Scholarships

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2	TBD	ATLANTIC CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (ACEA)	ACEA details/Application	Be an Atlantic City High School senior who has a Grade Point Average of at least 2.5. Provide a list of colleges or universities to which you have applied or have been accepted. Provide information on participation in extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and/or other community service. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from school administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, or supervisors. *Submit a 3-part essay that discusses your plans and goals for the future.		12
3	TBD	AtlantiCare Foundation Scholarships	Healthcare Scholarships Link	Multiple Scholarships targeted toward students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare (Nursing, RN, BSN, NP, DNP, MSW included)	Varied per scholarship	12
4	TBD	AVODA	Application	Must be Jewish with high scholastic achievements Must be active in Jewish affairs as well as school and community programs Must have need of financial assistance. Application Official high school transcript through the first half of the current school year SAT scores	Must be Jewish with high scholastic achievements Must be active in Jewish affairs as well as school and community programs Must have need of financial assistance. Application Official high school transcript through the first half of the current school year SAT scores	12
5	TBD	Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation	Tzu Chi Scholars Application	Applicant demonstrates financial need for college tuition and related expenses. Applicant is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent. Applicant will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the academic year 2026-2027.	$1,500	12
6	TBD	Cape Atlantic School Counseling Association	Not Available yet	Candidates must be a New Jersey resident, a 2026 graduate of an Atlantic County or Cape May County high school and have been accepted/plan to enroll in a post secondary institution. 2. Candidates must write a 250-300 word essay describing how their school counselor has influenced his/her life in a positive way. Applicants can give specific examples about their counselors such as helping with important decisions, providing support in a critical time, assisting in developing self-understanding and self-acceptance, etc. 3. The school counselor who is the subject of the essay MUST be a CURRENT MEMBER of the Cape Atlantic School Counselor Association (CASCA). We will not be able to consider any applications if the individual counselor has not paid CASCA dues.	$6,000 this year - four scholarships @ $1,500 each
7	Nov. - Jan. 31 (11:59pm) Multiple Scholarships on link	DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarship MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE	DAR Website	Directions & Criteria	Varied per scholarship
8	TBD	Frank C. & Lillian S. Poucher Memorial Scholarship (Renewable)	Application will be posted soon.	The purpose of this scholarship is to aid/assist indigent students of Atlantic City High School, who reside in Atlantic City, to continue their education past high school (Ex: 2 year college, 4 year college, Vocational School, Business School). The criteria used to identify eligible candidates are: (1) Students suffering sickness, unusual circumstances or other misfortunes. (2) Students eligible for free or reduced lunch. A copy of your transcript, printout showing free or reduced lunch (see your counselor), two (2) letters of recommendation, and verification of income (tax return, copy of FAFSA, payroll stub) must accompany the application. Recipients will be able to reapply each year for renewal of their scholarship until they have completed their education	$2,500 renewable	12
9	TBD	Henrietta Harris and Sadie Bernstine Scholarship Fund	Bernstine Application	Be of Jewish faith. Be graduating seniors at Atlantic City High School, Mainland Regional High School, or Ocean City High School. Demonstrate financial need. Plan to attend full-time an accredited, college, university, technical, trade or professional school located in the United States.	Varies year to year (RENEWABLE)	12
10	TBD	Horatio Alger Association	Scholarship List and Information	Undergraduate, Career and Technical and Graduate Scholarships available.	Varies per scholarship	11, 12
11	- Opens: October 1, 2027 - Closes: January 30, 2028	SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY IN AMERICA Vicin’ al Mare Lodge #2601	Vicin al Mare Lodge 2601 Scholarship (1).pdf	See attached link		9, 10, 11
12	January, 15 2027	Support Our Siblings Opportunity Scholarship will award $2,000 to a sibling of an individual with a disability	Support Our Siblings	See attached Document	$2,000	9, 10, 11, 12
13	TBD	The North Beach Ventnor Association	Application will be posted at a later date	Graduating senior who lives in the North Beach Ventnor neighborhood (south side Jackson Avenue to north side Surrey Avenue, beach to bay) and who is or will be enrolled in a college or equivalent post-high school program (technical or trade school, etc.)	$2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years)	12
14	TBD	Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated,	Application will be posted at a later date	African American male and minority high school seniors in the Atlantic County areas public school districts. Eligibility includes a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and intent to enroll at a 4 year accredited college or university.	Two scholarships: $1,000 (Merit) and $1,000 (Financial Need)	12
15	Varies	Student Scholarships	Studentscholarships.org			9, 10, 11, 12
16	TBD	ACCEA	https://www.acceanews.org/scholarship-3/	4 year college or ACCC		12
17	Varies	Various October Scholarships	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rx-v_SdLHqGSkECE3f0_chXqAqg_GWpZ/view?usp=drive_link		Varies	12
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