning on majoring in education/educational support.
 
04/26/2024

 

WHRHS PTO Academic Achievement Scholarship
Available to seniors who demonstrate academic achievement. In order to qualify for the PTO scholarship, the application must be complete. Please review the checklist.

04/26/2024


 
WHRHS PTO Merit Scholarship
Available to seniors who demonstrate financial need. In order to qualify for the PTO scholarship,
the application must be complete. Please review the checklist.
 
04/26/2024


 

WHRHS PTO Service Scholarship
Available to seniors who are active in extracurricular activities in school and/or the community.
In order to qualify for the PTO scholarship, the application must be complete. Please review
the checklist.

04/26/2024



 

Watchung-Warren Rotary Club Scholarships
Available to seniors who demonstrate financial need.

04/26/2024

 

Independent Scholarships

Scholarship                                                                                                                                             Deadline
Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest 10/31/2023
Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Scholarship 11/13/2023
Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards 12/31/2023
Women In Science Math & Science Award 01/19/2024
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Minerva & Thelma Moss Scholarships 02/01/2024
The 200 Club of Morris County Scholarship 02/29/2024
Hagan Scholarship Foundation 03/01/2024
Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship 03/07/2024
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship 03/15/2024
NJACAC High School Scholarship 03/15/2024
Central Chapter New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association Scholarship 03/15/2024
National Association of Water Companies Scholarship 03/15/2024
NJCTS Youth Scholarship 03/15/2024
Tzu Chi Scholars 2024 03/16/2024
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship 03/20/2024
The Van Doren Scholarships 03/21/2024
Palantir Women In Technology 03/22/2024
ITWomen Scholarship 03/28/2024
The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship 03/30/2024
Junior League of Morristown Scholarship 03/31/2024
VIP Women in Technology Scholarship 03/31/2024
Invenergy Women's Network Scholarship 03/31/2024
Women In Stem Award 03/31/2024
Monk's Home Improvements Service Scholarships 03/31/2024
Community Foundation of NJ Scholarships
           Over 20 Scholarships listed - Please read the criteria and instructions for each carefully.
          Click here for the CFNJ universal application which is online.
 
Janet Logan Daily Foundation Scholarship 04/01/2024
Pomptonian - Giovina Coscia Memorial Scholarship 2024 04/05/2024
UCB Scholarship Program 04/06/2024
CJPride Scholarship 04/10/2024
2024 Jerome F. Sullivan and MCASBO Memorial Scholarships 04/12/2024
NJELSA Annual Scholarship 04/12/2024
A Nurse I Am Scholarship 04/15/2024
Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship 04/15/2024
The Power of A Smile Scholarship 04/15/2024
Women In Stem Scholarship 04/15/2024
Alexea G. Karpinski Memorial Scholarship 04/16/2024
NJSBGA Scholarship 04/17/2024
Stirling Elks Special Children's Committee Scholarship 04/17/2024
MCCEA Philanthropic Fund Committee Scholarships 04/19/2024
SCSNA (Nursing Student) Scholarship 2024 04/19/2024
Plainfield Music Club Scholarship 04/24/2024
Loeffer Pool Scholarship 04/26/2024
SCSCA Scholarship - Somerset County 04/29/2024
Notables Singers Scholarship  05/05/2024
The Donald & Itasker Thorton Memorial Scholarship The Thorton Foundation 05/07/2024
MNJYSA Liesel Krehan Memorial Scholarship 05/15/2024
The 200 Club of Somerset County 05/15/2024
Julie A. Keli Women in Hydro Scholarship 05/15/2024
Dreamality, Inc. Music Scholarships 06/01/2024
American Indian Services Scholarship 07/01/2024
ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship 07/01/2024