New Jersey Education Association Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Through its annual scholarships, NJREA aims to continue its long-standing tradition to assist well-rounded, high-achieving students embark on successful college careers.

All scholarships are offered to graduating high school seniors, and each is renewable for one year based on the recipient’s continued enrollment as a full-time student and cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year.

Students may apply for only one scholarship, regardless of type. To be eligible, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Elizabeth A. Allen/Isabelle M. Hickman (IMH) scholarships

Each award is for $1,500 for one year (renewable for one consecutive year in college) to a student who:

  • Will graduate from a New Jersey public high school, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
  • Has been accepted to a four-year college or university; and
  • Has a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Fred E. Aug Community College Memorial Scholarship

This award is for $1,000 for one year (renewable one consecutive year in college) to a student who:

  • Will graduate from a public high school in New Jersey, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
  • Has been accepted by a community college;
  • Has a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Walter P. Krichling Jr. Trade, Vocational or Career & Technical Education Program Scholarship

This award is for $1,000 for one year (renewable for one consecutive year, if applicable) to a student who:

  • Will graduate from a New Jersey public high school, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
  • Has been accepted to a trade school/vocational program to earn certification in a vocational field of work.
  • Has a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or higher.

To be considered for any of the four scholarships, the applicant must submit two (2) copies of the following:

  • The completed scholarship application form;
  • High school transcript;
  • A brief essay, illuminating goals and interests for college and beyond;
  • A list of extra-curricular activities, athletics, honors, community services and employment;
  • Two letters of recommendation, one of which is from a teacher at the high school.
  • School profile provided by the Guidance Counselor.

Encourage a bright student you know and respect to apply today.  To be considered, all applicants must use the 2025 NJREA scholarship form below. Applications from previous years will not be accepted.

How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 01, 2024
$25,000
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Niche $50,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2024
$50,000
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$3,500
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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 29, 2024
$1,000
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Future Leaders Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,500
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The Future is Now Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,001
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$10,000
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Appily Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,000
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Deadline: Nov 15, 2024
$1,000
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