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Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student from New Jersey who will be the first in your family to attend college? If so, consider applying for the New Jersey First Generation Scholarship! The scholarship awards $2,845 each to two eligible first-generation students who have a minimum 3.5 GPA and are actively involved in extracurricular activities. To apply, interested students must submit a 400-600 word essay detailing “What being a first-generation college graduate means to [them] and how [their] extracurricular activities have contributed to shaping who [they’ve] become.” If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
Editor’s Note: As of now, the New Jersey First Generation Scholarship is no longer active. If this is incorrect, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will update this page accordingly.
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This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Seniors & College Students
New Jersey
New Jersey
First-Generation Student
3.5
To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.
400-600-word essay
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