Local Scholarships
The following scholarships have traditionally been available
for
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Scholarships traditionally offered: |
Description/Qualifications |
Approximate Date Available / Due (2008) |
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Association for the Cultural Education (ACE) of |
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Recognizes a Glen Ridge senior who has
studied diversity of communities by taking two or more courses: social studies, anthropology, religious
studies, psychology, history, political science or international affairs; and ·
Participated in in-school or
out-of-school activities promoting positive interactions and changes in the |
March / early May |
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Mark Buttitta Memorial Scholarship |
The candidate
for the Mark Buttitta Memorial Scholarship should be spirited, energetic and
athletic with good grades (at least a 3.2 GPA). He/she should exhibit strength of
character, integrity, and honesty.
He/she should also have a lively outlook on life. |
February / early May |
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Thomas H. Bowden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship |
In memory of
Thomas Bowden, GRHS Class of ’83, bond trader at Cantor Fitzgerald, who was
lost in the attack on the |
April / mid May |
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John A. Candela Memorial Scholarship |
Specifically for Finance or Music - For a
graduating senior, must show academic promise, leadership, communication
skills, school and community involvement, and financial need. |
March / late April |
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Kelly Curtis Memorial Scholarship |
Graduating GRHS senior who has devoted significant time and effort
to helping others through community service. Kelly Curtis (Class of 1987) served her
community as a devoted member of the |
April / early May |
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Friends of the |
Scholarship
awarded to a graduating high school senior who lives in |
April / early May |
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Gas Lamp Players HS Drama Award |
Must be attending a college, university, conservatory or related
technical school and actively participating in the theater program; at least
3 years’ participation in high school theater or participation in community
theater; minimum 2.5 GPA. Awarded on the basis of character as determined by evaluation of
essay. |
February / early May |
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Girls’ Club of |
Member of
Girls’ Club; demonstrate have been active in community service and involved
in club. |
April / early May |
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Students
must describe 3 accomplishments their education helped them to achieve;
interview required. |
May / mid May |
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Glen Ridge High School Theater Arts Awards |
Candidate
must be a GRHS senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have participated in any
capacity in a GRHS Drama Club production.
Selected by H&S Committee. |
April / early May |
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Glen Ridge Home & School Association
Scholarships |
Various
criteria; various awards given, including: Glen Ridge Home & School Association
Scholarships The Dayna J. Nicles/Coldwell Banker Award Kelly Curtis Memorial Scholarship Mills Memorial Scholarship Robert Lowe Memorial Award (Rotary Club) William C. Schenck, III Memorial Fund Schweppe-Burgdorff-ERA South End Association |
February / early May |
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GRHS student – write essay detailing involvement in service to school, community, spiritual endeavors, etc. |
April / mid May |
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April / late May |
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GRASE Scholarships |
Scholarship
recognizes |
April / early May |
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R. Tyler Hodgson Memorial Renaissance Award |
For
a student who exemplifies the qualities of the “Renaissance Person” that
Tyler Hodgson possessed. |
April / May |
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Hickson Memorial Scholarships |
Graduating GRHS senior who has participated in any capacity in
the GRHS music program.
Consideration will be given to students continuing their study of
music after high school. Selected by H&S Committee. |
April / early May |
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Essay on current automotive-related topic. |
April / May |
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Mary Romeo Memorial Scholarship |
Graduating
senior, planning to attend college, GPA of at least 3.0, must plan to pursue
a degree in education. Mrs. Romeo’s
life was represented as the consummate educator, coach and friend to a
generation of |
April / May |
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Suburban |
One (1) $500 award each to be given to a student from Belleville HS, Bloomfield HS and Glen Ridge HS. The
scholarship is to help assist the student looking to further their education
in the business field. |
March / mid April |
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Van Wynen Scholarship |
Senior with financial need in good academic standing planning to
attend college or vocational/technical school – annual up to 4 years. |
March / mid April |
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Teddy Williams’ Memorial Scholarships |
For a caring and sensitive individual with a solid sense of humor and enthusiasm for life, strong faith, positive attitude, and concern for others; short essay required. |
March / early May |
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Women’s Club of Glen Ridge |
Member of
Girls’ Club; demonstrate have been active in community service and involved
in club. |
May / mid May |